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le vendredi 21 décembre 2012

Plans for today: We are doing winter holiday activities - mostly oral and vocabulary building.  Students are allowed to bring snacks to class and will once again be allowed to have snacks in the New Year, as long as there is no garbage left behind.
Web site to check out:FSL homework toolbox
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des vacances d'hiver.

• le passé composé - checked pg 71  & pgs 69-70. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it to study for the exam.
• Watched video Le Grinceaux qui voulait gâcher Nol.
• Vocabulary puzzle handout.
• Pas de devoirs pour les vacances.  Students are encouraged, however, to watch several of their favourite DVDs with French audio and no subtitles, watch some TV in French, and to spend time reviewing and practising concepts studied so far using the internet, games and their notes.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  Must include "late explanation note". 
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des vacances d'hiver.

• Watched video Le Grinceaux qui voulait gâcher Noël
• Vocabulary puzzle handout. 
• écoute - les chansons:  Petit Papa Noël, Ca c'est Noël.
• test d'écoute: Noël chez Snoopy et ses amis
• Watched videos: Têtes à Claques: A very beautiful Noël  Têtes â claques: le Père Noël 2
• Pas de devoirs pour les vacances.  Students are encouraged, however, to watch several of their favourite DVDs with French audio and no subtitles, watch some TV in French, and to spend time reviewing and practising concepts studied so far using the internet, games and their notes.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler francais.

• "l'entretien" (job interview).  Finished presentations today- live or video.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Due yesterday.  Can still hand in on Mon Jan 7.  If working at home, all information is available at: HWDSB secondary course calendar You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.)
• Was due Fri Dec 14. Must be handed in today Fri Dec 21, or will be zero. Must include a "late note" - see labelled post for details.
• game: Evitez le professeur.
• Videos Têtes à claques: A very beautiful Noël Têtes à Claques: Un Noël brun
• Pas de devoirs pour les vacances - as long as all caught up.  Students are encouraged, however, to watch several of their favourite DVDs with French audio and no subtitles, watch some TV in French, and to spend time reviewing and practising concepts studied so far using the internet, games and their notes.

le jeudi 20 décembre 2012

Plans for tomorrow: We will be doing winter holiday activities - mostly oral and vocabulary building.  Students will be allowed to bring snacks to class tomorrow.
Web site to check out:FSL homework toolbox
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Watched video Avez-vous deja vu la chasse aux bonzhommes de neige?  Avez-vous deja vu Grodzilla a la neige?  Tete a Claques: a very beautiful Noel
• le passé composé - reviewed what we know so far, discussion, examples, oral, SmartBoard, handouts - did most of pg 71 together and discussed pgs 69-70. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as we will be using it for several days, and you will need it to study for the exam.
• les devoirs: Complete handout 69 & 70 if not done in class. Refer to the note on pg.65 (the front page) for a reminder of the irregular verbs.  Review le passé composé using handouts and notes or on internet - can link to sites from my blog or search "le passé composé" maybe add "games".

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  Must include "late explanation note". 
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• returned pronoun test - keep to use to study for exam.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:
•  video or live presentation of adaptation of part of an act. 
• played a Christmas/winter holiday game.
• les devoirs: nothing if all caught up.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire les entretiens.

• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Presentations today- live or video.
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Due today. If working at home, all information is available at: HWDSB course calendar. You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• discussed the meaning of learning and being responsible for own progress.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.)
• Was due Fri Dec 14. Must be handed in by Fri Dec 21, or will be zero. Must now include a "late note" - see labelled post for details.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs:
• nothing if all caught up
• l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 19 & 20
• OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.
• le curriculum vitae (was due Fri Dec 14)

le mercredi 19 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Watched video  Festival de Lumières à Lyon 2011  & le Maire d'Angers ouvre Soleils d'Hiver 2012
• le passé composé - reviewed what we know so far, discussion, examples, oral, SmartBoard, handouts - corrected pg 68 then played game. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as we will be using it for several days, and you will need it to study for the exam.
• écoute: DELF A1 pg 14
• vocabulary building: La famille - SmartBoard and mon dictionnaire personnel
• les devoirs: Complete handout 69 & 70 if not done in class. Refer to the note on pg.65 (the front page) for a reminder of the irregular verbs.  Review le passé composé using handouts and notes or on internet - can link to sites from my blog or search "le passé composé" maybe add "games".

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  Must include "late explanation note". 
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Watched video  Festival de Lumières à Lyon 2011
• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• worked in groups for video or live presenation of adaptation of part of an act. Presentations tomorrow Thurs. Dec 20 (live and video).
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire les entretiens.

• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Presentations today- live or video.
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Dû le 20 déc. If working at home, all information is available at: HWDSB course calendarr. You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.)
• Was due Fri Dec 14. Must be handed in by Fri Dec 21, or will be zero. Must now include a "late note" - see labelled post for details.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due today - Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs:
• l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 19
• OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.
• le curriculum vitae (was due Fri Dec 14)

le mardi 18 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• le passé composé - reviewed what we know so far, discussion, examples, oral, handouts - completed pg. 67, did pg 68 and most of 69-70 in class - complete for homework. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as we will be using it for several days, and you will need it to study for the exam.
• Individual oral work: Je présente ma famille with Mme Howell
• les devoirs:  Complete handout pg 68, 69 & 70 if not done in class. Refer to the note on pg.65 (the front page) for a reminder of the irregular verbs.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• Watched  Last minute book reports Cyrano de Bergerac  Last minute book reports Les Misérables  Cyrano de Bergerac Montage (théâtre)
• Time to review Acte V and check answers for questions, then quiz.
• worked in groups for video or live presenation of adaptation of part of an act.  Presentations (live and video) are postponed to Thurs Dec 20 to allow final preparations tomorrow.
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons des renseignements de l'Université de Guelph.

• Guest speaker: Michelle from Guelph University.  Took notes on handout chart distributed yesterday.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Presentations will be tomorrow Wed. Dec 19 - live or video.
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Dû le 20 déc. If working at home, all information is available at: HWDSB course calendarr. You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.)
• Was due Fri Dec 14. Must be handed in by Fri Dec 21, or will be zero. Must now include a "late note" - see labelled post for details.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due today - Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs:
• l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18
• OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.
• le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14)

le lundi 17 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Watched videos: Beau Dommages: 23 décembre  Prendre le champ  Top 5 des Meilleures Chansons de Noël (Québec)
• écoute DELF A1, pg. 17 activité 8
• lesson: le passé composé -  reviewed what we know so far, discussion, examples, oral, handouts - completed pg. 65, did pg 66 and most of 67 in class - complete for homework. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as we will be using it for several days, and you will need it to study for the exam.
• les devoirs: Write 3 sentences of what you did this weekend using le passé composé.  Complete handout pg 67 if not done in class.  Refer to the note on pg.65 (the front page) for a reminder of the irregular verbs.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Watched videos: Beau Dommage: 23 décembre  Prendre le champ
• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• Discussion: les thèmes d'Acte V et la beauté, l'intelligence et la vieillesse.
• Time to work on questions/study resumé of Acte V - quiz tomorrow.  Answer keys posted at back of room.
• worked in groups for video or live presenation of adaptation of part of an act. There will be time Fri and Mon to work. Presentations Wed. Dec 19 (live and video).
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation.  Review Acte V for quiz tomorrow.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un entretien.

• Watched video:  Prendre le champ
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Presentations will be Wed. Dec 19 - live or video.
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Work time.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Dû le 20 déc. If working at home, all information is available at: HWDSB course calendarr. You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.)
• Was due Fri Dec 14.  Must be handed in by Fri Dec 21, or will be zero.  Must now include a "late note" - see labelled post for details.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due today - Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs:
• l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18
• OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.
• le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14)

le vendredi 14 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment acheter de la nourriture.

• écoute DELF A1, pgs.15 &16 activités
• J'achète - oral assessment activity
• Mon dictionnaire personnel - les sports - vocabulary development to prepare for oral exam
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but watching one of your favourite DVDs in French (no subtitles is best) is a way to help with your listening comprehension. 

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.  If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type bev kuk and my address will be entrered automatically.  Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and FIF2D.  If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  If in before midnight Fri, not late.  I will send an email to confirm receipt - but might not send until Sunday, so don't panic.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• presentation Acte V - and distributed questions.  Activities Monday, quiz Tues Dec 18.
• worked in groups for video or live presentation of adaptation of part of an act. There will be time Mon and maybe Tuesday to work. Presentations Wed. Dec 19 (live and video).
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but may need to work on Cyrano adaptation or journal/blog.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un entretien.

• Mon Portfolio Personnel: was due - Fri. Dec. 7. Final due date: today Dec 14. Must hand in with late note - see blog posting "late assignments" for details. Only 8 students handed in their portfolio on time.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Dû le 20 déc. If working at home, all information is available at:   HWDSB course calendar. You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Watched Têtes à Claques video clips of interviews: le VJ  la Secretaire
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Work time. Will have some work time Mon also.
• Presentations will be Tues. Dec 18 - live or video.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due today -  Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up:
• le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14)
• l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18
• OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.

le jeudi 13 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français pratique.

