le jeudi 28 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des descriptions et des événements au passé.

• l'imparfait:  checked homework - done and corrected - handout: la formation & la description
• quiz tomorrow - la formation
• lesson: les actions habituelles ou continuelles - discussion, note, examples, handout.  Make own note from the discussion in class or by researching on the internet or other sources.
• les devoirs : Finish Roch Carrier story, complete summary sheet for Roch Carrier story if not submitted yesterday.
• l'imparfait - note, handout, quiz tomorrow (la formation).

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de ma journée.

• reading: Une journée à mon goût.  Text pgs. 16 - 17.  and questions.
• self-evaluation - Learning Skills
• introduction lesson: les verbes pronominaux - examples, discussion, read note in textbook (pgs.18 - 19) and made own note.
• les devoirs:  verb handout package from yesterday if not already done.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• self-evaluation: learning skills
• Notre Dame de Paris - chapter 4.  Finished questions (handout) and corrected them.
• finished vocabulary for ch. 3
• les devoirs: Re-read ch 4 & finish questions if not already done.

le mercredi 27 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des descriptions au passé.

• checked homework - done and corrected - "So you think you have problems ex. I, K, L, N". (late - was due yesterday)
• Handed in summary sheet for Roch Carrier story assigned Monday.
• Completed auto-évaluation "Les habilités d'apprentissage"
• lesson: l'imparfait - la formation, use for la description - note- explanation, discussion, examples, handout (2 sides).  Make own note from the discussion in class or by researching on the internet or other sources.  Quiz - la formation - le vendredi 1er mars.
• les devoirs : Finish and correct "Problems" handouts from Monday if not already done.
• Finish Roch Carrier story, complete summary sheet if not submitted today.
• l'imparfait - note, handout, quiz Fri.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens et les choses.

• test - les adjectifs
• verb practice handout package - Finish for tomorrow.
• les devoirs:
• Hand in "Moi-nifique" project and do oral presentation if not already done. Is now overdue.
• verb handout package

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Notre Dame de Paris - chapter 4.  Read together in class and worked on questions (handout).
• Could start chapter 5 - reading and question handout.
• les devoirs: Re-read ch 4 & finish questions.  Work on chapter 5.

le mardi 26 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• checked homework - done and corrected - "So you think you have problems ex. I, K, L, N"
• Continued work in groups on Roch Carrier story assigned yesterday - read aloud and discussed, completed summary sheet, highlighted verbs in past tenses.  Summary sheet due tomorrow.
• lesson: le passé simple - explanation, discussion, examples from Roch Carrier story, video le passé simple
• Watched French Roast then recounted story and discussed the lesson of the video.
• les devoirs : Finish and correct "Problems" handouts from Monday if not already done.  Finish Roch Carrier story, complete summary sheet - due tomorrow.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• review for adjective test tomorrow: mini pre-test, discussion, examples, questions, study sheets, game - Serpents et Echelles.
• les devoirs: 
• Hand in "Moi-nifique" project and do oral presentation if not already done.  Is now overdue. 
• Study for test (les adjectifs) tomorrow.  Use study sheets and notes to help.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Test - Notre Dame de Paris - ch 1 - 3.
• Started reading ch 4.
• game: Serpents et échelles - les adjectifs
• les devoirs: Finish reading ch 4.

le lundi 25 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Roch Carrier: short stories.  Chose one story and read by self or with small group.  Completed summary handout and highlighted all verbs in la passé. 
• "So you think you have problems" handout pkg. 4 different mini-lessons.  Answers posted at back of room and as blog post.
• les devoirs :  Finish Roch Carrier story and handout.  Finish "problems" handouts.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Finished oral presentations of Moi-nifique.
• Corrected adjective booklet and crossword.
• Worked on pages de grammaire - les adjectifs - form and position with mini-lesson on BANGS for position.
• les devoirs:  Review adjectives - test Wed. Feb. 27.  Finish and hand in "Moi-nifique" if not already completed.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Notre Dame de Paris - character description activity - PlaceMat (Napperon)
• review questions ch 1 - 3 for test tomorrow.
• les devoirs:  Test tomorrow - Notre Dame de Paris - ch 1 - 3.

"So you think you have problems" ex. I, K. L, N - réponses

le vendredi 22 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons la connection entre des langues.

