le mardi 22 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind, but not during the exam. 
For questions or extra help, I will be available Wed, Thurs and Fri between 11am and noon either in room 308 or the Languages office, rm 312A.
Exam tips:

• Plan to arrive to the classroom 15 minutes before your exam, with your pen/pencil (bring extras), reference sheet or binder (whatever allowed for that exam). 
• Make sure you have taken care of personal needs (i.e. washroom) before the exam. 
• FIF 2D - bring your Cyrano book to the exam to return it.
• Get a good sleep and have a decent breakfast before the exam.

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler écrire en francais.

• continued Handout package - Quête-Plus - review and exam preparation and classroom expressions. Use notes and the text and the reference pages at the back of the package to answer the questions. Check answers using the answer keys posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog post labelled: FSF 1P - exam review answers Jan 2013
• distributed blue papers for good copy of reference sheet for exam, discussed and made notes on the board for what to include on reference sheet.  See below for photos of those notes.
• Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel: Students received this booklet last Friday. Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Watched Monsters Inc.
• Les devoirs (homework):
• Written exam Wed. Jan 23, 9 am - 10:30 am, room 308. Use review package to study. Make the good copy of your reference sheet.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment. If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 écrire en français.

• Yesterday, gave handout: exam outline and went over it together. Gave green papers for good copy of reference sheet for Partie 2 & 3 (written compositions)
• handout packages - review and exam preparation - les hypotheses (le conditionnel), le passé, les pronoms- given last week. Answer keys are posted in the classroom and in a separate blog post labelled: FIF 2D - exam review Jan 2013
• Finished watching "Roxanne" as a review of Cyrano, as a listening and reading activity, and as a possible discussion question for Partie 2 of the exam.
• les devoirs:
• Written exam - Fri Jan 25, 9 am - 10:30, room 308
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• Finished watching "Une nuit au musée" and filled in handout.  Handed in for assessment.
• la lettre d'accompagnement: due Wed Jan 16. Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Due Fri Jan 18. Research section was due last Friday Jan 11. Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully.
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16, last day to hand in is tomorrow, Wed Jan 23.
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.  Last day to hand in is Fri Jan 25.
• Written exam: Mon Jan 28, 9 am - 10:30, open book (binder).  Bring a couple of pencils as part of the exam is on Scantron.

le lundi 21 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler écrire en francais.

• continued Handout package - Quête-Plus - review and exam preparation and classroom expressions.  Use notes and the text and the reference pages at the back of the package to answer the questions. Check answers using the answer keys posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog post labelled: FSF 1P - exam review answers Jan 2013
• distributed blue papers for good copy of reference sheet for exam.
• Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel: Students received this booklet last Friday. Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Watched <>
• Les devoirs (homework):
• Written exam Wed. Jan 23, 9 am - 10:30 am, room 308. Use review package to study. Make the rough copy of your reference sheet.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment. If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 écrire en français.

• Gave handout: exam outline and went over it together.  Gave green papers for good copy of reference sheet for Partie 2 & 3 (written compositions)
• handout packages - review and exam preparation - les hypotheses (le conditionnel), le passé, les pronoms- given this week. Answer keys are posted in the classroom and in a separate blog post labelled: FIF 2D - exam review Jan 2013
• Watched DVD <> to review basic story of Cyrano, and to offer a different choice of composition topic for Partie 2 of the exam.
• les devoirs:
• Written exam - Fri Jan 25, 9 am - 10:30, room 308
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel
• work on exam review and composition topic planning

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• Watched "Une nuit au musée" and filled in handout.
• la lettre d'accompagnement: due Wed Jan 16. Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Due Fri Jan 18.   Research section was due last Friday Jan 11.  Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. 
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16, last day to hand in is tomorrow, Wed Jan 23
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18. Last day to hand in is Fri Jan 25.
• Written exam: Mon Jan 28, 9 am - 10:30, open book (binder)

FSF 1P exam review Jan 2013

FIF 2D exam review Jan 2013

le vendredi 18 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler mieux en francais.

