While there are many good models for teaching grammar, the one we have chosen for this workshop is the PACE Model, developed by Donato and Adair-Hauck.  It is a straightforward, easy model to follow and aims at teaching language in context with real-life tasks for increased meaning for the learner.

Pace Model:

P - PRESENTATION  of meaningful language

A - ATTENTION

C - CO-CONSTRUCT AN EXPLANATION

E - EXTENSION ACTIVITY

Below is an example of the PACE Model and a grammar lesson with the future tense.  The model was developed during the Connecting Cultures I workshop in the summer of 1997 by participants Martha Bickley, Patrice Castillo, and Laura Phillips.  It uses authentic materials (song by Luis Miguel), technology (CD player or tape player), and several Standards are targeted (see table below).  The format is slightly different from that required by the workshop for Connecting Cultures II, but you will have a good idea of what a PACE model can be from this example.
 
 

Learning Scenario: Grammar

Bickley
Castillo
Phillips
 

Lesson Title: El día que me quieras

Class Level: When future tense is introduced in the curriculum

Standard Theme: Culture
 
 

I.  Objectives

1.2/2.2  Students listen to and transcribe words from a song by a popular Mexican singer
4.1        Students develop the ability to use the expression 'will/shall' (future)
1.1        Students will describe how the world 'will' change when they fall in love or meet the man/woman of their dreams
2.1        Students will describe romantic notions in Mexican and American cultures
 

II.  Materials

A.  Magazines with photos of Luis Miguel
B.  Tape of the song "El día que me quieras'
C.  Transcript of song with verbs deleted (cloze activity)
 

III.  Procedures

A.  Presentation

1. Teacher shows magazine photos and posters of Luis Miguel with his music playing, in the background
2. As a class. discuss Luis Miguel and who he is
3. Students listen to the song, 'El día que me quieras.'
4. Teacher will use question techniques to illicit the future form of verbs; ¿Cómo será el hombre/la mujer de sus sueños?  ¿Será guapo/a  .....

B. Attention to form

1. Give students cloze activity of the song.
2. Students listen to the song and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in the future tense.

C.  Co-Construction

1. As a class. review the correct verb forms in the cloze activitv
2. List verbs on the board (Regular and irregular)
3. Discuss formation of the verbs and add other irregular forms

D. Extension

1. Students will answer the question "How will the world change when you fall in love?" by giving 5 examples in Spanish.
2.  Divide groups by sex and students compare and choose most popular answers.
3. As a class. list examples on the board under 2 headings: boys and girls
4. Compare similarities and differences and discuss "'Who is more romantic'?".
5. OR  "what will the man (woman) of your dreams be like?"

IV.  Cultural Information

Luis Miguel and pop culture

                                                     El día que me quieras

                                                              Luis Miguel
 
 

                                                         Acaricia mi sueño
                                                         el suave murmullo
                                                         de tu suspirar.
                                                         como ríe la vida
                                                         si tus ojos negros
                                                         me quieren mirar
                                                         v si es mío el amparo
                                                         de tu risa leve
                                                         que es como un cantar,
                                                         ella aquieta mi herida
                                                         todo todo se olvida.

                                                         El dia que me quieras
                                                         la rosa que engalana.
                                                         se  _______________  de fiesta
                                                         con su mejor color
                                                         Y al viento las campanas
                                                          _________________  que ya eres mía
                                                         y locas las fontanas
                                                         se __________________  su amor.

                                                         La noche que me quieras
                                                         desde el azul del cielo,
                                                         las estreffas celosas
                                                         nos  __________________  pasar.

                                                         Y un rayo misterioso
                                                          _________________ nido en tu pelo.
                                                         luciérnaga curiosa
                                                         que _________________  que eres
                                                         mi consuelo.
 

* You can play an instrumental midi version of this song while you do the activity.  Sorry, you'll have to sing yourself.

Responses to cloze activity
 
 

El día que me quieras

Luis Miguel

                                                            Acaricia mi sueño
                                                            el suave murmullo
                                                            de tu suspirar.
                                                            Como ríe la vida
                                                            si tus ojos negros
                                                            me quieren mirar
                                                            y si es mío el amparo
                                                            de tu risa leve
                                                            que es como un cantar,
                                                            ella aquieta mi herida
                                                            todo todo se olvida.

                                                            El día que me quieras
                                                            la rosa que engalana.
                                                            se vestirá de fiesta
                                                            con su mejor color
                                                            al viento las campanas
                                                            dirán que ya eres mía
                                                            locas las fontanas
                                                            se contarán su amor.

                                                            La noche que me quieras
                                                            desde el azul del cielo.
                                                            las estrellas celosas
                                                            nos mirarán pasar.

                                                            Y un rayo misterioso
                                                           hará nido en tu pelo.
                                                            luciérnaga curiosa
                                                            que verá que eres
                                                            mi consuelo.