• Introductory Spanish conversation lesson.
• Quiz - le passé composé
• Speaking activity - le passé.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Moi-nifique - hand in collage
• oral presentations - video recordings
• DVD: Hunchback of Notre Dame
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless not finished "Moi-nifique" - written, collage, oral presentation.  Could review adjectives - test Wed. Feb 27.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons la connection entre des langues.

• Introductory Spanish conversation lesson.
• Notre Dame de Paris - discussion in groups: Si Quasimodo habitait en 2013, comment survivreait-il dans une école secondaire en Ontario?
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine.

le jeudi 21 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Watched Disney Paperman short film then recounted the story in groups using le passé and predicted how the story may continue using le futur simple.
• introduced YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange.  Students can participate when they are 16 - 17 years old.
• Journal/blog - distributed handout and explained assignment - due le 17 mai, 2013.  See also blog post labelled "journal/blog FIF 2D" which will be updated regularly with weekly suggested topics.
• le passé composé - lesson/revision - les verbes avec être - short video, SmartBoard "La maison d'être", checked and corrected yesterday's handouts - notes and practice activities.   Short quiz tomorrow.
• les devoirs : Study for quiz tomorrow - le passé composé.
• May wish to start journal/blog.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Journal/blog - distributed handout and explained assignment - due le 17 mai, 2013. See also blog post labelled "journal/blog FSF 1D" which will be updated regularly with weekly suggested topics.
• Moi-nifique - handed in written section (with all draft work)
• worked on collage - oral presentations tomorrow.
• les devoirs:  Finish the collage and be prepared for informal oral presenation tomorrow.
• May wish to start journal/blog.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment

• Notre Dame de Paris - Quiz de vocabulaire chapters 1 & 2 (time in class to review first)
• Work time - les questions pour chapitre 3 - handout
• discussions - "Si Quasimodo habitait en 2013, comment survivrait-il dans une école secondaire en Ontario? (l'intimidation)"
• Journal/blog - distributed handout and explained assignment - due le 17 mai, 2013. See also blog post labelled "journal/blog FIF 1D" which will be updated regularly with weekly suggested topics.
• les devoirs:  Finish questions for Ch. 3.  Can re-read ch. 3.  Might want to start journal.  Think about discussion question (above) for Quasimodo for full activity in class tomorrow.

FIF 2D le passé composé le 20 fév

The photos aren't the best quality, but they will do for now.  Originals are posted in the classroom.  Still need to post the "être" practice page.

le mercredi 20 février 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Activité orale: watched Budweiser Superbowl 2013 commercial then recounted story in groups using le passé, talked about emotions and in groups chose a name for the young horse.
• lesson: le passé composé et le plus-que-parfait, le passé composé + être - discussion, examples, short video, handouts - 2 for a reference note, one for practice.
• Les devoirs : Finish the 3 handouts.  Check them from answer keys at back of classroom or in blog post "FIF 2D le passé composé le 20 fév"

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire des gens.

• Moi-nifique
• Finished 5 sentences for "l'intelligence à développer".
• Editing and correcting of brouillon (draft).
• les devoirs: Type and print the good copy (talk to Mlle Columbus if this is a problem and remember that the library is open at lunch for computer work).  Make sure you go through the checklist on the back page of your handout to ensure you have completed all requirements.
• Find/bring/print pictures to make the collage tomorrow.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment

• Conversation cards/questions - La carte de ma vie - talking in small groups.
• Handed in index/cue cards - controversial questions related to themes in Notre Dame de Paris.
• Ligne de valeur with 2 of the questions.
• Charades to practice vocabulary words for Notre Dame
• Finished reading chapter 3.
• les devoirs: Study for vocabulary test Notre Dame de Paris ch. 1 & 2.

le mardi 19 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.

• Activité orale: parler de la longue fin de semaine - au passé et des phrases des actions interrompues.
• re-read "le Chandail" and noted 4 different verbs forms for le passé - l'imparfait, le passé simple, le passé composé & le plus-que-parfait
• mini-lesson - review of le passé composé
• checked "Problems" handouts - done & corrected - for those not finished last Friday
• Les devoirs : re-do note "le passé composé"

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Read "L'horoscope chinois".
• Started assignment "Moi-nifique" - handout, explanation, discussion, work time - brainstorming and brouillon (draft) for #1 & #2 (5 sentences each) and phrase d'introduction.  Remember to double-space your work.
• les devoirs: "Moi-nifique" brouillon (draft) for #1 & #2 and phrase d'introduction.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Corrected and checked chapter 2 questions.
• Vocabulary jigsaw activity (ch. 1 & 2) - test on those words Thurs. Feb 21.
• les devoirs: Write a question about a controversial topic that relates to the themes of Notre Dame on an index card.
• review/study vocabulary for test Feb 21.

