Tips to practice second language during the summer - or anytime

Some great and fun strategies to maintain and improve knowledge and communication in a second language over the summer.  I will try to add to this post as I find more links to resources.

Top tips for sharpening language skills this summer

Take the 30 day Language Challenge: French for the Future

Duolingo

Learn French Free, Quebec French included

Talk in French blog

This summer, flex your language muscles - Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

Memrise language learning

FSL Homework toolbox

10 ways to practice vocabulary in a second language

Transparent French videos

Learn languages at home in 3 easy steps

15 fun and effective ways to learn a language

Practice French on-line

Tutoo - Find a tutor

le mardi 17 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• done - Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• most are done: Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time.  See handout for details and rubric.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

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

• corrected and discussed mini-exam including preparing outline for written part.  See photos for answers and for updated written topics (distributed update and green sheet for outline in class)
• les cercles de litérature: Submit discussion and summary notes if not already handed in.  Were due Friday June 13.
• les devoirs: 


• study for exam.  Submit oral exam recording if not already done.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal):  Nous montrons ce qu'on a appris.

• corrected and discussed mini-exam including preparing outline for written part.  See photos for answers and for updated written topics (distributed update and green sheet for outline in class)
• Au revoir les enfants: 
• Hand in resumés -  due Mon. June 16.
• les devoirs:  

• study for exam.  Submit oral exam recording if not already done.

le lundi 16 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• done - Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.  See handout for details and rubric.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

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

• Returned and corrected test - les pronoms objets.
• Some students worked on speaking exam today.  
• worked on mini-exam including preparing outline for written part when done, or study.  Mini-exam is due tomorrow.
• les cercles de litérature: Submit discussion and summary notes if not already handed in.  Were due Friday June 13.
• les devoirs: 
• literature circles -  hand in summary notes if not already submitted. 
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal):  Nous montrons ce qu'on a appris.

• Au revoir les enfants: 
• checked and corrected scenes 41 - end.
• Hand in resumés -  due Mon. June 16.
• Returned and corrected test - les pronoms objets.
• Some students worked on speaking exam today.  
• worked on mini-exam including preparing outline for written part when done, or study.  Mini-exam is due tomorrow.
• les devoirs:  
• Au revoir les enfants -  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.

le vendredi 13 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.  See handout for details and rubric.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Speaking exam today.  Could work on mini-exam including preparing outline for written part when done, or study using iPads.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Submit discussion and summary notes by Friday June 13 at the latest. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs: 
• literature circles -  hand in summary notes if not already submitted. 
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.
• Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Speaking exam today.  Could work on mini-exam including preparing outline for written part when done, or study using iPads.
• Au revoir les enfants: 
• scenes 41 - end -  read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - complete for Monday June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• les devoirs:  
• Au revoir les enfants - finish reading, questions and resumés to end of book for Mon. June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.
• organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  

le jeudi 12 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.  See handout for details and rubric.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Listening exam today.
• Gave mini-exam and discussed it.  We will be correcting the mini-exam on Tues. June 17.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Presentations
• Submit discussion and summary notes byFriday June 13 at the latest. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs: 
• literature circles -  hand in summary notes if not already submitted. 
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.
• Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Prepare outline for speaking exam. 
• Get a good sleep tonight to be ready for speaking exam tomorrow.  Listen to French music or watch some TV in French before bed to help your brain think in French.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Listening exam today.
• Gave mini-exam and discussed it.  We will be correcting the mini-exam on Tues. June 17.
• Au revoir les enfants: 
• corrected and discussed scenes 32-40.  Also discussed how reading the book and watching the film again would help with understanding and liking the film and book.
• scenes 41 - end -  read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - worked in class, complete for Monday June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• les devoirs:  
• Au revoir les enfants - finish reading, questions and resumés to end of book for Mon. June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• mini-exam, including choosing topic and making outline for the written paragraph.
• organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Prepare outline for speaking exam. 
• Get a good sleep tonight to be ready for speaking exam tomorrow.  Listen to French music or watch some TV in French before bed to help your brain think in French.

le mercredi 11 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.  See handout for details and rubric.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms objets  - test   - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can use a reference sheet prepared for the test.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Presentations.  Include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid. Try to make it interesting and entertaining - so, include connections, insights, what you learned, etc, not just summarize.
• Reading with group - complete discussion and summary notes (just the notes, not a "good copy" will be submitted at time of presentation, but Friday June 13 at the latest. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs: 
• literature circles -  hand in summary notes if not already submitted. 
• Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Prepare outline for speaking exam. 
• Get a good sleep tonight to be ready for listening exam tomorrow.  Listen to French music or watch some TV in French before bed to help your brain think in French.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms objets  - test   - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can use a reference sheet prepared for the test.
• Au revoir les enfants: 
• chapters/scenes 27-31- checked and corrected. 
•  scenes 32-41 - only 6 students had finished the work, so we will correct it tomorrow.
• scenes 41 - end -  read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - worked in class, complete for Monday June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• les devoirs:  
• Au revoir les enfants - - scenes 32 - 40 for tomorrow if not already done
• finish reading book, questions and resumés to end of book for Mon. June 16.  Resumés due Mon. June 16.
• organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Prepare outline for speaking exam. 
• Get a good sleep tonight to be ready for listening exam tomorrow.  Listen to French music or watch some TV in French before bed to help your brain think in French.

