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Activity 1: CLIL Pyramid
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What is the CLIL Pyramid?
Group 1:Angela Viviana Hernandez SanchezMaite Cascante SanchezOlivia Ann Shedden
The CLIL Pyramid
CLIL Workout
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Task-Design
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Choice of Media
Topic Selection
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Source: Meyer (2010)
Topic Selection
The base of the CLIL Pyramid is Topic Selection. This is the starting point for planning a unit. The content subject, which is going to be the core of all the lessons and materials, needs to be selected (Meyer, 2010).
Choice of Media
The second level of the CLIL Pyramid is Choice of Media, which incorporates Study Skills and Input-Scaffolding. When planning a unit, it is important to incorporate multimodal input across the unit. Ideally, this input integrates different learning styles and various language skills. The amount and type of scaffolding needed will depend on the input that is chosen. We need to find the right balance of support to make the input accessible for students, while keeping the content challenging and motivating (Meyer, 2010).
Multimodal Input
Solar System Unit Plan
- Solar System Diagram
- Solar System Song
- Solar System Video
A visual representation of the Solar System
A song with key characteristics of each planet.
An animated tour of the Solar System.
Input Scaffolding
Solar System Unit Plan
- Planet Facts Graphic Organizer
- Solar System Flashcards
- Solar System Diagram
Task-Design
The third level of the CLIL Pyramid is Task-Design, which encompasses: Cognition and Communication and Output Scaffolding. Following the principles of Cognition and Communication, task design should promote higher order thinking skills and authentic communication between students. The type of task (poster, presentation, etc) will determine the amount and type of output scaffolding that students will need to successfully demonstrate what they know (Meyer, 2010).
Cognition and Communication
Solar System Unit Plan
- Solar System Quiz
- Planet Puzzle
- Word wall game
Think, pair, share!
Students will collaborate with a partner to solve the puzzles.
Students will work in groups to order the planets correctly.
Output Scaffolding
Solar System Unit Plan
- Kinesthetic Review of Solar System
- Graphic organizer to prepare project
CLIL Workout
The top of the CLIL Pyramid is the CLIL Workout. It is here that key concepts and language elements are reviewed at the end of the unit (Meyer, 2010).
References
Bartula, Julie. (2022, August 8) Free Solar System Flashcards. Natured Inspired Learning. https://natureinspiredlearning.com/solar-system-flashcards/ How to Make a Model of the Solar System for School Project? [Image]. (n.d.) https://www.toppr.com/guides/physics/astronomy/how-to-make-a-model-of-the-solar-system/ It's AumSum Time. (2014, December 27). Planets of the Solar System [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ2bQWH6GCM KidsTV123. (2014, May 14). The Solar System Song (with Lyrics) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2prtmPEjOc Kindergarten Hosts Planet Day [Image]. (2019). https://regents-school.org/article/2019-02-07-kindergarten-hosts-planet-day
References
Meyer, O. (2010). Introducing the CLIL-Pyramid: Key Strategies and Principles for Quality CLIL Planning and Teaching. In M. Eisenmann, & T. Summer (Eds.), Basic Issues in EFL-Teaching and Learning. Heidelberg: Winter Susie. (2017, July 11). Printable Space Themed Games ~ Solar System For Preschoolers. Twitchetts. https://twitchetts.com/2017/07/printable-space-themed-games.html/ The Artsy Educator. (n. d.). The Planets In Our Solar System Mini Book and Graphic Organizer! Teachers Pay Teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Planets-In-Our-Solar-System-Mini-Book-and-Graphic-Organizer-1773566 Top 10 Facts about The Solar System. [Image] (n.d.). https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-the-solar-system/
These flashcards can be used through out the unit to facilitate understanding as needed. They can also be displayed as a word wall in the classroom.
To demonstrate what they have learned, students will create a model of the Solar System, including the sun, moon and planets. They can use a variety of materials such as play doh, balls, etc. Students will present their model to the class.
Students will use this graphic organizer to review the names and correct order of the planets.
Students will use this graphic organizer to write key facts (colors, size, hot/cold) about each planet while watching the Solar System Song video.
This diagram can be displayed in the classroom for students to reference.
Students will wear a planet costume and stand in the correct order of the planets. Using the costume as scaffolding, students will revise the adjectives to describe the planet costume they are wearing. For example: hot, cold, red, blue, big, small etc.