U-Star🌟

U-Star🌟 Video Projects

🌟Scaffolded Framework 🌟Topic-Oriented 🌟Differentiated Opportunities

🌟Curriculum Based 🌟Options & Choice Promote Individuality

🌟Learning Adapted to the 21st Century

U-Star🌟 is a unique program that aims to build students’ speaking skills, at the pre-foundation and foundation levels, through take-home video projects. Comprised of 5 projects per grade level (3^rd thru 6^th), the program incorporates a variety of engaging topics which are recycled and spiraled throughout the students' learning experience in elementary school.

Written in correlation with the new curriculum, U-Star🌟 texts are carefully scaffolded, facilitating review and reinforcement of contextualized language chunks and Band 1 vocabulary. Students gradually gain confidence as they master the recitation of monologues, dialogues and short conversations, strengthening their speaking skills regardless of their starting point.

U-Star🌟 video projects are designed to accommodate each student’s individual level and academic needs with differentiated opportunities for spoken production. Each U-Star🌟 video project includes: an English text (for readers), translation of the text and audio recordings. Students can choose to complete the basic format of the project, while high flyers can choose alternative texts or "challenge tasks". The simple framework encourages students to enhance their work using their own imagination and creativity. Students can work by themselves or in pairs with friends or family members.

Throughout U-Star🌟 video projects, students are urged to speak about themselves and their surroundings, with the understanding that relevant subjects resonate better. Some of the entertaining topics include: My Family (3rd grade), My Monster (4th grade), My Room or Dream Room (5th Grade), A Cooking Show (6th Grade). There is also a special Covid-19 related project to allow students to practice and reflect during these difficult times.

No matter where or when they begin, each student can succeed and become a star.

With thanks and gratitude to Lori Roth for her guidance, creative suggestions and support.