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Greeting New Friends
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 * Suggested Unit Can Do statements **
 * aligned to the National Standards for Learning Languages **

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I can ask someone his or her name, and answer when someone asks my name. I can introduce someone. I can greet someone, and respond appropriately to common greetings. I can thank someone, and respond appropriately when someone thanks me. I can ask someone where he or she is from, and tell where I am from. I can have a simple introductory conversation. I can exchange phone numbers with someone.
 * Interpersonal: Speaking/Listening Reading/Writing **

I can understand when asked simple questions, such as my name and how I am doing. I can recognize spoken numbers 1-10. I can hear and recognize the sounds and names of some Arabic letters
 * Interpretive: Listening **

I can recognize the letters I have learned. I can recognize written numerals 1-10. I can read a few simple words, including my name.
 * Interpretive: Reading **

I can greet people in several different ways upon entering a room. I can greet someone in the morning or the evening. I can say goodbye. I can tell someone I am a student. I can count to ten.
 * Presentational: Speaking **

I can write the letters I have learned. I can write numbers 1-10 in numeral form. I can write a few simple words.
 * Presentational: Writing **

I can greet others in a culturally appropriate way. I understand differences in greetings between Arab countries. I know, in general, where Arabic is spoken around the world. || .... ||
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 * Suggested Core Vocabulary Words and Phrases **

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Preview: ............................................ ||

click on links to view the activities and resources click here for editable versions of resource documents (rtf format) Teams of students race to fill in numbers 1-10 on the board. • Class Activity (2 teams) • Class time: 5 - 10 minutes • Teacher Prep: Draw simple grid on board || ||   || This activity provides a culturally-relevant context for using greetings, with all students taking turns riding in a taxi. • Class Activity • Class time: 5 - 10 minutes • Teacher Prep: none :) || ||   || This activity introduces the geography of the Arab World, moving between  student-centered and teacher-centered activities.  • Large Group Activity • Class time: 15-20 min •  Teacher prep: 10 minutes - gather maps and open powerpoint ||  ||  || A fast-paced conversational activity to practice greetings and introductions.  • Partner Activity • Class time: 10-15 min • Teacher prep: None ||  ||   || A team-based competitive game to practice writing at the word (or letter) level.  • Large Group Activity • Class time: 15-25 min • Teacher prep: None ||  ||   || A short game of bingo to review greetings vocabulary  • Large Group Activity • Class time: x min • Teacher prep: 10 min - choose phrases ||  ||   || Students follow a native-like model of an introductory conversation, then  create their own dialogues to present in class. • Partner Activity • Class time: 30-40 min • Teacher prep: 5 min - print materials || ||
 * Overview || Activity Plan || Resource Documents ||
 * **Numbers Race**
 * == Contagious Taxi ==
 * ** Arab World Map **
 * ** Speed Friending **
 * ** Dictation Game **
 * ** Greetings Bingo **
 * ** Introduction Dialogue **

|| In this activity, students read a simple Arabic text to identify basic personal information. • Partner Activity • Class time: 20 min • Teacher prep: 5 min - print materials || ||  || Students are introduced to the names and written shapes of numbers 0-10, and activate these words through a game. The game could take place on the same day or during the next class session. • Large and Small Group Activity • Class time: 30 min • Teacher prep: 20 min - make dice || ||   || Students practice exchanging phone numbers and answering the phone. They also learn a bit about phone use in parts of the Arab World. • Partner Activity • Class time: 25-30 min • Teacher prep: 15 min - print materials and gather props || ||   || After listening to a song introducing the numbers 0-10, students play a game for oral practice. • Large Group Activity • Class time: 20 min • Teacher prep: 5 min - open link || ||   || Using a rhythmic chant, students practice recognizing and producing numbers 0-10. • Large Group Activity • Class time: 10-15 min • Teacher prep: 5 min - choose a song || ||   || Students review vocabulary through a quizzing game, activating the phrases: عندي سؤال / شو يعني / كيف بنقول as they quiz each other. • Small Group Activity • Class time: 15 min • Teacher prep: 10 min - print vocabulary cards || ||   ||
 * ** Lost ID **
 * ** Number Dice **
 * ** Phone Calls **
 * ** Numbers Slap Game **
 * ** Ya Malik **
 * ** Vocabulary Review Game **
 * Additional Resources** Greetings and Introductions