le lundi 30 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• Watched le météo du Québec & la météo - la France
• les adjectifs - la position:  lesson, examples, note, handout package to practice (answer keys posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry "FIF 1D & FSF 3U les adjectifs - les réponses), practice pkg due le 3 oct (complete, checked, corrected), re-do note in own words, test le vendredi 4 octobre.  Today, some time to work in class.
• Used "les épingles à linge" (clothes-pins) to encourage use of exclusively French in class.
• les devoirs: les adjectifs - review, handout package, re-do note (spend 20 - 30 min)

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• les adjectifs - la position:  lesson, examples, note, handout package to practice (answer keys posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry "FIF 1D & FSF 3U les adjectifs - les réponses), practice pkg due le 3 oct (complete, checked, corrected), re-do note in own words, test le vendredi 4 octobre.  .
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• read ch. 7 together & discussed (will do questions tomorrow)
• do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• Finished watching DVD French Immersion - making of, and some videos of Robert Charlebois on YouTube Robert Charlebois Je t'aime comme un fou - live Je reviendrai à Montréal & Les ailes d'un ange
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes, so don't have to finish everything tonight
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.7 re-read, resume.
• and/or les adjectifs - review, re-do note, handout package

le mercredi 25 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• les adjectifs:  review lesson, examples, note, handout package to practice (answer keys will be posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry), test end of next week.
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• period 2: chapter 2 - Finish reading in class.  Both classes: time to work on questions.
• video of musical
• les devoirs: re-read Notre-Dame de Paris chapter 2 & work on questions (spend 20 - 30 min)

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• les adjectifs:  review lesson, examples, note, handout package to practice (answer keys will be posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry), test end of next week.
• rechauffement: speaking with partners: les numéros de téléphone
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• for homework - re-read ch. 5 and do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• video of musical
• les devoirs:  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.5 re-read, resume.

FIF 1D & FSF 3U les adjectifs: les réponses

le vendredi 27 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Per. 4 - did reading assessment handout "Paris: hier et aujourd'hui" that we didn't do yesterday.
• both classes: checked & corrected Notre Dame de Paris chapter 2 questions.
• DVD: finished "La Panthère Rose" & watched some of the special features.  Suggestion: students could write a short resume & critique & opinion: "Avez-vous aimé le film ou non? Pourquoi?" as a journal/blog entry.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• read Bossu de Notre-Dame chapter 6 together.
• looked at Notre Dame - la belle cathédrale
• DVD: finished "French Immersion" & watched some of the special features.  Suggestion: students could write a short resume & critique & opinion: "Avez-vous aimé le film ou non? Pourquoi?" as a journal/blog entry.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

le jeudi 26 septembre 2013

Terry Fox walk/run, gr. 9 welcome
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• reading assessment (handout): Paris
• work time: les adjectifs - review package - answer keys will be posted at back of classroom and in separate blog entry "les adjectifs: les réponses:
• Notre Dame de Paris: re-read ch.1 & 2, finish questions
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - journal/blog, Notre Dame de Paris, les adjectifs...
• Period 4 class did grade 9 welcome BBQ & games, so, no class today.  Please complete Notre Dame chapter 2 questions for tomorrow for homework if not already done.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les choses.

• work time: les adjectifs - review package - answer keys will be posted at back of classroom and in separate blog entry "les adjectifs: les réponses:
• Le Bossu du Notre Dame: chapters 1 - 5 - read & summaries
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French - journal/blog, Le Bossu du Notre Dame, les adjectifs...

journal/blog FSF 3U

 Due: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­__le 13 décembre, 2013____

 Les objectifs: (du curriculum FSF 3U)

By the end of this course, students will:

• create written texts expressing their ideas and opinions for a variety of audiences;

• write in a variety of forms, adjusting the language to suit the purpose and the audience;

• use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

 Format: 

 o    _____ paper/ booklet – handwritten or typed (can be submitted via email rather than printed)

 o   Or _______ web based log (blog)

URL:  ______________________________________

(Please e-mail the link to me if using this option:

beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca).

It is suggested that the student write an introduction of themselves and their goals for this assignment as their first entry and a reflection of how well they accomplished these goals or on the experience of writing a weekly journal/blog as their last entry. 

Each week, there will be a topic suggested for the students, but they are always free to choose their own topic.  Refer to the teacher’s blog www.ms-k-j.blogspot.com for an entry titled “FSF 3U weekly suggested journal topics” or another titled “journal topic ideas” for other ideas if needed.

The student may choose to include images, illustrations or photos (entirely optional).

 Assessment (marking):

o   Application: Complete: _10_entries (mostly in French, but some English words allowed, about 10 – 12  sentences each, date and topic for each entry)

o   Communication: Indicate best 3 entries to be assessed for a level in Communication (i.e. how well would a Francophone be able to understand what you wrote?)

o   Thinking/Inquiry:  When you choose your best entries, please be aware that they will also be assessed for a level of self-reflection.  Entries with a component of depth will be assessed at a higher level than those recording only factual events.

suggested topics: (the student is always free to choose another topic)

le 16 septembre: mes objectifs du journal/blog, le commencement d'11e année

le 23 septembre: l'automne, Terry Fox, critique of film "French Immersion"
le 30 septembre: le hockey, la télévision, Battle of the Blades
le 7 octobre: les journées pedagogiques
le 15 octobre: la reconnaissance/la gratitude, l'Action de Grâce/Eid
le 21 octobre: le Bossu de Notre-Dame - vos réactions à la fin: aimé? pas aimé? pourquoi?
le 28 octobre: l'Halloween
le 4 novembre: Salute to Excellence, les Jeunes au Travail (Take our Kids to Work)
le 11 novembre: le Jour du Souvenir, critique du film Monsieur Lazhar
le 18 novembre: les Tiger-Cats d'Hamilton - la Coupe Grey
le 25 novembre: l'hiver, mi-semestre - mes notes & mes buts pour finir le semestre
le 2 décembre: Airband, le décembre, le Temps des Fêtes
le 9 décembre: une réflexion de l'experience d'écrire un journal/blog, Est-ce que j'ai accompli mes buts?

Previous years suggested topics:

• première entrée (introduction, les buts...)
• le Jour de la famille, la Saint-Valentin
• une journée de neige
• le relache de mars - Qu'est-ce que je vais faire?
• le relache de mars - Qu'est-ce que j'ai fait?
• la fête de Pâques/ les fêtes de printemps ou l'heure de la Terre le 23 mars (Earth Hour)
• le Poisson d'avril
• le OSSLT (le test le littératie), le Jour de Rose (Day of Pink)
• Mi-semestre - l'analyse et les buts - Où est-ce que je suis (bon & mauvais)?  Où est-ce que je vais?  Comment accomplir mes buts?
• La journée de la Terre:  Comment aider notre planète?
• La musique de ma vie, la journée pédagogique
• Mes projets pour l'été or - if last entry - Une réfléxion de l'expérience d'écrire mon journal i.e. Qu'est-ce que j'ai appris?  Est-ce que j'ai accompli les buts de la première entrée?  Est-ce que j'ai aimé l'experience?  Pourquoi or pourquoi pas?  etc.
• last entry - Une réfléxion de l'expérience d'écrire mon journal i.e. Qu'est-ce que j'ai appris? Est-ce que j'ai accompli les buts de la première entrée? Est-ce que j'ai aimé l'experience? Pourquoi or pourquoi pas? etc. 
• Terry Fox ou la motivation: Est-ce qu'on travail pour soi-même ou pour les parents et les profs
• l'automne
• le film Bienvenue Chez les Ch'tis - un résumé et ta réaction (L'as-tu aimé? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas?)
• Est-ce que c'est mieux d'être intelligent mais pas beau, ou d'être beau mais pas intelligent?
• l'intimidation - Amanda Todd
• Dalton McGuinty
• Créez une histoire (au passé). Choisissez une de ces photos top 75 pictures of the day for 2012
• la météo ou l'Halloween
• le Jour de Souvenirs, le jour "Invitons nos jeunes au travail" - parle de tes expériences l'année passée, ou, le éléctions américaines
• la semaine d'intimidation, le football
• une réflexion à mi-semestre: mes forces, mes faiblesses, mes prochaines actions
• la musique et les languages
• mon héros/mon héroine, l'hiver

le mardi 24 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Watched One semester of French love song 
• speaking activity with cards: timetable
• per. 2 Fire drill
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 2 - read in class.  Per. 2, not done, per. 4 - done & time to work on questions.
• les devoirs: re-read Notre-Dame de Paris chapter 2 & work on questions (spend 20 - 30 min)

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment

• Watched One semester of French love song & One semester of Spanish love song
• rechauffement: speaking with partners: les numéros de téléphone
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• Read chapter 5 together with some discussion.  Oral questions A, B, C & D 
• for homework - re-read ch. 5 and do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.5 re-read, resume, questions ex. A - D

le lundi 23 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Looked at weather report/predictions and watched la météo: Québec & "l'equinoxe d'automne"
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• in groups, drew Quasimodo from description in book - contest to choose best drawing - see below for photos of winners from each class
• chapter 1 - took up questions pg. 13 - 14 ex. 1, 2, 3.
• les devoirs: read Notre-Dame de Paris chapter 2

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment

• Looked at weather report/predictions and watched la météo: Québec & "l'equinoxe d'automne"
• rechauffement: speaking with partners: les questions/les reponses
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• Read chapter 4 together with some discussion.  Worked on questions A, B, C & D 
• for homework - re-read ch. 4 and do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & ou)
• l'action (a peu pres 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 a 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.4 re-read, resume, questions ex. A - D

les dessins gagnants de Quasimodo

le vendredi 20 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment ecrire du present.

• test: les verbes au present
• DVD: la Panthere Rose
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire.

• speaking activity: cards - matching pictures
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: Finished questions ch.2.  Read ch.3.
• DVD: French Immersion
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

le jeudi 19 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler du present. 

• handed in assignment: Moi-même: 1 day late if not ready yesterday.  After today, a late explanation form is required.
• Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 1 - did questions pg. 13 - 14 ex. 1, 2, 3.
• les verbes au présent.  Practice package due today, checked and corrected.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D - les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Test tomorrow Fri Sept 20.
• today, work/study time in class - review, games, written work etc.
• les devoirs: Moi-même bonne copie was due yesterday 
• les verbes: practice package due today le 19 sept, test le 20 sept

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire. 

• handed in assignment: Moi-même: 1 day late if not ready yesterday.  After today, a late explanation form is required.
• Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• rechauffement: speaking with partners: comparing timetables (cards)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• Finished questions A - D for ch 1
• Read chapter 2 together with some discussion.  Worked on questions A, B, C & D - will continue tomorrow.
• for homework - re-read ch. 2 and do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & ou)
• l'action (a peu pres 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 a 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  Moi-même bonne copie if not already done.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.2 re-read, resume

le mercredi 18 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• handed in assignment: Moi-même:  Hand in tomorrow (1 day late) if not ready today.  After tomorrow, a late explanation form will be required.
• Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• Verb contests & discussed some study strategies for test Fri.
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• le musicale: chanson: Le temps des cathédrales - took up discussion questions
• Distributed books and read chapter 1 together.
• upcoming assignment details:
• practice activities - les verbes "er" au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D - les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due tomorrow Thurs Sept 19  - will be checked.   Test Fri Sept 20.
• les devoirs: Moi-même bonne copie was due today, so hand in tomorrow if not already in
• les verbes: practice package due le 19 sept, test le 20 sept

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écrire et lire. 

• handed in assignment: Moi-même:  Hand in tomorrow (1 day late) if not ready today.  After tomorrow, a late explanation form will be required.
• Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• rechauffement: handout in partners: les expressions des couleurs
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• Read chapter 1 together with some discussion.  Made drawings of Quasimodo in groups and chose favorite.  Worked on questions A, B & C pgs. 4 & 5 - will continue tomorrow.
• for homework - re-read ch. 1 and do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scene (quand & ou)
• l'action (a peu pres 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 a 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  Moi-même bonne copie if not already done.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.1 re-read, resume

le mardi 17 septembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• review: le genre des noms - handout
• Journal/blog: handout & explanation: due le vendredi 13 décembre (Do one entry per week.)
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• introduction - per 2 handed in short article & questions about Victor Hugo
• le musicale: chanson: Le temps des cathédrales - listening activity & discussion questions.  Period 4: check Twitter @bevkj for the Instagram video of your karaoke version!
• upcoming assignment details:
• practice activities - les verbes "er" au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D - les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due Thurs Sept 19  - will be checked.   Test Fri Sept 20.
• assignment: Moi-même:  La bonne copie is due tomorrow Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• les devoirs: Moi-même bonne copie due demain le 18 sept
• les verbes: practice package due le 19 sept, test le 20 sept

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écrire et lire. 

• review: le genre des noms - handout
• Journal/blog: handout & explanation: due le vendredi 13 décembre (Do one entry per week.)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• introduction: le musicale: chanson: Le temps des cathédrales - listening activity & discussion questions
• assignment: Moi-même:  La bonne copie is due tomorrow Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan) - see posters in classroom or blog entry labelled "Les parties d'une composition".
• les devoirs:  Moi-même bonne copie due tomorrow le 18 sept.

le lundi 16 septembre 2013

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

• Looked at weather report/predictions and watched la météo: Québec & les moments forts du Web
• mini-lesson: le genre des noms - handout
• Notre-Dame de Paris : introduction - images of cathedral & of Victor Hugo, discussion, read short article about Victor Hugo & answered questions as diagnostic reading activity
• work time:
• practice activities - les verbes "er" au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D - les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due Thurs Sept 19  - will be checked.   Test Fri Sept 20.
• assignment: Moi-même: more time for editing brouillon with a partner in class if needed.  La bonne copie is due Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan).
• les devoirs:  finish article & questions "Victor Hugo" if not already done
• Moi-même bonne copie due le 18 sept
• les verbes: practice package due le 19 sept, test le 20 sept

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écrire et lire. 

• Looked at weather report/predictions and watched la météo: Québec & les moments forts du Web
• mini-lesson: le genre des noms - handout
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: introduction - images of cathedral & of Victor Hugo, discussion, read short article about Victor Hugo
• work time:  assignment: Moi-même: more time for editing brouillon with a partner in class if needed.  La bonne copie is due Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Make a simple cover page (title, name, date, optional: images) and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan).
• les devoirs:  Moi-même bonne copie

le vendredi 13 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment rédacter un travail écrit.

• assignment: Moi-même - écrit:  peer editing handout - went over it together then traded brouillon with a partner and edited written work in class.  La bonne copie is due Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Will be making a simple cover page and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan).
• DVD: la Panthère Rose
•  Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all work for this week is complete.  May choose to write good copy of "Moi-même" - due Wed. Sept. 18 or review les verbes au présent: test Fri. Sept. 20 or watch TV or a favorite DVD in French.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment rédacter un travail écrit. 

• assignment: Moi-même - écrit:  peer editing handout - went over it together then traded brouillon with a partner and edited written work in class.  La bonne copie is due Wed. Sept 18.  Must be double-spaced.  Can be typed or written neatly by hand.  Will be making a simple cover page and will be handing in all parts (le page à couverture, la bonne copie, le brouillon, la fiche de rédaction, les idées/le plan).
• DVD: French Immersion
•  Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all work for this week is complete.  May choose to write good copy of "Moi-même" - due Wed. Sept. 18 or review les verbes au présent: test Fri. Sept. 20 or watch TV or a favorite DVD in French.

le jeudi 12 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de nous-mêmes. 

• Moi-même 
• oral: recording in library with iPads.   Used "ScreenChomp" app.  May use index cards with very brief notes.  Students may think about what they will say, but are cautioned to not practice as it is intended as a base-line assessment of la production orale, not as a prepared speech.  We will repeat this in January so that we can assess the progress made over the semester.
• When finished recording and sending link to me, may use iPads to help with written assignment or to practice verbs or numbers or other apps that help you learn French.  Explore a bit.
• écrit (the writing process):  Possibly time to work on brouillon - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout given Monday.
• Practice activities handout package - les verbes au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due Fri Sept 20 - will be checked before test that day.  This is a method to help you study and learn your verbs before the test.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.
• Practise/study les verbes au présent - chart, practice pages, test - Fri Sept 20.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de nous-mêmes. 

• Moi-même 
• oral: recording in library with iPads.  Used "ScreenChomp" app.  May use index cards with very brief notes.  Students may think about what they will say, but are cautioned to not practice as it is intended as a base-line assessment of la production orale, not as a prepared speech.  We will repeat this in January so that we can assess the progress made over the semester.
• When finished recording and sending link to me, may use iPads to help with written assignment or to practice verbs or numbers or other apps that help you learn French.  Explore a bit.
• écrit (the writing process): Time to work on brouillon - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout given Monday.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.

le mercredi 11 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de nous-mêmes. 

• Watched video: Montreal by Winter  Montreal Winter 2012 - time lapse  A Monday morning in Montreal
• Moi-même 
• oral: recording in library tomorrow with iPads.  Gave index cards to make very brief notes.  Students may think about what they will say, but are cautioned to not practice as it is intended as a base-line assessment of la production orale, not as a prepared speech.  We will repeat this in January so that we can assess the progress made over the semester.
• écrit (the writing process): Time to work on brouillon in class - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout given Monday.
• Practice activities handout package - les verbes au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due Fri Sept 20 - will be checked before test that day.  This is a method to help you study and learn your verbs before the test.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.
• Practise/study les verbes au présent - chart, practice pages, test - Fri Sept 20.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de nous-mêmes. 

• Watched video: Montreal by Winter  Montreal Winter 2012 - time lapse  A Monday morning in Montreal
• mini-lesson & review: l'imparfait, le futur simple, le conditionnel - see photos of very rough board work we did to illustrate explanations
• Moi-même 
• oral: recording in library tomorrow with iPads.  Gave index cards to make very brief notes.  Students may think about what they will say, but are cautioned to not practice as it is intended as a base-line assessment of la production orale, not as a prepared speech.  We will repeat this in January so that we can assess the progress made over the semester.
• écrit (the writing process): Time to work on brouillon in class - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout given Monday.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.
• les notes du tableau 
  
  
  
  

FIF 1D les verbes au présent - les réponses

Also posted at the back of the classroom.

le mardi 10 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de nous-mêmes. 

• Watched video: La ville de Québec
• per. 4 only today.  Per. 2 had administrative assembly, so will receive verb practice package tomorrow.  Practice activities handout package - les verbes au présent.  Answers posted at the back of the classroom and in separate blog posting "FIF 1D les verbes au présent - les réponses".  Check and correct own work.  Due Fri Sept 20 - will be checked before test that day.  This is a method to help you study and learn your verbs before the test.
• assignment: Moi-même - handout - checked idea sheet/outline (the writing process).  Time to work on brouillon in class - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class tomorrow if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.
• Practise/study les verbes au présent - chart, practice pages, test - Fri Sept 20.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de nous-mêmes. 

• Watched video: La ville de Québec
• mini-lesson & handout note review: les verbes au passé composé
• assignment: Moi-même - handout - checked idea sheet/outline (the writing process).  Time to work on brouillon in class - due Fri Sept 13, must be double-spaced on paper for editing, so print it if prepared on computer.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class tomorrow if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.  Follow directions on handout.
• les devoirs:  Work on brouillon for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due Fri Sept 13.

le lundi 9 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de nous-mêmes. 

• Looked at/listened to weather reports for Météo Hamilton, Ontario Météo Québec video & Météo France video
• assignment: Moi-même - handout - went over it together and how to start idea sheet/outline (the writing process).  Time to work on idea sheet/outline in class.  Idea sheet/outline is due tomorrow.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class tomorrow if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.
• les devoirs:  Finish idea sheet/le plan for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due tomorrow.    Optional: watch weather report videos (see links above).

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de nous-mêmes. 

• Looked at/listened to weather reports for Météo Hamilton, Ontario Météo Québec video & Météo France video
• assignment: Moi-même - handout - went over it together and how to start idea sheet/outline (the writing process).  Time to work on idea sheet/outline in class.  Idea sheet/outline is due tomorrow.  May bring a laptop or tablet or use smartphone in class tomorrow if you wish to type, but handwritten is fine.
• les devoirs:   Finish idea sheet/le plan for 4 parts of "Moi-même" - due tomorrow. Optional: watch weather report videos (see links above).

le vendredi 6 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous révisons les chiffres et les verbes. 

• Checked homework done.
• Verb contest
• DVD: La Panthère rose
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but, finish organizing binder with dividers and sign course information sheet.  Watching one of your favorite DVD's with French audio, no subtitles is an excellent way to improve your oral comprehension.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous révisons les chiffres et les verbes. 

• Checked homework done & course information sheets signed.
• Verb contest
• Bingo
• DVD: French Immersion
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but, finish organizing binder with dividers and sign course information sheet.  Watching one of your favorite DVD's with French audio, no subtitles is an excellent way to improve your oral comprehension.

le jeudi 5 septembre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous révisons les chiffres et les verbes. 

• Watched Infographic - Importance of languages
• Reviewed procedures for fire drill & lock-down.
• Finished activity "Comment montrer du respect".
• Review: les verbes au présent - réguliers, irréguliers, pronominaux/réfléchis
• mini-lesson - oral & on board
• chart for reference & review (due at end of next week)
• later, there will be more practice & a test
• review of numbers:  Distributed puzzle & reference sheet. 
• les devoirs:  Finish crossword puzzle for numbers, work on verb review chart (not due until late next week), organize binder with dividers, sign course information sheet.

FSF 3U
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous révisons les chiffres et les verbes. 

• Watched Infographic - Importance of languages
• Reviewed procedures for fire drill & lock-down.
• Finished activity "Comment montrer du respect".
• Review: les verbes au présent - réguliers, irréguliers, pronominaux/réfléchis
• mini-lesson - oral & on board
• chart for reference & review
• review of numbers:  Distributed puzzle & reference sheet. 
• les devoirs:  Finish crossword puzzle for numbers, work on verb review chart (not due until late next week), organize binder with dividers, sign course information sheet.

le mercredi 4 septembre 2013

FIF 1D, FSF 3U
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.  We will complete the posters tomorrow.
• Talked about the importance of always speaking French in class and keeping up with the daily work .  Spend time every day reviewing work done in class and completing any work assigned for homework.  French will become easier and more fun, (and your marks will increase)
• les devoirs: Think about the things you do to show respect, organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mardi 3 septembre 2013

Bienvenue et Bonjour!!
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Introduire le cours.
FIF 1D & FSF 3U  

• 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. Organize your 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.
• FSF 3U only: speaking activity - moi-même - Short preparation, then talked about self.
• 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. 
• les devoirs:  Finish filling in "Comment montrer du respect" handout for group activity tomorrow.
• Read over course information sheet & have parents sign.
• Organize binder with dividers.