• watched videos:  Avez-vous déjà vu...des ballerines de traineau?  Fête de Lumières à Lyon 2012  Fête de Lumiêres à Lyon 2010
• écoute DELF A1, pg.13 activité 5
• les cartes de conversation & mon dictionnaire personnel -  la nourriture - vocabulary development and speaking activity to start preparing for oral exam
• lesson: le passé composé - SmartBoard note, discussion, examples, oral, handouts - 1st page only.  Keep the handout package safely in your binder as we will be using it for several days, and you will need it to study for the exam.
• les devoirs: Complete 1st page of le passé handout package if not completed in class.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Watched videos: le marché de Noël à Mulhouse  Fête de Lumières 2012 à Lyon  Fête de Lumières à Lyon 2010  Avez-vous déjà vu...des ballerines de traineau?
• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• Finished checking questions: Acte IV scènes 6 à 10 then did Quiz.
• worked in groups for video or live presenation of adaptation of part of an act. There will be time Fri and Mon to work. Presentations Wed. Dec 19 (live and video).
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un entretien.

• Mon Portfolio Personnel: was due - Fri. Dec. 7. Final due date: tomorrow Dec 14. Must hand in with late note - see blog posting "late assignments" for details. Only 8 students handed in their portfolio on time.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only).  Dû le 20 déc.  If working at home, all information is available at: Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board - course calendar.  You may also need to check in the "programs" section of the web site.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Watched video clip of interview from "la Poursuite de Bonheur".
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Work time. Will have some work time Thurs and Fri and Mon.
• Presentations will be Dec 18 - live or video.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due on Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs: le Portfolio (if not done, with late note), le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14), l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18, OSSD (l'école secondaire) - due le 20 déc.

le mercredi 12 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français pratique.

• watched videos: Champs Elysées - Noël 2012  ACLEBWTV - Les Champs Elysées et son marché de Noël  The best French class in Ontario - video contest winner
• Remplir une formulaire - filling in an order form - assessment - open book
• les cartes de conversation & mon dictionnaire personnel - speaking activity to start preparing for oral exam
• les devoirs: practise numbers

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Watched videos: Gagnante du concours: vidéo 2012  Illuminations- Champs Eysées - tree rings
• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• questions: Acte IV scènes 6 à 10.  Answer keys posted at back of room.  Quiz tomorrow.
• worked in groups for video of adaptation of part of an act. There will be time Thurs, Fri and Mon to work.  Presentations Wed. Dec 19 (live and video)
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation and re-reading the play & answering questions Acte IV scènes 6 à 10 - quiz le 13 déc.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons l'importance de faire du bénévolat..

• Presentation: Volunteer Hamilton, Alex Ramirez.  Handout to take notes - handed in for assessment. Volunteer Hamilton
• Mon Portfolio Personnel: was due - Fri. Dec. 7. Final due date: Dec 14. Must hand in with late note - see blog posting "late assignments" for details. Only 8 students handed in their portfolio on time.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Work time. Will have some work time Thurs and Fri and Mon.
• Presentations will be Dec 18 - live or video.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due on Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs: le Portfolio (if not done, with late note), le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14), l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18.

le mardi 11 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français pratique.

• watched videos: Belgique - Bruxelles Noël  Village de Noël Liège 2010, Belgique  Champs Elysées illuminations de Noël - les arbres 2011
• Remplir une formulaire - filling in an order form - lesson, practice, assessment tomorrow
• écoute DELF A1, pg.13 activités 3 & 4
• les devoirs: practise numbers

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Conversation cards - in groups.
• returned and corrected test "les pronoms objets"
• Cyrano de Bergerac: 
• presentation: Acte IV scènes 6 à 10
• worked in groups for video of adaptation of part of an act.  There will be time tomorrow, Thurs, Fri and Mon to work.  Presentations Wed. Dec 19 (live and video)
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation and re-reading the play Acte IV scènes 6 à 10 - quiz le 13 déc.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un entretien.

• Mon Portfolio Personnel: was due - Fri. Dec. 7.  Final due date: Dec 14. Must hand in with late note - see blog posting "late assignments" for details.  Only 8 students handed in their portfolio on time.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Use assignment package with assessment and lesson details. Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board. Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad. Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews. Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate. If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Work time.  Will have some work time Thurs and Fri and Mon.
• Presentations will be Dec 18 - live or video.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due on Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date. Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• gave handout "les références".  May add to C.V., but not for evaluation.  More important for real life.
• les devoirs: le Portfolio (if not done, with late note), le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14), l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18.

le lundi 10 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français pratique.

• a catch-up day - finished reading and interrogative assessments
• Read magazines and worked on puzzle booklets "la Nourriture"
• les devoirs: spend some time reading French or doing French games on the internet (even food labels are good).

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog". Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.  Nous apprenons comment employer le reseau social (social networks) en sécurité.

• "sexting" presentation and discussion by Hamilton Police Officer.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  Worked in groups for video of adaptation of part of an act.  See green paper already given for details.  Due next week.
• les devoirs: work on Cyrano adaptation or re-reading the play.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un entretien (job interview).

• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due - Fri. Dec. 7. May be handed in today (Monday) without late note, but note needed after that. Final due date: Dec 14.  Only 8 students handed in their portfolio on time.
• "l'entretien" (job interview).
• Assignment package with assessment and lesson details.  Follow details on "grille d'évaluation" and on board.  Must do 2 interviews - one good, one bad.  Can use same questions (at least 5) for both interviews.  Must change roles - once as employer, once as candidate.  If in a group of 3, each person must still be employer and candidate - do 3 separate interviews, or be creative.
• Watched video "10 things not to do in an interview" and took notes (we talked about how to take good notes too). 
• Chose partners and started work.
• Presentations will be probably Dec 18 - live or video.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due on Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date.  Speak to Ms. K-J if the lack of computer time will be a problem.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs:  le Portfolio (if not done, with late note), le curriculum vitae (due Fri Dec 14), l'entretien - video or live presentation Dec. 18.

le vendredi 7 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français pratique.

• Handout: les verbes partir & sortir: checked and corrected
• écoute: Comprendre une annonce.
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine. 

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog".  Last entry: a reflection on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog.
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• test: Les pronoms d'objet: Students are allowed to use a 1/2 letter size reference note for the test - bright green paper given Wednesday.
• Cyrano de Bergerac: Started working in groups for video of adaptation of part of an act.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless behind in journal/blog.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un curriculum vitae.

• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due today - Fri. Dec. 7.  May be handed in Monday without late note, but note needed after that.  Final due date: Dec 14.
• Introduced "l'entretien" (job interview).  Chose partners and started work.  Presentations will be probably Dec 18 - live or video.  Assignment package with assessment and more lesson details will be done on Mon. Dec. 10.
• Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey. Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.
• Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) work time.
• Students received 2 handout packages. Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare. It is due on Fri. Dec. 14. Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé: http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm CV tips for France Service Canada - search "resumé builder" Service Canada - resumés Government Canada - youth - resumés
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless Portfolio not done. 

le jeudi 6 décembre 2012

FSF 1P

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français practique.

• Handout: les mots interrogatifs:  Work on own to complete this paper as best possible. May use the notes in binder to help figure out the answers. Hand in when done for assessment.
• Handout: Café des Délices: Work on own to complete this paper as best possible. Don’t need to use notes to complete it. Hand in when done for assessment.
• Handout: les verbes partir & sortir: Work on own or quietly with a partner to complete this paper as best possible. Must be working diligently. Should be able to use the mini-lessons on the pages to help figure out the answers. Whatever they not finished in class should be completed for homework. I will be checking it tomorrow.
• If all done, may work on puzzle booklet “la nourriture” from the basket on the shelf below the window (purple cover). Work on that in class, but the booklets must be returned to remain in the classroom.
• Les devoirs (homework): Spend up to about 20 min working on verb handout if not finished in class.  Think about more words to add to your personal dictionary.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog".
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 - quiz.
• Les pronoms d'objet:
• les cartes d'apprentissage et de travail. Tracking sheet and cards - to be done orally or written, with partner or on own. Keep track of cards finished and scores.  Will be handing in the card tomorrow before the test.
• pre-test - answers posted at back of room.  Will be handing in the pre-test tomorrow before the test.
• Test: le vendredi 7 décembre.
• Students are allowed to use a 1/2 letter size reference note for the test - bright green paper given yesterday.
• Work time - les pronoms & Cyrano
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min les pronoms - practice and study. Test - les pronoms d'objets demain.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un curriculum vitae.
Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey. Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.

• Working on Curriculum vitae (le C.V.) in computer lab 210 today.
• Students received 2 handout packages yesterday and started work.  Must follow the directions in the assessment package (the one with the rubric). The other one is to help prepare.  It is due on Fri. Dec. 14.  Must work diligently as there is no further time available for us in the computer lab before the due date.
• Some sites for helping plan CV/résumé:  http://www.businessballs.com/resume.htm  CV tips for France  Service Canada - search "resumé builder"  Service Canada - resumés  Government Canada - youth - resumés
• les devoirs: Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due  tomorrow - Fri. Dec. 7.
• work on Curriculum Vitae - due le vendredi 14 décembre

le mercredi 5 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le français practique.

• Watched videos: Grégoire - Toi + Moi  Amel Bent - Ma Philosophie  Têtes à Claques - la base sécrete
• Did DELF A1 listening activity (pg. 10)
• DELF A1 reading activity (pg. 25 & 26)
• les devoirs: think about more words to add to your personal dictionary.  Finish handout pg.26 if not already done.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog".
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Cyrano de Bergerac:  Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 - quiz demain.  Read résumé, did questions and crossword today (handout - answers posted at back).
• Les pronoms d'objet:
• les cartes d'apprentissage et de travail. Tracking sheet and cards - to be done orally or written, with partner or on own. Keep track of cards finished and scores.
• pre-test - answers posted at back of room
• There will be some time in class daily until Thurs. Dec. 6. Test: le vendredi 7 décembre.
• Students are allowed to use a 1/2 letter size reference note for the test - bright green paper given today..
• Work time - les pronoms & Cyrano
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min les pronoms - practice and study. Cyrano Acte III scènes 8 à 14 - quiz demain.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un curriculum vitae.

• Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey. Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.
• lesson and assignment sheet package, also worksheet package: Curriculum Vitae - research, also recommended - the OERB (Ontario Educational Resource Bank). We will in the lab on Thurs Dec 6.  Follow carefully the directions on the assignment package (with the grille d'évaluation). 
• les devoirs: Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due Fri. Dec. 7.
• work on Curriculum Vitae - due le vendredi 14 décembre

le mardi 4 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons beaucoup de mots.

• Watched clips from videos: Le marché de Noël d'Aix-en-Provence & L'Alsace, Capitale de Noël
• Did vocabulary building activity with large posters, markers, dictionaries (on-line and book)WordReference.com On-line dictionary and started to create Mon dictionnaire personnel.
• Talked briefly about preparatations for exams - speaking, listening, reading & writing
• les devoirs: think about more words to add to your personal dictionary.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre. Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog".
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce. Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte III scènes 8 - 14 - quiz.
• presentation: Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 + un jeu
• Les pronoms d'objet:  Review lesson, including agreement with passé composé.  Gave pre-test - answers will be posted tomorrow.  There will be some time in class daily until Thurs. Dec. 6. Test: le vendredi 7 décembre.  Students will be allowed to make a 1/2 letter size reference note to use on the test.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min les pronoms - practice and study. Cyrano Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 - re-read.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un portfolio professionel.

• Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey. Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.
• project: un Mandala personnel - Final due date is today Tues. Dec. 4. After that, it will be a zero. Original due date was Thurs Nov 22. Follow directions carefully. No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note. Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Work time in the computer lab.
• optional: started looking at examples of Curriculum Vitae - research, also recommended - the OERB (Ontario Educational Resource Bank).  We will be having a lesson and the assignment sheet for that tomorrow and back in the lab on Thurs Dec 6.
• les devoirs: Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due Fri. Dec. 7.

le lundi 3 décembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons beaucoup de mots.

• Watched videos: le Marché de Noël aux Champs-Elysées  Le Marché de Noël aux Champs-Elysées #2  Le Marché de Noël de Strasbourg
• Did vocabulary building activity with large posters, markers, dictionaries (on-line and book)WordReference.com On-line dictionary and started to create Mon dictionnaire personnel.
• les devoirs: think about more words to add to your personal dictionary.

FIF 2D
Note:  le journal/blog est dû le 14 décembre.  Suivez bien les directives à votre fiche (et aussi au blog post "FIF 2D journal/blog".
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.  Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte III scènes 8 - 14 - quiz demain.  La révision: le résumé et les questions - la fiche et la clef de réponses - en classe.
• Les pronoms d'objet: les cartes d'apprentissage et de travail.  Tracking sheet and cards - to be done orally or written, with partner or on own.  Keep track of cards finished and scores.  There will be some time in class daily until Thurs. Dec. 6.  Test: le vendredi 7 décembre.
• Work time - les pronoms & Cyrano
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min les pronoms - practice and study.   Cyrano Acte III scènes 8 à 14 - quiz demain.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un portfolio professionel.

• Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey. Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.
• project: un Mandala personnel - Final due date is Tues. Dec. 4.  After that, it will be a zero. Original due date was Thurs Nov 22. Follow directions carefully.  No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note.  Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Looked at some examples of portfolios on the internet.
• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Work time.  Tomorrow will be the last class work time for the portfolio.  We will be in the computer lab.
• les devoirs:  Mandala assignment if not already handed in.
• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due Fri. Dec. 7.

le vendredi 30 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons les noms des bâtiments.

• Qu'est-ce qu'on fait en ville? - handout - with partner then took up together.
• DVD: Les Triplettes de Belleville - finished
•  started: the Hunchback of Notre Dame
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Watched: Justin Bieber speaking French
• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte III scènes 8 - 14  - presentation and vocabulary activity.
• Work time - les pronoms - show teacher that the handout package is done and corrected - & Cyrano
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless handout package "les pronoms" not finished and corrected.  Can look at blog posting le jeudi 29 novembre for photos of the answer keys. Test near end of next week.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un portfolio professionel.

• Book recommendation: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey.  Might be a good Christmas, holiday or birthday present.
• project: un Mandala personnel - Final due date is Tues. Dec. 4. After that, it will be a zero. Original due date was Thurs Nov 22.  Follow directions carefully. No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note. Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Watched Têtes à Claques TV - l'invasion.  Le but: mieux comprendre les accents différents et de regarder les emplois dans une façon différente.
• Mon Portfolio Personnel:  Work time.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine except Mandala assignment if not already handed in.
• Mon Portfolio Personnel: Due Fri. Dec. 7.

les pronoms objets - quelques sites web

les pronoms - lesson
les pronoms objets - lesson and practice
les pronoms personnels objets indirects - quiz  Not sure if the "submit for grading" will work for this one.
les pronoms personnels objets directs  Not sure if "submit" will work.
les pronoms d'objets - links to quizzes  Click to link to other pages with quizzes with corrections.
Pronoms d'objets indirects - video lesson, 12 minutes
les pronoms (objet direct) game
les pronoms compléments d'objet direct et indirect flashcard game

le jeudi 29 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment poser les questions.

