PROGRAM THEME: 'My Virtual Trip to India'
ONLINE classroom sessions conducted by STARTALK trained teachers; A dedicated website will archive students work on https://sites.google.com/view/yhsstartalkhindiprogram2021/home
A VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP SESSION TO BE HELD SATURDAY, JULY 10TH. TWO AAPPL TESTS, BEFORE AND AFTER THE PROGRAM, WILL BE CONDUCTED
WHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN?: Speaking, Reading and Writing about places, people and culture of India; India's Geography, History, Social Traditions; The hottest Thar desert of Rajasthan/ the coldest Himalayan desert, Ladakh; Virtual Trips to Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ladakh and other places of interest in India; Explore, interpret and analyze culturally authentic Indian products, practices, and perspectives (Interpretive); Discuss, and debate (Interpersonal); Present and Critique Virtual Trips (Presentational): Literacy skills; Games, Songs, Dances, Skits, Maps based activities.
CURRICULUM INTEGRATES ACTFL GUIDELINES
(https://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/publications/standards/World-ReadinessStandardsforLearningLanguages.pdf)
AND THE World-Readiness Standards.
REQUIRED: Parents' consent for using photographs and videos recorded during the program for educational and promotional purposes; permission to participate in all activities.Students must practice writing Hindi Alphabets, key words related with India's geography, cuisine, festivals, flag, river, and monuments; attend all learning sessions.
Hindi Diwas-September 2021, Diwali and Reunion-November 2021; All events will be held online.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL OR CALL: ASHOK OJHA, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, yhsbensalem2012@gmail.com; Tel. 732-318-9891
