Fourth graders learn animals in Greek (ζώα, zóa) — σκύλος (dog), γάτα (cat), πουλί (bird), ψάρι (fish), άλογο (horse). They explore each and name the animals they know.
Students will be able to…
σκύλος, γάτα, άλογο… how do you name animals in Greek?
Project this and tap each. Have students explore Greek animals.
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How do you name animals in Greek?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students speak.
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Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Novice-Mid).
Interpretive: understand animal words.
Presentational: name animals.
Connect to science / animals.
Interpersonal: talk about pets.
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Have students name two animals in Greek at home. A printable Greek animals sheet is in the World Languages library.
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