2013-05-31

le vendredi 31 mai 2013

Short periods today for Film Festival assembly.
Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac..
  • Cyrano de Bergerac:  quiz Acte V scènes. Can use questions, summary handout, mots cherchés for quiz.
    • worked in groups on adaptations - will be due late next week or early the week after.  See handouts previously given for details.
    • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up. 
    FSF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.
    • Work time: 
      • Le futur simple:  handout practice sheets (will be due Tues June 4 - check answers from keys at back of classroom and in blog posting FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.
      • Les rendez-vous des monstres: speed-dating reflection and self-assessment. Started yesterday- due Monday or Tuesday.  Not a formal "essay", so no need to use entire writing process.  Please write double-spaced to make it easier to read and mark.  
        • la compatabilité - le plus et le moins - most and least compatible monsters.  Write a short description for each, discuss similarities and differences with your monster, and say why they might be a good/poor match. Use rating sheet and notes to help.  
        • la reflexion: What did you think you did well, not so well and how could you have better prepared?
    • DVD: Monsters, Inc.
    • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up. Les rendez-vous reflexion due Mon or Tues  and le futur simple practice sheets due Tues.  There will be work time Monday.  Journal/blog if not already done.  
    FIF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
    • Work time: 
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 41 - 47 - resumés overdue.
        • scènes 48 - end - questions and resumés due Monday, but can hand in now if done. 
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
      • les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package -  due Tuesday - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
    • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up. Les pronoms d'objet handout - due Tues, Au revoir les enfants - questions to end of book & resumés for Monday. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

    2013-05-30

    FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.




    le jeudi 30 mai 2013

    Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
    FIF 2D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac..
    • Cyrano de Bergerac:  Took up questions for Acte V scènes. Can use questions, summary handout, mots cherchés for quiz  Friday.
      • Finished watching DVD.  It is available on YouTube if you wish to watch it again.
    • les devoirs:  Cyrano - Read Acte V to prepare for tomorrow's presentation, Journal/blog if not already completed. 
    FSF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.
    • Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall. Avez-vous déjà vu Une girafe avec un collier? Avez-vous déjà vu un éléphant avec un nez?
    • Le futur simple: review lesson - regular and additional lesson - les verbes irréguliers - SmartBoard activity, discussion, examples, handout note, handout practice sheets (will be due Tues June 4 - check answers from keys at back of classroom and in blog posting FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.
    • Les rendez-vous des monstres: speed-dating reflection and self-assessment. Started today - due Monday or Tuesday.  Not a formal "essay", so no need to use entire writing process.  Please write double-spaced to make it easier to read and mark.  
      • la compatabilité - le plus et le moins - most and least compatible monsters.  Write a short description for each, discuss similarities and differences with your monster, and say why they might be a good/poor match. Use rating sheet and notes to help.  
      • la reflexion: What did you think you did well, not so well and how could you have better prepared?
    • les devoirs:   20 min or so on Les rendez-vous reflexion and/or le futur simple practice sheets.  There will be work time tomorrow too.  Journal/blog if not already done.  
    FIF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
    • Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall. Avez-vous déjà vu Une girafe avec un collier? Avez-vous déjà vu un éléphant avec un nez?
    • Au revoir les enfants:
      • Scènes 41 - 47 - resumés overdue.
      • scènes 48 - end - questions and resumés due Monday, but can hand in now if done. 
      • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
    • les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package -  due Tuesday - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
      • les devoirs:  les pronoms d'objet handout, Au revoir les enfants - questions to end of book for tomorrow, resumés for Monday. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      FIF1D/2D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses





      2013-05-29

      le mercredi 29 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac..
      • Cyrano de Bergerac:  presentation Acte V scènes  + questions, summary handout, mots cherchés - quiz will be Friday.
        • time to work  - discussion, correction of questions tomorrow.
      • les devoirs:  Cyrano - Re-read Acte V and do questions.  Journal/blog if not already completed. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des monstres.
      • Mon monstre: speed-dating assessment  - asking and answering questions. Use handout given last week for lots of ideas.  Filled in rating sheet and took notes.  Tomorrow will write about compatibility and will self-assess.
      • les devoirs:   Mon monstre  - think about today's activity and can add to notes.  Think about own performance - good, not so good and how you could have prepared better.  Journal/blog if not already done.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 41 - 47 - question handout sheets and resumés due.
        • scènes 48 - end - questions due tomorrow, resumés due Monday, but can hand in now if done. 
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
      • Took up rest of handout package for "les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect" and discussed.
      • les devoirs:  review les pronoms d'objet handout, Au revoir les enfants - questions to end of book for tomorrow, resumés for Monday. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-28

      le mardi 28 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac..
      • Cyrano de Bergerac:  quiz Acte IV scènes 6 à 10 - can use handouts, not text.
        • time to work on adaptations - follow directions on handout given previously.  Live or video - to be ready for end of next week.
      • les devoirs:  Cyrano - Read Acte V to prepare for tomorrow's presentation, work on adaptation, Journal/blog if not already completed. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des monstres.
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.  Was due May 22 - so must now be submitted with late explanation note.
        • preparation for speed-dating assessment on Wed. May 29 - asking and answering questions. Use handout given last week for lots of ideas.
      • les devoirs:   Mon monstre  - prepare for speed-dating interviews on Wed & bonne copie - was due Wed. May 22.  Journal/blog if not already done.  
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 41 - 47 (due tomorrow) and scènes 48 - end (due Friday) - question handout sheets and resumés. 
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
      • les devoirs:  les pronoms d'objet handout from May 22 if not already done, review what took up today, Au revoir les enfants to end of scene 47 for tomorrow, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-27

      le lundi 27 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • le conditionnel: checked handout given Thurs - must be completed and corrected.  Answer key posted on Friday's blog posting and in classroom.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac:  Acte IV scènes 6 à 10 - presented, handouts, discussion of answers.  Quiz tomorrow and can use handouts, not text - so make sure you have good notes.
        • Watched DVD.
      • les devoirs:  Cyrano - re-read Acte IV scènes 6 à 10, Journal/blog if not already completed. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des monstres.
      • Watched: le Turbo-dating video A  le Turbo-dating video B & le Turbo-dating video C & did comprehension handout.
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.  Was due May 22 - so must now be submitted with late explanation note.  Submit by Mon to allow for better preparation for speed-dating assessment on Wed. May 29 - asking and answering questions.
      • Compréhension écrite: DELF A1 pg. 35-39 - took up and corrected together.
      • les devoirs:   Mon monstre  - prepare for speed-dating interviews on Wed & bonne copie - was due Wed. May 22. Journal/blog if not already done.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Watched BBC French Ma France - Languages video A & BBC French Ma France - languages video B  and discussed briefly differences in French and English.
      • les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects:  Took up, corrected and discussed object pronoun handouts from last Thurs. ex. B, C, D & most of E.  We will correct the rest on Wed.  Test next week.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 32 - 40 -  résumés -  hand in.
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
      • les devoirs:  les pronoms d'objet handout from May 22 if not already done, review what took up today, Au revoir les enfants to end of scene 40, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-24

      le vendredi 24 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • le conditionnel: Quick review lesson - use and formation.  Finish handout given Thurs - checked and corrected - for Monday if not already done.  Answer key posted here and in classroom.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: discussed answers & corrected quizzes for Acte III scènes 8 à 14 &  & Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 
        • Watched DVD.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up on work - Cyrano, Journal/blog. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des monstres.
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.  Was due May 22 - so must now be submitted with late explanation note.  Submit by Mon to allow for better preparation for speed-dating assessment on Wed. May 29.
      • écoute: DELF A1 pg. 20.
      • Watched Monsters Inc.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up on work - handout DELF Compréhension écrite pgs. 35 - 39 (given May 23),  Mon monstre - bonne copie - was due Wed. May 22. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.
      • les pronoms d'objets directs 
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 32 - 40 -  résumés -  hand in.
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
        • Scènes 32 - 40 - corrected and discussed questions (handout)
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up on work: les pronoms d'objet handout from May 22, Au revoir les enfants to end of scene 40, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-23

      le jeudi 23 mai 2013


      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: quizzes  Acte III scênes 8 à14 & Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 &  may use handouts of résumés, questions, notes and word search.  
        • if time, read ahead Acte IV scènes 6 - 10 or work on adaptations
      • le conditionnel - lesson & practice handout.  Answer key posted at back.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - read  Acte IV scènes 6 - 10.  Finish handout le conditionnel.  Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.- was due yesterday May 22.
      • la compréhension écrite: DEFL A1 pgs. 35 - 38
      • speed dating questions - handout - answer questions for your monster, start practicing interview with a friend, speaking assessment next week.
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre - bonne copie - was due Wed. May 22. Journal/blog - if not already done.  Finish answering "speed dating" questions and practice interviews.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
      • les pronoms d'objets 
        • indirects - lui, leur, y, en -  handout from yesterday to practice - due Friday May 24.
        • directs & indirects - lesson and practice - due tomorrow.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 32 - 40 - read, questions (handout), résumés - due Fri May 24
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
      • les devoirs: les pronoms d'objet direct &  indirect, Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-22

      le mercredi 22 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: presentation Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 &  handouts of résumés, questions, notes and word search.  Quiz will be Thurs. May 23.  Will be able to use handouts for quiz.  Also tomorrow is quiz for Acte III scênes 8 à14.
        • Watched DVD.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - re-read Acte III scènes 8 à 14 & Acte IV scènes 1 - 5 and do questions. Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.- due today May 22.
      • écoute: DELF A1 pg.19
      • la compréhension écrite: DEFL A1 pgs. 31 - 34
      • introduced speed dating questions - handout tomorrow, speaking assessment next week.
      • magazines and handout - finding information
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre - bonne copie - due Wed. May 22. Journal/blog - if not already done.  Review numbers or verbs.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
      • les pronoms d'objets 
        • directs - le, la, l', les - lesson + handout, examples, 2 handouts to practice. - checked and corrected.
        • indirects - lui, leur, y, en - quick lesson, handout to practice - due Friday May 24.
      • Notre Dame de Paris - last chance to hand in La comparasion entre le livre et le film de Disney (le diagramme Venn) - today - le 22 mai.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 19 - 26, 27 - 31 -  résumés - last chance to hand in today.
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
        • Scènes 32 - 40 - read, questions (handout), résumés - due Fri May 24
      • les devoirs: les pronoms d'objet indirect, Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-21

      le mardi 21 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs were due May 17.  Must now be handed in with "late explanation note" - get a copy in class.  See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: presenation Acte III scènes 8 à 14 &  handouts of résumés, questions, notes and word search.  Quiz will be Thurs. May 23.  Will be able to use handouts for quiz.
        • Presentation: Acte IV scènes 1 à 5 + questions/summaries/crossword - tomorrow.  Quiz will be Thurs. May 23.
        • Watched DVD.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - re-read Acte III scènes 8 à 14 and do questions. Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Je vous présente... finished evaluations of introductions of monster. 
      • Mon monstre: good copy & all parts (visual, brouillon, checklist and rubric, planning and ideas). Follow directions carefully.- due tomorrow May 22.
      • écoute: la Lagune noire - assessed
      • magazines and handout - finding information
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre - bonne copie - due Wed. May 22. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
      • les pronoms d'objets directs - le, la, l', les - lesson + handout, examples, 2 handouts to practice. - due tomorrow.
      • Notre Dame de Paris - last chance to hand in La comparasion entre le livre et le film de Disney (le diagramme Venn) - demain - le 22 mai.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 19 - 26, 27 - 31 -  résumés - last chance to hand in tomorrrow.
        • les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
        • Scènes 32 - 40 - read, questions (handout), résumés - due Fri May 24
      • les devoirs: les pronoms d'objet direct, Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

      2013-05-17

      le vendredi 17 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due today, May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.  May submit electronically - received at my email beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca - by midnight to be considered on-time.  If late, must submit "late explanation form" - pick one up in the classroom. 
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: quiz Acte III scènes 1 à 7 & could use handouts of résumés, questions, notes and crossword.  Discussed answers before doing quiz.
      • Presentation of Acte III scènes 8 - 14 on Tues May 21.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine if all caught up and Journal/blog is submitted. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Je vous présente... evaluated introductions of monster. 
      • Mon monstre: editing brouillon and writing good copy - used checklist and rubric. Follow directions carefully and help each other - be critical and kind.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine if all caught up and Journal/blog is submitted. Mon monstre - bonne copie - due Fri May 17, but can be handed in anytime by Wed. May 22 not late. 
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 27 - 31 - took up and discussed questions, handed in résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. 
      • Pas de devoirs pour la longue fin de semaine if all caught up and Journal/blog is submitted.

      2013-05-16

      le jeudi 16 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: quiz Acte II scènes 7 à 11 & could use handouts of résumés, questions, notes and crossword. 
        • Presentation: Acte III scènes 1 à 7.  + questions/summaries/crossword - due tomorrow - will review then quiz.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - re-read Acte III scènes 7 à 11 and do questions. Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Je vous présente... evaluated introductions of monster.  continuing Evaluation tomorrow.
      • Mon monstre: editing brouillon and writing good copy - used checklist and rubric. Follow directions carefully and help each other - be critical and kind.
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre -  bonne copie - due Fri May 17, but can be handed in anytime by Wed. May 22 not late. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • PowerPoint presentation and discussion - la France pendant la 2e guerre mondiale.
        • Scènes 27 - 31 - questions, discussion, worked on résumés - due tomorrrow.
        • brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. Complete for tomorrow to hand in.
      • les devoirs: Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog.

      2013-05-15

      le mercredi 15 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: presentation Acte II scènes 7 à 11 &  handouts of résumés, questions, activity and crossword.  Quiz tomorrow and will be able to use the question/notes package. Tomorrow's presentation: Acte III scènes 1 à 7.  Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart.  Some time to work on  #5, the adaptation - discussing ideas. It will not be due until about 2 weeks from now.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano -re-read Acte II scènes 7 à 11 to prepare for quiz. Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Mon monstre: editing brouillon - used checklist and rubric. Follow directions carefully and help each other - be critical and kind.
      • Je vous présente... did introductions of monster using inner/outer circle.  Evaluation tomorrow -  Thurs.
      • écoute - Le loup à la porte & Les dents de la mer.
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre - brouillon, bonne copie - due Fri May 17, but can be handed in anytime by Wed. May 22 not late. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 19 - 26 - checked and corrected questions, discussion, worked on résumés - due tomorrrow.
        • scenes 27 - 31. Continued reading, answering questions handout and making brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. Complete questions for tomorrow and summaries for Friday to hand in.
      • les devoirs: Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog.

      2013-05-14

      le mardi 14 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: quiz Acte II scènes 1 à 6 & could use handouts of résumés, questions, notes and crossword. Tomorrow's presentation: Acte II scènes 7 à 11.  Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart. We started working on #5, the adaptation - just discussing ideas.  It will not be due until about 2 weeks from now.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - read Acte II scènes 7 à 11.  Journal/blog. Think about ideas for adaptation.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • Mon monstre: editing brouillon - used checklist and rubric. Follow directions carefully and help each other - be critical and kind.
      • Je vous présente... Used reference handout given yesterday to increase vocabulary useful in talking about monsters, then did introductions of monster to different groups - like at a party introducing a new person. We will be practicing this more this week then evaluation on Thurs.
      • les devoirs: Mon monstre - brouillon, bonne copie - due Fri May 17, but can be handed in anytime by Wed. May 22 not late. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:
        • Scènes 11 - 18 - last chance to hand in résumés
        • le rationnement en France - 1941 - 1949 - presentation and discussion
        • scenes 19 - 26.  Continued reading, answering questions handout and making brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. Complete questions for tomorrow and summaries for Thurs to hand in.
      • les devoirs: Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog.

      2013-05-13

      le lundi 13 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Presentations (dramatic reading) of  Acte II scènes 1 à 6 & questions and crossword. There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act - so, tomorrow for this part. Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart. We will work on #5, the adaptation, later.
      • les devoirs: Cyrano - re-read Acte II scènes 1 à 6 - quiz tomorrow.  May use note made in class today for quiz. Journal/blog.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment introduire quelqu'un.
      • gave new reference handout - vocabulary useful in talking about monsters, then did introductions of monster to group - like at a party introducing a new person.  We will be practicing this more this week then evaluation on Thurs.
      • le passé composé:  corrected Test from Friday.
      • Mon monstre: Use handouts for ideas, planning, checklist for brouillon and rubric.  Follow directions carefully and help each other. Brouillon due Tues. May 14. Use reference sheets to help.
      • les devoirs:  Mon monstre - brouillon. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • then did introductions of friend to group - like at a party introducing a new person. We will be practicing this more this week then evaluation later.
      • Au revoir les enfants: scenes 11 - 18. took up questions handout and handed in summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. Complete summaries for Tues to hand in.
      • Finished watching film and short discussion.
      • Gave handout for questions for scenes 19 - 26 - questions and summaries due Wed. May 15.
      • les devoirs:  Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog

      2013-05-10

      le vendredi 10 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Work time for presentations and group work using handouts. Finish #1 - #4 for Fri. May 10. Each person in a group takes responsibility for ensuring one part of the assignment is completed, but all must work together to complete it. Presentations (dramatic reading) of scenes begin Mon. May 13 - Acte II scènes 1 à 6. There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act. Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart. We will work on #5, the adaptation, later.
      • Watched DVD.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless need to get caught up i.e. Cyrano. Journal/blog.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • le passé composé:  Test 
      • Mon monstre: handouts for ideas, planning, checklist for brouillon and rubric were given last Friday and Wednesday.  Follow directions carefully and help each other with planning, ideas and editing.  Brouillon due Tues. May 14.  Use reference sheets to help.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless need to get caught up i.e. Mon monstre. Journal/blog.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Checked Journal/blog and discussed details to finish for next week.
      • Au revoir les enfants: scenes 11 - 18. questions handout and summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough. Complete questions for Monday if not already done and summaries for Tues to hand in.
      • watched film.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless need to get caught up i.e. Au revoir les enfants, Journal/blog.

      2013-05-09

      le jeudi 9 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Work time for presentations and group work using handouts.  Finish #1 - #4 for Fri. May 10.  Each person in a group takes responsibility for ensuring one part of the assignment is completed, but all must work together to complete it.  Presentations (dramatic reading) of scenes begin Mon. May 13 - Acte II scènes 1 à 6. There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act.  Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart.  We will work on #5, the adaptation, later.
      • Watched DVD.
      • les devoirs: 20 - 30 min - Cyrano. Journal/blog if not yet done.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • Mon monstre: handouts were given last Friday - checked idea/planning sheet and gave feedback. Follow directions carefully and help each other with planning and ideas. Gave brouillon (draft) checklist yesterday -  Brouillon due Tues. May 14. Work time today. Use reference sheets to help.
      • le passé composé: Handed out practice sheet on Friday. Complete - checked and corrected - due today, Thurs May 9 - checked if done. Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 1D le passé composé - answer keys. Test tomorrow - Friday May 10. Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.  We did a short review on the board and talked about the format of the test - see photos below.
      • les devoirs: 20 min or so - Mon Monstre, le passé composé or journal/blog.
        • making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative. Due Wed. May 8.

      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants: scenes 1 - 10. Took up questions on handout and handed in summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
        • questions and resume for scenes 11 - 18. Due Fri May 10.
        • watched film.
      • Handout package - So you think you have problems - ex. E, F, G, H. Due Wed. May 8 - checked again if done - checked and corrected. Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog posting "FIF 1D - Problems answer keys ex. E, F, G, H"
      • les devoirs: 20 min or so - Au revoir les enfants, "problems", journal/blog

      2013-05-08

      le mercredi 8 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Work time for presentations and group work using handouts. Finish #1 - #4 for Fri. May 10.  Each person in a group takes responsibility for ensuring one part of the assignment is completed, but all must work together to complete it. Presentations (reading) of scenes begin Mon. May 13. There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act. Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart.  We will work on #5, the adaptation, later.
      • les devoirs: 20 - 30 min - Cyrano. Journal/blog if not yet done.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • Mon monstre: handouts were given Friday -  checked idea/planning sheet and gave feedback. Follow directions carefully and help each other with planning and ideas.  Gave brouillon (draft) checklist today and went over together carefully.  Brouillon due Tues. May 14. Work time today. Use reference sheets to help.
      • le passé composé: Handed out practice sheet on Friday. Complete - checked and corrected - due Thurs May 9. Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 1D le passé composé - answer keys. Test Friday May 10. Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.
      • les devoirs: 20 min or so - Mon Monstre, le passé composé or journal/blog.
        • making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative. Due Wed. May 8.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants: scenes 1 - 10.  Checked questions on handout and summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
        • distributed handout for questions for scenes 11 - 18.  Due Fri May 10.
        • watched DVD.
      • Handout package - So you think you have problems - ex. E, F, G, H. Due Wed. May 8 - checked and corrected. Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog posting "FIF 1D - Problems answer keys ex. E, F, G, H"
      • les devoirs: 20 min or so - Au revoir les enfants, "problems", journal/blog.

      2013-05-06

      FSF le passé composé May 6 - answer keys


      FIF 1D "so you think you have problems ex. E, F, G, H" answer keys




      le lundi 6 mai et le mardi 7 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Work time for presentations and group work using handouts. Finish #1 - #4 for Fri. May 10.  Each person in a group takes responsibility for ensuring each part of the assignment is completed, but all must work together to complete it.  Presentations (reading) of scenes begin Mon. May 13. There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act. Make sure to record tasks accomplished in the work log chart.
      • May watch DVD Cyrano.
      • les devoirs:  20 - 30 min - Cyrano.  Journal/blog if not yet done.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • Mon monstre:  handouts were given Friday - idea/planning sheet and reference sheets.  Follow directions carefully and help each other with planning and ideas.  Sheet (both sides) is due Wed. May 8.  Work time on Mon and Tues.  Use reference sheets to help.
      • le passé composé: Handed out practice sheet on Friday.  Complete - checked and corrected - due Thurs May 8.  Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 1D le passé composé - answer keys.  Test Friday May 10.  Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.
      • Might watch Monsters, Inc.
      • les devoirs:  20 min or so - Mon Monstre, le passé composé or journal/blog.
        • making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative. Due Wed. May 8.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Au revoir les enfants:  scenes 1 - 10.  Read alone or in groups, did questions on handout and summarized each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.  If done, continued reading and summarizing scenes.
      • Might watch DVD.
      • Handout package - So you think you have problems - ex. E, F, G, H.  Due Wed. May 8 - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog posting "FIF 1D - Problems answer keys ex. E, F, G, H"
      • les devoirs:  20 min or so - Au revoir les enfants, "problems",  journal/blog.

      2013-05-03

      le vendredi 3 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: Explained presentations and group work.  Gave handouts.  Finish #1 - #4 for Fri. May 10.  Each person in a group takes responsibility for ensuring each part of the assignment is completed, but all must work together to complete it.  Presentations (reading) of scenes begin Mon. May 13.  There will be a quiz the day after each presentation of each 1/2 act. 
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless not caught up on any other work i.e. journal/blog. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • Finished and presented "une definition d'un monstre".
      • Mon monstre: gave handouts - idea/planning sheet and reference sheets and explained work for next week.  There will be lots of work time on Mon and Tues.
      • le passé composé: Handed out practice sheet but no need to complete on the weekend - checked and corrected - due Thurs May 8. There will be lots of work time on Mon and Tues.  Test will next week - Friday. Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.
      • Started watching Monsters, Inc.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless not caught up on any other work i.e. journal/blog.
        • Could be making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative. Due Wed. May 8.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • Notre Dame de Paris: Une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - groups, then did own summary with at least 10 points in each of the 3 categories. Due yesterday. See photos of group work in Wed. May 1 post for help in creating own summary.
      • Au revoir les enfants: reviewed what did yesterday and explained work for next week.
      • Finished watching la Panthère Rose.
      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine - unless not caught up on any other work i.e. journal/blog or une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - bonne copie was due Thurs.

      2013-05-02

      le jeudi 2 mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Watched Malajube Montréal -40 C as a listening activity and discussed.
      • Checked vocab puzzles for un tirage.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac: In groups, wrote "une confession d'amour" from Cyrano to Roxane using le passé - composé, l'imparfait, le plus-que-parfait, then read aloud and voted on the best.  Prize winners:
      • Jeopardy game - review of le passé.
      • les devoirs: Re-read Cyrano Acte I. Puzzles - un petit tirage demain - un billet pour chaque casse-tête complété.
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • le passé composé:
        • Submitted written application (if not already in)- 5 sentences minimum, at least 2 in negative, use both avoir & être verbs, add details (i.e. adjectives, adverbs, etc), include name, date, title, double-spaced.  Today was last chance.
        • handout package - checked and corrected - due yesterday. If not done for today, finish as soon as possible and show teacher. Answers posted at the back of the room and in separate blog posting (FSF/FIF le passé composé answer keys). Test will next week - Friday. Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.
      • écoute - des descriptions des monstres - Finished handout in groups - vocabulary development.
      • la définition d'un monstre: Watched a variety of monster movie trailers then worked in groups "Qu'est-ce que c'est qu'un monstre?"  Un monstre est...     Un monstre n'est pas...
      • les devoirs:
        • Review le passé composé. Work on handout package and written sentences "Ma journée pédagogique" if not already completed
        • Start making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative. Due Wed. May 8.
        • Think more about definition of a monster.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons le contexte du film/livre Au revoir les enfants.
      • le passé composé
        • If not already done, handed in written application - 10 sentences minimum, at least 2 in negative, use both avoir & être verbs, variety of subjects, add details (i.e. adjectives, adverbs, etc), include name, date, title, double-spaced.  Last chance today.
      • Notre Dame de Paris:  Une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - groups, then did own summary with at least 10 points in each of the 3 categories. Due today. See photos of group work in yesterday's post for help in creating own summary.
      • If not already checked - complete handout package - "So you think you have problems ex A, B, C, D." Check and correct from answer keys at back of room and separate blog posting. Was due yesterday. If not done, finish (checked and corrected) and show teacher.
      • Au revoir les enfants: introduction - watched 2 movie trailers and the first 2 scenes of the film, checked Google Maps for location of the school - Fontainbleu, France, discussed and wrote summary notes on board and in own notebooks (start a section of binder for this book), distributed books, read back cover - introduction/explanation by Louis Malle.
      • les devoirs: Une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - bonne copie was due today.
        • Au revoir les enfants: read scenes 1 & 2 and write brief summary for each (i.e. point form is fine, one point or sentence for each page.)

      2013-05-01

      le mercredi 1er mai 2013

      Journal/blogs are due May 17. See handout or separate blog posting for your class for details.
      FIF 2D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Cyrano de Bergerac.
      • Cyrano de Bergerac:
        • Continued Oral assessment for Acte I. Students have a handout package of questions which they discussed in groups and took notes. They are answering a question at random with the teacher in class.
        • re-read Acte I on own or in small groups (handout).
      • Puzzles - vocabulary building
      • les devoirs: Re-read Cyrano Acte I.  Puzzles - un petit tirage demain - un billet pour chaque casse-tête complété. 
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé.
      • Watched Paris: The Quiet City and discussed in groups.
      • le passé composé:
        • Finished oral assessment: - la journée pédagogique - in groups with teacher for assessment.
        • Submitted written application (if not already in)- 5 sentences minimum, at least 2 in negative, use both avoir & être verbs, add details (i.e. adjectives, adverbs, etc), include name, date, title, double-spaced.
        • handout package - checked and corrected - due yesterday. If not done for today, finish as soon as possible and show teacher. Answers posted at the back of the room and in separate blog posting (FSF/FIF le passé composé answer keys). Test will be sometime later next week - probably Friday. Start making a note or "cheat sheet" to help you consolidate this language structure.
      • Finished monster vocabulary posters.
      • écoute - des descriptions des monstres - then did gallery walk and laughed at our drawings.
      • les devoirs:
        • Review le passé composé. Work on handout package and written sentences "Ma journée pédagogique" if not already completed
        • Start making your own monster. Lots of possibilities - be creative.  Due Wed. May 8.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire des événements au passé.
      • Watched Paris: the Quiet City and discussed.
      • le passé composé
        • If not already done, handed in written application - 10 sentences minimum, at least 2 in negative, use both avoir & être verbs, variety of subjects, add details (i.e. adjectives, adverbs, etc), include name, date, title, double-spaced.
        • handout package from last week - checked and corrected.  Was due yesterday.  See separate blog posting and back of classroom for answer keys. If not done, complete as soon as possible and show teacher.
      • Notre Dame de Paris - Un rapport pour le journal: past due. Must submit all parts (le plan, le brouillon, la fiche de contrôle) and late explanation note - see separate blog posting for details.
        • Une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - groups, then did own summary with at least 10 points in each of the 3 categories.  Due tomorrow but some students finished it today.  See photos of group work below for help in creating own summary.
      • If not already checked - complete handout package - "So you think you have problems ex A, B, C, D." Check and correct from answer keys at back of room and separate blog posting. Was due yesterday. If not done, finish (checked and corrected) and show teacher.
      • les devoirs: Une comparaison entre le livre Notre Dame de Paris de Hugo et le film animé de Disney - une diagramme Venn - bonne copie dû demain.
        • le passé composé - written 10 sentence application assignment (Ma journée pédagogique), practice sheets, crosswords from Thurs. Apr. 25, handout pkg "So you think you have problems ex. A, B, C, D". - if not already done.
        • Mots croisés - Finish for tickets for bonus draw.