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Here are some ideas from FLTEACH users about how to do a fashion show in class to reinforce clothing vocabulary and related structures:

I had my students work with a partner. Each had to prepare their own "description" for the runway. While one "strutted" (wearing what they had put in their script) the other read the description. Then they exchanged positions. I videotaped the entire thing, collected their scripts and graded them on the written part. Then as I watched the videotape, I followed their scripts to check for pronunciation mistakes. They had several days to prepare as they had to practice with their partners.

Kozlen, D. Re: Fashion Show. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 8 Mar 2007).

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My classes worked on a project based on the reality show, 'Project Runway'. Students had to create three designs on a poster board, labeling all the articles of clothing as well as any accessories. They had to create a formal, informal and sporty outfit. Those who felt they weren't creative got to be the judges.

While the 'designers' worked on their projects, the judges had to complete worksheets and work on their vocabulary for 'judging and commenting'. Designers then had to present their work orally to the judges. The judges had score cards and wrote comments on each designer.

I graded the judges score notes and the designers design boards and of course their oral presentation for pronunciation and clarity.

Weir, J. Re: Fashion Show. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv (FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU, 8 Mar 2007).

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