le mercredi 30 octobre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 7th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 5 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.

Parent-teacher interviews: Wed. Oct. 30, 5 pm - 7:00 by appointment
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• les pronoms 
• corriger la fiche d'hier - les pronoms d'objet au négatif
• leçon: les pronoms démonstratifs - discussion, handout note (check with M. Moore or a classmate if absent to complete note), SmartBoard, examples, practice sheet
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• work time for interview tâche finale (handout distributed last Wed, outline is due today).  Follow directions on handout carefully to complete the project effectively.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame - les questions & le plan dû le mercredi 30 oct, so finish if not already done.  Si vous ne soumettrez pas votre plan, je ne peux pas le corriger, et votre notre final sur le projet va tomber.
• Préparez un costume ou un déguisement pour lundi ou mardi prochain, selon quand vous présenterez.
• Fiche de devoirs sur les pronoms démonstratifs.

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• watched & described 2 short videos Avez-vous déjà vu...? Will post links later - YouTube is down.
• Worked on our video: La meilleure classe de français de l'Ontario
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• gave handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• re-reading book & questions A - D - oral
• do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scène (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - re-reading, resume - try to complete & hand in for Tues. Nov. 5, read handout with themes & possible questions for written assessment - narrow choices down (or choose your theme) & start making notes.

le jeudi 31 octobre 2013

Take our kids to work day: Wed. Nov. 6
Salute to Excellence assemblies - grades 10 - 12: Wed. Nov. 6
Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 7th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 5 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment lire et comprendre la littérature française.

• les pronoms 
• un contrôle - questionnaire - formative
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• demonstration of format for interview.  Will be using Socrative with mobile devices to choose questions - audience participation.  Interviews will be presented in class on Mon & Tues next week.
• went over rubric for interview
• work time for interview tâche finale (handout distributed last Wed, outline was due yesterday).  Follow directions on handout carefully to complete the project effectively.
• Halloween activities - éviter le prof
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame - les questions & le plan dû le mercredi 30 oct, so finish if not already done.  Si vous ne soumettrez pas votre plan, je ne peux pas le corriger, et votre notre final sur le projet va tomber.
• Préparez un costume ou un déguisement pour lundi ou mardi prochain, selon quand vous présenterez.
• Fiche de devoirs sur les pronoms démonstratifs.

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• watched 2 short videos Têtes à Claques Halloween & Têtes à Claques Halloween 2.  We had better success in understanding when we watched once without subtitles, then watched again with the subtitles (in French).
• Worked on our video: La meilleure classe de français de l'Ontario
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• gave handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• re-reading book & questions A - D - oral
• do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scène (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - re-reading, resume - try to complete & hand in for Tues. Nov. 5, read handout with themes & possible questions for written assessment - narrow choices down (or choose your theme) & start making notes of ideas for your composition.

le mardi 29 octobre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 7th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 5 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.

Parent-teacher interviews: Wed. Oct. 30, 5 pm - 7:00 by appointment
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition au négatif & comment faire un plan pour un projet.

• les pronoms d'objet direct et indirect
• corriger la fiche d'hier - les pronoms d'objet 
• leçon: les pronoms au négatif - discussion, note (check with M. Moore or a classmate if absent to complete note), SmartBoard, examples, game with dice, practice sheet
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• work time for interview tâche finale (handout distributed last Wed, outline is due this Wed.).  Follow directions on handout carefully to complete the project effectively.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame - les questions & le plan dû le mercredi 30 oct, demain.  Si vous ne soumettrez pas votre plan, je ne peux pas le corriger, et votre notre final sur le projet va tomber.
• Préparez un costume ou un déguisement pour lundi ou mardi prochain, selon quand vous présenterez.
• Fiche de devoirs sur les pronoms et la négation.

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• Worked on our video: La meilleure classe de français de l'Ontario
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• discussed themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• re-reading book & questions A - D - oral
• do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scène (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - re-reading, resume - try to complete & hand in for Tues. Nov. 5, think about themes & possible questions for written assessment

le lundi 28 octobre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 7th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 5 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.

Parent-teacher interviews: Wed. Oct. 30, 5 pm - 7:00 by appointment
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment écrire de bonnes questions et un plan.

• les pronoms d'objet direct et indirect - révision de lui & leur - discussion, game
• leçon: y, en - discussion, note (check with M. Moore or a classmate if absent to complete note), examples, practice sheet
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• leçon: I.C.E. (Introduire, Citer, Expliquer) & forming good questions - not just "oui ou non" 
• work time for interview tâche finale (handout distributed last Wed, outline is due this Wed.).  
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• fiche - les pronoms d'objet 
• Notre-Dame - le plan dû le mercredi 30 oct

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• speaking activity: Cette fin de semaine, j'ai/ je suis ..... (le passé).  Small groups, then circle with beanbag & questions.
• Worked on our video: La meilleure classe de français de l'Ontario
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• discussed themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment - discussed a few ideas
• re-reading book & questions A - D - oral
• do summary (in French!).  Include:
• les personnages principaux
• la scène (quand & où)
• l'action (à peu près 5 phrases)
• vocabulaire importante - entre 5 à 10 mots (see question C for ideas)
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - re-reading, resume - try to complete & hand in for Mon. Nov. 4, think about themes & possible questions for written assessment

le vendredi 25 octobre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 6th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 4 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details.
Parent-teacher interviews: Wed. Oct. 30, 5 pm - 7:00 by appointment
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un remue-ménage.

• les pronoms d'objet direct et indirect - checked and corrected practice sheet, discussion

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• graffiti adjective activity to describe characters of the book to help prepare for interview tâche finale (handout distributed Wed, outline will be due next Wed.).  We will be working in groups next week also.
• watched musical Notre-Dame de Paris
• 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, to finish Facebook project, re-read any of Notre-Dame de Paris that haven't done yet, start thinking about questions , organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• speaking activity: Cette fin de semaine, je vais.....  Small groups, then circle with beanbag & questions.

• Worked on our video: La meilleure classe de français de l'Ontario
• 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, re-read any of Bossu de Notre-Dame that haven't done yet, catch up on questions/chapter resumés, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles). 

le jeudi 24 octobre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 6th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 4 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details.
FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment décrire les personnages.

• les pronoms d'objet direct - checked and corrected practice sheet, discussion
• les pronoms d'objet indirect - lesson, SmartBoard, discussion, reviewed les pronoms d'objet direct, examples, handout note (see below for photos to help, but not all of the answers are included there), game - les phrases cassées, handout for practice activity
• Notre-Dame de Paris : tâche finale (handout distributed Wed.) - worked in our groups
• les adjectifs - review & resource paper for vocabulary
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• fiche - les pronoms d'objet direct et indirect
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre un livre français.

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• video: la meilleure class de l'Ontario - work time
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• read alternate ending (handout) & discussed
• some time to work on planning for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society).  There will be more time.
• will also be doing an oral assessment - discussed a few ideas
• do summaries of each chapter (in French!).  This will be handed in next Wed Oct 30.  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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - finish reading, resume, think about themes & possible questions for written assessment

le mercredi 23 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment comprendre et résumer les livres français et d'analyser et évaluer la littérature française.

• Notre-Dame de Paris :  chapter 9 - checked & corrected questions
• lesson: la narration, l'intrigue, la tragédie vs. la comédie - discussion, SmartBoard, note/handout (see photos below for summary)
• le projet: distributed handout, discussed, questions, started work in groups - handed in paper with some preliminary planning
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• les pronoms d'objet direct -  practice sheet
• Facebook bonne copie - paper or electronic - past due, needs late note also

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre un livre français.

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival on Wed. Nov. 13 in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 asap to reserve your spot.
• la météo - a student described the weather in Hamilton using the predictions on the website.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• discussed themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society)
• will also be doing an oral assessment - discussed a few ideas
• short lesson/discussion of life/roles in Middle Ages
• do summaries of each chapter (in French!).  This will be handed in next Wed Oct 30.  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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, to end of ch.23, finish reading, resume, think about themes & possible questions for written assessment

le mardi 22 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• les pronoms d'objet direct - checked and corrected practice sheet, discussion
• overdue: Facebook activity.  See handout & blog posts from last week for more information if needed & follow directions carefully.  Good copy was due Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Must complete a "late assignment note" - signed by parent - to hand in with the project.
• Notre-Dame de Paris : finished reading the book
• chapter 9 - read and discussed
•  re-read & questions ex.1- 3 - dû demain
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris - re-read ch 9, do questions
• Facebook bonne copie - paper or electronic - past due, needs late note also

FSF 3U

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

•  la météo - a student described the weather in Hamilton using the predictions on the website.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• read chs 21-23 (finished book) discussed & questions A - D - oral (in class, or, by phone if needed)
• do summary (in French!).  This will be handed in next Wed Oct 30.  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)
• Think about ideas for assessments of book to show understanding & connections to own life.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, to end of ch.23, finish reading, resume.

le lundi 21 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Today, M. Moore, our stagière from Brock University, started teaching the class.  We made name cards to help him get to know us.
• Handed in Facebook activity.  See handout & blog posts from last week for more information if needed & follow directions carefully.  Good copy was due Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Can hand in on Mon Oct 21, not late, but after today you must complete a "late assignment note" - signed by parent - to hand in with the project.
• les pronoms d'objet direct - lesson, SmartBoard, discussion, examples, note, TicTacToe game, handout for practice activity
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• fiche - les pronoms
• Facebook bonne copie - paper or electronic - past due, needs late note also

FSF 3U

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

• Watched  la météo - video for Québec, then a student described the weather in Hamilton using the predictions on the website.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• talked about ideas for assessments of book
• read ch. 19  & 20 & discussed & questions A - D - oral (in class, or, by phone if needed)
• do summary (in French!).  This will be handed in next week.  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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, to end of ch.20, finish reading, resume.

Tips for giving presentations in a second language

Tips for giving a presentation in a second/third language

le vendredi 18 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 8 - checked and discussed/corrected questions ex.1-2.
• handed in Facebook project - if done.   Good copy due today, Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Can hand in on Mon Oct 21at the beginning of class, not late, but means you have homework on weekend. 
• discussion: characters - good? bad? both?, class system, differences in lives of Middle Ages & modern times
• watched musical Notre-Dame de Paris
• 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, to finish Facebook project, re-read any of Notre-Dame de Paris that haven't done yet, catch up on questions, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles). 

FSF 3U

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

• Went to basketball game to watch Heather and our Westdale team.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• re-reading ch. 1-18 & questions A - D - oral
• 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)
• 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, re-read any of Bossu de Notre-Dame that haven't done yet, catch up on questions/chapter resumés, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles). 

le jeudi 17 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 7 - checked and corrected questions, did listening activity
• chapter 8 - read, listened
•  questions ex.1- 2 - dû demain
• Worked on Facebook activity.  See handout & follow directions carefully.  Checked le brouillon due at beginning of class today.  Good copy due Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Can hand in on Mon Oct 21, not late, but means you will have homework on weekend. 
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris ch.8 - re-read, questions
• Facebook bonne copie - paper or electronic - due tomorrow (or Monday is ok)

FSF 3U

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

• Watched It gets better - Sébastien de Montréal
• Speaking activity: Watched & described short videos to partner. Avez-vous déjà vu un oeuf serial-killer?  & Avez-vous déjà vu un boys-band de poussins?  
• Fire drill.  Nice fall day to be outside - bonus fresh air!
•  Concours vidéo: la meilleure classe de français d'Ontario  Did some planning for our own video.  See photos of planning notes below (& Intsagram & Twitter videos)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• read ch. 17 & 18 & questions A - D - oral (in class, or, by phone if needed)
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, to end of ch.18, finish reading, resume.

le mercredi 16 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 6 - checked and corrected questions
• chapter 7 - read, listened
•  questions ex.1- 3 - dû demain
• Worked on Facebook activity.  See handout.  Le brouillon due at beginning of class Thurs Oct 17.  Good copy due Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Can hand in on Mon Oct 21, not late, but means you will have homework on weekend. 
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris ch.7 - read, questions
• Facebook draft

FSF 3U

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

• Speaking activity: la météo.  
•  Concours vidéo: la meilleure classe de français d'Ontario  Did some planning for our own video.  See photos of planning notes below (& Intsagram & Twitter videos)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• read ch. 15 & 16 & questions A - D - oral (in class, or, by phone if needed)
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, to end of ch.16, finish reading, resume.

le mardi 15 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Pas de vidéo de la météo aujourd'hui.  Il ne fonctionne pas :(
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 6 - listened & read
•  questions ex.1- 4 - dû demain
• Finished placemat activity for 5 main characters, presented & posted.  Started Facebook activity.  See handout.  Le brouillon due at beginning of class Thurs Oct 17.  Good copy due Fri Oct 18 - typed, handwritten, or electronic & emailed to teacher.  Can hand in on Mon Oct 21, not late, but means you will have homework on weekend. 
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris ch.6 - read, questions
• Facebook draft

FSF 3U

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

• Pas de vidéo de la météo aujourd'hui.  Il ne fonctionne pas :(
• Watched La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
•  Concours vidéo: la meilleure classe de français d'Ontario  Did some planning for our own video.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• re-reading ch. 13 & 14 & questions A - D - oral
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.14, finish reading, resume.

La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris - une carte interactive

Interactive map of Notre-Dame de Paris

le jeudi 10 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 5 - checked and discussed/corrected questions ex.1-3
• did "écoute" activity
• Placemat activity in groups to discuss main characters
• film: Heure Limite 3
• 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 parler en français.

• Watched the 2010 winner & finalist videos of Concours vidéo: la meilleure classe de français d'Ontario  Did some planning for our own video.
• Football game buy-in.  Students who didn't go to game talked with Mlle Hasselman & played a game to review adjectives - tout en français.
• 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 mercredi 9 octobre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 4 - checked and discussed/corrected questions ex.1-3
• read & listened to ch.5, re-read alone or in small groups & did questions ex. 1 - 3 - dû demain
• watched musical Notre-Dame de Paris (per.4 only)
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris ch.5 - read, questions

FSF 3U

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

• Speaking activity: Avez-vous déjà vu une girafe avec un collier? & Avez-vous déjà vu des moutons qui organisent un pique-nique? With partner.
• Watched the 2011 winner & finalist videos of Concours vidéo: la meilleure classe de français d'Ontario  Did some planning for our own video.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• re-reading ch. 12 & questions A - D - oral
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.12 finish reading, resume.

le mardi 8 octobre 2013

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons comment décrire les choses.

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif:   test  format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• Theme for question 3: Notre-Dame de Paris (5 adjectifs différents en 5 phrases)
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 4 - re-read, worked on questions ex.1-3 (due Wed.)
• watched musical Notre-Dame de Paris
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame de Paris ch.4

FSF 3U

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif:   test  format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• Theme for question 3: Le Bossu de Notre-Dame (5 adjectifs différents en 5 phrases)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• re-reading ch. 11 & questions A - D - oral
• 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)
• watched musical Notre-Dame de Paris
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.11 finish reading, resume.

le lundi 7 octobre 2013

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif:  Class created example of question 3 for test tomorrow  - see photos below.  Today's theme: les animaux. 
• Theme for the test tomorrow: Notre-Dame de Paris
• Watched les adjectifs
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• 2nd opportunity to show note and practice package done.
• Students must make own note to summarize/personalize this language structure: due le 4 oct 
• 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected)
• Discussed some study strategies for home and in class - small whiteboard game, making a "cheat sheet", re-do practice activities, making a mind-map
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs  How to place French adjectives
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 4 - read aloud in small groups, worked on questions ex.1-3 (due Wed.)
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• les adjectifs - review, note, practice - test demain le mardi 8 octobre

FSF 3U

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif:  Class created example of question 3 for test tomorrow  - see photos below.  Today's theme: les animaux. 
• Theme for the test tomorrow: Le Bossu de Notre-Dame
• Watched les adjectifs
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• 2nd opportunity to show note and practice package done.
• Students must make own note to summarize/personalize this language structure: due le 4 oct 
• 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected)
• Discussed some study strategies for home and in class - small whiteboard game, making a "cheat sheet", re-do practice activities, making a mind-map
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs  How to place French adjectives
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• Reading ch. 11 in small groups & questions A - D - oral
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes - don't have to finish everything tonight
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.11 finish reading, resume.
• les adjectifs - review, note, practice - test demain le mardi 8 octobre

le vendredi 4 octobre 2013

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: Checked note and handout package done and corrected for today.  If not done, must complete for Monday.
• Watched les adjectifs
• Did some review activities using the SmartBoard
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• students made own note to summarize/personalize this language structure.
• handout practice package (answer keys posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry "FIF 1D & FSF 3U les adjectifs - les réponses), practice pkg due le 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected). 
• test: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs
• Watched DVD: Heure limite 3.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week (les adjectifs - note, practice activities, study) or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

FSF 3U

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

• Talked about University of Ottawa video contest: La meilleure classe de français d'Ontario and watched several winners/finalists from past years.  Discussed entering our own video.  U of Ottawa video contest
• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: Checked note and handout package done and corrected for today.  If not done, must complete for Monday.
• Watched les adjectifs
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• students made own note to summarize/personalize this language structure.
• handout practice package (answer keys posted on back bulletin board and in blog entry "FIF 1D & FSF 3U les adjectifs - les réponses), practice pkg due le 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected).
• Did some review activities using the SmartBoard
• test: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week (les adjectifs - note, practice activities, study) or if you need to write a journal/blog entry. 

le jeudi 3 octobre 2013

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: group speaking//writing activity of examples - see photos below for today's winners as chosen by the classes.  Today's theme: les sports.  This is the format for the 3rd part of the test next week.
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• students must make own note to summarize/personalize this language structure: due le 4 oct 
• 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected)
• test: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs
• checked and finished corrections for test: les verbes au présent
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 3 - checked and corrected questions
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• les adjectifs - review, note, practice - test le mardi 8 octobre, handout practice package & note due le 4 oct.

FSF 3U

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

• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• finished reading ch. 9, pgs. 44-45 together & discussed, read ch. 10 together
• 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)
• watched more of musical Notre-Dame de Paris
• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: 
• reminder of test and note format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif 
• students must make own note to summarize/personalize this language structure: due le 4 oct 
• 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected)
• test: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• a link to a website with practice activities for les adjectifs (merci Sofia!)le français facile: les adjectifs
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes, so don't have to finish everything tonight
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.9 finish reading, resume.
• les adjectifs - review, note, practice - test le mardi 8 octobre, handout practice package & note due le 4 oct.

le mercredi 2 octobre 2013

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: group speaking//writing activity of examples - see photos below for models (some are upside-down..., and I don't know how to change the layout)
• discussed test format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif and discussed the note that students must make to summarize/personalize this language structure, 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected), re-do note in own words, test: new date: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• chapter 3 - worked on questions - dû le 3 oct.  
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Notre-Dame de Paris chapter 3 & work on questions
• les adjectifs - review, note, practice - test le mardi 8 octobre, handout practice package due le 4 oct.
• finish corrections to test: les verbes au présent if not already done.

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

• les adjectifs - le comparatif et le superlatif: group speaking//writing activity of examples - see photos below for models
• discussed test format - 3 questions - la formation, la position, le comparatif/le superlatif and discussed the note that students must make to summarize/personalize this language structure, 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 4 oct (complete, checked, corrected), re-do note in own words, test: new date: le mardi 8 octobre.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: 
• read ch. 9, pgs. 42-43 together & discussed 
• 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:  20 - 30 minutes, so don't have to finish everything tonight
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame, ch.9 finish reading, resume.
• and/or les adjectifs - review, re-do note, handout package