Explore program: 5 week intensive language immersion program

Sec: the Ministry of Education - Explore Program - this five-week intensive language-immersion program offers young people Gr.11 & up the opportunity to travel, learn another language and experience the culture of others. The Explore Program is a national program funded by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage and administered by the provinces and territories with the assistance of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.  www.myexplore.ca 1-877-866-4242.

le jeudi 19 décembre 2013

Journal/blog: was due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.
Last chance: Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know now
if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous célébrons le Temps des Fêtes.

• period 4: une leçon de linguistique avec Mlle Sarah
• DVD: Le Grinceaux qui voulait gâter Noël
• le casse-tête d'hier: small prize if finished
• game: Evitez le professeur
• activité d'écoute: la chanson Ca c'est Noël par Robert Paquette & Jean-Guy Labelle et  Sainte Nuit par Diana Panton et aussi de Roch Voisine et aussi de Robert Paquette & Jean-Guy Labelle
• Pas de devoirs pour les vacances unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).  Try to do something in French during the holidays to retain your level of French.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous célébrons le Temps des Fêtes.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
•  une leçon de linguistique avec Mlle Sarah
• DVD: Le Grinceaux qui voulait gâter Noël
• le casse-tête d'hier: small prize if finished
• game: Evitez le professeur
• le conditionnel:  handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 19 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and posted on this blog FSF 3U le conditionnel: les réponses.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• good copy due Thurs. Dec. 19 with all parts (ideas, draft etc) & cover page. 
• Pas de devoirs pour les vacances unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).  Try to do something in French during the holidays to retain your level of French.

le mercredi 18 décembre 2013

Last chance: Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

Journal/blog: was due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter et lire.

• évaluation d'écoute: Noël chez Snoopy et ses amis
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• Finished watching film Au revoir les enfants
• students should read the ending of the book on own.  We will review the book & do questions in January when we return.
• les devoirs: 
• Holiday word search - small prize if finish for tomorrow.
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des possibilités et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• activité d'écoute: la chanson Sainte Nuit par Diana Panton & also version by Roch Voisine
• DVD: Maman, j'ai raté l'avion.
• le conditionnel:  handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 19 or so - if not done, please complete & check over the holidays.  We will be doing some speaking activities using the conditional in the New Year.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and posted on this blog FSF 3U le conditionnel: les réponses.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• good copy due Thurs. Dec. 19 with all parts (ideas, draft etc) & cover page. 
• Use BonPatron to help with editing.
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:
• Holiday word search - small prize if finish for tomorrow.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• le conditionnel - les fiches
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le mardi 17 décembre 2013

Journal/blog: was due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.

Last chance: Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter et lire.

• activité d'écoute: la chanson Petit Papa Noël par Robert Paquette & Jean-Guy Labelle et Roch Voisine
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked and discussed questions for scenes 32 - 36
• read scenes 36 - 40 together (per.2 needs to finish on own)
• handout for questions - complete for tomorrow 
• per. 4 watched film to end of scene 35
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 32 -40 & complete question handout.
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des possibilités et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• activité d'écoute: la chanson Ca c'est Noël par Robert Paquette & Jean-Guy Labelle 
• le conditionnel:  handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 19 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and posted on this blog FSF 3U le conditionnel: les réponses.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• good copy due Thurs. Dec. 19 with all parts (ideas, draft etc) & cover page. 
• Use BonPatron to help with editing.
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U le conditionnel - les réponses

le lundi 16 décembre 2013

Journal/blog: was due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.

Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et lire.