le vendredi 15 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• le Chandail de Hockey
• oral resumé in groups, talked about favourite sports figure and why like them
• watched Le Chandail de lockout
• handed in written resumé of le Chandail
• checked "so you think you have problems" handout package - done (all of it) and corrected - due today.
• DVD: Maurice Richard - le Rocket
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless haven't completed written resumé for "le Chandail" or "problems" handout package (with corrections - see post "So you think you have problems - activités A - H" for answers, or check using answer keys posted in classroom on Tuesday).

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• rechauffement: "popcorn" - spoke French, all students at once, for 1 minute
• Ami de mes rêves - concept map and vocabulary building - presented to class
• Inside/Outside Circle - Venn Diagram presentation - adjectives
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless didn't finish "Quiz - les intelligences multiples" and Venn diagram.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• corrected chapter 2 question #1.
• played "Headbanz" - see blog post for photos.
• DVD: Notre Dame de Paris.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless not finished questions for chapters 1 & 2 and mots croisés.

FIF 1D Headbanz

So you think you have problems - activités A - H - answers

le jeudi 14 fevrier 2013

Bonne St. Valentin!
FIF 2D

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

• Some students still need to hand in assignment "test diagnostique" that was due on Mon. Feb 11, but they should hang on to that to give it directly to me on Fri Feb 15. Must also submit late explanation note - see papers/poster in classroom or blog post labelled "late assignments" for details.
• Students should complete all of the following work over the 2 days in class individually or in small groups, and, if needed, for homework. I will be checking their work on Friday.
• Le Chandail de hockey (Roch Carrier)
• Read the story – handout given on Monday. May wish to make notes on the handout as they read.
• Optional – read the book – on shelf under the window. Please return book neatly when done.
• Answer questions – handout – may work with partner or small group, but each person needs to record answers.
• Write a short summary of the story (10 – 12 sentences). This will be handed in on Friday. May work with partner/small group – only one summary submitted per group – make sure all names of group members are written on paper to be submitted.
• Handout pkg “So you think you have problems”. Answer keys posted at back of room. Do all pages and check answers.
• Les verbes au présent: handout chart (pink) as reference sheet for their binder – already given last week. Answers posted at back of room for checking, and they can use Bescherelle (on shelves near back of room) and smartphones (www.bescherelle.com). No need to finish for Friday – sometime next week is fine.
• Les devoirs (homework): Finish for Fri. Feb 15
• Le Chandail – read, questions, summary
• Handouts “So you think you have problems”
• handout les verbes au présent (for next week)

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Quiz on Multiple Intelligences
• Venn Diagram of adjectives that describe you and a friend
• Adjectives booklet
• les devoirs: Finish the first two pages of the adjective booklet

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment lire une histoire.

• Finish the rest of the questions on chapter 2
• Complete vocab handout on chapters 1-2
• If all work is complete, begin extra booklet to improve your french
• les devoirs:  Finish all questions from chapters 1 and 2, Finish vocab handout for chapters 1 and 2, and re read both chapters if you haven't already done so.

le mercredi 13 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• Some students still need to hand in assignment "test diagnostique" that was due on Mon. Feb 11, but they should hang on to that to give it directly to me on Fri Feb 15.  Must also submit late explanation note - see papers/poster in classroom or blog post labelled "late assignments" for details.
• Students should complete all of the following work over the 2 days in class individually or in small groups, and, if needed, for homework. I will be checking their work on Friday.
• Le Chandail de hockey (Roch Carrier)  
• Read the story – handout given on Monday. May wish to make notes on the handout as they read.
• Optional – read the book – on shelf under the window. Please return book neatly when done.
• Answer questions – handout – may work with partner or small group, but each person needs to record answers.
• Write a short summary of the story (10 – 12 sentences). This will be handed in on Friday. May work with partner/small group – only one summary submitted per group – make sure all names of group members are written on paper to be submitted.
• Handout pkg “So you think you have problems”. Answer keys posted at back of room. Do all pages and check answers.
• Les verbes au présent: handout chart (pink) as reference sheet for their binder – already given last week. Answers posted at back of room for checking, and they can use Bescherelle (on shelves near back of room) and smartphones (www.bescherelle.com). No need to finish for Friday – sometime next week is fine.
• Les devoirs (homework):  Finish for Fri. Feb 15
• Le Chandail – read, questions, summary
• Handouts “So you think you have problems”
• handout les verbes au présent (for next week)

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Jeu: Ping et Pong
• Activité: Collage with adjectives: 
• les devoirs: Crossword puzzle on adjectives

FIF 1D 
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment lire une histoire.

• Activité 1: Drew a portrait of Quasimodo
• Activité 2: Read chapter 2 of Notre Dame de Paris
• les devoirs: Chapter 2 questions 1-4, and reread chapter 2

le mardi 12 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• asssembly re: Westdale option sheets - choosing courses for next year.
• explained work for Wed & Thurs - will be posted tomorrow.
• Watched Le Chandail de hockey, Roch Carrier
• Les devoirs (homework): Either begin reading story "le Chandail" given yesterday, or re-watch the video.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Made a name tag for desk (un cavalier).
• Playes "Headbanz".
• lesson: les adjectifs  les adjectifs - Prezi discusssion, examples, notes, handout note, practice sheet
• les devoirs: les adjectifs - review notes, finish practice handout.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment 

• Made a name tag for desk (un cavalier).
• Notre Dame de Paris - distributed books and read chapter 1.  Answered questions on handout.
• Watched more of Notre Dame de Paris - musical.
• les devoirs: re-read Ch. 1.  Finish questions if not already done.

le lundi 11 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons d'une histoire.

• Le Chandail de hockey par Roch Carrier - introduction
• activité: 4 coins
• la saison préférée
• le hockey
• l'équipe favorite
• le Musée Canadien des Civilisations - Le Chandail de hockey  Looked at 4 sections: Roch Carrier et Le Chandail de hockey, Sainte-Justine, Québec, L'importance du hockey &
  Maurice « Rocket » Richard
• Watched a scene from film "Maurice Richard, the Rocket"
• distributed handout of story.
• Les devoirs (homework):  Highlight or underline words in the story Le Chandail that you don't know.  May begin to read if you wish.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les gens.

• Handed in "Qui suis-je?"
• Grafitti adjective activity - talking, mini-lesson, categorization.
• les devoirs: Review what we did with adjectives today.  Review numbers and/or verbs from last week.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons d'une histoire (Notre Dame de Paris).

• Watched 1st song from musical Notre Dame de Paris and filled in blanks (listening activity).
• Photo and sticky note activity - vocabulary building.
• Watched 2nd song from musical.
• Group activity: Chasse aux trésors.
• les devoirs: Worksheet - Notre Dame questions.

le vendredi 8 fevrier 2013

La journée de neige!!!

le jeudi 7 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire des rédactions (editing).

• test diagnostique: Brouillon (draft) is due for peer editing. Please double space all work. Follow directions on handout carefully.
• distributed chart "les verbes au présent" to be completed for sometime next week then used in binder as a reference.  Answers will be posted on back bulletin board later.
• Les devoirs (homework): Bonne Copie due Fri Feb 8 along with "les idées", "le plan" & "le brouillon" with evidence of editing.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire des rédactions (editing).

• Qui suis-je? Work time. Follow directions on handout carefully. Use resource sheets to help with personality questions (2 required). Possiblilities: "Je suis..." "Je ne suis pas..." "Je me considère comme...".  Draft due today for peer editing in class.  Help each other to make it as correct as possible.  Bonne copie due tomorrow.
• 2 verb practice pkgs (given yesterday) - les verbes au présent - réguliers, avoir, être.  Try to finish for tomorrow, but next week is fine too.  Answers will be posted on back bulletin board.
• les devoirs:
• Priority:  Qui suis-je?  Bonne copie due Fri. Feb. 8 - may be hand written or typed.  Must also hand in idea sheet and brouillon with evidence of editing.
• Verb handouts - for tomorrow or next week.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire des rédactions (editing).

• test diagnostique: Brouillon (draft) is due for peer editing. Please double space all work. Follow directions on handout carefully.
• les devoirs:  Bonne Copie due Fri Feb 8 along with "les idées", "le plan" & "le brouillon" with evidence of editing
• Verb practice handouts - for tomorrow or next week.

le mercredi 6 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons comment nous écrivons.

• Briefly discussed le Carnaval de Québec and watched videos: Lumocité, Crashed Ice World Championships 2012 & Rick Mercer goes ice canoeing.
• review lesson: les adjectifs.
• test diagnostique: handout.  Went over together and detailed writing process expected.  Chose topic A or B and started work.  Encouraged discussion of ideas and planning together.  Brouillon (draft) is due tomorrow for peer editing.    Please double space all work.  Follow directions on handout carefully.
• Les devoirs (homework):  Brouillon Test Diagnostique due tomorrow.  Bonne Copie due Fri Feb 8 along with "les idées", "le plan" & "le brouillon" with evidence of editing.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment

• Briefly discussed le Carnaval de Québec and watched video Carnaval de Québec.  Followed up with small group discussions and game.
• review lesson: les verbes au présent - réguliers & avoir & être.  2 handouts to practice - not due until Friday or even next week.  Answers will be posted at the back of the classroom.
• Qui suis-je?  Work time.  Follow directions on handout distributed yesterday carefully.  Used resource sheets to help with personality questions (2 required).  Possiblilities:  "Je suis..."   "Je ne suis pas..."   "Je me considère comme..."
• les devoirs:  Qui suis-je?  Brouillon (draft) due tomorrow for peer editing.  Bonne copie due Fri. Feb. 8 - may be hand written or typed.  Must also hand in idea sheet and brouillon with evidence of editing.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment 

• Briefly discussed le Carnaval de Québec and watched video  Carnaval de Québec.  Followed up with small group discussions.
• Review lesson: les verbes réguliers au présent & handout for practice.  Due Friday.
• Work time: test diagnostique.  Should have finished idea sheet and plan today and started to write le brouillon (draft) - double-spaced, due tomorrow for peer editing.  Follow directions on handout carefully.
• les devoirs:  test diagnostique - brouillon due tomorrow.  Bonne copie due Fri. Feb 8 and will be handing in all 4 parts (ideas, plan, brouillon with editing, good copy)

le mardi 5 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous connaissons.

• Looked at weather reports for Hamilton météo, Hamilton, Ontario  météo, Hamilton, Ontario video and France la pluie verglacante au nord de la France, and ski conditions les conditions de ski.
• test diagnostique
• Les devoirs (homework): Finish crossword puzzle from yesterday if not already done, review numbers and/or watch weather report videos (see links above).

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous connaissons.

• test diagnostique
• watched video Prendre le champs
• project: Qui suis-je?  Started with "test" about Ms.K-J "Qui est votre prof?", then started own questionnaire.  Complete the idea sheet (chart) with words in French about yourself for tomorrow.  Fill in at least 12 of the 16 boxes.
• les devoirs:  Qui suis-je? idea sheet.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous connaissons. 

• watched video Prendre le champs
• Looked at weather reports for météo Hamilton, Ontario, météo Ontario video and Ski conditions
• test diagnostique - handout - went over it together and how to start idea sheet/outline.  Time to work on idea sheet/outline in class.  Idea sheet/outline is due tomorrow.
• lesson/handout/note/practice activities - les verbes "er" au présent.  Answers will be posted at the back of the classroom.  Check and correct own work.  Due Fri Feb 8.
• les devoirs:  Finish crossword puzzle from yesterday if not already done, finish idea sheet for 3 parts of "test diagnostic" and/or watch weather report videos (see links above).

le lundi 4 fevrier 2013

FIF 2D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• did activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.
• Talked about the importance of always speaking French in class.
• Distributed puzzle to help develop vocabulary.
• les devoirs: Think about the things you do to show respect, complete puzzle and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• did activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.
• Distributed reference sheet and puzzle to help develop vocabulary.
• les devoirs: Think about the things you do to show respect, complete puzzle and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• did activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.
• Talked about the importance of always speaking French in class.
• Distributed puzzle to help develop vocabulary.
• les devoirs: Think about the things you do to show respect, complete puzzle and get signature on course outline if not already done.

Classroom procedures

This is a guideline for some of the procedures in Ms.K-J's classes to help keep the class running effectively and respectfully.  As always, the one rule is "Soyez respectueux".

• Arrive on time with all your materials (books, binder, writing utensils).
• If you arrive late, go to your desk quietly.  Make sure that you see the teacher at an appropriate time (without interupting the teacher or the class) to ensure that your attendance is changed to "Late" instead of "Absent".
• There is no assigned seating plan.  You are free to choose your desk each day.  Keep in mind that sometimes sitting with friends is not the best place to work the most efficiently.  The teacher will ask you to move to a different seat if necessary.
• French is the language of our classroom.  Do your best to only speak in French.  You will be pleased with the improvements you will make.
• IPads, cell phones and electronic devices can be very useful tools and are welcome as long as they are used appropriately i.e. for on-line dictionary, Bescherelle verb conjugations, for word processing etc, not for texting with friends and family.
• Backpacks, large bags and coats belong in your locker.  If you do need to bring a backpack, store it under your desk to avoid tripping hazards.
• Food and beverages: allowed, as long as students stay neat and tidy.  Dispose of any garbage and recycling properly.  
• Dismissal will be at the end of the period, by the teacher.  Gather your materials, push in your chair (or put it up on the desk on cleaning days) and check that you haven't left anything behind.
• Bathroom breaks:  Students are encouraged to take care of their personal needs (i.e. washroom, drink of water) during the breaks before and after each class.  Please do not ask to leave the room for the first or last 15 minutes of class or during a lesson.
• Leaving the classroom during the period: Sign out and in using the binder by the door.
• Homework: We generally have some home study each evening from Monday to Thursday.  As much as possible, homework is not assigned on weekends.  This is your credit.  Reviewing and practicing lessons will make the work much easier for you, and much easier for the teacher to give you the highest mark possible.
• Freedom and responsibility go together.
• Work together to help each other understand the lessons as best possible.  Co-operation and collaboration are beneficial for all students and can lead to better independent results.  (There is still work that must be done on your own.) 

Classroom procedures

This is a guideline for some of the procedures in Ms.K-J's classes to help keep the class running effectively and respectfully.  As always, the one rule is "Soyez respectueux".

• Arrive on time with all your materials (books, binder, writing utensils).
• If you arrive late, go to your desk quietly.  Make sure that you see the teacher at an appropriate time (without interupting the teacher or the class) to ensure that your attendance is changed to "Late" instead of "Absent".
• There is no assigned seating plan.  You are free to choose your desk each day.  Keep in mind that sometimes sitting with friends is not the best place to work the most efficiently.  The teacher will ask you to move to a different seat if necessary.
• French is the language of our classroom.  Do your best to only speak in French.  You will be pleased with the improvements you will make.
• IPads, cell phones and electronic devices can be very useful tools and are welcome as long as they are used appropriately i.e. for on-line dictionary, Bescherelle verb conjugations, for word processing etc, not for texting with friends and family.
• Backpacks, large bags and coats belong in your locker.  If you do need to bring a backpack, store it under your desk to avoid tripping hazards.
• Food and beverages: allowed, as long as students stay neat and tidy.  Dispose of any garbage and recycling properly.  
• Dismissal will be at the end of the period, by the teacher.  Gather your materials, push in your chair (or put it up on the desk on cleaning days) and check that you haven't left anything behind.
• Bathroom breaks:  Students are encouraged to take care of their personal needs (i.e. washroom, drink of water) during the breaks before and after each class.  Please do not ask to leave the room for the first or last 15 minutes of class or during a lesson.
• Leaving the classroom during the period: Sign out and in using the binder by the door.
• Homework: We generally have some home study each evening from Monday to Thursday.  As much as possible, homework is not assigned on weekends.  This is your credit.  Reviewing and practicing lessons will make the work much easier for you, and much easier for the teacher to give you the highest mark possible.
• Freedom and responsibility go together.
• Work together to help each other understand the lessons as best possible.  Co-operation and collaboration are beneficial for all students and can lead to better independent results.  (There is still work that must be done on your own.) 

le vendredi 1er fevrier 2013

Bienvenue et Bonjour!!
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Introduire le cours.
FIF 2D, FSF 1D and FIF 1D 

• Gave course outlines and went over together. Read with your parents/guardians, sign bottom and keep in your binder. If you need a binder, ask. There are extras in the Westdale "Walk-in Closet".
• Organize a binder with 4 dividers. See course outline for labels.
• Went over some classroom rules/procedures - see post labelled "Classroom procedures" for details.
• Filled in "Student Information" handout.
• Introduced the one classroom rule: Soyez respectueux. What does that look like?  Wrote ideas on handout to use in a group activity on Monday.
• Discussed why not to use Google translate (or other computer translation tools) and watched video Fresh Prince: Google Translation.  FIF 1D also watched some of the "Avez-vous deja vu?" short videos.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine.