The oak is a common symbol of strength and endurance and has been chosen as the national tree of many countries. In Europe, there are around 28 different types of oak. The most spread ones in Croatia are hrast lužnjak (Quercus robur) and hrast kitnjak (Quercus petraea).
Express your interest in sports-related activities
6
Express your general interests
7
Talk about the music and films you like
8
Talk about instruments and your interests
9
Talk about where you and your friends like to go
10
Express opinions about your favorite locations in a city
11
Discuss different events and city attractions
12
Discuss geography related to the BCMS-speaking area
13
Discuss what types of events you like to attend
14
Ask for advice on what to do and where to go
15
Give recommendations on what to do and what to visit
16
Talk about your weekly and daily schedule and plans
17
Talk about weekend activities
To achieve these outcomes, you will learn the following grammar structures:
1
Genitive case (prepositions “iz” and “s”)
2
Accusative case
Regular forms
Difference between masculine animate and inanimate nouns
Inanimate masculine nouns
Prepositions “u” and “na”
3
Adjectives in the accusative case
Singular forms for all three genders
Plural forms for all three genders
4
Present Tense
Verb to go (ići)
Verb to have (imati)
Verb not to have (nemati)
Verbs ending in -ati, -iti, and -jeti
5
Modal verbs
want to (željeti)
have to (morati)
needto (trebati)
to be able to (moći)
6
Interrogative pronoun koji
7
Cardinal Numbers
8
Locative case (introduction)
Vocabulary covered in this Unit relates to:
1
Attractions in the city
2
City locations
3
Geography
4
Music
5
Sport
6
Daily activities and schedule
7
Activities related to free time
8
Organized events
9
Professions in music, art, and the film industry
10
Time expressions
11
Cultural heritage
2. Outline
At/by the end of the unit, what do you want the student to be able to do with the language?
Final assessment (Scenario):
You are a visiting student in one of the cities in Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, or Serbia. You are talking with your local professor and you want to say more about the city you are currently staying in: how it looks, what your weekly schedule is and what you do in your free time. Be sure to also include where you like to go during your free time. In general, you might be asked to say something about where people go in the city, what they do, what cultural activities you like to do, and where you go. Also consider the following questions. What local band do you like, what is your favorite singer, what is your favorite song that you discovered in the area? Finally, compare the city you are visiting with the city you are from.
Break the goal down into smaller learning targets.
Module 1:
I can talk about my city.
Module 2:
I can talk about my free time and activities I do on my own or with friends.
Module 3:
I can talk about my weekly schedule, where I usually go, and what I like to do .
Module 4:
Performance based final-unit assessment
For each learning target (Modules 1-3), determine a concrete task that will demonstrate that the students have reached it.
Module 1:
You and your friend are talking about your cities. Compare the cities and say what we can see/visit there.
Module 2:
Discuss with your friend what you like to do in your free time. What are your interests and hobbies? Discuss your likes and dislikes in terms of the Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and/or Serbian music and film industry .
Module 3:
Prepare a presentation about your city. Include cultural landmarks, where people go and what they do. Include activities you like to do and provide personal commentary by saying why you like to do certain things. You will ask your friend questions about the parts you found interesting in their presentation .
3. Specific Components and Final Tasks for Each Module
Module1.Grad moje mladosti [The city of my Childhood]
1
Attractions in the city
2
Parts of the city and locations of interest
3
Geography
Final Task, Module1:
You need to discuss/talk about your city with your classmates. Tell them what the city looks like (old, new, big, small, etc.), and what we can visit there. In your dialogue, be sure to comment on your classmate’s answers.
Module2: Slobodno vrijeme [Free Time]
1
Music
2
Sports
3
Daily activities
4
Free time activities
5
Interests
6
Likes and dislikes
Final Task, Module2:
Talk with one of your classmates. Discuss what you like to do in your free time. What are your interests and what do you like to do (your activities)? Discuss your likes and dislikes in terms of the BCMS music and film industry. What do you like to watch/listen to? Discuss your music and movie preferences. You should both contrast your interests with your friends. Then, find an activity that you all could do together .
Module3: Kamo ideš? [Where Do You Go?]
1
Events
2
Professions in music, art, and the film industry
3
Time (hours)
4
Cultural heritage
Final Task, Module3:
Prepare a presentation about your city. You will present your city to your classmates by including what we can see, where we need to go, what we need to do, and provide your opinion on each location/attraction. In your presentation you should focus also on cultural landmarks, cultural events, and concerts. You need to present to us your city in a way so we know where to go and what to have in mind when visiting.
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