• Watched some French commercials: Recyclage des déchets toxiques  Fromage français, le Comté  Canal + The March of the Emperors and some tourism videos:  Alsace, Terre de Gastronomie  L'Alsace
• lesson:  3 ways to ask questions in French - discussion, examples, note in student book, then completed and checked handout. video: Grégoire - Toi + Moi
• les devoirs: handout "La transformation des questions" and puzzle on back - finish if not already done.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte III scènes 1 - 7 - quiz
• Looked briefly at some websites with pronoun lessons and practice.  See blog post labelled "les pronoms objets".
• Work time - les pronoms & Cyrano
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min  les pronoms - practice - handout packages. Both packages must be finished and checked for Friday Nov 30.  There will be some time to check & correct the work tomorrow. Test near end of next week.
• Here are photos of the answer sheets.  (sorry, not rotated)

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un portfolio professionel.

• project: un Mandala personnel - Final due date is Tues. Dec. 4.  After that, it will be a zero.  Original due date was Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26.  Follow directions carefully. Now late if not already submitted. No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note. Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Mon Portfolio Personnel:  Gave rubric - which must be submitted with the portfolio for the evaluation.  Showed a couple of web sites with some information on Professional Portfolios professional portfolio  & video (boring, but does give some ideas)  professional portfolio development.  Work time. 
• les devoirs: Mandala assignment if not already handed in.
• research and gather articles for portfolio.
• Mon Portfolio Personnel:  Due Fri. Dec. 7.

le mercredi 28 novembre 2012

Grade 8 Open House tonight: 6:30 - 8 pm

FSF 1P le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment poser les questions.

• review lesson: le singulier et le pluriel des noms et articles, then corrected and handed in quiz from last week.
• review lesson: les mots interrogatifs (question words) -  SmartBoard, examples, handout note then did quiz and puzzle.  Merci Donna & Malorie pour la leçon.
• some reading time - newspaper and magazines
• video: Grégoire - Toi + Moi
• les devoirs: les mots interrogatifs - finish puzzle if not already done.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• short discussion and suggested journal topic: la musique et les languages Grégoire - Toi + moi  Nena: 99 Red Balloons  Nena: 99 Luftballons
• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte III scènes 1 - 7 - activities, questions, answers, discussion in small groups
• Work time - les pronoms & Cyrano
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Cyrano Acte III Scènes 1 - 7 to prepare for quiz Thursday.
• les pronoms - practice - handout packages. Both packages must be finished and checked for Friday Nov 30.  Test near end of next week.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons des renseignements du Collêge Sheridan.

• project: un Mandala personnel - was due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully. Now late if not already submitted. No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note. Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Guest speaker: Karen Marlett from Sheridan College talked to us about college in general, differences between college and university, and about Sheridan in particular.
• les devoirs: Mandala assignment if not already handed in.
• research and gather articles for portfolio.

le mardi 27 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment poser les questions.

• Watched videos the Languedoc, France, Carcassonne  & Mont Saint Michel, France
• lesson:  les mots interrogatifs (question words) - discussion, SmartBoard, examples, handout, note  - quiz tomorrow
• les devoirs: review les mots interrogatifs - quiz tomorrow.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac:
• Acte II Scènes 7 à 11 - quiz.
• Acte III scènes 1 - 7 - reading, questions
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Cyrano Acte III Scènes 1 - 7 to prepare for quiz Thursday.
• les pronoms - practice - handout packages. Both packages must be finished and checked for Friday Nov 30.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un portfolio personnel.

• project: un Mandala personnel -  was due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully. Now late if not already submitted. No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note. Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note. See post labelled "late assignments".
• Mon Portfolio personnel:  - detailed explanation and assignment sheet, then some reference pages and work time - today's task - reflection - list your accomplishments
• extra references: Ontario Education Resource Bank. Log-in: hwdsbstudent, password: oerbs. Then, search: Browse by Curriculum, grade 10, GLC2O, then refine search with "portfolio". Once there, choose any of the portfolio activities and read the lesson portion. Try to explore more than one activity. Purpose: background knowledge on "what is a portfolio".
• les devoirs: Mandala assignment if not already handed in. 
• research and gather articles for portfolio.

le lundi 26 novembre 2012

FSF 1P

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de l'argent.

• discussion: money/ currency in other countries and exchange rates and the importance when travelling Currency exchange rates - calculator  All about money in Paris  Chamonix, France  Alps of France, Mont Blanc
• handout and lesson:  Exchanging money from Euros or Swiss Francs to Canadian dollars
• Watched music video: Paris, s'évaille
• les devoirs:  Pay attention to prices for common items.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Watched 2 music videos.  Paris, s'éveille  Laurent Voulzy - Derniers baisers
• lesson - les pronoms - sujets et objets - directs et indirects
• blackboard and handout and discussion and examples
• practice package with answer keys posted at back of classroom.  Due Fri Nov 30 - completed and corrected.  Test next week.  We will be doing more classroom review and will have a pre-test before the test.
• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II Scènes 7 à 11 -  quiz Tues Nov 27.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Cyrano Acte II Scènes 7 à 11 to prepare for quiz tomorrow.
• les pronoms - practice - handout packages.  Both packages must be finished and checked for Friday Nov 30.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• In computer lab to complete project: un Mandala personnel - used 2 handouts already given - Character Profile and Mandala description and assignment details with rubric. Work period in computer lab 210 - plan to type up written part of Mon Mandala personnel and edit using spellcheck in Word and www.BonPatron.comVisual and written sections due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully.  If not submitted by midnight (via First Class), will be late.  No marks deducted, but STUDENT, not parent, must write late explanation note.  Parent must sign note to indicate they have seen the note.  See post labelled "late assignments". 
• If done Mandala, started research on Mon Portfolio personnel using eLearning website:  Ontario Education Resource Bank.  Log-in: hwdsbstudent,  password: oerbs.  Then, search: Browse by Curriculum, grade 10, GLC2O, then refine search with "portfolio".  Once there, choose any of the portfolio activities and read the lesson portion.  Try to explore more than one activity.  Purpose: background knowledge on "what is a portfolio".
• les devoirs: Mandala assignment if not already handed in.  May wish to continue research for portfolio.

le jeudi 22 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de la nourriture/ des aliments.

• Distributed mid-semester report.  Did a reflection and goal-setting activity i.e. what are you doing well, what actions will you take to improve?
• gr. 9 student council elections
• discussion: strange words in English (Merci Malorie)
• Watched Les Triplettes de Belleville.
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Returned compositions: un évènement au passé
• Mid-semester Reflection and goal-setting: Mes forces, mes faiblesses, mes prochaines actions.  Think over the weekend.  Possible journal topic.
• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II Scènes 7 à 11 - presentation (reading), oral questions, word search.  Written questions Monday to review, then quiz Tues Nov 27.
• Watched some short videos.mes Aïeux - Dégénération, Hugh Laurie doesn't speak French?  Johnny Depp speaking French  Les stars parlent français  Tony Blair parle français
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• Re-distributed papers/sondages already handed in for checking.
• project: un Mandala personnel - used 2 handouts already given - Character Profile and Mandala description and assignment details with rubric. Work period in computer lab 210. Visual and written sections due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully.
• We will be in the computer lab again on Mon Nov 26 - plan to type up written part of Mon Mandala personnel and edit using spellcheck in Word and www.BonPatron.com and to hand in your completed Manala.
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine unless you are behind on your Mandala assignment.  

le mercredi 21 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de la nourriture/ des aliments.

• les verbes vouloir & pouvoir - checked handout from yesterday
• mini-lesson and note - singular and plural of nouns
• Talked about the importance of arriving to class on time and ready to work.
• discussion: learning different languages, how "mother tongue" - first language learned - remains your easiest language, and strange words in English
• Watched les stars speak French & Joey parle français.
• assessment - places to buy food/meals and favourite foods
• Les devoirs (homework): Find some strange words in  English for discussion tomorrow.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II Scènes 1 à 6 - Quiz.
• Finished film.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min for Cyrano. Read Acte II scènes 7 à 11

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• Re-distributed papers/sondages already handed in for checking.
• project: un Mandala personnel - used 2 handouts already given - Character Profile and Mandala description and assignment details with rubric.  Work period. Visual and written sections due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully.
• We will be in the computer lab on Thurs Nov 22 - plan to type up written part of Mon Mandala personnel and edit using spellcheck in Word and www.BonPatron.com.
• Westdale Football game  - many students attended the game with me.   Students who did not wish to attend were expected to work on their project in Mr. Z's classroom. It was not a free period. There will not be an adjustment in due dates for students who attended the game.
• les devoirs: Work on Mandala or finishing questionnaires for 20 - 30 min. especially students who didn't get a lot done in class during the work periods. Be ready for the computer lab on Thursday.

le mardi 20 novembre 2012

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment commander au restaurant.