• l’examen oral: Assessments 
• Finished most interviews today.  
• Handout package - Quête-Plus - review and exam preparation and classroom expressions.  Use notes and the text and the reference pages at the back of the package to answer the questions. Check answers using the answer keys posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog post labelled: FSF 1P - exam review answers Jan 2013
• Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel: Students received this booklet last Friday. Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Les devoirs (homework):
• Spend up to about 20 min practicing for oral exam which will be on Thurs Jan 17 and Fri Jan 18.
• Written exam Wed. Jan 23, 9 am - 10:30 am, room 308. Use review package to study. Make the rough copy of your reference sheet.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment. If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 parler en français.

• l'examen oral - assessments: handout with all instructions and information necessary to prepare for oral exam. 
• handout packages - review and exam preparation - les hypotheses (le conditionnel), le passé, les pronoms- given this week. Answer keys are posted in the classroom and in a separate blog post labelled: FIF 2D - exam review Jan 2013
• handout: the 2 written composition topics on the exam- given already. Choose one of each, discuss with a partner or small group who has chosen the same topic, begin brainstorming and planning a draft outline. You will be able to bring an outline into the exam (point form, no sentences).
• les devoirs:
• Written exam - Fri Jan 25, 9 am - 10:30, room 308
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel
• work on exam review and composition topic planning

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• la lettre d'accompagnement: due Wed Jan 16. Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• Work time today in computer lab:
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Due today - if email received by midnight, it is considered to be on time. Research section was due last Friday.  The "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice) is due today.  Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. 
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• Written exam: Mon Jan 28, 9 am - 10:30, open book (binder)

le jeudi 17 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler mieux en francais.

• l’examen oral:  Assessments started today. 
• Students received handout last Friday. Work with partners and small groups or on own to complete this paper as best possible. Use the notes in binder to help figure out the answers. Do “mock interviews” with partners to practice to prepare for the actual oral exam to be held Thurs. Jan. 17 and Fri Jan 18.
• Handout package - Quête-Plus - review and exam preparation. Use notes and the text and the reference pages at the back of the package to answer the questions. Check answers using the answer keys posted at the back of the classroom.
• Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel: Students received this booklet last Friday. Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Les devoirs (homework):
• Spend up to about 20 min practicing for oral exam which will be on Thurs Jan 17 and Fri Jan 18.
• Written exam Wed. Jan 23, 9 am - 10:30 am, room 308.  Use review package to study.  Make the rough copy of your reference sheet.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment. If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 parler en français.

• l'examen oral: handout with all instructions and information necessary to prepare for oral exam. Will continue Fri Jan 18.
• handout pkg - review and exam preparation - les pronoms. Answer keys are posted.
• handout pkg - review and exam preparation - le passé - given yesterday. Answer keys are posted.
• handout: the 2 written composition topics on the exam- given yesterday. Choose one of each, discuss with a partner or small group who has chosen the same topic, begin brainstorming and planning a draft outline. You will be able to bring an outline into the exam (point form, no sentences).
• les devoirs:
• Speaking exam - Fri Jan 18
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel
• work on exam review and composition topic planning
• Written exam: Fri Jan 25, 9 am - 10:30, room 308

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment resoudre les conflits et comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• Cinq façons d'aborder un conflit - discussion, handout article and discussion questions.  Read, discuss, answer questions on own or with group, hand in answers.
• la lettre d'accompagnement: due yesterday. Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• Work time today:
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed (this part was due last Friday), then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab again on Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due yesterday
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• Written exam: Mon Jan 28, 9 am - 10:30,  room 308, open book (binder)

le mercredi 16 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler mieux en francais.

• Handout: l’examen oral: Students received this handout last Friday. Work with partners and small groups or on own to complete this paper as best possible. Use the notes in binder to help figure out the answers.  Do “mock interviews” with partners to practice to prepare for the actual oral exam to be held tomorrow, Thurs. Jan. 17.
• Handout package - Quête-Plus - review and exam preparation.  Use notes and the text and the reference pages at the back of the package to answer the questions.  Check answers using the answer keys posted at the back of the classroom.
• Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel: Students received this booklet last Friday. Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Les devoirs (homework): Spend up to about 20 min practicing for oral exam which will be on Thurs Jan 17.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment. If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 parler en français.

