le vendredi 30 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment comprendre les accents différents.
• Handout - les problèmes ex. K & L.  Answer keys posted in classroom.
• Handout - tableau - les verbes au présent.  Fill in and use as a reference sheet.
• DVD: la Grande Séduction. If they finish the video, they can start to write a short resume and what they thought about the movie in French that can become a journal entry.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on something.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Reviewed and practised le passé composé using handouts given this week and notes.  Continue the Haunted House story from handout pg.30, part C in groups.
•  Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on something.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux lire.
• Handout: Work with group to discuss in French answers to chapter 3 of “La machine à rajeunir”. Each student should record the answers in point form.
• DVD: Benjamin Button.  If the movie finishes, quietly discuss and write own reactions to the movie.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on something. 

le jeudi 29 mars 2012

Progress reports were distributed March 9.  Parent-teacher interviews are today: Thurs. March 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  Make appointments with the teacher using the paper provided to the students. Today is also the OSSLT gr 10 literacy test and gr 9 practice test.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des possibilités.
• Checked yesterday's work.
• Continued "speed-dating" activity - asking conditional questions to classmates.
• les devoirs:  Review le conditionnel & le conditionnel antérieur.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Checked yesterday's work.
• Spoke in groups - what did to prepare for literacy test.
• les devoirs: Make sure all papers caught up.  Review le passé composé.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Checked work from yesterday.
• Spoke in groups - what did to prepare for literacy test.
• les devoirs: Review le passé composé & l'imparfait.

le mercredi 28 mars 2012

Progress reports were distributed March 9. Parent-teacher interviews are tomorrow Thurs. March 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Make appointments with the teacher using the paper provided to the students.  Tomorrow is also the OSSLT gr 10 literacy test and gr 9 practice test.

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• On own (not in partners or groups) : Re-read the article (handout) « Tribus des tatoués » then did the new handout « Test de lecture : les tribus de tatoués ». May answer in point form but full sentences are preferable.
• On own or quietly with partner or small group : Handouts – les problems ex. I & J – read lesson and examples, then did activity. Should check answers using answer keys posted on back bulletin board.
• les devoirs:  Any work not completed in class. Review various forms of verbs. Organize binder.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Work on own or quietly with partner or in groups to complete the following work.
• Handout from yesterday: cahier pgs. 30 & 35. Do your best. Don’t worry if you miss some of them.
• Handout pkg: 3 pages, back to back. Do your best to complete these.
• les devoirs:  Spend 20 – 30 minutes on handout packages or on other practice for le passé composé + avoir. No need to finish all papers tonight if they have used class time well.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• Work quietly with partner or group or on own. Any work not finished in class is homework.
• Handout for chapter 3 of text: La machine à rajeunir. Complete both sides.
• Handout: le passé compose & l’imparfait – both sides.
• If done, re-read ch. 3 by self or in groups
• les devoirs: Re-read chapter 3. Complete any of the handouts not done in class.

le mardi 27 mars 2012

Progress reports were distributed March 9. Parent-teacher interviews are Thurs. March 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Make appointments with the teacher using the paper provided to the students.

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des possibilités.
• Watched le tatouage: un documentaire and answered questions on handout.  Small group discussion: les opinions du tatouage. 
• lesson, discussion, examples, note, then created sentences and "speed-dating" activity (ask questions and take notes) - le conditionnel & le conditionnel antérieur.
• les devoirs: Review le conditionnel & le conditionnel antérieur - re-do note.  Can also watch tatouage video again.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Watched Ma France Kids and Pets video B
• Handed in good copy of "Mon relâche de mars".
• lesson, examples, textbook pgs. 34-35, 218, speaking, discussion, practice - le passé composé + avoir + les verbes irréguliers
• écoute: cahier handout pg. 30 + CD#2, track#3
• les devoirs:  Practise and learn le passé composé + avoir + les verbes irréguliers.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Conversation activity: "Qu'est-ce que tu as fait hier?"
• lesson, discussion, examples, handout note: le passé composé + être
• Read ch. 3 "La machine à rajeunir" pgs. 22 - end of chapter and did vrai/faux questions orally.
• les devoirs: re-read ch.3.  Review passé composé + être.

le lundi 26 mars 2012

Progress reports were distributed March 9.  Parent-teacher interviews are Thurs. March 29 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.  Make appointments with the teacher using the paper provided to the students.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler de l'avenir.
• review lesson and note and practice - written and oral: les verbes au futur proche, simple, antérieur
• Watched video un documentaire: le tatouage and discusses briefly.
• les devoirs:  Review le futur - proche, simple, antérieur and make sure your note is understandable.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Watched video Ma France: Kids and pets video A and did 2 activities: Quiz culturel and pétanque.
• Reviewed le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers and le négatif.
• Lesson: le passé composé et l'interrogatif.  Discussion, examples, notes, then speaking - i.e. "Qu'est-ce que tu as fait la fin de semaine passée?"
• les devoirs:  Bonne copie -8 phrases - La relâche de mars - dû demain.  Follow discussion in class  and post labelled "level 4 work" to reach for level 4 work.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Lesson, spoken conversation activity, discussion, examples, note and handout note: le passé composé + avoir + les verbes irréguliers + le négatif + l'interrogatif.
• Read "La machine à rajeunir" ch. 3 pg. 21.
• les devoirs:  Re-read pg. 21.  Review le passé composé + avoir + les verbes irréguliers + le négatif + l'interrogatif.

le vendredi 23 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• took up answers for article from yesterday "Tribu de tatouages"
• DVD: La Grande Séduction
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless you are behind in something.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Took up quiz from yesterday: le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers.
• Worked on brouillon "La Relâche de mars" - 8 phrases au passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers.  Talked about how to acheive level 4 (see post labelled "level 4 work" for a summary).  Bonne copie dù le mardi 27 mars.
• DVD: le Panthère Rose
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless you are behind in something.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux lire.
• Read ch. 2 of "La machine à rajeunir" together.  Re-read and make sure you have finished the handout questions.
• DVD: Benjamin Button
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless you are behind in something.
  
  
  

le jeudi 22 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• Read the article (handout) « Tribus des tatous » and answered the questions.  Point form answers are fine but full sentences are preferable. This should be done on own for the best diagnostic assessment of the student’s level of reading and to more realistically help in preparation for the possibility of DELF testing next year. After the student completed the work as best possible on own, they were able to discuss their answers with a partner or a small group.
• Handouts – les problems ex. G & H – read lesson and examples, then did activity. Should check answers using answer keys posted on back bulletin board.
• Finished preparing story poster from yesterday. Helped each other with corrections.
• les devoirs: Any work not completed in class. Review various forms of verbs in past tense. Organize binder.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Quiz – le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers. Allowed time to review, then did quiz.
• Handout puzzle/worksheet package
• Planning and a draft of 8 sentences using regular verbs in passé composé about what they did and didn’t do over the March break "La relâche/ le congé/ les vacances de mars".  Use handout notes and worksheets from binder to help find sentences that can be adapted.  Do not write anything in English then translate.  Draft is due tomorrow, and then they will be writing a good copy to hand in.  Write on every other line.
• les devoirs: Finish draft of 8 sentences and worksheet/puzzle package.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:   Comment mieux lire.
• Finish reading chapter 2 of text: La machine à rajeunir.  Do the “As-tu compris?” questions at the end of the chapter and on the handout which was already given.
• les devoirs:  Ch.2 re-reading and questions.

le mercredi 21 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux écouter.
• Checked on work assigned yesterday. 
• Watched video and answered questions.
• worked on stories - les temps au passé.
• les devoirs:

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Checked work assigned yesterday.
• Did pre-quiz le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers.
• les devoirs: Prepare for quiz tomorrow: le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• quiz: l'imparfait - la formation.  Time for review, clarification and questions before the quiz.
• les devoirs:  Re-read ch. 2 of La Machine à rajeunir.

le mardi 20 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• on own or quietly with partner or small group :
  • Handout – le passé – fill in blanks with correct form of verb
  • Handouts – les problems – read lesson and examples, then do activity. Should check answers using answer keys posted on back bulletin board.
  • Finish preparing story poster from yesterday (some are stored in cupboard behind teacher desk). Help each other with corrections.
• les devoirs:  Any work not completed in class. Review various forms of verbs in past tense.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• on own or quietly with a partner or small group:
  a. 2 handouts – le passé compose. May check answers using answer keys posted at back of classroom.
  b. Reading: l’article “Les monstres à travers les siècles”. Continued to use highlighters (2 or 3 different colours) to help read the article, then read it carefully and answered all questions at the end. Handout was given yesterday.
• les devoirs:  Finish reading article and answer questions. Prepare for quiz Thurs. – le passé compose + avoir + les verbes réguliers.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Worked quietly with partner or group or on own. Any work not finished in class is homework (except chapter 2 handout questions).
  a. Handout: l’imparfait – from yesterday – checked and corrected own work from answer keys posted on bulletin board at side of room.
  b. New handout: l’imparfait – la formation – pre-quiz to help prepare for quiz tomorrow. May check answers from answer keys posted on bulletin board at side of room.
  c. Finish reading chapter 2 of text: La machine à rajeunir. Do the “As-tu compris?” questions then start on the handout. This does not need to be completed for homework.
• les devoirs:  Prepare for quiz (l’imparfait – la formation) tomorrow. Re-read the second half of chapter 2. 

le lundi 19 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• lesson and note and discussion: le présent, le passé récent, le passé composé, le passé simple, l'imparfait, le plus-que-parfait.  Followed by: create a story (preferably amusing) with at least one example of each of these tenses (except passé simple).
• les devoirs:  re-do note and review formation and use of the past tenses.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• time in class to discuss the March Break in French.
• Introduced theme of this unit: les monstres - textbook, photos, discussion - then began reading article "Les monstres à travers les siècles" - introduction and 1st section "le monstre du docteur Frankenstein" using 3 colours of highlighters - one for words that resemble English, one for words that you already know in French then the 3rd colour to highlight words you need to look up in the dictionary.  Look up those words and write them in the margins.
• lesson and note (handout): le passé composé + avoir + les verbes réguliers
• les devoirs: Review le passé composé.  Finish highlighting pg. 60 of the monster article handout if not already done.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• time in class to discuss the March Break in French.
• Distributed textbook, reviewed chapter 1 of "La machine à rajeunir"  and began reading chapter 2 together. 
• review lesson and note:  l'imparfait - la formation (quiz Wed. March 21) and le passé composé - la formation + some discussion of use.  Handout to practise (just complete the back for now).
• les devoirs: Re-do note and review (optional: use internet also): l'imparfait & le passé composé.  Re-read pgs. 13 - middle of 15.

French for the Future Ambassador opportunity

National Ambassador Youth Forum:

In French:  http://www.francais-avenir.org/fr/que-fait-on/fnja

In English:  http://www.francais-avenir.org/en/que-fait-on/fnja

Do you like French?  Check out this opportunity.  Applications are due April 13, 2012.

le vendredi 9 mars 2012

Journal/blog. If not caught up (we are in week 5), make sure to get caught up during the March Break.  Use the assignment sheet given in February and my blog posting labelled "journal/blog suggested topics and ideas" to help you in your writing.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux lire.
• Talked about DELF test and plans for pilot project here at Westdale next year.  Did a reading activity from level B1 of DELF preparation.
• DVD: la Grande Séduction
• Pas de devoirs pour le relache de mars - unless you are behind in some of your work.  Reminder: "Quelle histoire...?" the comparative essay - was due Wed. Mar. 7.  If not handed in on Mon. Mar.19 with the late note (see blog posting), then the student will be given an alternate assignment to complete the curriculum expectations of this course.

FSF 1D
Today is Mlle Lewis' last day.  We are sorry to see her go, but we thank her for all she did with us and we give her our best wishes for success in the future.

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du chocolat!
• le chocolat: lesson and note about vocabulary and how to use the comparative and the superlative of adjectives, tasting activity - handout, notes and speaking.
• Pas de devoirs pour le relache de mars - unless you are behind in some of your work.

FSF 2D
Today is Mlle Lewis' last day. We are sorry to see her go, but we thank her for all she did with us and we give her our best wishes for success in the future.

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du chocolat!
• le chocolat: lesson and note about vocabulary and how to use the comparative and the superlative of adjectives, tasting activity - handout, notes and speaking.
• Pas de devoirs pour le relache de mars - unless you are behind in some of your work.

le jeudi 8 mars 2012

C'est la journée internationnelle des femmes!
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Talked about expectations for due dates and why must write note if work if handed in late. (see blog posting labelled "late assignments").
• le passé simple: checked homework, time to review, test.
• DVD: La Grande Séduction
• un cadeau: Pas de devoirs if all caught up.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler d'une routine.
• Made groups and presented and handed in paper copy of "Quelle journée".  For students who were not ready on time:  You will need to write a late note (see blog posting labelled "Late Assignment"). You will have to send an audio or video recording by email to Mlle Lewis pl07mw@brocku.ca and also to Ms.K-J beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca tonight or early tomorrow morning.  There is a voice mail app on First Class, or attach your own recording.  You may also send a voice message by phoning Ms.K-J at the school (905)522-1387 ext. 571.  If you are unable to send a recording, you may present the comic strip on Monday March 19 at the beginning of lunch in room 306.
• un jeu: J'aime mon ami/amie qui...
• un cadeau: Pas de devoirs if all caught up.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Dr. Phil project: discussed rubric and reminded of success criteria, practised and presented.  C'était formidable et très drole!  Excellent!
• un jeu: J'aime mon ami/amie qui...
• un cadeau: Pas de devoirs if all caught up.

le mercredi 7 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Handed in comparative essay "Quelle histoire..".  If not handed in at the beginning of class, it is late and must be submitted with a late note (see blog label for details).
• Conversation activity: Les débuts des phrases in groups with cards.  Handout to help for ideas for journal/blog.  If not caught up (we are in week 5), make sure to get caught up during the March Break.  See assignment handout given in February for details.
• le passé simple & le passé composé: quiz demain.  Checked homework (yesterday's handout) with answer keys posted on back bulletin board.  Do pre-quiz to study tonight.  Tomorrow's quiz is the opposite of that handout - you will re-write le passé simple into le passé composé for the quiz.
• les devoirs: Prepare for quiz le passé simple & le passé composé.  Try using internet resources to help you study.
• Catch up on any other work not yet done.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler d'une routine.
• Work time for "Quelle journée".  La bande dessinée and presentations due tomorrow.  There will be time to practise the presentation tomorrow before presentations.
• Success criteria for Quelle Journée:
• Brainstorm (les idées) and le brouillon (rough copy) of sentences signed and edited
• title page
• the comic (on computer or hand-drawn)
• 8 reflexive verbs, 2 adjectives, 2 other verbs
• ideal or horrible day
• images connect to the story
• includes dialogue and narration
• presented with little reading and some expression
• les devoirs: Finish Quelle Journée- comic and practise presentation.  Due tomorrow.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler du passé.
• Work time for "Dr. Phil" project.  Presentations tomorrow.  Follow guidelines on your handout to complete it successfully.
• les devoirs: Dr. Phil - dû demain

Mlle Lewis: email info & Zondle log-in & Pixton

le courriel (email) de Mlle Lewis: pl07mw@brocku.ca

FSF 1D
 Zondle games: Log-in code: 2507-6339


FSF 2D
Zondle games: log-in code: 2507-6355

Web site for comic strips (la bande dessinée):

Pixton. www.pixton.com/activate log-in: 3XD-7LR.

le mardi 6 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Inventez une histoire: un activité en groupes.  Put picture together, finished drawing, made short story (6 -8 sentences) in passé simple, then presented story and voted "la meilleure histoire" & "le meilleur dessin".
• les devoirs:  fiche de révision: le passé composé
• la dissertation: "Quelle histoire" dû demain. 

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment faire une rédaction.
• Read poster stories from gr 11 class.
• lesson: How to edit a draft - purpose - to improve the writing.  Discussion and note on board.
• time in class to work on les bandes dessinées. If using computer, may create using Pixton.  www.pixton.com/activate  log-in: 3XD-7LR.
• les devoirs:  la bande dessinée - written and presentation due - le jeudi 8 mars

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• les Vokis (and other projects) - absolutely last day to submit is Fri. Mar. 9 - if not, mark will be zero.
• Dr. Phil project - work time.  Talked about importance of editing le brouillon (draft) and how to edit well.
• les devoirs: Dr. Phil project - dû le jeudi 8 mars

le lundi 5 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment écrire au passé.
• lesson: le passé simple - les verbes irréguliers - handout, discussion, oral and written practice.  Quiz le jeudi 8 mars (from passé simple to passé composé) le passé simple - practice  le passé simple - lesson & practice  le passé simple - practice 2
• Work time - le passé simple and la dissertation "Quelle histoire".
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min - le passé simple/composé & la dissertation "Quelle histoire" - dû le mercredi 7 mars.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler d'une routine.
• le film "La Journée d'Arnold".   Vous êtes les vedettes!La Journée d'Arnold
• Projet: la bande dessinée: Quelle Journée.  Handout and discussion.  Time to work in class.  Should complete ideas and planning (handout)and le brouillon (draft) today.
• les devoirs: la bande dessinée: Quelle Journée - dû le jeudi 8 mars - written and presentation.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Checked that Vokis were received if link emailed.  Must complete Late Note (see blog posting) if not handed in today at the beginning of class.
• New Project: Dr.Phil: les parents embarrassants - see handout for lots of details.  Work time today - must finish planning and draft for tomorrow. Dû le jeudi 8 mars.
• les devoirs: work on Dr.Phil presentation.

le vendredi 2 mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment comparer deux histoires.
• la rédaction du brouillon (avec une fiche) de la dissertation "Quelle histoire".  Bonne copie dû le mercredi 7 mars.
• DVD: Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on this week's work.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler d'une routine.
• Work time on project Voki if needed.  Opportunity to record on our computers if needed.  We LOVE the Vokis already submitted.
• Fiche de travail (handout): les verbes réfléchis.  Finish later if not done in class.
• DVD: le Panthère rose.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on this week's work.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• Work time for Voki project.
• DVD: Benjamin Button
• If you have problems with the technology for your Voki that you can't solve after a reasonable period of time, send an email to Mlle Lewis (see blog post for address).
• If all done your Voki, then pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless you are behind on this week's work.  Voki project is due on Monday March 5.

le jeudi 1er mars 2012

FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment comparer 2 histoires.
• Self-assessment: les habilités d'apprentissage
• leçon: le passé simple - video, handout, board, discussion, partner practice & and a bit of writing le passé simple - lesson    le passé simple - another lesson
• Time to work on comparative essay "Quelle histoire à choisir".
• les devoirs:  "Quelle histoire" brouillon dû demain for peer editing in class.  Bonne copie dû le mercredi 7 mars.
• handout: review le passé simple - just the first page.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler d'une routine.
• projects: Must hand in "Qui suis-je" and le diagramme Venn tomorrow or will receive an alternate assignment.  Voki due tomorrow (email the link to Mlle Lewis: pl07mw@brocku.ca)
• self-assessment: les habilités d'apprentissage (learning skills)
• le jeu: Ping-pong (avec les verbes réfléchis)
• Work time: Voki (brouillon - draft - due today for peer editing) or catch up on Arnold presentations
• les devoirs:  Voki dû demain.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler du passé.
• self-assessment: les habilités d'apprentissage (learning skills)
• le jeu: Ping-pong avec les situations au passé.
• période de travail: les Vokis (brouillon- draft).  May record voice in class if not able to do at home.
• la Machine à rajeunir: chapter 2 - highlight in 2 colours - one for imparfait and one for passé composé
• les devoirs: Voki - dû le lundi 5 mars (email the link to Mlle Lewis: pl07mw@brocku.ca )