le vendredi 31 janvier 2014

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

• Gave course outlines and went over together. Read with your parents/guardians, sign bottom and keep in your binder. If you need a binder, ask. Organize your binder with 4 dividers. See course outline for labels for sections.  Use cell phone agenda or buy a paper agenda to help you stay organized for your classes.  Good learning skills contribute to better work (and higher marks).
• Went over some classroom rules/procedures - see post labelled "Classroom procedures" for details.
• Filled in "Student Information" handout.
• FSF 1D only (periods 1 & 3) - we are doing a special activity on Wed. Feb. 5 Chef à l'école.  Permission forms were distributed (per.1 will receive on Monday) which must be signed for you to participate.
• Introduced the one classroom rule: Soyez respectueux. What does that look like?  Wrote ideas on handout to use in a group activity on Monday.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but could finish filling in "Comment montrer du respect" handout for group activity Monday, or at least think about it and the vocabulary needed in French.
• Read over course information sheet & have parents sign.
• Organize binder with dividers.

le jeudi 30 janvier 2014

Exam take-up day

le mardi 21 janvier 2014

Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• Please see post FIF 1D1I l'examen écrite janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - did Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - did Fri Jan 17, in class.
• Work/study time:
• corrected mini-exam together.  See photos below for answers.
• la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph).
• Discussed study methods.
• Did course evaluation.
• les devoirs:  prepare for exams. 

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

• Crêpe day!
• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon.  Please refer to blog post FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - did Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - did Fri Jan 17, in class. 
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• Presentations7 & keepsake booklet "les livrets pour les nuls".  We will finish the others on exam day.  
• Work/study time: prepare for exams. 

• Corrected and discussed mini-exam.  Photos of answers posted below.
• la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)  
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37. There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les devoirs: prepare for exams. 

le lundi 20 janvier 2014

Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• Please see post FIF 1D1I l'examen écrite janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - did Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - did Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Work/study time:
• gave mini-exam & went over it together.  We will be correcting it together tomorrow.
• la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests. 
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams. 
• Finish mini-exam for tomorrow.
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• Crêpe day tomorrow!
• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon.  Please refer to blog post FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - did Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - did Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• Finished working on presentations for "le livret pour les nuls".  We will do all presentations in class tomorrow.  Don't forget to email the sentences to Ms.K-J to create the keepsake booklet.
• Work/study time: prepare for exams. 
• gave mini-exam & went over it together.  We will be correcting it together tomorrow.
• la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37. There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif - Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.  Please submit electronic copies of your sentences to me tonight so that I can put them together and make copies for the whole class.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams. 
• Finish mini-exam for tomorrow.
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le vendredi 17 janvier 2014

note:  Verify that your First Class account works well to make submission of the oral exam on Fri. Jan. 17 as easy as possible.

Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres
FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• Please see post FIF 1D1I l'examen écrite janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• l'examen oral
• Work/study time: prepare for exams.  Use iPads to find practice activities.
• l'examen écrit - la grammaire, la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  On a fait: les adjectifs, les verbes au présent, réfléchis, le passé composé, le futur proche et les pronoms.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, mais students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• Crêpe day: Tues Jan 21
• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon.  Please refer to blog post FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• l'examen oral
• Work/study time: prepare for exams.  Use iPads to find practice activities.
• l'examen écrit - la grammaire, la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37.  Complete for end of week.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.  Please submit electronic copies of your sentences to me by Sunday evening so that I can put them together and make copies for the whole class.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, mais students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• Compréhension écrite - do one or 2 activities
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le jeudi 16 janvier 2014