• l'examen oral: handout with all instructions and information necessary to prepare for oral exam. Started today and will continue Thurs Jan 17 and Fri Jan 18 if needed.
• handout pkg - review and exam preparation - le passé.  Answer keys will be posted.
• handout:  the 2 written composition topics on the exam.  Choose one of each, discuss with a partner or small group who has chosen the same topic, begin brainstorming and planning a draft outline.  You will be able to bring an outline into the exam (point form, no sentences).
• les devoirs:
• Speaking exam - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel
• work on exam review and composition topic planning

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment ecrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter) et comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• la lettre d'accompagnement: due today. Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• Work time today:
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed (this part was due last Friday), then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab again on Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due today
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.

le mardi 15 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler mieux en francais.

• Handout: l’examen oral:  Students received this handout last Friday.  Work with partners and small groups or on own to complete this paper as best possible.  Use the notes in binder to help figure out the answers.  Pejman and Owen are good resources for helping the kids figure out what how to answer the questions.  Do “mock interviews” with partners to practice to prepare for the actual oral exam to be held Thurs. Jan. 17. 
•  Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel:  Students received this booklet last Friday.  Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Extra work if needed:  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 practicing for oral exam which will be on Thurs Jan 17.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment.  If submitting electronically, the best way is from First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered 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 possibilités.

• test:  le conditionnel
• l'examen oral: handout with all instructions and information necessary to prepare for oral exam which will be held on Wed. Jan. 16 & Thurs Jan 17. 
• les devoirs:
• Speaking exam - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment ecrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter) et comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• In computer lab: 
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed, then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab again on  Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• la lettre d'accompagnement: due tomorrow.  Follow directions in handout package carefully.
• les devoirs:
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due tomorrow
• l'engagement dans une profession - Visual Poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.

le lundi 14 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler mieux en francais.

• Handout: l’examen oral:  Students received this handout last Friday.  Work with partners and small groups or on own to complete this paper as best possible.  Use the notes in binder to help figure out the answers.  Pejman and Owen are good resources for helping figure out how to answer the questions.  Do “mock interviews” with partners to practice to prepare for the actual oral exam to be held Thurs. Jan. 17. 
•  Handout: Mon dictionnaire personnel:  Gave new copies of "Mon Dictionnaire personnel".  Use draft copy and the posters around the room to make a good copy that will be able to use on the written exam.
• Extra work if needed:  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 practicing for oral exam which will be on Thurs Jan 17.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment.  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 possibilités.

• work time:
• le conditionnel - handout package to complete and checked from answer pages posted at the back of the classroom. Test Tues Jan 15.
• preparation for l'examen oral: handout with all instructions and information necessary to prepare for oral exam which will be held on Wed. Jan. 16 & Thurs Jan 17.  Can work together to prepare for this.  
• les devoirs:
• Speaking exam - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• Study "le conditionnel". Test tomorrow Tues, Jan 15.
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se préparer pour une carrière.

• Presentation from Mohawk College, Hamilton  Mohawk College
• Students should be filling in a chart (already started) to compare universities and colleges.  Hand this in on Wed.
• If there is extra time, handout  “Es-tu stresse?”  Complete this and hand in on Wed.
• tomorrow: work time in the computer lab
• Culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession".  Do "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab onTues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• la lettre d'accompagnement (cover letter)
• les devoirs:
• l'engagement dans une profession -  poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16

le vendredi 11 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre le francais.

• l'examen d'ecoute (listening exam)
• gave handout to explain l'examen oral (speaking exam) 
• Le passé composé + être. Practice writing and speaking. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it for lessons this week and to study for the exam. 
• les devoirs: 
• Speaking exam (7.5% of total mark) will be next week - Thurs. Jan. 17 - Fri. Jan 18.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre. This is a mandatory summative assignment and must be completed.  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 possibilités.

• l'examen d'ecoute (listening exam)
• gave handout to explain l'examen oral (speaking exam)
• les devoirs:
• Speaking exam next week - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• work on handout package "le conditionnel". Test Tues, Jan 15.
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter) et de comment se préparer pour une carrière.

