In this 5-day camp, learners will be learning how to introduce and talk about themselves in simple Tagalog sentences. This is a beginner's class, so there will be a lot of support and instruction in English, though I will also be translating into Tagalog so that the learners are hearing the language.

Learners will create and complete a lap book about themselves in order to incorporate a multi-sensory approach in learning the Tagalog phrases and sentences. This makes learning the language fun and helps them internalize the information better. They will be listening, repeating, writing, coloring, reading and talking. 

On the first day, we will warm up and break the ice by making introductions in Tagalog. Since my goal is to expose the children to as much Tagalog as possible (with translation in English to scaffold) we will also be going over the materials in Tagalog and basic instructions that will be repeated during the 5 days. Repetition is key in acquiring a language so this is a great opportunity to really take advantage of some of the vocabulary words and sentences we will be using continuously. We will begin to create the first part of our lapbooks on this day.

On the second day, we will continue to work on assembling our lapbooks. We will begin to fill out information and go over these key words, sentences and phrases. 

On the third day, they will continue the rest of the lapbook and share the information with the class.

On the fourth day, they will be asked questions about themselves based on the prompts on the lapbook. Questions will be asked in Tagalog with support and scaffolding in English. We don't want to discourage our learners by not helping them with translation. We want them to feel success and be able to respond in Tagalog with prompting. Depending on the student's comfort, they may begin to ask their classmates about themselves as well. 

On the fifth and last day, they put all this information into complete sentences and introduce themselves to the class in a very casual and informal presentation. This exercise teaches them not just Tagalog vocabulary but speaking in full sentences and speaking in public. It will help develop their knowledge and confidence in speaking the language.

March 15
Introductions and Ice breakers
Going over materials and basic Tagalog instructions

March 16
Assembling the lap book
Filling in information 
Tagalog practice

March 17
Filling out information on the lapbook

March 18
Tagalog speaking practice 
Question and answer in Tagalog about the information they entered in the lapbook

March 19
Tagalog speaking practice
Presentation of the lap book through public speaking