le vendredi 28 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due today: Feb. 28, 2014.

FSF 1D  

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

• Played Headbanz - questions and describing people & characters.
• Puzzle handout if the game didn't go well.
• DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up.
• Mots-croisés: Nationalité.  Complete for Monday for draw tickets.
• Watch French TV or DVD or play French vocabulary games on the internet.
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• Handouts
• reading: articles "Victor Hugo".  Do on own and hand in for assessment.
• "So you think you have problems" activités C & D.  Read lesson & complete practice activity.  Check & correct from answer keys posted at back of room and in photos below.  May work in groups for this.
• DVD: Heure Limite 3
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine if all caught up.
• Mots-croisés: Anagrammes.  Complete for Monday for draw tickets.
• Watch French TV or DVD or play French vocabulary games on the internet.
• Journal/blog: assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le jeudi 27 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.

FSF 1D  

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

• les adjectifs:   Test.  Crossword puzzle "Nationalité" after test. 
• project: Qui suis-je?   hand in if not already submitted.  Keep an electronic version in your files.
• Watched Sidney Crosby commercial in French Crosby  Crosby  Crosby  Crosby
• les devoirs:
• Mots-croisés: Nationalité.  Complete for Monday for draw tickets.
• Watch French TV or DVD or play French vocabulary games on the internet.
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• les verbes au présent: Test.  Crossword puzzle: les Anagrammes.
• assignment "Moi-même": Was due Feb 19.  Hand in asap if not already submitted. 
• les devoirs:
• Mots-croisés: Anagrammes.  Complete for Monday for draw tickets.
• Watch French TV or DVD or play French vocabulary games on the internet.
• Journal/blog: assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mercredi 26 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous découvrons les connections entre les langues.

• Introductory Spanish lesson with Senora DiGiacinto.
• les adjectifs:
• Checked: Note (chart) completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses).
• Some review in class - game "Serpents et Echelles"
• Test Thurs. Feb 27.  Use handout "les adjectifs pour le test" to help prepare for test.
• period 1: Did self-assessment for learning skills and work habits. Period 3 did it yesterday.
• project: Qui suis-je?   hand in if not already submitted.  Keep an electronic version in your files.
• les devoirs:
• Qui suis-je if not already done.  La bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs:  test: Thurs. Feb. 27 
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous découvrons les connections entre les langues.

• Introductory Spanish lesson with Senora DiGiacinto.
• les verbes au présent: 
• verb chart & handout package.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.  Due Wed Feb 26 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Thurs Feb 27.
• assignment "Moi-même": Was due Feb 19.  Hand in asap if not already submitted. 
• les devoirs:
• les verbes au présent:  Test le 27 fév.
• Journal/blog: assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mardi 25 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les personnes et les choses.

• Watched des adjectifs français &Frozen "Let it go" with Google translate
• les adjectifs:
• Checked: Note (chart) and practice papers completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for today.
• Gave handout & discussed "les adjectifs pour le test" to help prepare for test.  
• Test Thurs. Feb 27.
• la compréhension orale (listening): did DELF A1 pgs.9 - 10
• period 3: Did self-assessment for learning skills and work habits.  Period 1 will do it tomorrow.
• project: Qui suis-je?   hand in if not already submitted.  Keep an electronic version in your files.
• les devoirs:
• Puzzle from Friday.  Finish for draw tickets.
• Qui suis-je if not already done.  La bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 25 fév.
• test: Thurs. Feb. 27 
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• Read & discussed Funny French expressions
• Watched Sidney Crosby commercial in French Crosby  Crosby  Crosby  Crosby
• les verbes au présent: 
• checked and correcte:  les verbes réfléchis: handout practice activities
• Did a quick practice test.
• verb chart - fill in & handout package.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.  Due Wed Feb 26 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Thurs Feb 27.
• Did self-assessment for learning skills and work habits.
• assignment "Moi-même": Was due Feb 19.  Hand in asap if not already submitted. 
• les devoirs:
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 26 fév.  Test le 27 fév.
• Journal/blog: assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le lundi 24 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les personnes et les choses.

