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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.