• period 2:  Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.
• period 4: speaking activity: le Coin-coin  le coin-coin - instructions & video
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• read scenes 32 - 37 together
• handout for questions - complete for tomorrow (just questions to end of scene 37)
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 32 -37 & complete question handout.
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des possibilités et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• speaking activity: watched Mr. Bean Nativity scene, found vocabulary needed, then talked with partner, then spoke in whole group to describe what saw.
• activité d'écoute: la chanson Petit Papa Noël par Robert Paquette & Jean-Guy Labelle et Roch Voisine
• le conditionnel: lesson, examples, handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 19 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and will also be posted on this blog.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• good copy due Thurs. Dec. 19 with all parts (ideas, draft etc) & cover page. 
• Use BonPatron to help with editing.
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog was due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le vendredi 13 décembre 2013

Journal/blog:  Due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. We are in the 13th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have all 10 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blogfor further details and topic ideas.

Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et lire.

• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked & corrected questions for scenes 27 - 31 together
• watched film
• DVD: Maman, j'ai râté l'avion
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• le futur simple: handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 12 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and at le futur simple - les réponses
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• Watched DVD Bon Cop Bad Cop
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le jeudi 12 décembre 2013

Journal/blog:  Due Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. We are in the 13th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have all 10 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blogfor further details and topic ideas.

Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et lire.

• period 2: speaking activity: le Coin-coin  le coin-coin - instructions & video
• period 4: Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• read scenes 27 - 31 together
• per. 4: watched film
• handout for questions - complete for tomorrow
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 27 -31 & complete question handout.
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  
• speaking activity: le Coin-coin  le coin-coin - instructions & video
• le futur simple: handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 12 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and at le futur simple - les réponses
• le futur antérieur: 
• speaking/writing activity in small groups:  different activities that you will have done by Dec. 25.  Made sentences & presented to whole group.  Bien fait!  Posters now on board in classroom.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le mercredi 11 décembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  Due this Friday Dec 13 - may be handed in electronically (email via First Class) up until midnight and still be on time, by 3:30 pm if handing in papers.  If late, student must complete "late assignment form" available in classroom. We are in the 13th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have all 10 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blogfor further details and topic ideas.

Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler espagnol et nous faisons les connections entre les langues différentes.

• Introductory Spanish conversation lesson.  Gracias Senora DiGiacinto.  See photos below for a taste of the lesson.
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked and corrected scenes 21 - 26, then watched film
• per. 2 only: read scene 27 together.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• get caught up on any of Au revoir les enfants that you haven't done yet, or re-read sections.
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• Speaking activity: mes projets pour cette semaine - au futur simple
• le futur simple: handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 12 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and at le futur simple - les réponses
• le futur antérieur: 
• lesson & examples.  See  le futur antérieur 1 le futur antérieur 2 or le futur antérieur 3 for some review & consolidation.  
• devoirs: think of 5 different activities (5 different verbs) that you will have done by Dec. 25.  Include other useful vocabulary - point form (not sentences), verbs in infinitive form (not conjugated) - for an activity we will do in class tomorrow.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le mardi 10 décembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  Due this Friday Dec 13. We are in the 13th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have all 10 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blogfor further details and topic ideas.

Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et mieux lire.

• Speaking activity: describing video to a partner Patrick Kane: le maniement du bâton & Brandon Bollig: le maniement du bâton
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked and corrected scenes 16 - 20, then watched film
• read scenes 21 -26 worked on question handout.  Complete for homework
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants scenes 21 - 26 & complete questions on handout
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• Speaking activity: describing video to a partner Patrick Kane: le maniement du bâton & Brandon Bollig: le maniement du bâton
• le futur simple: handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 12 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom and at le futur simple - les réponses
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee & try exploring the links at Government of Canada Language Portal
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U - le futur simple: les réponses

le lundi 9 décembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  Due this Friday Dec 13. We are in the 13th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have all 10 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.
Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et mieux lire.

• period 2: la linguistique: lesson & speaking practice with Mlle Sarah
• period 4: chanson & fiche Alizée: A cause de l'automne
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• read scenes 16 -20 & discussed
• Presentation & discussion: la France avant l'Occupation 
• re-reading scenes 16 - 20 & do questions on handout. 
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants scenes 16 - 20 & complete questions on handout
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• chanson & fiche Alizée: A cause de l'automne
• le futur:   le futur proche - review & speaking activity
• le futur simple: lesson, SmartBoard, discussion, examples, handout - complete for Thurs. Dec 12 or so.  Answers posted on back board in classroom & le futur simple - les réponses
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & good copy due before winter break.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - good copy due before winter break
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le vendredi 6 décembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et mieux lire.

• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked & corrected & discussed questions for scenes 11 -15
• watched film for those scenes
• finish reading/re-reading scenes 11 - 15 & do questions on handout. 
• Did discussion questions in groups and took notes.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• work time - editing draft of la dissertation.  Good copy will be due before winter break.
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6.  Final copy will be due before winter break.

le jeudi 5 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post FIF 1D journal/blog or FSF 3U journal/blog for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et mieux lire.

• per. 4 class:  Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  (per 2  had same lesson on Tues.)
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked & corrected & discussed questions for scenes 6 -10
• watched film for those scenes
• read scenes 11 - 15 - some together in class, some on own
• finish reading/re-reading scenes 11 - 15 & do questions on handout. 
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants ch 11 - 15 & complete handout questions.
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  
• class lunch  was today.  C'était bien amusant et délicieux.  On va le faire encore en janvier.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & draft (brouillon due tomorrow le vendredi 6 déc.)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog is due le vendredi 13 déc.  May be submitted as URL link or as attachment to my email address: beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca  No need to print.  May also be handwritten and handed in if that was the format you used.

le mercredi 4 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  See previous posts for details if needed.
• If not handed in yet, must be submitted with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• watched:  Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked & corrected & discussed questions for scenes 1 - 5
• per. 2 - watched film for those scenes
• read scenes 6 - 9 in class (per. 2 only did 6 - 7)
• finish reading/re-reading scenes 6 - 10 & do questions on handout.  Note: questions for scene 10 are incorrect, so just leave those.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants ch 6 - 10 & complete handout questions.
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched:  Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas
• Tomorrow we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, tablecloths, flameless candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• work time.  Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & draft (brouillon due le vendredi 6 déc.)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le mardi 3 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  See previous posts for details if needed.
• If not handed in yet, must be submitted with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• watched:  Yelle: Que veux-tu? and filled in missing words on handout.  See photo with answers below.
• Au revoir les enfants:  read scenes 1 - 5, some discussion, distributed question sheet - started in class, finish for homework.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants ch 1 - 5 & complete handout questions.
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched:  Yelle: Que veux-tu? and filled in missing words on handout.  See photo with answers below.
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, tablecloths, flameless candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le lundi 2 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then  4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  
• If not handed in today, must still be submitted but also with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• per. 2 class:  Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  (per 4 will have same lesson on Thurs.)
• watched: la météo - prévisions (per 4 - also Compétition de snowboarding)
• Au revoir les enfants: introduction.  Watched 2 trailers Au revoir les enfants bande-annonce #1  & Au revoir les enfants bande-annonce #2, discussed what know already, what learned from trailers, read Louis Malle's introduction to book.  Per. 4 - looked at location of school using Google Maps.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants introduction handout, can explore further on Google maps
• organize binder
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched: la météo - prévisions & Compétition de snowboarding)
• le passé 
• speaking activity - in groups, put a doodle drawing back together, then tell a story (au passé bien sûr!)
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses, tablecloths, battery candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le vendredi 29 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• dû le 29 nov - aujourd'hui - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then  4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  
• le passé composé 
• show teacher work is finished if didn't do that yesterday: package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• 5 minutes pour réviser, puis, le test
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week (i.e. Notre-Dame comparaison) or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use.  Did some review first
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on brouillon due le vendredi 6 déc.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• DVD: Bon Cop Bad Cop
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses, tablecloths, battery candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

le jeudi 28 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mercredi 27 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.
Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mardi 26 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Group discussions making Venn Diagrams.   Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• le passé composé - révision on board - examples, le négatif, l'interrogatif - see photos below for examples
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• made a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• PowerPoint review of le plus-que-parfait & handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts