When students only have a limited number of words to express themselves, it is still possible to use complex authentic materials if you modify the task. I offer my students commercials from France and other French-speaking countries as a view into the culture of the country. As they are Novice speakers, I know that I am not asking too much of them by having them express their opinion, by asking did they like or dislike the commercial.
Here are four sets of commercials around the topics of:
In the month of May I plan to show my 6th graders two commercials on two days of each week, then have them express their thoughts about the commercials, using a chat mat. Finally the class will vote on which of the two they liked better. I will compile the votes from all three of my classes and use the bracket to keep track of what commercials advance to the next stage until we have an overall winner for 6th grade from our school
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