App 2: The Polyglots at the Beach

Colour and create

Learning intentions:

We are learning to say the names of colours and types of sea creatures in [target language].

Success criteria:

I can say the names of colours and types of sea creatures in [target language].

Resources:

App 2, App 2 guide, A4 paper, A3 paper, craft materials (such as crayons, paint, fabric pieces, sand), A3 paper, sea creature cards

English

Generate a whole-class discussion about the beach. What are the features of our Australian beaches? Compare these with beaches in other countries. What are the similarities and differences?

Australian Curriculum links (Foundation): ACELY1646

English

Students create their own 4-page mini-storybook about the beach playspace, using a folded piece of white A4 white paper. Help them write, copy or trace words as needed. Students can use some of the matching sea creature cards to help them write the text into their book; for example:
Cover (page 1): Look!
Page 2: Look! Blue crabs.
Page 3: Look! Red octopus.
Page 4: Look! Green and pink fish.

Australian Curriculum links (Foundation): ACELY1651 and ACELA1435

Humanities and Social Sciences

Following the beach discussion (above), as a whole class look at various maps to identify which of the world’s countries would have a beach. Why or why wouldn’t they? What is an island? Together, create a list of countries that are also islands. Is the target language spoken in any of these countries?

Australian Curriculum links (Foundation): ACHASSK014

Visual Arts

Selecting from a range of craft materials (such as crayons, paint, fabric pieces, sand), students design and create their own beach scene, taking inspiration from the App 2 playspace.

Australian Curriculum links (Foundation): ACAVAM108

Assessment opportunities

The apps have been developed with subject matter experts. They are aligned to and support the learning outcomes of the Australian Curriculum: Languages for F–2.

You can find specific links to the Australian Curriculum for your language on the ELLA website, in the Educator Zone App Toolkit.

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