Daily Rhythms and Routines · Interpretive Reading and Listening

A Day in the Life

Comparing a typical school day in the US with that of a student in a target language country.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a school schedule reflect a culture's priorities?
  2. 2What can we learn about a society by looking at their lunchtime habits?
  3. 3How do your daily responsibilities compare to those of a student abroad?

Common Core State Standards

ACTFL: Communication - InterpretiveACTFL: Comparisons - Cultural Comparisons
Grade: 7th Grade
Subject: World Languages
Unit: Daily Rhythms and Routines
Period: Interpretive Reading and Listening

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