• work time in the computer lab
• culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first  - due today - show the teacher by the end of class then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I.  If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab on Fri Jan 11, Tues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• la lettre d'accompagnement.  Due Wed Jan 16.  Follow handout package carefully.
• les devoirs:
• l'engagement dans une profession - Research due Fri. Jan 11 at the end of class, poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16

le jeudi 10 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• écoute: Did a DELF A1 listening activity. Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) will be this Friday during class.
• Le passé composé + être. Practice writing and speaking. Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it for lessons this week and to study for the exam. corrected pg 23 and did pg 2.  Started one of the puzzles - choice.
• les devoirs: Watch some French TV, a DVD or listen to French radio to help prepare for listening exam.
• Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) is this Fri. Jan. 11 in class.
• Speaking exam (7.5% of total mark) will be next week - Thurs. Jan. 17 - Fri. Jan 18.

FIF 2D
Note: le journal/blog était dû le 14 décembre.  This is a mandatory summative assessment, so must be completed. 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 possibilités.

• review lesson: le futur anterieur and discussion, examples and short note on board, followed by speaking handout
• work time:
• le conditionnel - handout package to complete and checked from answer pages posted at the back of the classroom. Test Tues Jan 15.
• preparation for speaking exam: used posters of vocabulary for 12 themes and worked on "Mon dictionnaire personnel".
• handout: Day by day - differences in jour & journee, an & annee
• les devoirs:
• Listening exam will be this Fri. Jan.11 in class
• Speaking exam next week - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• work on handout package "le conditionnel". Test Tues, Jan 15.
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter) et de comment se préparer pour une carrière.

• library seminar room for a presentation from York University York University
• Find your university and program
• tomorrow: work time in the computer lab
• Handout package for culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed, then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab on Fri Jan 11, Tues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• la lettre d'accompagnement
• les devoirs:
• "l'entretien" (job interview). If haven't done presentation yet - live or video - must speak to Ms.K-J about when you will do that.
• l'engagement dans une profession - may need to do some work at home. Research due Fri. Jan 11 at the end of class, poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16

le mercredi 9 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab), as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• écoute: Did a DELF A1 listening activity. Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) will be this Friday during class.
• Le passé composé + être.  Review, video, practice writing and speaking.  Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it for lessons this week and to study for the exam.  corrected pg 22 and did pg 23.
• also did SmartBoard activity and note "la maison d'être".
• les devoirs: Watch some French TV, a DVD or listen to French radio to help prepare for listening exam.
• Finish handout pg 23 if not done in class.
• Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) is this Fri. Jan. 11 in class.
• Speaking exam (7.5% of total mark) will be next week - Wed. Jan. 16 - Thurs Jan 17.

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 possibilités.

• talked about upcoming exams
• review lesson: le conditionnel et l'imparfait followed by speaking activité de rechauffement:  handout  
• work time:
• le conditionnel - handout package to complete and checked from answer pages posted at the back of the classroom. Test Tues Jan 15.
• preparation for speaking exam: used posters of vocabulary for 12 themes and worked on "Mon dictionnaire personnel".
• les devoirs: 
• Listening exam will be this Fri. Jan.11 in class
• Speaking exam next week - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• work on handout package "le conditionnel". Test Tues, Jan 15.
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter) et de comment se préparer pour une carrière.

• Tomorrow, we will be in the library seminar room for a presentation from York University
• today: work time in the computer lab
• Handout package for culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed, then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab on Fri Jan 11, Tues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• la lettre d'accompagnement
• les devoirs:
• "l'entretien" (job interview). If haven't done presentation yet - live or video - must speak to Ms.K-J about when you will do that.
• l'engagement dans une profession - may need to do some work at home. Research due Fri. Jan 11 at the end of class, poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16

le mardi 8 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab) in the New Year, as long as there is no garbage left behind.
FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• écoute: Did a DELF A1 listening activity. Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) will be this Friday during class.
• le passé composé - avoir - reviewed by doing a speaking activity.
• Le passé composé + être.  Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it for lessons this week and to study for the exam.  We discussed the first page and did "pg 22" in class. 
• les devoirs: Finish pgs 22 and 23 of passé composé + être handout.
• Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) is this Fri. Jan. 11 in class.
• Speaking exam (7.5% of total mark) will be next week - Wed. Jan. 16 - Thurs Jan 17.

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 possibilités.

