Intercultural Unit Samples

Introduction

The following sample units were created by Ohio teachers, using the Ohio Backward Design template for world languages. Teachers determined an intercultural learning outcome and then created vertical unit plans across multiple proficiency levels. Whereas the units are for French, German, Latin and Spanish learners, they can be used as a model for creating similar units for any language. All curriculum should be chosen and approved locally.

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Sample Units and Templates

• Sample Intercultural Units Created by Ohio World Language Teachers
  • View Ohio sample units that follow the Step-by-Step Backward Design Template
• Step-By-Step Backward Design Unit Template - PDF, Word
  • Includes detailed explanations and resources for each step of Backward Design
• Simplified Unit Template - PDF, Word
  • A simplified framework for Backward Design of outcomes, assessment and instruction
• Additional Templates and Sample Lessons
  • Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) Template
  • ACTFL Template and Rubric for Interpretive Reading, Listening or Viewing Tasks
  • Career Lessons, Videos and Activities 

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Intercultural Unit Samples

Download the full scope of alignment with themes, topics, essential questions and learning outcomes

Proficiency Level	Novice	Intermediate	Intermediate High / Advanced Low
Theme/Topic	Identity: Who Am I?	Identity: Who Am I?  Who Are We?	Identity: Who Are We?
Sample Units and Assessments	French: Novice Low/ Novice Mid German: Novice Low/ Novice Mid Latin: Novice Low/ Novice Mid Spanish: Novice Mid/ Novice High	French: Novice High/ Intermediate Low German: Novice High/ Intermediate Low Latin: Novice High/ Intermediate Low Spanish: Intermediate Low/ Mid	French: Intermediate Mid/High Latin: Intermediate Mid/ High Spanish: Intermediate High/ Advanced Low

Proficiency Level	Novice	Intermediate	Intermediate High / Advanced Low
Theme/Topic	Comparing Cultural Celebrations	Community Through Cultural Celebrations	The Evolution of Cultural Celebrations
Sample Units and Assessments	French: Novice Mid/ Novice High German: Novice Mid/ Novice High Latin: Novice Mid/ Novice High Spanish: Novice Mid/ Novice High	French: Intermediate Low/ Mid German: Intermediate Low/ Mid Latin: Intermediate Low/ Mid Spanish: Intermediate Low /Mid	French: Intermediate High/ Advanced Low Latin: Intermediate High/ Advanced Low Spanish: Intermediate High/ Advanced Low

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Archived Sample Units (2013)

Personal and Public Identities

• Novice High - Intermediate Low: 
  Creating an ad for a charitable organization (Spanish)
• Intermediate Low
  Hiring the best person for the job (Spanish)

Families and Communities

• Novice Mid
  Family names (Spanish)
• Intermediate Low
  Holidays and Celebrations (ASL)
• Advanced Low
  Challenges faced by children in the Spanish-speaking world (Spanish)
• Advanced Low
  Los desafíos que enfrentan los niños del mundo hispanohablante. (en español)

Beauty and Aesthetics

• Elementary / Novice Low
  What should I wear?  (German)
• Intermediate High - Advanced Low
  Artists: Their work and their place in society (Spanish)

Global Issues and Challenges

• Novice Mid
  Trade and travel along the Silk Road (Chinese)
• Intermediate Low
  Food and meal planning (Spanish)
• Intermediate Low - Intermediate Mid
  Responsibilities of pet adoption (French)
• Intermediate Mid
  Everyday decisions that impact the environment (German)
• Advanced Low
  Challenges faced by children in the Spanish-speaking world (Spanish)
• Advanced Low
  Los desafíos que enfrentan los niños del mundo hispanohablante (en español)

Contemporary Life

• Elementary /  Novice High
  Recipes that I like (German)
• Novice Mid - Novice High
  Choosing a restaurant (Chinese)
• Novice High
  Places that I like to visit (Arabic)
• Intermediate Low - Intermediate Mid
  Fashion Trends (French)
• Intermediate Low - Intermediate Mid
  Responsibilities of pet adoption (French)

Communications and Media

• Intermediate Low - Intermediate Mid
  Sensationalism in the media (French) ​

Last Modified: 2/28/2023 10:26:21 AM

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