• quiz: les articles. Students may use the package (open book)  given last week and taken up in class yesterday for the quiz.
• worked on vocabulary booklets "La Nourriture"
• Watched La Cuisine, Cantine scolaire - Reportage, Manger Bio dans nos cantines, les métiers: le Boulanger, Hugh Laurie doesn't speak French??  Lady Gaga speaking French.
• Mini-lesson: les verbes vouloir & pouvoir + handout
• Les devoirs (homework): Finish the handout of vouloir & pouvoir if not already done.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II Scènes 1 à 6 - First group presented their questions and résumé.
• Watched film.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min on Cyrano.  Re-read Acte II scènes 1 à 6 - quiz tomorrow, open book (livre & cartable)

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• Re-distributed papers/sondages already handed in for checking.
• Watched  Lady Gaga speaking French  Hugh Laurie doesn't speak French??  Bradley Cooper speaking French & French lesson with Bradley Cooper.  Talked briefly about importance of languages.
• project: un Mandala personnel - used 2 handouts given yesterday - Character Profile and Mandala description and new one today with assignment details and rubric.  We looked at some samples to give ideas, but the samples are not exactly the same as this project for Careers. Work period. Visual and written sections due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26. Follow directions carefully.
• We will be in the computer lab on Thurs Nov 22 - plan to type up written part of Mon Mandala personnel and edit using spellcheck in Word and www.BonPatron.com.   
• Westdale Football game Wed. Nov 21 during per. 4. Distributed permission forms for those interested in attending. If enough students bring in forms, we will go. If we do, students who do not wish to attend will be expected to work on their project in a classroom. It will not be a free period. There will not be an adjustment in due dates for students who attend the game.
• les devoirs: Work on Mandala or finishing questionnaires for 20 - 30 min. especially students who didn't get a lot done in class today or yesterday.  Be ready for the computer lab on Thursday.

le lundi 19 novembre 2012

FSF 1P

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment commander au restaurant.

• Presented restaurant dialogues for assessments.
• Took up handout package: les articles and did mini-lesson. We will be having a quiz tomorrow on the last page of the package.  Students may use the package (open book) for the quiz.
• Watched Walk off the Earth - Champs Elysées 
• Les devoirs (homework):  Review the handout package on articles.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II Scènes 1 à 6 - First group presented their scenes and did a game.  We will continue with questions tomorrow.
• Note: some students haven't handed in their composition "un évenement au passé" - must be handed in Wed. Nov 21 or will be zero and will be given an alternate assignment.
•  and some haven't yet completed the reading assesssement "La dernière maison".  This will need to be completed in class tomorrow.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min on Cyrano. Complete group work and hand in tomorrow if not already done.  Re-read Acte II scènes 1 à 6.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• Re-distributed papers/sondages already handed in for checking.
• project: un Mandala personnel - 2 handouts - Character Profile and Mandala description.  Went over instructions on what to do orally and on board.  Students took notes on Mandala paper.  Work period.  Visual and written sections due Thurs Nov 22 or Mon Nov 26.  Follow directions carefully.
• We will be in the computer lab on Thurs Nov 22 and Mon Nov 26. 
• Westdale Football game Wed. Nov 21 during per. 4.  Distributed permission forms for those interested in attending.  If enough students bring in forms, we will go.  If we do, students who do not wish to attend will be expected to work on their project in a classroom.  It will not be a free period.  There will not be an adjustment in due dates for students who attend the game.
• les devoirs: Work on Mandala or finishing questionnaires for 20 - 30 min. especially students who didn't get a lot done in class today.

le vendredi 16 novembre 2012

FSF 1P

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment commander au restaurant.

• practice presentations of restaurant dialogues.  Presentation Assessments are Monday.
• Handout package: les articles. Checked if done (assigned yesterday in class).  We will take it up together on Monday.
• DVD: Les Triplettes de Belleville
• Gave mark update.
• Les devoirs:
• Rehearse your role for the restaurant presentations Monday and collect costumes and props.
• article handout package if not finished in class.

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre une pièce.

• Cyrano de Bergerac: Acte II - V -  Due today: steps 1 - 4 of assignment handout. Filled in daily log at the end of the class.  Hand in or send in by email by Monday Nov 19 at the beginning of lunch if not already done.  Starting Acte II presentation on Mon. Nov. 19. Make sure to divide and share the work among the members of the groups.  Typed is preferred, but neatly written by hand in dark ink is fine also. Pay attention to formatting - try to fit things nicely on a page, but keep the number of pages to a minimum to avoid unnecessary photocopies.
• Gave mark update.  Please reflect on what we all need to do to acheive better results.
• DVD: Cyrano 
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless Cyrano work not yet submitted. 
• Some students still need to submit written story "un évenement au passé" that was due last Fri. Nov. 9.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux nous connaitre.

• Cerveau droit et gauche - handout survey.  completed in class. 
• Next week - there will be an assignment called a Mandala to bring together all of the skills, styles and personality surveys we have done.
• Lockdown practice.
• watched videos to increase our comprehension of spoken French, especially with different accents.Avez-vous déjà vu un clown avocat?  Avez-vous déjà vu un pompier alpiniste?  Avez-vous déjà vu un chauffeur de taxi extra-terrestre?  Têtes à claques: la prise d'otage  & Têtes à claques: la prise d'otage 2
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine.