le jeudi 31 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler des opinions, des sentiments et des doutes.
• Did some listening activities from Préparation pour le DELF niveau B1.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif - test sommative - le mercredi 6 juin OU le jeudi 7 juin - Choice of the student for what works better for them.  Must prepare and may use summary note (preferably done as a mind-map) as a reference sheet for the test.  Complete and check handout pre-tests to help prepare.
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - written report/reaction.  Bonne copie + all parts due tomorrow. 
• la présentation orale - culminating. Discussed.  Will be formalizing success criteria on Mon June 4 in class.  Will be presented week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min of French

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Watched: Ma France Football video C and did 2 activities Football C: Jeu de rôle  Football C email completion
• Speaking activity - Matching pictures.
• Reviewed progress with les pronoms (les fiches).  We will continue work - try to finish sheets as best possible for tomorrow.  We will take them up on Friday.
• Reading from book “Anthologies”. On own or with small group, choose one article
• “Colosses en Péril” pgs. 30 -31 and the “As-tu compris?” questions pg. 79
• OR
• “La Montagne meurtière” pgs. 40 – 42 and “As-tu compris?” questions pg. 81.
• Read the article together in group, then answered the “As-tu compris?” questions by discussion and with each member of the group taking their own brief notes.  Handed in notes.
• NOTE: Many students didn't finish this in class yesterday, so we finished it today.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min French - les pronoms

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment lire et écouter la poésie.
• Le Café des Poèmes.  Lots of fun!
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes of French.  Test - les pronoms - tomorrow.  Make sure you prepare a reference sheet that you can use for the test.  1 sheet/ 1 side only letter sized paper, but try to get everthing you need on 1/2 sheet.

le mercredi 30 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux comprendre une histoire.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif -summative test Tues June 5 - 2 questions - A - présent subjonctif, indicatif or infinitif and passé - subjonctif, indicatif, infinitif- handouts to practice with answer keys at back of room. Will be allowed to use one paper 8 1/2 x 11 " both sides as a reference page. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - written report/reaction - brouillon due today for peer editing using handout given Monday, good copy due Fri. June 1.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 1 1/2 - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 - 3 1/2 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min. French - Chlifa, le subjonctif

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux écouter le français.
• Reading from book “Anthologies”.  On own or with small group, choose one article 
•  “Colosses en Péril” pgs. 30 -31 and the “As-tu compris?” questions pg. 79
•  OR
•  “La Montagne meurtière” pgs. 40 – 42 and “As-tu compris?” questions pg. 81.
•  Read the article together in your group, then answer the “As-tu compris?” questions by discussion and with each member of the group taking their own brief notes.
• NOTE:  Many students didn't finish this in class, so will continue tomorrow.
• Students worked on the following in groups or on their own:
• le pronom d’objet indirect & direct: Package of handouts that was distributed yesterday. Should be checking their answers as complete them using the answer keys (green) posted at the back of the room. This will need to be completed for Friday, not tomorrow.  Read directions carefully.
• les devoirs: 20 min French - les pronoms handouts or internet

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment écrire la poésie.
• les pronoms objets : 
•  pronoun practice cards orally. Mark down score on sheet.
• Continue work on handouts already given and preparing reference sheet for test Fri. June 1. Answer keys are posted on the side board. Students may wish to make the reference sheet in the form of a « Mind Map ». We looked at examples and method yesterday.
•  Poems : presentations (le Café de la Poésie) tomorrow. Have poster ready to go and bring some snacks and beverages.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min French - le poème, les pronoms

le mardi 29 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux comprendre une histoire.
• Played board game to talk about "La Route de Chlifa"
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif -summative test Tues June 5  - 2 questions - A - présent subjonctif, indicatif or infinitif and passé - subjonctif, indicatif, infinitif- handouts to practice with answer keys at back of room.  Will be allowed to use one paper 8 1/2 x 11 " both sides as a reference page. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies -  written report/reaction - brouillon due tomorrow for peer editing using handout given Monday, good copy due Fri. June 1.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 1 1/2 - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 - 3 1/2  min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min. French - Chlifa, le subjonctif

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Watched Ma France Football B and played Ma France Football B pétanque
• Speaking activity - le temps.
• checked and corrected handout from yesterday, then said sentences to partner.
• distributed and explained handouts for next 2 days.
• game - les phrases mélangées + les pronoms
• les devoirs:  20 min French

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répetition.
• lesson - PowerPoint and handout - les pronoms objets directs & indirects
• Watched Tête à Claques - speed-dating and skiing
• Introduced Mind mapping - check google for examples and explanation.  Can use to make reference page for test - les pronoms - Fri June 1
• Worked on pronoun cards and/or poem.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min French - les pronoms, le poème

le lundi 28 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux comprendre une histoire.
• Watched documentary about "Incendies".
• Completed the question sheet for Incendies by discussion in groups.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif - quizzes and summative test to come. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).  Will be allowed to use one full size page as a reference sheet for the test - le mardi 3 juin.
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - written report/reaction - Brouillon due le mercredi 30 mai for peer editing.  Follow guidelines on handout from last week.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs:  Chlifa/Incendies - report/reaction. le subjonctif - prepare reference sheet for test.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Watched Ma France - Football A
• Speaking activity - Comparing timetables.
• le pronom objet indirect (lui, leur) - lesson, examples, speaking, listening, reading, writing - handout
• les devoirs:  Try to complete handout "lui/leur".

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• les pronoms - sujet & objet: lesson (review), handout, written (handout) and oral practice (les cartes).  Test on Fri June 1.  Will be allowed to make and use a reference sheet (5 1/2" x 8 1/2") for the test.
• Worked on completing poem - illustrated poster - for le jeudi 31 mai - le Café de la Poésie.
• les devoirs: poem, les pronoms

le vendredi 25 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment comprendre une histoire/un film.
• Watched DVD "Incendies" and answered questions. Can finish answers in groups on Monday.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif -quizzes and summative test to follow. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - we are doing a written report/reaction.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Speaking: finding out phone numbers.
• les pronoms - sujet & objet.  Review, discussion, examples, note on board, then worksheet - did # 1 & 2 together - orally and written.  We will finish this on Monday.
• DVD: Les Triplettes de Belleville
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment écrire la poésie.
• Speaking: finding out phone numbers.
• Handed in draft of poem.
• les cartes de pronoms - did 1 or 2.
• DVD: Marie Antoinette
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.  

le jeudi 24 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment comprendre une histoire/un film.
• Watched DVD "Incendies" and answered questions.  To be continued tomorrow.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif -quizzes and summative test to follow. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - we are doing a written report/reaction.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs:  La Route de Chlifa/Incendies report/reaction
• le subjonctif - practise, study
• la présentation orale - think about what to do

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• le pronom objet - review, examples, checked handouts, reading aloud with partner, listening acivity, game
• Bingo
• les devoirs:  le pronom objet - Zondle - pronoun practice  access code 2507-6339 

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment écrire la poésie.
• Reviewed pronouns - le triangle, les cartes - test late next week, more practice activities coming.
• le poème - draft due tomorrow
• le video - if not already submitted
• les devoirs: le poème. le video (if not already done), les pronoms - study, practise, try Zondle pronoun practice  access code 2507-6339 

le mercredi 23 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler des opinions, des sentiments et des doutes.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif - la formation - quiz  TODAY - other quizzes and summative test to follow. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - we are doing a written report/reaction. We will be watching the DVD Incendies on Thurs. May 24 & Fri May 25. Details discussed in class yesterday and given on handout today.  Should be brainstorming and planning now.  Brouillon dû le mercredi 30 mai.
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced last week. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline
• We will be watching the film Incendies tomorrow and Friday.
• les devoirs:  20 – 30 min. of French – La route de Chlifa
• le subjonctif: Continue to make own Mind Map note by reviewing handout notes, legal size and work on re-writing into own format. Finish and check handouts already assigned
• quizzes next week and summative test tentatively planned for Fri. May 31

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• le pronom d’objet direct: Worked on package of handouts that was distributed yesterday. Should be checking answers as complete them using the answer keys (yellow) posted at the back of the room. 
• When done, try to write a short paragraph (in group or with partner, or on own if they wish) similar to the one that we did yesterday on pg. 117 of their textbook. 
• Puzzle handout – to be completed for later – Monday is fine.
• If still need more to do, review passé compose, review and organize other notes, or organize binder. Can also finish any puzzles that not done yet, or use electronic devices with WiFi to find French review and games.
• les devoirs:  Work for 20 – 30 minutes on French. Ms. Lewis will provide a password for the website “Zondle”access code 2507-6339 where can practise pronouns, or, if not, review pronouns using the internet or by re-writing note.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment écrire la poésie.
• les pronoms objets : With a partner, do 2 or 3 of the pronoun practice cards orally. Mark down score on sheet received yesterday.  This is the same activity as yesterday, so should be fine to do it.
• le poème:  Use textbook (Nouvelles Frontières) pgs. 60 – 62 as a model to start writing own poems.
• Start by brainstorming for ideas for own poetry. Can use style of the poems in the text. Then start writing a poem. Do not need to finish the entire poem for tomorrow, but should have a draft started. I will be checking on progress tomorrow.
• Puzzle handouts – to develop vocabulary. These puzzles can be done at home and are NOT the priority for today. I will check them next Monday.
• les devoirs: 20 – 30 minutes of French - le poème, les pronoms, les casse-têtes (puzzles).

le mardi 22 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment was due Fri. May 18. See handout from February for details. Must still hand in, but must include note for late assignment (see blog post).
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler des opinions, des sentiments et des doutes.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif - la formation - quiz le mercredi 23 mai, other quizzes and summative test to follow. Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - we started a written report/reaction. We will be watching the DVD Incendies on Thurs. May 24 & Fri May 25. Details:
• written opinion 1 - 1 1/2 pgs tapés, 2 pgs écrits à double interligne
• worked on ideas, planning in groups
• brouillon (on own) dû le mercredi 30 mai
• bonne copie dû le vendredi 1er juin
• la présentation orale - culminating. Introduced on Fri. May 18. Will be due week of June 11-15. Topic - your choice. Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.). Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min. Objective - show what learned this year. Also will submit written outline.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - le subjonctif - quiz: la formation demain, La Route de Chlifa opinion/reaction paper - ideas and planning.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment mieux écouter le français.
• Speaking: Puis-je t'interviewer? Used red handout from last week to do informal interviews with favourite monsters.
• le pronom d'objet direct: lesson (reviewed le pronom sujet), discussion, note on board, textbook pgs. 117 - 118, examples, 2 listening activites, introduced written activities (handout) to be done tomorrow in class.
• les devoirs:  Review le pronom d'objet direct & le pronom sujet.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Speaking activity: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait pendant la longue fin de semaine?
• les pronoms sujets et réfléchis et personnels, les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects - lesson, note, discussion, examples, order of pronouns, oral practice cards with score sheet - test at end of next week.
• le poème - worked on ideas.
• les devoirs: Finish note on les pronoms and review.  Work on ideas for poem.

le vendredi 18 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due today.  If on paper, by 3 pm, if electronic, email by midnight beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler des opinions, des sentiments et des doutes.
• Handed in journal/blog.
• Upcoming work/assessments:
• le subjonctif - la formation - quiz le mercredi 23 mai, other quizzes and summative test to follow.  Finish and check handouts and complete summary note (preferably done as a mind-map).
• La Route de Chlifa/Incendies - we will be doing a written report/reaction.  We will be watching the DVD Incendies on Thurs. May 24 & Fri May 25.  Details to follow.
• la présentation orale - culminating.  Introduced.  Will be due week of June 11-15.  Topic - your choice.  Format - your choice (i.e. discours formel, PowerPoint, Prezzi, video, etc.).  Length - 2 min. May do with a partner - 3 1/2 - 4 min.  Objective - show what learned this year.  Also will submit written outline.
• Watched DVD Les Triplettes de Belleville
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment mieux écouter le français.
• Handed in journal/blog.
• Checked vocabulary package from yesterday.
• Watched the 3 videos from BBC French "Ma France" Speed-dating that we weren't able to finish on Tues. May 15, then did comprehension activities.  Also did vocabulary/ pronunciation activity
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment lire la poésie.
• Handed in journal/blog.
• Checked poetry handout from yesterday.
• DVD Marie Antoinette
• Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine - if all caught up.

le jeudi 17 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18 - by midnight if by email, by 3 pm if in person. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa : content quiz (pgs. 223 -249).
• Le subjonctif :
• Continue to make own Mind Map note by reviewing handout notes, legal size and work on re-writing into own format.  
• Finish and check handouts already assigned. 
• Quizzes next week and summative test tentatively planned for Fri. May 31
• La Route de Chlifa :
• Finish any discussion question notes (small purple papers) and written question handouts.
• Organize your Chlifa notes in your binder (title, date, complete, in order, neatly written, etc.)
• les devoirs: 20 – 30 min. of French – La route de Chlifa, le subjonctif, journal/blog.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment apprendre plus de vocabulaire.
• Reading assessments: handout – 2 sides. Students did this work on their own then handed it in. They were permitted to access dictionaries (print or internet) to help. 
• Vocabulary building: package of handouts. Done on own or with a partner or small group. Any work not finished should be completed for homework. Can leave some blank if don’t understand, but should be able to figure it all out. I will be checking this tomorrow.
• If done, review passé compose, review and organize other notes, or organize binder. Can also finish any puzzles not done yet, or use electronic devices with WiFi to find French review and games
• les devoirs: Work for 20 – 30 minutes on French. Journal/blog is due Fri May 18.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment lire la poésie.
• Students worked together or on own to complete the following :
• textbook (Nouvelles Frontières) pgs. 60 – 62
• Discussion questions (in French as much as possible) « Avant de Lire ». No need to take notes.
• Read the poems on the 2 pages. Remember to use the Lexique at the back of the book to help figure out meanings.
• Answered « As-tu compris? » questions on pg. 62 orally in groups, but also took brief notes.
• Handout « Des procèdes stylistiques ». Worked together, but each must complete own paper.
• If done, start some brainstorming for ideas for own poetry. We will work on this more tomorrow, but write down some ideas. Can use style of the poems in the text.
• If done,worked on completing handouts about pronouns already received, review notes, organize binder or use electronic devices with WiFi to do web-based French review and games.
• les devoirs:  20 – 30 minutes of French. Remember that journal/blog is due Fri May 18.

le mercredi 16 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18 - by 3 pm if in person, by midnight if by email.  See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment créer une carte concepte.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quizzes continue (and finish) this week:
• le mercredi 16 mai pgs. 201 - 221
• le jeudi 17 mai pgs. 223 - 249
• le subjonctif:   lesson on Mind Mapping (les cartes conceptes).  How to make a mind map (video) Mind map video version 2 Mind mapsUse google or similar search engine to find more information.  Then - handout with sample mind-map starter for creating own mind map to consolidate our lessons about le subjonctif.  Try to finish the map for the middle of next week. Finish other practice handouts for Friday.  Answer keys posted at the back of the classroom. Quizzes will start next week.
• Work time: La Route de Chlifa, le subjonctif
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - journal/blog, Chlifa, le subjonctif.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment faire une entrevue.
• Quel cours amusant!  Did our "les rendez-vous de vitesse" (speed-dating) activity with our monsters today (for assessment).  Lots of fun and LOTS of great conversations in French.  Quel bon travail!  Merci à M. Z pour faire les enregistrements.
• les devoirs:  20 min of French.  Catch up on journal/blog, papers not yet finished, organizing notes, using internet for practice activities or games, watching tv in French...

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• game: les pronoms objets directs et indirects dans les phrases.  Crazy and useful and a bit chaotic, but lots of fun.  We will do this again sometime.
• Time to work: le vidéo - editing, les pronoms.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - video, les pronoms, le journal/blog...

le mardi 15 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quizzes continue (and finish) this week:
• le mardi 15 mai pgs. 175 - 200
• le mercredi 16 mai pgs. 201 - 221
• le jeudi 17 mai pgs. 223 - 249
• le subjonctif: oral practice (les cartes)
• leçon 15, parties C - handout note, discussion & clarification, oral practice, written handout practice.  Finish handouts for Thursday.
• Start writing a summary note.  Quizzes will start next week.
• Work time: La Route de Chlifa, le subjonctif
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment faire une entrevue.
• Watched Ma France Speed Dating A, Ma France speed dating B & Ma France speed dating C
• and did Comprehension quiz speed dating A, comprehension quiz speed dating B & grammar notes,vocabulary notes.  Tried to watch videos, but only succeeded in seeing "A" because of connection problems.  We will try again another day, but students can try watching on own. 
• Worked on own interview questions handout and practised saying questions and answers with group.
• Bingo
• les devoirs:  Review interview notes handout to be ready for speed dating activity tomorrow (will be assessed).

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• les pronoms objets: directs (le, la, les) & indirects (lui, leur) - complete and check 3 handouts already given - answer keys posted on side board.  Make sure to say the sentences, especially question/answers aloud with a partner. 
• Time to work on editing for "La machine à rajeunir".
• les devoirs:   20 - 30 min. French - La machine, les pronoms, journal/blog.

le lundi 14 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Vocabulary activity with group for a prize.
• Content quizzes continue (and finish) this week:
• le mardi 15 mai pgs. 175 - 200
• le mercredi 16 mai pgs. 201 - 221
• le jeudi 17 mai pgs. 223 - 249
• le subjonctif: oral practice (les cartes)
• leçon 15, parties A & B - handout note, discussion & clarification, oral practice, written handout practice
• Work time: La Route de Chlifa, le subjonctif
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min of French

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des monstres.
• Safe School survey for 1st half of class in computer lab.
• Mon Monstre - handed in project if not already in.
• started preparing for Speed Dating for Wed. May 16.  Handout and practising asking and answering questions.
• les devoirs:  Work on handout "Puis-je t'interviewer?"

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment éviter la répétition.
• Checked into progress on videos.  Try to complete editing and submit by Fri. May 18.  There will be work time tomorrow (more than we had today).
• Speaking activity: Qu'est-ce que tu as fait pendant la fin de semaine?  pour la Fête des Mères.
• les pronoms - sujets, objets directs et indirects - review lesson and examples, handout.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - La Machine à rajeunir video, les pronoms.

le vendredi 11 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quiz pgs. 153 - 173
• Content quizzes continue (and finish) next week:
• le mardi 15 mai pgs. 175 - 200
• le mercredi 16 mai pgs. 201 - 221
• le jeudi 17 mai pgs. 223 - 249
• test:  le subjonctif passé  - la formation 
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des projets de l'avenir.
• Hand in project Mon Monstre.  May hand in Mon May 14 with no late penalty, but must include late note if after that.
• le futur proche (how to say things are going to happen): mini-lesson, brainstorming for plans for this weekend, oral interaction with partners then whole group.
• DVD: Les Triplettes de Belleville
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up.  

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• In computer lab to edit video for "La machine à rajeunir".  Try http://www.beatpick.com/ for music to use with your video.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up.

le jeudi 10 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quizzes continue this week.
• le jeudi 10 mai: pgs. 119-151
• le vendredi 11 mai: pgs.153-173
• le subjonctif - test: le subjonctif passé - la formation Fri May 11.
• les devoirs:  Prepare for tomorrow: quiz La Route de Chlifa pgs. 153-173 and test: le subjonctif passé - la formation.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des monstres.
• Watched Ma France: Arrangements video B and Ma France: Arrangements video C then tried the tongue twisters "Je veux et j'exige." and "pruneau cru, pruneau cuit".
• Mon Monstre: Reviewed success criteria, then work time to finish editing and write good copy.  Next week we will be preparing and doing the "speed dating" activity.
• les devoirs:  Finish Mon Monstre - due tomorrow (but can hand in on Monday with no late note).

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• In computer lab to edit video "La machine à rajeunir"
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min of French - editing video, reviewing notes, watch DVD, internet practise, etc.

le mercredi 9 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quizzes continue this week.
• le mercredi 9 mai: pgs. 101-117
• le jeudi 10 mai: pgs. 119-151
• le vendredi 11 mai: pgs.153-173
• le subjonctif - Complete handouts already given.  Check and correct your work from answer keys posted at back of room.  Prepare for quiz Fri May 11 (le subjonctif passé - la formation).
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes - Chlifa, le subjonctif (try using internet sites to review and practise), Journal/Blog.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des monstres.
• Peer editing for Mon monstre: handout checklist already given. Brouillon (draft) copy of project done and traded with someone else to have them use the checklist to ensure their best work is done.  Find every correction possible and to work together to increase the level of work. When done, begin to work on the good copy – due Fri. May 11.
• If done, review passé compose, review and organize other notes, or organize their binder, finish any puzzles not yet done, or use electronic devices with WiFi to find French review and games.
• les devoirs:  Work for 20 – 30 minutes on French. Good copy of Mon Monstre is due Fri May 11  but can hand in on Mon May 14 and journal/blog is due Fri May 18.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• Students are working in groups to film a summary of a chapter of a small novel that we read. Their target is to complete filming for tomorrow, as we are booked into the computer lab for editing May 10 & 11.
• If done, work on completing handouts about pronouns already received, review notes, organize binder or use their electronic devices with WiFi to do web-based French review and games.
• les devoirs: 20 – 30 minutes of French.  Pronouns, filming, journal/blog (due Fri May 18.)

le mardi 8 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: Content quizzes continue this week.
• le mardi 8 mai: pgs. 77-100
• le mercredi 9 mai: pgs. 101-117
• le jeudi 10 mai: pgs. 119-151
• le vendredi 11 mai: pgs.153-173
• le subjonctif passé: lesson, handout (given yesterday, Partie E today), discussion, oral practise, written practice (complete handout given yesterday), answer keys posted at back of room.  Test Fri May 11 (seulement la formation)
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 min - Chlifa, le journal/blog, le subjonctif passé

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment introduire quelqu'un.
• Practiced introducing monsters to friends then to teacher for assessment.
• Worked on brouillon (draft) of Mon Monstre.  Due tomorrow for peer editing.  Use notes and checklist of success criteria to complete for the highest mark possible.
• les devoirs:  Finish brouillon of Mon Monstre.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• lesson: le pronom d'objet direct - le, la & les - discussion, explanation, note, practice activity
• filming: La Machine à rajeunir - Must be complete for Thurs May 10.  We will be in the computer lab for editing on May 10 & 11.
• les devoirs: Rehearse your lines for "la machine à rajeunir" and maybe filming.
• le pronom d'objet direct (le, la, les) - review and handout