note:  Verify that your First Class account works well to make submission of the oral exam on Fri. Jan. 17 as easy as possible.
Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres
FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• Please see post FIF 1D1I l'examen écrite janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Watched Stomae - Papaoutai & Edith Piaf: La vie en rose (avec les mots)
• l'examen d'écoute
• Compréhension écrite: DELF A2 
• handout pgs.   28 - 31.  Checked & corrected.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• Work/study time: prepare for exams
• l'examen oral (demain): la production orale
• l'examen écrit - la grammaire, la production écrite (make plan for written reflection paragraph)
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  On a fait: les adjectifs, les verbes au présent, réfléchis, le passé composé, le futur proche et les pronoms
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• Crêpe day: Tues Jan 21
• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon.  Please refer to blog post FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• Watched Stomae - Papaoutai & Edith Piaf: La vie en rose (avec les mots)
• l'examen d'écoute
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37.  Complete for end of week.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.  Please submit electronic copies of your sentences to me by Sunday evening so that I can put them together and make copies for the whole class.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• Compréhension écrite - do one or 2 activities
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le mercredi 15 janvier 2014

note:  Verify that your First Class account works well to make submission of the oral exam on Fri. Jan. 17 as easy as possible.
Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres
FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• Please see post FIF 1D1I l'examen écrite janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• écoute (la compréhension orale): DELF A2 activités 18 & 19.  Please note: if you missed any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• Compréhension écrite: DELF A2 
• handout pgs. 34 - 35 & 45.  Checked & corrected.
• handout pgs. 28 - 31.  Read the questions carefully.  Complete for tomorrow.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• Révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  On a fait: les adjectifs, les verbes au présent, réfléchis, le passé composé, le futur proche et les pronoms
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Complete the reading handout (compréhension écrite)
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon.  Please refer to blog post FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014 for more details.
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• écoute: DELF level A2 - pgs. 19 & 20 activités 14 - 19 (handout + CD)
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37.  Complete for end of week.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.  Please submit electronic copies of your sentences to me by Sunday evening so that I can put them together and make copies for the whole class.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• Compréhension écrite - do one or 2 activities
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

FSF 3U l'examen écrit janvier 2014

written exam FSF 3U1

Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon

Format:

3 sections

• la grammaire
• les adjectifs
• le passé - passé composé, l'imparfait, le plus-que-parfait
• le conditionnel
• le futur simple
• la compréhension orale 
• similar to practice activities done in class this week
• la production écrite (writing)
• Write your written response for the Production Ecrite section at the end of the exam on the foolscap paper provided.  Please ensure that for this response you write on every other line and that you write on one side of the page only.  You may use a single ½ letter size paper with an outline on it (point form, not sentences) and must include this outline when you hand in the exam.  It must be written by hand, not photocopied or printed from the computer.  You may also include grammar and vocabulary notes on this reference sheet.
• Sur le papier « foolscap », écrivez un paragraphe de 300 mots à double interligne et à une côté du page.  Votre paragraphe doit avoir un titre, une introduction, le développement et une phrase de conclusion.  Vous choisissez entre des sujets suivants, mais vous pouvez répondre à plus d’une question :

1. Qu'est-ce que tu as appris pendant ce cours/ce semestre/cette année?
2. Quels sont les avantages de connaître plus d'une langue?
3. Qu'est-ce que tu pourrais faire pour améliorer le monde/le Canada/Hamilton/Westdale?
4. Choisis un événement, une personne, un livre etc. de ta vie qui t'a beaucoup influencé.  Discutes-le et comment tu as changé.
5. La vie à l’avenir – en l’année 2019, 2024, 2034...___________.

FIF 1D: l'examen écrit janvier 2014

written exam FIF 1D1I

period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon

period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon

Format:

3 sections

• la grammaire
• les adjectifs
• les verbes - présent, réfléchis, passé composé, futur simple
• les pronoms
• la compréhension écrite (la lecture - reading)
• similar to practice activities done in class this week
• la production écrite (writing)
• Write your written response for the Production Ecrite section at the end of the exam on the foolscap paper provided.  Please ensure that for this response you write on every other line and that you write on one side of the page only.  You may use a single ½ letter size paper with an outline on it (point form, not sentences) and must include this outline when you hand in the exam.  It must be written by hand, not photocopied or printed from the computer.
• Sur le papier « foolscap », écrivez un paragraphe de 250 mots à double interligne et à une côté du page.  Votre paragraphe doit avoir un titre, une introduction, le développement et une phrase de conclusion.  Vous choisissez entre des sujets suivants, mais vous pouvez répondre à plus d’une question :

1. Qu'est-ce que tu as appris cette année/ce semestre?
2. Quel sont tes meilleurs accomplissements cette année/ce semestre?
3. Quel était ton plus grand défi cette année/ce semestre?  Comment est-ce que tu as réagi ?
4. Qu'est-ce que tu voudrais apprendre l'année prochaine?
5. Quel livre préférais-tu : « Notre-Dame de Paris » ou « Au revoir les enfants" ? Pourquoi ?
6. La vie à l’avenir – en l’année 2019, 2024, 2034...___________.

l'examen oral janvier 2014

l’examen oral: janvier 2014

Je me présente/ Moi-même

le vendredi  17 janvier pendant le cours (in class)

à la bibliothèque (library) avec les iPads (Screenchomp, puis envoyer le lien par courriel First Class à beverly.kukhta-jackson@hwdsb.on.ca

7.5% de la note finale

Production orale :            Parlez pour entre 1 ½  et 2 minutes de se présenter. 1 1/2 to 2 minutes to talk about yourself.  (Aim for good quality speaking for 2 minutes.  Anything after 3 minutes will not be evaluated.)

Des conseils (advice) :     Vous avez le droit d’apporter une petite carte avec quelques points brefs, pas les phrases, afin de stimuler les idées.  (You will be allowed to have an index card with notes on topics and to organize your speaking.  See below for ideas.)

Soyez naturels! (Be natural as if you are simply talking to me.)  Parlez d’une façon naturelle et conversationnelle. Pratiquez un peu l’histoire, mais évitez de simplement répéter ce que vous aurez mémorisé. Et ne lisez certainement pas!  (Prepare and practice your presentation, and you can take several tries before sending your recording, but don't practice too much, don't memorize it, and certainly don't read it.  This should be relatively spontaneous, not a rehearsed speech.) 

Vous serez évalués sur  (evaluation points):

·         l’expression et la fluidité (expression and fluency)

·         la prononciation et l’allure (pronunciation & speed)

·         la clarté (y compris la précision de la grammaire) (clarity, including correct grammar)

·         la variété de vocabulaire et des temps verbaux (variety of vocabulary & verb tenses)

Voilà quelques idées/suggestions pour t’aider à planifier :

introduction :

·         nom

·         âge

·         la personnalité

·         l’école

·         la ville

·         la famille

·         l’héritage

les intérêts et les activités :

·         les choses que tu aimes/n’aimes pas

·         les sports

·         les clubs

·         les loisirs/ le temps libre

·         les activités extracurriculaires

·         la musique

·         les films/les livres/la télévision (les émissions)

o   préférés/ pas préférés

·         le transport

·         la nourriture

·         le travail

·         le bénévolat

·         les voyages

autres idées

·         les accomplissements

·         les projets pour l’avenir

·         les buts/ les objectifs

Et, une phrase qui indique que vous avez fini.

le mardi 14 janvier 2014

note:  Verify that your First Class account works well to make submission of the oral exam on Fri. Jan. 17 as easy as possible.
Concert: Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier.  See blog post for details: Concert: Buzz Cuivres
FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class - Today, we spoke about requirements for this and how to prepare.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 16 & 17.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• Compréhension écrite: DELF A2 
• handout pgs. 26 - 27.  Checked & corrected.
• handout pgs. 34 - 35 & 45.  Complete for tomorrow.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• révisez la grammaire: re-faites les notes, faites les "fiches de tricher", regardez les fiches de travail et les tests.  On a fait: les adjectifs, les verbes au présent, réfléchis, le passé composé, le futur proche et les pronoms
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Complete the reading handout (compréhension écrite)
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class - Today, we spoke about requirements for this and how to prepare.  Please see blog posting l'examen oral for more ideas and details.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• planned "Crêpe day" for Tues Jan 21.
• Talked about essays (Notre-Dame & exam) and importance of planning in French & writing simple, correct sentences instead of translating complex ideas at the same level as your English.  
• écoute: DELF level A2 - pgs. 17 & 18 activités 12 & 13 (handout + CD)
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37.  Complete for end of week.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.  Please submit electronic copies of your sentences to me by Sunday evening so that I can put them together and make copies for the whole class.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• Compréhension écrite - do one or 2 activities
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

Concert de Buzz Cuivres le 25 janvier 2014

The famous québécois ensemble Buzz Cuivres will be in Hamilton Saturday January 25th with a performance that is humorous and packed with vibrant beautiful music!
The show is intended for all audiences and perfect for beginner French students!
Join us at the Staircase Café on January 25th at 3pm!
Seats are limited – to avoid disappointment,  we encourage you to purchase your tickets online as soon as possible. Find all the details on our website:  Buzz Cuivres concert
Follow this link, for a sneak peak:  Buzz Cuivres: l'histoire de la musique video

le lundi 13 janvier 2014

note:  Verify that your First Class account works well to make submission of the oral exam on Fri. Jan. 17 as easy as possible.
FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class - Today, we spoke about requirements for this and how to prepare.  Photos will be posted for a summary of our discussion as soon as I figure out how to make that work with my iPad.  Will be done in the library during class time using the iPads.  One - 2 minutes to talk about "Moi-même".  Aim for good quality speaking for 2 minutes.  Anything after 3 minutes will not be evaluated.  You will be allowed to have an index card with notes on topics and to organize your speaking.  This should be relatively spontaneous, not a rehearsed speech.
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 13, 14 & 15.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• Compréhension écrite: DELF A2 - handout pgs. 26 - 27.  Complete for tomorrow.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Complete the reading handout (compréhension écrite)
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class - Today, we spoke about requirements for this and how to prepare.  Photos will be posted for a summary of our discussion as soon as I figure out how to make that work with my iPad.  Will be done in the library during class time using the iPads.  One - 2 minutes to talk about "Moi-même".  Aim for good quality speaking for 2 minutes.  Anything after 3 minutes will not be evaluated.  You will be allowed to have an index card with notes on topics and to organize your speaking.  This should be relatively spontaneous, not a rehearsed speech.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• Talked about essays (Notre-Dame & exam) and importance of planning in French & writing simple, correct sentences instead of translating complex ideas at the same level as your English.  
• écoute: DELF level A2 - pgs. 9 & 10 activités 1, 2 & 3 (handout + CD)
• Compréhension écrite: DELF B1 - handout pgs. 30 - 37.  Complete for end of week.  There will be a similar type of question on the written exam.
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Worked on "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.
• les devoirs: students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• "le livret pour les nuls"
• Compréhension écrite - do one or 2 activities
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le vendredi 10 janvier 2014

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter et lire.  Nous apprenons quelques expressions utiles.

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class
• group vocabulary building activity: Expressions colorées
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 11& 12.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• DVD: Heure Limite 3 (per. 2), Maman, j'ai raté l'avion (per.4)
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, mais students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class (and a short interview also - date TBA)
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• écoute: DELF level B1 - activité 12, 13 & 14 (handout + CD)
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages -  Review & work on practice activities over the next week.  Started planning "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, mais students are encouraged to spend some time reviewing French to prepare for exams.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le jeudi 9 janvier 2014

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class
• Watched Vive le vent, Fresh Prince Google Translate & Evian: bébé & moi
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 8, 9 & 10.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• handout for questions scenes 42 - 53 - checked, corrected & discussed
• le futur simple: practice activities on handout (due today - checked and corrected from answer keys posted at back of classroom or from entry on this blog le futur simple - les réponses
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min of French.  Some possibilities:
• Au revoir les enfants: watch film again Au revoir les enfants
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find practice activities or games on internet...

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class (and a short interview also - date TBA)
• Watched Vive le vent, Fresh Prince Google Translate & Evian: bébé & moi
• Also watched The Last Dance by Camille Intson
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now. 
• écoute: DELF level B1 - activité 11 (handout + CD)
• les expressions impersonnelles & le subjonctif -2 handout packages - Read & discussed. Review it & work on practice activities over the next week.  Start thinking about "le livret pour les nuls" project - "booklet for Dummies".  Written & oral presentations for last couple of days of classes using impersonal expressions & le subjonctif.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes of French.  Some possibilities:
• 2 handout packages
• review for exam - organize binder, re-do notes, practice activities or tests, find listening and writing practice activities or games on internet...

le mercredi 8 janvier 2014

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class
• Watched Stromae Alors on danse
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 5, 6 & 7.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• le futur simple: Did group speaking & writing activity "Comment préparerez-vous pour les examens?"  See blog posts for photos of the strategies we discussed.  period 2 advice for exam preparation  &  period 4 Comment se préparer pour les examens.
• practice activities on handout (due Thurs. Jan. 9 - checked and corrected from answer keys posted at back of classroom or from entry on this blog le futur simple - les réponses
• work time: 
• le futur simple and/or
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• handout for questions scenes 42 - 53 - complete for Thurs Jan 9
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 42 -53 & complete question handout - dû le 9 janvier.
• le futur simple - les fiches - dû le 9 janvier
• review for exam

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class (and a short interview also - date TBA)
• Speaking/writing activity:  Mes vacances d'hiver - le plus-que-parfait.  See photos below.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.  Watched video & discussed Forum National de jeunes ambassadeurs
• écoute: DELF level B1 - activité 9 (handout + CD)   Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• les expressions impersonnelles - handout package - Read & discussed pgs. 63 - 67 - introduction to le subjonctif.  Review it tonight & work on practice activities.  We will be doing more work with it tomorrow.
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• handout pgs. 63 - 67
• review for exam

FIF 1D1-34 (period 4) Comment préparerez-vous pour les examens?

FIF 1D1-12 (period 2) Comment préparerez-vous pour les examens?

 oops - les blagues.  On a oublié le "s".

le mardi 7 janvier 2014

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class
• Watched Alouette.
• écoute: DELF A2 activités 2, 3 & 4.  Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• le futur simple: lesson, SmartBoard, discussion, examples, note & practice activities on handout (due Thurs. Jan. 9 - checked and corrected from answer keys posted at back of classroom or from entry on this blog le futur simple - les réponses
• work time: 
• le futur simple and/or
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• handout for questions scenes 42 - 53 - complete for Thurs Jan 9
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 42 -53 & complete question handout - dû le 9 janvier.
• le futur simple - les fiches - dû le 9 janvier
• start organizing your binder to help review for exam

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class (and a short interview also - date TBA)
• Watched Alouette.
• Speaking/writing activity:  Mes vacances d'hiver - le plus-que-parfait.  See photos below.
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• écoute: DELF level B1 - 3 activities (6, 7 &8) (handout + CD)   Please note: if you miss any of the listening activities we are doing daily, you may speak with Ms.K-J about coming in at lunch or after school to do them.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: - hand in essay soon if not already in
• les expressions impersonnelles - handout package - Read pg. 63 & do pg. 64
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• review le passé
• handout pgs. 63 - 64
• start organizing your binder to help review for exam

FIF1D le futur simple - les réponses

le lundi 6 janvier 2014

Last chance: Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399 - a great price!  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.  $100 deposit to reserve your spot.

FIF 1D

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

• exams: written - period 2 - Thurs Jan 23, 10 am - 12 noon
• period 4 - Mon Jan 27, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class
• Speaking activity:  Mes vacances d'hiver
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• reviewed and discussed questions for scenes 1 - 40
• handout for questions scenes 42 - 53 - complete for Wed Jan 8
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• Au revoir les enfants: re-read ch 42 -53 & complete question handout - dû le 8 janvier.
• start organizing your binder to help review for exam

FSF 3U

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

• exams: written -Fri Jan 24, 10 am - 12 noon
• listening - Thurs Jan 16, in class
• speaking - Fri Jan 17, in class (and a short interview also - date TBA)
• Speaking activity:  Mes vacances d'hiver
• Forum national des jeunes ambassadeurs:  Opportunity for leadership training in promoting bilingualism Aug 7 - 12, 2014 in Sudbury, Ontario.  National forum for young ambassadors - apply in February but think about it now.
• écoute: DELF level B2 - 3 activities (handout + CD)
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame: - hand in essay soon if not already in
• les expressions impersonnelles - handout package - Read pg. 63 & do pg. 64
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• handout pgs. 63 - 64
• start organizing your binder to help review for exam