World Languages Scenario 1: Authentic Materials Authentic materials are they key to learning foreign languages. HMH World Languages programs honor this by _______________________. by Lindsay MacKinney https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq Double-click anywhere on the map to open a comment box. Type your response in the box. Click outside of the box to submit response. en-us 2016-08-26 15:23:41 UTC 2025-04-08 18:17:46 UTC hello@padlet.com In HMH we will have your students spend time in a specific location in each chapter so they dive in depth to learn about the different aspects of culture.  We also have a great Interactive Reader that has differentiated texts that are authentic.   brenw222 https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911604 2016-08-31 17:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911604 Each unit/chapter is set in a location to help students become familiar with the language, the people, music, and holidays through very engaging features that will resonate with digital natives like FYI, News and Networking, Electronic Worksheets, and the Raps and Apps. https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911829 2016-08-31 17:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911829 Language programs honor this by providing relevant documents and resources within the online and print versions.  https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911876 2016-08-31 17:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120911876 I would ask a few probing questions like what does “authentic” mean to you? and then I would make sure my response lined up with what I heard but it would be something like, “Of course authentic materials are important to you.  I understand!  One of the ways that we make sure students experience authentic culture is with our Interactive Reader.  This tool has many additional authentic texts. brenw222 https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120912020 We also have videos and a safe online way for students experience the culture with News & Networking.  News and Networking allows students a safe way to get the latest information in an authentic context for all different locations and it will always stay current with clothing changes and technology changes unlike print.]]> 2016-08-31 17:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120912020 I think the videos and telehistoria are great examples to share with teachers to show the authentic nature of our program. https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120912121 2016-08-31 17:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/120912121 Cultures darlene_gleitsman https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/144723368 HMH World Languages students need to understand and competently interact with other cultures.]]> 2016-12-23 00:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/144723368 Authentic Culture darlene_gleitsman https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/144723447 Authentic Culture is a critical and integral part of learning a world language. It is woven throughout the HMH World Languages programs, and is a foundation for many of the features and resources included in the programs for teachers and students.]]> 2016-12-23 00:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/144723447 https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/150703448 2017-01-31 22:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/s1nj9xx74bdq/wish/150703448