le mardi 10 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.  See handout for details and rubric.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• l'examen oral - gave handout with requirements and rubric and discussed.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• les pronoms objets 
• les pronoms "y" &"en" - checked and corrected practice paper- see photo below. Did with a partner as a speaking activity.
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Presentations.  Include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid. Try to make it interesting and entertaining - so, include connections, insights, what you learned, etc, not just summarize.
• Reading with group - complete discussion and summary notes will be submitted at time of presentation. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs: 
• Prepare reference sheet for test tomorrow - les pronoms objets.
• Work on literature circles presentation and  hand in summary notes . 
• Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Can begin to prepare outline for speaking exam. 

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• l'examen oral - gave handout with requirements and rubric and discussed.  Students will hand in the rubric on Friday.
• les pronoms objets - 
• checked and corrected handout - "y" & "en" - see photo here.  Suggestion - do with a partner as a speaking activity.
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• Au revoir les enfants: 
• chapters/scenes 21-26 - checked and corrected. 
• Complete 27 - 31 for tomorrow if not already done.
• scenes 32 -40 read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - worked in class, complete for tomorrow.  
• les devoirs:  
• Prepare reference sheet for test tomorrow - les pronoms objets.
• Au revoir les enfants - finish reading, questions and resumés to end of scene 40
• organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  
• Prepare outline for speaking exam.

le lundi 9 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time. Talk about yourself.  Include a reflection on what you have learned this semester/this year - FIF 1D - 2 min - 2:30 min.  FSF 1D - about 2 minutes. Will be able to use an index card with brief outline.
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms objets 
• le pronom "en" - lesson, handout, examples, practice - see photo here.  Suggestion - do with a partner as a speaking activity also.
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Presentations will begin tomorrow.  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid. Try to make it interesting and entertaining - so, include connections, insights, what you learned, etc, not just summarize.
• Reading with group - complete discussion and summary notes will be submitted at time of presentation. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs: Work on literature circles presentation and finish handout "en". Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  Can begin to prepare outline for speaking exam. 

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms objets - le pronom "en"- speaking activity.
• handout - "y" & "en" - see photo here.  Suggestion - do with a partner as a speaking activity also.
  
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• Au revoir les enfants: chapters/scenes 27-31 - read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - worked in class, complete for Tues June 10.  Also complete 21-26 if not already done.
• finished film
• les devoirs:  Can re-read scenes of Au revoir les enfants - finish reading, questions and resumés to end of scene 31, organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.  Prepare outline for speaking exam.

le vendredi 6 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms objets - le, la, les, lui, leur - speaking activity.
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• les cercles de litérature: 


• Presentations will begin Monday.  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid. Try to make it interesting and entertaining - so, include connections, insights, what you learned, etc, not just summarize.
• Reading with group - complete discussion and summary notes will be submitted at time of presentation. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, unless need to catch up on something not completed this week. Work on literature circles presentation if needed. Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Notre-Dame de Paris - comparison and preference of 2 versions of story - was due May 30. Last day to hand in is today.
• les pronoms objets - le, la, les, lui, leur - speaking activity.
• le pronom "en" - corrected handout from yesterday - see photo here.  Suggestion - do with a partner as a speaking activity also.
• test Wed. June 11 - le, la, les/lui, leur & y/en  Students can prepare and use a reference sheet for the test.
• Au revoir les enfants: chapters/scenes 21- 26 - read, questions, discussion notes, resumés - worked in class, complete for Tues June 10
• watched film
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine, unless need to catch up on something not completed this week. Can re-read scenes of Au revoir les enfants, organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

le jeudi 5 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time
• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Watched and described to partner Patrick Kane Stickhandling & Brendan Bollig stickhandling
• les pronoms - "y" - handout note and practice paper - checked and corrected, then did a speaking activity.
• les cercles de litérature: 

• Presentation after finished book will begin this Friday.  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid. Try to make it interesting and entertaining.
• Reading with group - complete discussion and summary notes will be submitted later. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on literature circles presentation or review les pronoms.  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

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

• Watched and described to partner Patrick Kane Stickhandling & Brendan Bollig stickhandling
• Notre-Dame de Paris - comparison and preference of 2 versions of story - was due May 30. Hand in by Fri if not already in. 
• les pronoms - review/consolidation lesson, then new - "en" - lesson, explanation, examples then handout note and practice paper done in groups orally.  
• Au revoir les enfants: continued watching film
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on reading or review les pronoms.  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.
• Notre-Dame de Paris - la comparaison et les prérérences - last day to hand in is Fri June 6.

le mercredi 4 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time
• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• in library today with iPads.  Must be working in French for the entire period.  Choices include: preparing presentation for les cercles de litérature, DuoLingo, DELF CO (compréhension orale - listening) A1/A2, les pronoms objets - lessons, review, practice, vocabulary or grammar games, etc.
• les cercles de litérature: 
• Presentation after finished book will begin this Friday.  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book and other content/connections, insights, etc -  each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid.  Make it interesting for your audience.
• reading with group - discussion and summary notes  - complete notes will be submitted later. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Watch the hockey game in French. Work on literature circles presentation or review les pronoms - finish handout "y" if didn't finish from yesterday.  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

FIF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Notre-Dame de Paris - comparison and preference of 2 versions of story - was due May 30. See previous posts for more ideas if needed. Must be handed in by Friday if not already in.  
• les pronoms - "y" - handout note and practice paper.  Answer key posted at back of classroom and in photo below. Checked and corrected and did speaking activity.
• Au revoir les enfants: chapters/scenes 11- 20 - checked and corrected questions. Complete resumés if not already done.  Will be submitted at end of book.
• lesson - le rationnement
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Watch the hockey game in French. Work on reading or review les pronoms - finish handout "y".  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.
• Notre-Dame de Paris - la comparaison et les prérérences - bonne copie dû le vendredi 30 mai
• Au revoir les enfants ch 11 - 20, summaries.

le mardi 3 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time
• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• les pronoms - "y" - handout note and practice paper.  Answer key posted at back of classroom and in photo below. 
• les cercles de litérature: 
• Presentation after finished book will begin this Friday.  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid.
• Continued reading with group - discussion and summary notes  - complete notes will be submitted later. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on literature circles presentation or review les pronoms - finish handout "y".  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris - comparison and preference of 2 versions of story - was due May 30. See previous posts for more ideas if needed. Hand in asap if not already in.  Include late explanation note.
• les pronoms - "y" - handout note and practice paper.  Answer key posted at back of classroom and in photo below. 
• Au revoir les enfants: chapters/scenes 16- 20 - read, questions, discussion notes, resumés.
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on reading or review les pronoms - finish handout "y".  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.
• Notre-Dame de Paris - la comparaison et les prérérences - bonne copie dû le vendredi 30 mai
• Au revoir les enfants ch 11 - 20, questions and summaries for tomorrow.

le lundi 2 juin 2014

Final examination information: 

• Speaking exam - Fri. June 13 - in library, during regular class time
• Listening exam - Thurs. June 12 - in classroom 308, regular class time
• Reading/Writing (will include reading, some grammar, paragraph - choice of topics, can prepare point form outline in advance to use during exam.  Students will be receiving a mini-exam in the last week of classes to help with preparation for the exam.)
• per.1 - Wed. June 18, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.3 - Fri. June 20, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308
• per.4 - Mon. June 23, 9:00 - 10:30 am, room 308

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition et comment mieux lire.

• Reviewed les pronoms - sujet, objet, direct, indirect, réfléchis, then introduced "y" - handout note and practice paper tomorrow.  Watched "Yu & Mi / Vous/Moi" scene from Heure Limite 3 to illustrate use of pronouns. 
• les cercles de litérature: 
• Presentation after finished book (next week).  Will include short summary (max. 2 minutes) of book, each person will say minimum 5 sentences, have some kind of visual aid.
• Continued reading with group, returned summary notes  - complete notes will be submitted later. Include:
• nom
• le titre du livre
• la date
• les membres du groupe présent ce jour
• la rôle
• les pages/ les chapitres
• les notes/ le sommaire
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on literature circles presentation or review les pronoms.  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.

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

• Notre-Dame de Paris - comparison of 2 versions of story - Venn Diagram or chart form and stating/explaining preference (3 - 5 sentences to explain which version (l'adaptation du livre qu'on a lu en classe et le film de Disney) qu'on préfère et pourquoi.  See previous posts for more ideas if needed.  Bonne copie dû: le vendredi 30 mai.
• Reviewed les pronoms - sujet, objet, direct, indirect, réfléchis, then introduced "y" - handout note and practice paper tomorrow.  Watched "Yu & Mi / Vous/Moi" scene from Heure Limite 3 to illustrate use of pronouns. 
• Au revoir les enfants: chapters/scenes 11- 15 - read, questions, discussion notes, resumés, then watched film.
• les devoirs:  20 minutes or so.  Work on reading or review les pronoms.  Can organize book or review les verbes, les numéros, or find something French as listening practice or speaking or pronunciation practice.
• Notre-Dame de Paris - la comparaison et les prérérences - bonne copie dû le vendredi 30 mai
• Au revoir les enfants ch 11 - 15, questions and summaries.