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Teacher's Guide to Hebrew Center One

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bullet Aim & Audience
bullet Rationale
bullet Prerequisites
bullet Subject-Matter
bullet Goals and Objectives
bullet Instructional Plan
bullet Materials
bullet Assessment and Evaluation
bullet Translations
bullet Additional Resources
 

The first time a child is going to use Hebrew Center

bulletopen the Homepage for them
bulletdemonstrate a subject page

Sample Page

 

Note:Instructions are in English, Questions and Responses are in Hebrew.

 

Click on this bar to repeat instruction or question (example: "Where is the Dog?").

 

Click on picture to hear response (example: "No. I am a Bird").

 

 

 

Click on yellow arrows (either one) to return to Homepage

 

Rainbow buttons: each one takes you to another webpage within a topic (example: on Petstore page each button takes you to a different page that asks you to find a certain pet).

 

 

Aim & Audience

The aim of this webquest is to introduce pre-readers to the Hebrew Language in an entertaining manner.

[Preschoolers, ages 3-5, attending Jewish Preschool programs]

This is the first webquest in the series.

 

Rationale

Introducing a second language at an early age increases success rates for a child's second language retention.

While Hebrew is essential in Jewish prayer, holiday celebration and study, and understanding Modern Hebrew strengthens our relationship with Israel; many Jewish preschool programs do not have Hebrew speakers as teachers.

 

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Prerequisites

Ability to operate computer mouse and follow very basic instructions.

RealPlayer audio player (if you do not have it, you may download it from http://www.real.com)

 


Subject-Matter

Shabbat essentials and everyday items/animals.

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Goals and Objectives 

At the conclusion of this module, participants will:

bulletrecognize many Hebrew words in speech
bulletbe ready to go on to Hebrew Center Two


Instructional Plan

bulletThis module is designed to be self-paced, but teachers should check on student's progress and lend assistance should a child stray from the website.
bulletmake sure students utilize all areas of the webquest
bulletreinforce learning by integrating Hebrew words into other lessons, stories, and classroom signs
bulletincrease use of Hebrew songs -- both traditional and modern -- within classroom curriculum
bulletbring Hebrew into other centers -- especially Art
bullethave simple Hebrew board books -- one word per page -- available at Reading Center

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Materials

Computer with Internet access, and headphones, for each participant.


Assessment and Evaluation

Test child's ability to match Hebrew word or phrase with pictures.

bulletprint-out pictures from webquest
bulletuse other pictures and photographs of subjects
bulletconverse with child and fill-in rubric

Hebrew Center Rubric

Translations

Hebrew Words used, but not learned, in this webquest:

 

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Additional Resources

These websites contain some other wonderful games and stories, BUT a teacher must closely supervise the child so they do not stray from the website.

http://www.kids.co.il/holidays/

Speak Hebrew with Moshe and Leah

Speak Hebrew with Moshe and Leah: Parts of the Body

Speak Hebrew with Moshe and Leah: I am Thirsty

Learn the Alefbet

Hebrew Games

These websites contain useful Teachers Aides.

http://www.torahtots.com

Hebrew Sign Maker

English to Hebrew Dictionary - Simple

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this website was last updated on 12/02/2003