• les adjectifs: took up handout from Friday:  le genre des noms & Lisons: test de lecture (les adjectifs)
• period 3 only: Watched Quelques adjectifs français & les adjectifs français
• Note (chart) and practice papers to be completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for Tues. Feb 25.  
• Test Thurs. Feb 27.
• Played Headbanz.  Excellent questioning and conversation skills.
• project: Qui suis-je?   hand in if not already submitted.  Keep an electronic version in your files.
• les devoirs:
• Puzzle from Friday.  Finish for tomorrow for draw tickets.
• Qui suis-je if not already done.  La bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 25 fév.
• test: Thurs. Feb. 27 
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• Watched Frozen Let it go by Google Translate
• les verbes au présent: 
• lesson:  les verbes réfléchis: discussion, examples, handout, practice activities
• verb chart - fill in & handout package.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.  Due Wed Feb 26 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Thurs Feb 27.
• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• Was due Feb 19.  Hand in asap if not already submitted. 
• les devoirs:
• les verbes réfléchis
• Journal/blog: introduced assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Topic suggestions this week: l'hiver, la météo.
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 26 fév.  Test le 27 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le vendredi 21 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.

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

• There’s lots of work for the students, so should be busy for the class.  I will be checking in with the work on Monday.  Most work is due Tues, so don’t need to work on the weekend. If work hard, they should be able to complete a lot today.
• handout: gender of nouns on one side, les adjectifs on the other side
• handout: 2 puzzles
• Note (chart) and practice papers from earlier this week to be completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for Tues. Feb 25.  Test next week.
• Complete all as best possible for Tues Feb 25.
• DVD: Le Bossu de Notre-Dame 
• les devoirs:
• Qui suis-je if not already done.  La bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 25 fév. 
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• There’s lots of work, so should be busy for the class.  I will be checking in on Monday.  Most work is due Tues, so don’t need to work on the weekend. If work hard, should be able to complete a lot today.
  
  

  ·    Handout: "So you think you have problems".  This has a lesson/explanation of the language problem, then an activity to learn it.  The idea is for students to increase vocabulary and accuracy in their own French.  There are 2 activities – the paper is 2-sided.  Answer keys are posted at the back of the classroom and in photos below.  It needs to be finished for Tues. Feb. 25.
   ·         Continue work on handout package to review verbs in present tense – completed, checked and corrected.  This will be due Tues Feb 25.  There will be a test on Thurs. Feb. 27 (originally scheduled for Feb 26).verb chart - fill in & handout package.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.  ·         handout – crossword puzzle Canadiens celebres.  Finish for Tues Feb 25.  May work together.  Don’t worry if don’t find all of them.  

• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• Hand in asap if not already submitted. 
• Expectations for submission - all work will be submitted, not just good copy.  See blog post Les parties d'une composition or posters on wall of classroom for details.
• DVD: Heure Limite 3
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as you are caught up and that you used your time well in class today.
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 25 fév.  Test le 27 fév (note change).
• journal/blog
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.
• Watch Olympics in French!

le jeudi 20 fevrier 2014

Félicitations aux équipes canadiens du curling et du hockey.  Les médailles en OR!
Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les personnes et les choses.

• les adjectifs: lesson: le genre des noms - discussion, examples, note - see photos below for note summary.  Students will make their own note.
• Watched Quelques adjectifs français & les adjectifs français
• Note (chart) and practice papers to be completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for Fri. Feb 21.  Test next week.
• project: Qui suis-je?   Due yesterday.
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates. 
• Using computer to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• les devoirs:
• Qui suis-je if not already done.  La bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 21 fév. 
• Journal/blog: follow handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• Journal/blog: introduced assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.
• les verbes au présent: 
• lesson: les changements d'orthographe - handout note given Tues Feb 18.
• verb chart - fill in & handout package.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.  Due Tues Feb 25 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Wed Feb 26.
• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• Was due yesterday.  Hand in asap if not already submitted. Students should use computer at home or during lunch or after school in our library to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• Expectations for submission - all work will be submitted, not just good copy.  See blog post Les parties d'une composition or posters on wall of classroom for details.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 25 fév.  Test le 26 fév.
• journal/blog
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mercredi 19 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux ecrire.

• project: Qui suis-je?   
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• le brouillon (draft) due Thurs Feb 13.  Using computer to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• computer time in class Feb. 19.  Due at end of class, but can hand in tomorrow if needed.  Complete one of the rubrics also - self-assess or have a friend do it with you.
• Journal/blog: Follow assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly. Can start today if you wish with the introduction.
• les adjectifs:  Note (chart) and practice papers to be completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for Fri. Feb 21.  Test next week.
• les devoirs:
• Work on Qui suis-je? if not already handed in.  La bonne copie (good copy) today.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 21 fév. 
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• Students should use computer at home or during lunch or after school in our library to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• la bonne copie dû aujourd'hui le 19 février but can hand in tomorrow.  Working in the computer lab, so due at end of class.  Expectations for submission - all work will be submitted, not just good copy.  See blog post Les parties d'une composition or posters on wall of classroom for details.  Complete one of the rubrics also - self-assess or have a friend do it with you.
• Journal/blog: Follow assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.  Can start blog if time today with introduction.
• les verbes au présent: 
• verb chart - fill in.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.
• handout note: les changements d'orthographe
• handout package to review irregular verbs in present tense.  Due Tues Feb 25 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Wed Feb 26.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 25 fév.  Test le 26 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mardi 18 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment décrire les personnes et les choses.

• Tomorrow, we are working in computer lab 210.
• Period 1 only: Watched Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas & Sting: Ne me quitte pas as a listening activity - handout & filled in missing words.  Also discussed briefly differences in the appearances of celebrities of present day & past i.e. creating "artificial perfection" with make-up, AutoTune, stylists, PhotoShop etc.  Students are encouraged to watch again, and maybe to sing quietly along with the video to practice pronunciation and to increase oral comprehension.
• Period 3: watched a couple of Olympic athlete videos
• Journal/blog: introduced assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FSF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.
• les adjectifs: lesson, discussion, SmartBoard, examples, practice.  Note (chart) and practice papers to be completed (checked & corrected from les adjectifs: les clefs de réponses) for Fri. Feb 21.  Test next week.
• project: Qui suis-je?   
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• le brouillon (draft) due Thurs Feb 13.  Using computer to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• computer time in class Feb. 19.  Due at end of class.
• les devoirs:
• Work on Qui suis-je. 
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• les adjectifs: note & practice activities due le 21 fév. 
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment faire un resumé d'un article.

• Tomorrow, we are working in computer lab 210.
• Watched video Red Bull Crashed Ice Québec.
• Journal/blog: introduced assignment handout.  Due May 16, 2014. Special blog entry FIF 1D journal/blog will be updated weekly.
• les verbes au présent: 
• verb chart - fill in.  Answer keys  posted at back of room & les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses.
• handout note: les changements d'orthographe
• handout package to review irregular verbs in present tense.  Due Tues Feb 25 - checked and corrected from answer keys.  
• Test Wed Feb 26.
• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• le brouillon (draft) due Thurs Feb 13.  Students should use computer at home or during lunch or after school in our library to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  Working in the computer lab, so due at end of class.  Expectations for submission - all work will be submitted, not just good copy.  See blog post Les parties d'une composition or posters on wall of classroom for details.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même -la bonne copie (and all parts) - dû le 19 février.
• les verbes au présent: chart & practice handouts due le 25 fév.  Test le 26 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FSF 1D les adjectifs: les clef de réponses

FIF 1D les verbes au présent: les clefs de réponses

le vendredi 14 février 2014

Bonne St. Valentin! 
Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écouter.

• Watched La Vie en Rose par Edith Piaf & La Vie en Rose par Sophie Milman & filled in missing words on handout.
• la St. Valentin activities - reading, some discussion: Infographie la St. Valentin & 10 textes pour souhaiter la St. Valentin & carte de St.Valentin
• project: Qui suis-je?   
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• le brouillon (draft) due Thurs Feb 13.  Using computer to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• computer time in class Feb. 19.
• Watched DVD Le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless need to get caught up.
• Qui suis-je.  Idea sheet was due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév. 
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

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

• Watched La Vie en Rose par Edith Piaf & La Vie en Rose par Sophie Milman & filled in missing words on handout.
• la St. Valentin activities - reading, some discussion: Infographie la St. Valentin & 10 textes pour souhaiter la St. Valentin & carte de St.Valentin
• handout package to review irregular verbs in present tense.  This will be due at the end of next week.  There will be a test the week after that.
• assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• le brouillon (draft) due Thurs Feb 13.  Students should use computer at home or during lunch or after school in our library to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.  We talked about expectations for submission - all work will be submitted, not just good copy.  See blog post Les parties d'une composition or posters on wall of classroom for details.
• Watched DVD Heure Limite 3
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless need to get caught up.
• Moi-même - le brouillon- dû le 13 février
• Bonne copie dû le 19 février
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le jeudi 13 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de soi-même.

• project: Qui suis-je?  Worked in library today.
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• le brouillon (draft) due today Thurs Feb 13.  Using computer to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• les devoirs:
• Work on Qui suis-je.  Idea sheet was due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév. 
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire de soi-même.

• handout package to review irregular verbs in present tense.  This will be due at the end of next week.  There will be a test the week after that.
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  
• le brouillon (draft) due today Thurs Feb 13, but I will check it tomorrow.  The computer lab was not available today but students should use computer at home or during lunch or after school in our library to edit & correct i.e. spellcheck of Word, BonPatron WordReference on-line dictionary Linguee on-line dictionary
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même - le brouillon- dû le 13 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mercredi 12 février 2014

Course selection option sheets are due Feb. 28, 2014.
FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parleret écrire de soi-même.

• Period 1 only:  Je me présente:  in the library recording a 1 1/2 - 2 minutes about self as a formative assessment.  We will be doing a similar recording in June for the oral exam.  Follow handout. Can use an index card with an outline, not a speech - this is a speaking assessment, not reading.
• When done, can use iPad to work on Qui suis-je, to explore the YouTube channel of the Canadian Olympic team, find some French vocabulary or grammar games i.e. Digital Dialects - French
• project: Qui suis-je?
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• idea sheet (chart on back of assignment sheet).  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) due tomorrow Thurs Feb 13.
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• Period 3 only: Watched Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas & Sting: Ne me quitte pas as a listening activity - handout & filled in missing words.  Also discussed briefly differences in the appearances of celebrities of present day & past i.e. creating "artificial perfection" with make-up, AutoTune, stylists, PhotoShop etc.  Students are encouraged to watch again, and maybe to sing quietly along with the video to practice pronunciation and to increase oral comprehension.
• les devoirs:
• Work on Qui suis-je.  Idea sheet due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév. 
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment ecrire de soi-même.

• Watched Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas & Sting: Ne me quitte pas as a listening activity - handout & filled in missing words.  Also discussed briefly differences in the appearances of celebrities of present day & past i.e. creating "artificial perfection" with make-up, AutoTune, stylists, PhotoShop etc.  Students are encouraged to watch again, and maybe to sing quietly along with the video to practice pronunciation and to increase oral comprehension.
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  "le plan" - dû:  le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même - le brouillon- dû le 13 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mardi 11 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de soi-même.

• Period 1 only: option sheet assembly then some work time for Qui suis-je?  We will go to the library tomorrow to record "Je me presente".
• Period 3: Je me présente:  in the library recording a 1 1/2 - 2 minutes about self as a formative assessment.  We will be doing a similar recording in June for the oral exam.  Follow handout. Can use an index card with an outline, not a speech - this is a speaking assessment, not reading.
• When done, can use iPad to work on Qui suis-je, to explore the YouTube channel of the Canadian Olympic team, find some French vocabulary or grammar games i.e. Digital Dialects - French
• project: Qui suis-je?
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• idea sheet (chart on back of assignment sheet).  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• les devoirs:
• Work on Qui suis-je.  Idea sheet due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév.  
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de soi-même.

• Je me présente:  in the library recording a 1 1/2 - 2 minutes about self as a formative assessment.  We will be doing a similar recording in June for the oral exam.  Follow handout. Can use an index card with an outline, not a speech - this is a speaking assessment, not reading.
• When done, can use iPad to work on Moi-même, to explore the YouTube channel of the Canadian Olympic team, find some French vocabulary or grammar games i.e. Digital Dialects - French
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  "le plan" - dû:  le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked into the library with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même - le brouillon- dû le 13 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le lundi 10 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de soi-même.

• Finished & presented posters for our class norms: Soyez respectueux.
• Watched : Justine Dufour-Lapointe #noussommeslhiver & Charles Hamelin #noussommeslhiver
• Je me présente: tomorrow, we will be in the library recording a 1 1/2 - 2 minutes about self as a formative assessment.  We will be doing a similar recording in June for the oral exam.  Follow handout to prepare an index card with an outline of what you will say tomorrow.  Do not write a speech - this is a speaking assessment, not reading.
• project: Qui suis-je?
• Follow assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• idea sheet (chart on back of assignment sheet).  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• les devoirs:
• Prepare index card outline for Je me présente for tomorrow.
• Work on idea sheet for Qui suis-je.  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév.  
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler de soi-même.

• Watched : Justine Dufour-Lapointe #noussommeslhiver & Charles Hamelin #noussommeslhiver
• Je me présente: tomorrow, we will be in the library recording a 1 1/2 - 2 minutes about self as a formative assessment.  We will be doing a similar recording in June for the oral exam.  Follow handout to prepare an index card with an outline of what you will say tomorrow.  Do not write a speech - this is a speaking assessment, not reading.
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  "le plan" - dû:  le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked into the library with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Je me présente: prepare index card outline for recording tomorrow.
• Moi-même - le brouillon- dû le 13 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le vendredi 7 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter.

• Watched Nous sommes l'hiver & talked about watching Olympic coverage in French to improve oral comprehension.
• Worked on project: Qui suis-je?
• Follow instructions on assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• Time to work on idea sheet (chart on back of assignment sheet).  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• Watched DVD Le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but, if behind: 
• Work on idea sheet for Qui suis-je.  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév.  
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.
• Watch Olympics on TV in French.

FIF 1D

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

• Watched Nous sommes l'hiver & talked about watching Olympic coverage in French to improve oral comprehension.
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  "le plan" - dû:  le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked into the library with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, but, if behind: 
• Moi-même - le plan - dû le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév.  
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.
• Watch Olympics on TV in French.

le jeudi 6 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce qu'on sait déjà.

• Speaking activity: Talked about what we did yesterday (Chef à l'école unless absent, then said what did instead of school) & enjoyed more "Langues de Chat".
• Diagnostic test: vocabulary & language structures.
• Started project: Qui suis-je?
•  Did model: Qui est votre prof? (handout)
• Went over assignment sheet - requirements, steps & due dates.
• Time to work on idea sheet (chart on back of assignment sheet).  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• computer time in class Feb. 13 & 19.
• les devoirs:
• Work on idea sheet for Qui suis-je.  Due Tues. Feb. 11.
• le brouillon (draft) dû le jeudi 13 fév.  
• la bonne copie (good copy) dû le 19 fév.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se décrire en employant le processus d'écriture.

• Watched Vive le vent & did speaking activity in groups - describe what saw and/or give opinion.  Emphasized the importance of speaking entirely in French.
• les verbes réguliers au présent: diagnostic test & review lesson.
• work time: assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  "le plan" - dû demain:  le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked into the library with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même - le plan - dû le vendredi 7 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

le mercredi 5 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons la culture française et comment cuire les biscuits.

• "Chef à l'école".   See below for photos of our wonderful class today.  We made "langue de chat" and "le thé du Provence".  Délicieux!
• les devoirs:
• Talk to your family about our special class today or review handout of vocabulary for "Chef à l'école.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment se décrire en employant le processus d'écriture.

• Introduced assignment "Moi-même": diagnostic/formative written composition.  See handout for details.  Worked in class on writing "le plan" - dû le vendredi 7 février.
• le brouillon dû le 13 février.  We are booked into the library with the computers there to work on editing that day.
• la bonne copie dû le 19 février.  We are booked into the computer lab that day.
• les devoirs:
• Moi-même - le plan - dû le vendredi 7 février.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

Chef à l'école - les photos

le mardi 4 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons du vocabulaire de la cuisine.

• Checked homework: handout of puzzles with numbers & briefly discussed importance of daily review and practice to consolidate knowledge.  Regular review will make French easier & more fun, and will eventually lead to higher marks.
• Made posters & discussed vocabulary and expressions for "Chef à l'école" activity tomorrow.  See below for photos of examples.  We worked on saying the words and expressions, and to be able to match words and images without translating to English.  Started work on vocabulary sheet.  Finish for homework.  Answer key posted below.
• les devoirs:
• Get permission form for "Chef à l'école" signed.  Must be returned by class time on Wed. Feb. 5 or you will not be able to participate in this special activity.
• handout vocabulary for "Chef à l'école: complete for tomorrow.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• Checked homework: handout of puzzles with numbers & briefly discussed importance of daily review and practice to consolidate knowledge.  Regular review will make French easier & more fun, and will eventually lead to higher marks.
• Looked at  weather predictions Hamilton ON and watched video la météo du Québec & Météo prévision la France and briefly discussed differences.  Also watched: Sotchi: une ville d'hiver.
• Finished activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.  See separate blog post FIF 1D1I-24 les normes de notre classe.
• Talked briefly about next assignment: diagnostic/formative written composition.  For tonight, brainstorm some ideas: 5 - 10 accomplishments in your life so far (anything you are proud of doing) & about 5 goals you have for this course (FIF 1D), for school in general, or for your life.
• les devoirs:
• brainstorming sheet: mes accomplissements et mes buts
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FSF 1D Chef à l'école

FIF 1D1I-24 sem.2 2013-14 Les normes de notre classe

le lundi 3 février 2014

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• Discussed why not to use Google translate (or other computer translation tools) and watched video Fresh Prince: Google Translation.  Showed how to use WordReference on-line dictionary & Linguee on-line dictionary (good for expressions) & Bescherelle (verb conjugations).
• did activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.  We will complete the posters tomorrow.
• Gave reference sheet with verbs and numbers.  Distributed handout of puzzles with numbers to complete for tomorrow.
• les devoirs:
• Get permission form for "Chef à l'école" signed.  Must be returned by class time on Wed. Feb. 5 or you will not be able to participate in this special activity.
• handout of puzzles with numbers: complete for tomorrow.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment montrer du respect.

• Discussed why not to use Google translate (or other computer translation tools) and watched video Fresh Prince: Google Translation.  Showed how to use WordReference on-line dictionary & Linguee on-line dictionary (good for expressions) & Bescherelle (verb conjugations).
• did activity "Soyez respectueux - comment le montrer" to set the norms of our class.  We will complete the posters tomorrow.
• Gave reference sheet with verbs and numbers.  Distributed handout of puzzles with numbers to complete for tomorrow.
• les devoirs:
• handout of puzzles with numbers: complete for tomorrow.
• organize binder with dividers and get signature on course outline if not already done.