• activité de rechauffement:  handout "Mes résolutions pour 2013" 
• review lesson: le conditionnel and briefly discussed le conditionnel antérieur - le conditionnel présent , showed "flap note" as a possibility for learning the formation, discussion, examples, handout package to complete and checked from answer pages posted at the back of the classroom. Test Tues Jan 15.
• preparation for speaking exam: created posters of vocabulary for 6 themes and started to create "Mon dictionnaire personnel".
• les devoirs: 
• Listening exam will be this Fri. Jan.11 in class
• Speaking exam next week - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• work on handout package "le conditionnel". Test Tues, Jan 15.
• add to Mon Dictionnaire Personnel

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire une lettre de motivation/accompagnment/presentation (cover letter).

• lesson and handout and examples: cover letter: due le mercredi 16 janvier.  Follow directions carefully.
• work time
• Handout package for culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession". Do research section first and show teacher when completed, then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice). Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email: First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca. Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully. We will be in the computer lab on Wed Jan 9, Fri Jan 11, Tues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18. Students must use their time effectively. They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• les devoirs:
• "l'entretien" (job interview). If haven't done presentation yet - live or video - must speak to Ms.K-J about when you will do that.
• l'engagement dans une profession - may need to do some work at home. Research due Fri. Jan 11 at the end of class, poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.
• la lettre d'accompagnement - due Wed Jan 16

le lundi 7 janvier 2013

Students are once again allowed to bring snacks to the classroom (not computer lab) in the New Year, as long as there is no garbage left behind.

FSF 1P
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des vacances d'hiver.

• écoute:  Did a DELF A1 listening activity.  Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) will be this Friday during class.
• Speaking exam will be next week - Wed, and Thurs. Jan 16 & 17.
• le passé composé  - avoir - reviewed what it is and how to form it on blackboard and SmartBoard, through a speaking activity and a video. 
• Le passé composé + être - introduction.  Keep the handout package safely in your binder as you will need it for lessons this week and to study for the exam.
• les devoirs:  Be prepared to say a couple of sentences about what you did during 2012.  Use the SmartBoard summary that we created and copied in class to help you complete your homework.
• Listening exam (worth 7.5% of total mark) is this Fri. Jan. 11 in class.
• Speaking exam (7.5% of total mark) will be next week - Wed. Jan. 16 - Thurs Jan 17.

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 possibilites.

• lesson: le futur simple et le conditionnel - on board, SmartBoard, discussion, examples, handout package to complete and checked from answer pages posted at the back of the classroom.  Test Tues Jan 15.
• preparation for speaking exam:  created posters of vocabulary for 6 themes.  Will do other 6 tomorrow and create "Mon dictionnaire personnel".
• les devoirs: Finish handout "Mes resolutions pour 2013" to be ready for "activite de rechauffement" tomorrow.
• Listening exam will be this Fri. Jan.11 in class
• Speaking exam next week - Wed Jan 16 and Thurs Jan 17
• work on handout package "le conditionnel".  Test Tues, Jan 15.

GLC203I (careers)
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se preparer pour une carriere.

• In computer lab:  Handout package for culminating project "L'engagement dans une profession".  Do research section first and show teacher when completed, then do the "poster" or visual presentation (i.e. PowerPoint or Prezzi or...choice).  Students are encouraged to submit the poster/presentation by email:  First Class - just type "bev kuk" and my address will be entrered automatically. Name any attached files carefully with your name, the assignment and GLC 2O3I. If from outside email, beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca.  Follow directions on the handout and rubric carefully.  We will be in the computer lab on Wed Jan 9, Fri Jan 11, Tues Jan 15 and Fri Jan 18.  Students must use their time effectively.  They are encouraged to bring laptops or SmartPhones to class for work time when we are not booked into the lab.
• les devoirs: 
• "l'entretien" (job interview). If haven't done presentation yet -  live or video - must speak to Ms.K-J about when you will do that.
• OSSD - le diplôme de l'école secondaire - handout question package and booklets (to be used in class only). Due Dec 20. Can still hand in on Tues Jan8. 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.
• l'engagement dans une profession - may need to do some work at home.  Research due Fri. Jan 11 at the end of class, poster/presentation due Fri Jan 18.