le vendredi 29 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• dû le 29 nov - aujourd'hui - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then  4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  
• le passé composé 
• show teacher work is finished if didn't do that yesterday: package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• 5 minutes pour réviser, puis, le test
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week (i.e. Notre-Dame comparaison) or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use.  Did some review first
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on brouillon due le vendredi 6 déc.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• DVD: Bon Cop Bad Cop
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses, tablecloths, battery candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• 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, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

le jeudi 28 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mercredi 27 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.
Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mardi 26 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Group discussions making Venn Diagrams.   Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• le passé composé - révision on board - examples, le négatif, l'interrogatif - see photos below for examples
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• made a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• PowerPoint review of le plus-que-parfait & handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le lundi 25 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé - révision
• discussion, brief summary note on board (see photo below)
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney version.  Finished watching and taking notes on Venn Diagram.  Discussion tomorrow.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• le mardi 26 nov, we will make a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov.

FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses

I have no idea why some photos are upside-down.  I held the iPod the same way for each of them.

le vendredi 22 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer 2 versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• speaking activity - in groups, put a doodle drawing back together, then tell a story (au passé bien sûr!)
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
  • handout: Venn diagram –  note similarities and differences between the version they read and the Disney version.  Keep in binder to add to it when we watch again.
• 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, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• assessment -  changed to tomorrow, le vendredi 22 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
• read some magazines from Québec when done
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• le mardi 26 nov, we will make a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• DVD: Bon Cop Bad Cop
• 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, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

le jeudi 21 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• per. 4 only:  activité - faire les textos en français - discussion, examples, matching, speaking, texting, handout.  For more, see Funny text messages (in French)
• le passé composé + être
• diagnostic quiz - les verbes qui prendre "être" comme auxiliaire
• révision - SmartBoard note "la maison d'être" (photo below), speaking, short video
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review
• journal/blog entry
  

FSF 3U

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

• Mlle Sarah a fait une activité - faire les textos en français -  discussion, examples, matching, speaking, texting, handout.  For more, see Funny text messages (in French)
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• review & examples  & SmartBoard une ligne de temps
• assessment -  changed to tomorrow, le vendredi 22 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• le mardi 26 nov, we will make a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• le passé - prepare for paragraph le 22 nov. & test le 29 nov.

le mercredi 20 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer 2 version d'une histoire.

• per. 4 only: le passé composé + avoir - les verbes réguliers & irréguliers
• checked fiche from yesterday
• le passé composé + être
• leçon, discussion, note, exemples, short video
• quiz tomorrow - les verbes avec être
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
  • handout: Venn diagram –  note similarities and differences between the version they read and the Disney version.  Keep in binder to add to it when we watch again.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• review & examples & short video & SmartBoard la maison d'être
• assessment - le jeudi 21 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
• test le mardi 26 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• make own note or mindmap to help understand the formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• le passé - prepare for paragraph le 21 nov. & test le 26 nov.

le mardi 19 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• le passé composé + avoir - les verbes réguliers & irréguliers
• checked fiche from yesterday
• short assessment - 5 sentences - Ma journée hier - 5 different avoir verbs
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
  • Audio in French and French subtitles.
  • handout: Venn diagram –  note similarities and differences between the version they read and the Disney version.  Keep in binder to add to it when we watch again.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• assessment - le jeudi 21 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
• test le mardi 26 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• make own note or mindmap to help understand the formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• le passé - prepare for paragraph le 21 nov. & test le 26 nov.

le lundi 18 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• per. 2 Mlle Hasselman a fait une activité des textos
• per. 4 - speaking activity - la fin de semaine, inner/outer circles
• le passé composé + avoir - les verbes réguliers & irréguliers - leçon, discussion, SmartBoard, speaking, examples, note (see below for photos), fiche - les devoirs
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min


• le passé composé - fiche de travail
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FSF 3U

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

• Looked at some resources in BBC French website for home study: French slang, videos and activities for Shopping & mini-lesson - shopping
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• speaking activity - la fin de semaine - avec un sac à fèvres
• activity - paragraph, in groups, wrote paragraph describing an afternoon this week using le passé composé, l'imparfait et le plus-que-parfait.  Presented & discussed.
• assessment - le jeudi 21 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
• test le mardi 26 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• make own note or mindmap to help understand the formation and use
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• le passé - prepare for paragraph le 21 nov. & test le 26 nov.

le vendredi 15 novembre 2013

FIF 1D

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

• Today, we say au revoir to M.Moore, notre stagière de l'Université Brock.  We made evaluations for him to say merci and to give him our suggestions for how he can be the best teacher ever.
• les pronoms:
• returned and corrected test
• Notre-Dame de Paris (paragraph) : 
• returned corrected paragraphs
• les jeux et les friandises!!!
• 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, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• We didn't make finalists for the University of Ottawa video contest "La meilleure classe de français en Ontario". :(  We will post a link to our video later for all of our fans to compare our fantastic, fun, original to this year's finalists Finalists U of Ottawa video "la meilleure classe de français en Ontario" finalists 2013 
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest  Introduced.  Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait - make sure handout package is finished and checked from answer keys posted at back of room or on separate blog posting l'imparfait - les réponses.  A link to help: l'imparfait
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Time to work on outline
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• 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, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition

le jeudi 14 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 9th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 7 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• les pronoms:
• petite révision des pronoms
• test
• révision des formes de possession
• Notre-Dame de Paris (paragraph) : 
• Due yesterday.
• jeu - C'est à qui?
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• une entrée de journal/blog

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait - handout note & practice package.  Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 3U - l'imparfait, les réponses".  Checked that it was done.
• leçon: le plus-que-parfait
• activity - paragraph, in groups, wrote paragraph describing an afternoon this week using le passé composé, l'imparfait et le plus-que-parfait.  We will finish tomorrow.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• overdue: chapter summaries (in French!).  Due last Friday Nov 8.  
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on ideas & outline of composition
• l'imparfait - handout package - complete & check if not already done.

le mercredi 13 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 9th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 7 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• les pronoms:
• Jeopardy game to review pronouns
• time to work on "fiche d'aide" (cheat sheet - but, as a study aid, cannot use for test) and to ask questions - last chance before test
• test - demain - le jeudi 14 novembre
• Notre-Dame de Paris (paragraph) : 
• Due yesterday.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait - handout note & practice package.  Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 3U - l'imparfait, les réponses".  Finish doing, checking & correcting for Wed. Nov. 13.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• overdue: summary (in French!).  Due last Friday Nov 8.  
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame -  resume - complete & hand in for Fri. Nov. 8
• work on ideas & outline of composition
• l'imparfait - handout package - complete & check for Thurs. Nov 14.

le mardi 12 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 9th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 7 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris paragraph assignment: 
• Hand in.  Due today, but many students have already handed it in.
• les pronoms:
• les pronoms possessifs - corrected homework fiche de travail
• test - le jeudi 14 novembre - all pronouns for this unit.  Discussion and showed set-up of test.
• lecon: Comment etudier pour un test - SmartBoard, handout note, discussion, examples, 1/2 sheet of paper to make "cheat sheet" as a study tool (can't use during test, but is a great tool for learning the material).
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.  Study - use methods discussed in class
• Notre-Dame - bonne copie of paragraph was due today - le 12 novembre.  

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons des opportunités pour une éducation bilangue.

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival today to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait - handout note & practice package.  Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 3U - l'imparfait, les réponses".  Finish doing, checking & correcting for Wed. Nov. 13.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• do summary (in French!).  Due last Friday Nov 8.  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 -  resume - complete & hand in for Fri. Nov. 8
• work on ideas & outline of composition
• l'imparfait - handout package - complete & check for Wed. Nov 13.

FSF 3U l'imparfait - les réponses

le lundi 11 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 9th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 7 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

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

• Auto-évaluation: les habilités d'apprentissage
• les pronoms:
• leçon: les pronoms possessifs - SmartBoard, handout note, discussion, examples,  practice - fiche de travail
• jeu - C'est à qui?
• test - le jeudi 14 novembre
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• Hand in if complete.  Due tomorrow, but many students have already handed it in.
• Carte de sortie: feedback for M.Moore about his teaching
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• les pronoms - fiche de travail
• Notre-Dame - bonne copie of paragraph due tomorrow - le 12 novembre.  
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons des opportunités pour une éducation bilangue.

• Jay Gosselin, liaison officer for the University of Ottawa, talked to us about the importance of being able to speak French & English and about the opportunities available at the U of Ottawa.
• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival is changed to Tues. Nov. 12, still  in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest  Introduced.  Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait - handout note & practice package.  Answer keys posted in classroom and in separate blog posting "FSF 3U - l'imparfait, les réponses".  Finish doing, checking & correcting for Wed. Nov. 13.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• do summary (in French!).  Due last Friday Nov 8.  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 -  resume - complete & hand in for Fri. Nov. 8
• work on ideas & outline of composition
• l'imparfait - handout package - complete & check for Wed. Nov 13.

le vendredi 8 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 8th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 6 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment rédacter un paragraphe.

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• computer lab - typed & edited good copy of paragraph.  If handed in today, bonus points.  If not, finish for Mon Nov 11 or for la date limite - le mardi 12 novembre
• received rubrics with marks for interviews.  If you wish to improve your mark, see M.Moore after school early next week to re-do it.
• les pronoms:
• test - le jeudi 14 novembre
• 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, work on Notre-Dame de Paris interviews, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• Notre-Dame - bonne copie of composition due le mardi 12 novembre - unless already handed in.
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.  French pronoun tests  French pronoun lessons

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival is changed to Tues. Nov. 12, still  in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest  Introduced.  Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• l'imparfait -  work on handout package - extra notes and practice activities to complete on own & check answers from answer keys posted at back of room.  Due le mercredi 13 novembre. A link to help: l'imparfait
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Discussed topics that we have chosen to share ideas. Time to work on brainstorming, discussion & outline
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• do summary (in French!).  Due today.  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)
• watched our video for La meilleure classe de français en Ontario.  Fantastique!!!!!
• Watched DVD Le Bossu de Notre-Dame (Disney).  Distributed handout of Venn diagram to note differences.
• 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, finish resumés for le Bossu de Notre-Dame, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame -  resume - complete & hand in on Monday if not already handed in.
• work on ideas & outline of composition

le jeudi 7 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 8th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 6 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.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment utiliser les phrases plus complexes.

• Nous avons parlé un peu d'hier - Les jeunes au travail.
• les pronoms:
• révision - les pronoms relatifs qui et que - jeu avec les cartes - les phrases cassées
• leçon - dont, ce qui, ce que ce dont - SmartBoard, handout note, discussion, examples, expressions of quantity, practice - fiche de travail
• test - le jeudi 14 novembre
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• Class time to edit/correct brouillon.  Hand in at end of class.  Tomorrow, we will be in the computer lab to work on good copy and use computer tools available to us for further editing.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• les pronoms - fiche de travail
• Notre-Dame - bonne copie of composition due tomorrow - le 8 novembre.  May hand in le lundi 11 novembre, but may not be marked in time for report cards.
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival is changed to Tues. Nov. 12, still  in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest  Introduced.  Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format.
• leçon - l'imparfait - discussion, examples, note, handout - extra notes and practice activities to complete on own & check answers from answer keys posted at back of room.  Due le mercredi 13 novembre. A link to help: l'imparfait
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• Time to work on brainstorming, discussion & outline
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• do summary (in French!).  Due tomorrow.  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 -  resume - complete & hand in for Fri. Nov. 8
• work on ideas & outline of composition

le mercredi 6 novembre

Take our kids to work day: today
Salute to Excellence assemblies - grades 10 - 12: Wed. Nov. 6
Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 8th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 6 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 beaucoup du monde du travail.

• No class today.  Students should be at a workplace with a parent or adult friend.  Any students who did come had a supervised study period.

FSF 3U

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

• Trip to Hamilton Francophone Film Festival is changed to Tues. Nov. 12, still  in the afternoon to see "Monsieur Lazhar.  Permission forms distributed.  Bring form and $5 tomorrow to reserve your spot.
• No class today because of Salute to Excellence assemblies and football game.  Continue with assigned work.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• 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 Fri. Nov. 8, 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 5 novembre 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 8th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 6 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 participer dans une conversation, écouter attentivement, et, utiliser la technologie.

• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• les entrevues - Socrative with mobile devices to choose questions - audience participation.  Some excellent interviews today & yesterday.  Lots of fun to watch (& mark).
• Some class time to work on brouillon or, if done, success criteria for editing on Thursday.
• some students practiced pronouns using cards.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame -  le plan - hand in asap if re-doing to incorporate suggestions given by teacher. 
• le brouillon - was due today.  Finish and bring on Thursday if not already done.
• test -  les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.

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:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• 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 Fri. Nov. 8, 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 lundi 4 novembre 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 8th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 6 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 participer dans une conversation, écouter attentivement, et, utiliser la technologie.

• les pronoms 
• un contrôle - questionnaire - formative
• Notre-Dame de Paris : 
• les entrevues - Socrative with mobile devices to choose questions - audience participation.  More interviews tomorrrow.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Notre-Dame -  le plan - hand in asap if re-doing to incorporate suggestions given by teacher. 
• le brouillon - due 
• Préparez un costume ou un déguisement pour lundi ou mardi prochain, selon quand vous présenterez.
• test - les pronoms - le jeudi 14 novembre - review & practice to prepare.  Ask for extra help if you have questions.

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:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline
• 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 Fri. Nov. 8, 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 vendredi 1er novembre 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 & comment faire un plan pour un projet.

• les pronoms relatifs "qui" & "que" 
• leçon: discussion, note (check with M. Moore or a classmate if absent to complete note), SmartBoard, examples, game
• 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.
• 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, work on Notre-Dame de Paris interviews, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).
• Préparez un costume ou un déguisement pour lundi ou mardi prochain, selon quand vous présenterez.

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)
• 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, finish resumés for le Bossu de Notre-Dame - hand in for Tues. Nov. 5, think about themes & possible questions for written assessment, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).