le lundi 7 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa:  Played "tennis" to review content (optional).
• Content quizzes continue this week.
• le mardi 8 mai: pgs. 77-100
• le mercredi 9 mai: pgs. 101-117
• le jeudi 10 mai: pgs. 119-151
• le vendredi 11 mai: pgs.153-173
• le subjonctif - check work from May 2&3, reviewed briefly in groups what we know so far.
• lesson: le doute (leçon 14 Partie D)- handout and discussion, oral practice - cards and handout activités 9 & 10, written practice - handout from last week and new handout - just do Partie D for now.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min. La Route de Chlifa, le subjonctif.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment introduire quelqu'un.
• Practiced introducing own monster to group.  Will be introducing to teacher starting tomorrow.
• Returned idea/planning sheets.  Began to write brouillon "Mon monstre".  Remember to write double-spaced and use the editing sheet with the success criteria that we discussed together.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon "Mon Monstre".  Dû le mercredi 9 mai for peer editing.  Bonne copie dû le vendredi 11 mai.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• lesson: le pronom sujet, le pronom d'objet indirect  - lui & leur - discussion, explanation, note, practice activity
• filming: La Machine à rajeunir
• les devoirs: Rehearse your lines for "la machine à rajeneunir".
• le pronom d'objet indirect - review and handout

le vendredi 4 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
Report Cards were distributed Thurs April 27. Complete and return Response card.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa: content quiz pgs. 57-76.  Content quizzes continue next week.
• le mardi 8 mai: pgs. 77-100
• le mercredi 9 mai: pgs. 101-117
• le jeudi 10 mai: pgs. 119-151
• le vendredi 11 mai: pgs.153-173
• le subjonctif - check work from May 2&3.
• DVD: La Vie en Rose.  Quel bon film!  Nous avons regardé le documentaire "Dans la peau d'artiste" aussi.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment introduire quelqu'un.
• Handed in both idea sheets for checking.
• Introduced own monster to group - practice presentations.  We will be doing more involved presentations next week.
• Speaking: Qu'est-ce que je vais faire cette fin de semaine?
• DVD: Les Vacances de M. Bean.  Finished watching and also watched documentaries.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• Worked on script for La Machine à rajeunir.  Aim to be ready to film on Monday.
• DVD: 17 Encore
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - if all caught up.

le jeudi 3 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
Report Cards were distributed Thurs April 27. Complete and return Response card.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa : content quiz (pgs. 33-55). Did on own, then handed in to teacher.
• Le subjonctif des verbes avoir, être, aller, faire/ les verbes de volonté/ les expressions d’émotion – Handout note (legal size) given yesterday: Yesterday, we went over the Leçon 14 Parties A, B & C and did the activities on the pages with a partner or small group. Started yesterday and can be spread over 2 days. To be completed for Friday .
• Handout – le subjonctif – writing practice activities. Complete for Friday.
• La Route de Chlifa : Continue reading. Finish discussion and written questions with partner or small group. Prepare for next content quizzes; 
• Fri. May 4 (pgs. 59 – 76)
• Organize your notes in your binder (title, date, complete, in order, neatly written, etc.)
• les devoirs: 20 – 30 min. of French – La route de Chlifa, le subjonctif.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment parler des monstres.
• Reading: Chose either the article “Ann Darrow nous parle!” on pages 74-75 or “La Fabrique de l’horreur” on pages 77 -78, read it on own or with a partner or small group, then answered the “As-tu compris?” questions orally. Wrote point form notes of the answers and handed in when complete.
• Brainstorming for own monsters: Fill in 2 handouts – idea sheet and also agenda with ideas for own monster. Words must be in French, but can also write in smaller letters in English to help remember them. Can work in groups to share ideas, but each student will complete own idea sheets. Students have pink handout reference packages to help them.
• les devoirs : Work for 20 – 30 minutes on French. Complete work not done in class – but there will be class time Thursday also.
• Both brainstorming sheets need to be completed for Friday.
• Work on making your own monster (due Friday). 
• Puzzles – handouts to help build vocabulary. These don’t have to be completed for tomorrow. Can be done later.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage: Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• La machine à rajeunir:  Continue working in groups to summarize a chapter of the novel that we read. Target is to be ready for filming on Mon May 7, so should be working efficiently.
• les devoirs: 20 – 30 minutes of French.

le mercredi 2 mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
Report Cards were distributed Thurs April 27. Complete and return Response card.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• La Route de Chlifa : Watched La Route de Chlifa - vidéo d'une école
• content quiz (pgs. 15 – 32).  Did on own, then handed in. 
• Le subjonctif des verbes avoir, être, aller, faire/ les verbes de volonté/ les expressions d’émotion – Handout note (legal size):  Went over the Leçon 14 Parties A, B & C and did the activities on the pages with a partner or small group This can be spread over 2 days. To be completed for Friday .
•  Handout – le subjonctif – writing practice activities. Complete for Friday.
• La Route de Chlifa : Continue reading. Finish discussion and written questions with partner or small group.  Prepare for next content quizzes;
• Thurs. May 3 (pgs. 33-55)
• Fri. May 4 (pgs. 59 – 76)
• Organize your notes in your binder (title, date, complete, in order, neatly written, etc.)
• les devoirs:  20 – 30 min. of French – La route de Chlifa, le subjonctif.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des monstres.
• Watched: Ma France: Adventure Sports B
• Puzzles – handouts to help build vocabulary. These don’t have to be completed for tomorrow. Can be done later.
• Brainstorming for own monsters: Fill in 2 handouts – idea sheet and also agenda with ideas for own monster. Words must be in French, but can also write in smaller letters in English to help remember them. Can work in groups to share ideas, but each student will complete own idea sheet. Pink handout reference packages to help them.
• les devoirs : Work for 20 – 30 minutes on French. Complete work not done in class – but there will be class time Thursday also. Both brainstorming sheets need to be completed for Friday. Work on making your own monster (due Friday).

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• La machine à rajeunir:  Showed film made by another class a few years ago and further discussed success criteria.  Made own notes on what was good, not good and ideas for own film.  Continued working in groups to summarize a chapter of the novel that we read.  Target is to be ready for filming on Mon May 7, so should be working efficiently.
• les devoirs:  20 – 30 minutes of French.  Perhaps search on internet for other videos of "La machine à rajeunir".

le mardi 1er mai 2012

Journal/blog assignment is due May 18. See handout from February for details.
Report Cards were distributed Thurs April 27.  Complete and return Response card.
FIF 3U

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment exprimer les opinions, les sentiments et les doutes.
• Understanding different accents: Watched Tête à claque: Chips aux Ketchup & Tête à claque Le Willi Waller 2006
• le subjonctif:  lesson - handout, practice (oral).
• La Route de Chlifa: game - le tennis - asking and answering content questions with a partner.
• Continue reading, discussion questions and written questions in groups and/or on own. 
• Content quizzes start this week
• Wed. May 2 (pgs. 15 – 32)
• Thurs. May 3 (pgs. 33-55)
• Fri. May 4 (pgs. 59 – 76
• Organize your notes in your binder (title, date, complete, in order, neatly written, etc.
• les devoirs:  Re-read La Route de Chlifa pgs. 15 - 32 to prepare for quiz tomorrow.

FSF 1D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment parler des monstres.
• Watched: Ma France: Kids and Pets C & Ma France: Adventure Sports A
• Mon monstre:
• Distributed brainstorm/planning sheet L'agenda and another resource vocabulary package. 
• Co-created success criteria for the project and wrote on planning sheets.
• work time.  The 2 idea/planning sheets are due on Fri May 4 with lots of detail.  Optional, create a second version of your plan, or start writing the brouillon (draft) when planning sheet is done.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 minutes of French
• monster (create own model/ image/ photo etc) for Friday
• Review passé composé or les adjectifs.

FSF 2D

• le but d'apprentissage:  Comment dramatiser une histoire.
• La Machine à rajeunir:  discussion and note about success criteria for assignment to dramatise a chapter of novel with group for filming.  Chose groups and chapters.  Time to work.  Aim to be ready to film next Mon. May 7.
• les devoirs: Re-read and review the chapter your group is filming.