2016-01-25

Le lundi 25 janvier 2016

Site of the day: What to do in 36 hours in Québec City.
ENG 2D
learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
    • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316 
      • Thursday, received a copy of the exam - just one task, a comparative essay. Thursday, Friday and Monday, students are preparing in class for this.
      • Steps to prepare:
        • Read the essay question. 
        • Read the poem and listen to the song Dire Straits: Romeo & Juliet
        • Analyze the poem. Discuss with a small group or partner. Write notes. 
        • Make connections to Romeo & Juliet.
        • Review handouts and notes in your binder for Comparative Essay from October.
        • Brainstorm. mind-map for the exam question. 
        • Make your own outline. It may be very similar to another student, but each needs to have their own notes. Follow guidelines on the exam handout. This step is due Monday January 25 at the beginning of class.
        • Today, we will review your notes together and then will prepare the outline that you will use on the exam. You will be submitting that on Monday. The teacher will be reading them and will give them to you to use on Tuesday for the exam.
        • Choose the quotations that you will use in your essay. Note them with the Act and Scene. Write them in full on your outline paper. 
    • Homework:
      • Culminating presentation. Submit reflection and Notes from each presentation on Monday if not already in .Assignment sheet link 
      • Exam preparation.
    FIF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
    • Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). 
      • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
      • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316. 
    • Today, continued to prepare for the written part of the exam. Thursday, received  exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students are preparing in class Thursday, Friday and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
    • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
    • possibly, DVD Les Misérables for the last 20 - 30 minutes.
    • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
    FSF 1D
    le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
    • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  
      • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
      • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316  Today, we discussed the topics for the written part of the exam. Students will be preparing in class tomorrow, Friday and Monday for the exam.
    • Today, continued to prepare for the written part of the exam. Thursday, received exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students are preparing in class Thursday, Friday and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
    • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
    • possibly, DVD Le Fantôme de l'Opéra for the last 20 - 30 minutes.
    • If wish, practise le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs, être verbs. Tu parles!1 Student Book page 213, 49, 81, 59, 91, and cahier handout pg.83 Ex.E and 84, Ex. F.
    • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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    2016-01-22

    Le vendredi 22 janvier 2016

    Site of the day: Rue des Martyrs - perfect street in Paris
    ENG 2D
    learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
      • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316 
        • Yesterday, received a copy of the exam - just one task, a comparative essay. Yesterday, Today and Monday, students are preparing in class for this.
        • Steps to prepare:
          • Read the essay question. 
          • Read the poem and listen to the song Dire Straits: Romeo & Juliet
          • Analyze the poem. Discuss with a small group or partner. Write notes. 
          • Make connections to Romeo & Juliet.
          • Review handouts and notes in your binder for Comparative Essay from October.
          • Brainstorm. mind-map for the exam question. 
          • Make your own outline. It may be very similar to another student, but each needs to have their own notes. Follow guidelines on the exam handout. This step is due Monday January 25 at the beginning of class.
          • Choose the quotations that you will use in your essay. Note them with the Act and Scene.
          • On Monday, we will review your notes together and then will prepare the outline that you will use on the exam. You will be submitting that on Monday. The teacher will be reading them and will give them to you to use on Tuesday for the exam.
      • Culminating Activity: 
        • Due Wed Jan 20: notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. This will be assessed. Submit on Monday if not already in.
        • Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  
        • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
      • Homework:
        • Culminating presentation. Submit reflection and Notes from each presentation on Monday if not already in.
        • Exam preparation - draft of outline for Mon Jan 25.
        • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
      FIF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
      • Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
        • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
        • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316. 
      • Today, continued to prepare for the written part of the exam. Yesterday, received  exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students are preparing in class Thursday, Friday and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
      • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
      • possibly, DVD Les Misérables for the last 20 - 30 minutes.
      • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
      FSF 1D
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
      • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  
        • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
        • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316  Today, we discussed the topics for the written part of the exam. Students will be preparing in class tomorrow, Friday and Monday for the exam.
      • Today, continued to prepare for the written part of the exam. Yesterday, received exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students are preparing in class Thursday, Friday and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
      • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
      • possibly, DVD Le Fantôme de l'Opéra for the last 20 - 30 minutes.
      • If wish, practise le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs, être verbs. Tu parles!1 Student Book page 213, 49, 81, 59, 91, and cahier handout pg.83 Ex.E and 84, Ex. F.
      • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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      2016-01-21

      le jeudi 21 janvier 2016

      Site of the day: What does donne-moi-z-en mean in French?
      ENG 2D
      learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
        • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316 
          • Today, received a copy of the exam - just one task, a comparative essay. Today, tomorrow and Monday, students will be preparing in class for this.
          • Steps to prepare:
            • Read the essay question. 
            • Read the poem and listen to the song Dire Straits: Romeo & Juliet
            • Analyze the poem. Discuss with a small group or partner. Write notes. 
            • Make connections to Romeo & Juliet.
            • Review handouts and notes in your binder for Comparative Essay from October.
            • Brainstorm. mind-map for the exam question. 
            • Make your own outline. It may be very similar to another student, but each needs to have their own notes. Follow guidelines on the exam handout.
            • Choose the quotations that you will use in your essay. Note them with the Act and Scene.
            • On Monday, we will review your notes together and then will prepare the outline that you will use on the exam. You will be submitting that on Monday. The teacher will be reading them and will give them to you to use on Tuesday for the exam.
        • Culminating Activity: 
          • Due yesterday: notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. This will be assessed. Submit on Monday if not already in.
          • Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  
          • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
        • Homework:
          • Culminating presentation. Submit reflection and Notes from each presentation on Monday if not already in.
          • Exam preparation.
          • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
          FIF 1D
          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
          • Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
            • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
            • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316. 
          • Today, prepared for the written part of the exam. Received exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students will be preparing in class today, tomorrow and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
          • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
          • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
          FSF 1D
          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons en français.
          • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  
            • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
            • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316  
          • Today, prepared for the written part of the exam. Received exam outline handout with topics, chose a topic, found a partner or small group with same topic and brainstormed ideas and vocabulary together. By end of class Friday, should have an outline done. Students will be preparing in class today, tomorrow and Monday for the exam. Monday, the teacher will be reviewing the draft outline with the students and giving suggestions for the good copy and approving it. You will be allowed to write grammar notes on the back of the outline.
          • quiet reading of magazines or Duolingo if need a change of pace.
          • If wish, practise le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs, être verbs. Tu parles!1 Student Book page 213, 49, 81, 59, 91, and cahier handout pg.83 Ex.E and 84, Ex. F.
          • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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          2016-01-20

          le mercredi 20 janvier 2016

          Site of the day: French Weather vocabulary
          ENG 2D
          learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
            • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316 Today, we discussed the exam - just one task, a comparative essay. Tomorrow, Friday and Monday, students will be preparing in class for this.
            • Self-assessment for learning skills and work habits.
            • Culminating Activity: Presentation by Justice and Katy -  Oppression, Discrimination & To Kill a Mockingbird.
              • Due today: Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. This will be assessed. 
              • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  
              • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
            • Homework:
              • Culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11. Submit reflection if you have already presented. Notes from each presentation were due today.
              • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
              FIF 1D
              le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
              • Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
                • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316. Today, we discussed the topics for the written part of the exam. Students will be preparing in class tomorrow, Friday and Monday for the exam.
              • Self-assessment for learning skills and work habits and oral interaction.
              • le pronom d'objet - Checked all 3 handout packages. Review subject, reflexive, direct (le, la, les), indirect (lui, leur) and "y" and "en". 
              • If done, played board games in French (see photo!)
              • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
              FSF 1D
              le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des événements au passé.
              • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  
                • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316  Today, we discussed the topics for the written part of the exam. Students will be preparing in class tomorrow, Friday and Monday for the exam.
              • Self-assessment for learning skills and work habits and oral interaction.
              • le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs, être verbs. Tu parles!1 Student Book page 213, 49, 81, 59, 91, and cahier handout pg.83 Ex.E.
              • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 


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              2016-01-19

              le mardi 19 janvier 2016

              Site of the day: Jobs that require French
              ENG 2D
              learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                • Culminating Activity: Presentation by Dori and Lucy -  Racism & To Kill a Mockingbird.
                  • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit tomorrow after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                  • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                  • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                  • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                • Watched some of film Hugo.
                • Homework: 
                  • Culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11. Submit reflection if you have already presented. Notes from each presentation are due tomorrow.
                  • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                  FIF 1D
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
                  • Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
                    • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                    • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                  • le pronom d'objet - Finish the handout package for Wed. Jan. 20. See photos of answer keys to correct own work. Review subject, reflexive, direct (le, la, les), indirect (lui, leur) and introduced "y" and "en". 
                  • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
                  FSF 1D
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des événements au passé.
                  • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  
                    • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                    • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                  • Corrected together le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs. Tu parles!1 cahier handout pg.68 Ex.D.
                  • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 

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                  2016-01-18

                  le lundi 18 janvier 2016

                  Site of the day: Pain & Perseverance: A Primer for Struggling Language Learners
                  ENG 2D
                  learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                    • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                    • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Roza - To Kill a Mockingbird, film & novel, Mohammad - Romeo & Juliet - Comparing 2 films, Annita and Rachel - The Little Prince.
                      • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                      • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                      • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                      • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                    • Homework:
                      • Culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11. Submit reflection if you have already presented.
                      • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                      FIF 1D
                      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
                      •  Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
                        • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                        • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                      • la chanson: Les Champs Elysées: Joe Dassin (merci Lili!) & On écrit sur les murs
                      • Listening practice: DELF B1 pgs.19-20 Act.13 & 14.
                      • le pronom d'objet -  Reviewed subject, reflexive, direct (le, la, les), indirect (lui, leur) and introduced "y" and "en". Finish the handout package for Wed. Jan. 20. See photos of answer keys to correct own work.
                      • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
                      FSF 1D
                      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des événements au passé.
                      • Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  
                        • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                        • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                      • la chanson: Les Champs Elysées: Joe Dassin  & On écrit sur les murs
                      • Listening practice: DELF A1, pgs.15 - 18 Activité guidée, 8 & 9.
                      • Reviewed le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs. See photo of Tu parles!1 Student Book pg. 49 for a reminder. Did cahier handout pg.69 Ex.E in class. Complete pg.68 Ex.D for homework.
                      • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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                      2016-01-15

                      Le vendredi 15 janvier 2016

                      Site of the day: A canal was drained in Paris - photos show what they found on the bottom.
                      ENG 2D
                      learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                        • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                        • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Jamie - Racism in To Kill a Mockingbird, Shadi - Fairy Tales and Avery - Harper Lee.
                          • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                          • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                          • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                          • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                        • No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
                          • Work on culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11. Submit reflection if you have already presented.
                          • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                        FIF 1D
                        le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons de notre semestre.
                        • Exams: speaking Jan. 13-15 in class (see handout already given) - Using iPads. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  Friday, time to finish up if had technical difficulties. 
                          • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                          • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                        • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                        • le pronom d'objet indirect -  Finished the handout package for Wed. Jan. 13.
                        • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice. See suggestions below.
                        FSF 1D
                        le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des routines quotidiennes.
                        • Exams: speaking  Jan. 13-15  in class (see handout already given). Using iPads. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  Friday, time to finish up if had technical difficulties. 
                          • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                          • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                        • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                        • Ma routine quotidienne: was due Wed. Jan. 13. 
                        • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice. See suggestions below.

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                        2016-01-14

                        le jeudi 14 janvier 2016

                        Site of the day: Is the internet killing English?
                        ENG 2D
                        learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                          • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                          • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Jiwon and Chantale, both on To Kill a Mockingbird, Tyler on Ballads.
                            • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                            • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                            • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                            • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                          • Homework:
                            • culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11.
                            • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                          FIF 1D
                          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons de notre semestre.
                          • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 and Thurs. Jan. 14 in class (see handout already given) - Using iPads. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral
                            • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                            • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                          • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                          • le pronom d'objet indirect -  Finish the handout package for yesterday - Wed. Jan. 13.
                          • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  
                          FSF 1D
                          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des routines quotidiennes.
                          • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 and Thurs. Jan. 14 in class (see handout already given). Using iPads. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral
                            • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                            • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                          • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                          • Ma routine quotidienne: Due yesterday. See yesterday's blog post if you need details.
                          • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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                          2016-01-13

                          le mercredi 13 janvier 2016

                          Site of the day: Jobs that require French
                          ENG 2D
                          learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                            • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                            • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Will and Jack on Racism, Ben and Evan on Emojis.
                              • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                              • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                              • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                              • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                            • Homework:
                              • culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11.
                              • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                            FIF 1D
                            le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons de notre semestre.
                            • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given) - Using iPads - continuing tomorrow. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D John Smith janvier 2016 examen oral
                              • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                              • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                            • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                            • le pronom d'objet indirect -  Finish the handout package for today - Wed. Jan. 13.
                            • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  









                            FSF 1D
                            le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des routines quotidiennes.
                            • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given). Using iPads - continuing tomorrow. Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D John Smith janvier 2016 examen oral
                              • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                              • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                            • When done, use iPad for general French review and development i.e. Duolingo, 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons, find listening practice activities, etc.
                            • Ma routine quotidienne: Due today.
                              • writing pg.61 Ex.L J'écris - La routine quotidienne - 5 - 8 sentences about the daily routine of a family member. Use handout for rough work, then write and submit good copy on other paper or through Google Drive. Level 4 work will have 8 sentences and will add details. Use model sentences in other handouts to help compose great sentences. 
                            • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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                            2016-01-12

                            le mardi 12 janvier 2016

                            Site of the day: Useful French greetings for many occasions & Today's Google Doodle: Charles Perrault (Fairy Tales)
                            ENG 2D
                            learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                              • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                              • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Zachary on William Shakespeare, Jonas and Abdulah on To Kill a Mockingbird - book & film, and Abeer on Just Desert.
                                • I conferenced with most students about the plan for their presentations while we were working in the library last week and will talk with each of you before you present. 
                                • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                                • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
                                • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                                • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                              • Homework:
                                • culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11.
                                • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                              FIF 1D
                              le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
                              •  Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                              • écoute: DELF B1 activities - handout (pages 18- 19)
                              • le pronom d'objet indirect - time to work on practice activities (do and check own answers using photos here) - then say the correct answers aloud with a friend. Finish the handout package for Wed. Jan. 13.
                              • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  

                              FSF 1D
                              le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des routines quotidiennes.
                              • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                              • Ma routine quotidienne: speaking, reading, listening, examples, writing, discussing, comparing, handouts
                                • Tu parles!1 Student Book pgs. 38, 39
                                • Corrected cahier handouts pg.58 Ex.H, Partie A, pg.59-60 Ex.J
                                • speaking pg.59 Ex.I
                                • writing pg.61 Ex.L J'écris - La routine quotidienne - 5 - 8 sentences about the daily routine of a family member. Use handout for rough work, then write and submit good copy on other paper or through Google Drive. Level 4 work will have 8 sentences and will add details. Use model sentences in other handouts to help compose great sentences. Due today in class or tomorrow if not finished in class.
                              • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 

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                              2016-01-11

                              le lundi 11 janvier 2016

                              Site of the day: French words we use in English
                              ENG 2D
                              learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                                • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                • Culminating Activity: Presentations by Emily & Talar and Tara on The Kite Runner.
                                  • I conferenced with most students about the plan for their presentations while we were working in the library last week and will talk with each of you before you present. 
                                  • Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
                                  • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  
                                  • Rehearsal time today using the oral presentation feedback checklist given on Thursday.
                                  • Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                                  • Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
                                • Homework:
                                  • culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11.
                                  • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                                FIF 1D
                                le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
                                •  Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                  • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                  • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                • la chanson: Stromae Alors on danse  & Stromae Papaoutai
                                • écoute: DELF B1 activities - handout (pages 12- 13)
                                • le pronom d'objet indirect - lesson, examples, handout lesson, group discussion, practice activities (do and check own answers using photo here) - then say the correct answers aloud with a friend. Finish the handout package for Wed. Jan. 13.
                                • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in:  

                                FSF 1D
                                le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des routines quotidiennes.
                                • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                  • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                  • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                • la chanson: Stromae Alors on danse  & Stromae Papaoutai
                                • Ma routine quotidienne: speaking, reading, listening, examples, writing, discussing, comparing, handouts
                                  • Tu parles!1 Student Book pgs. 38, 39 (see photos below), cahier handouts pgs.57, Ex.G, 
                                  • les devoirs: pg.58 Ex.H, Partie A, pg.59 Ex.I "moi", pg.59-60 Ex.J
                                • les devoirs: Should be spending 15 - 20 minutes daily on French home study Monday through Thursday. If all class work is completed, follow suggestions in: 
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                                2016-01-08

                                le vendredi 8 janvier 2016

                                Site of the day: Is it true that "bienvenue" can mean you're welcome in French?
                                ENG 2D
                                learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.
                                  • Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                  • Culminating Activity: In Library today. Time to work. I conferenced with most students about the plan for their presentations next week and will talk with each of you before you present. 
                                    • Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  
                                    • Plan to have your presentation mostly complete for Monday Jan. 11 to rehearse in class. Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
                                  • No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
                                    • Work on culminating presentation. Presentations begin January 11.
                                    • Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.
                                  FIF 1D
                                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.
                                  • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                    • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                    • reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                  • écoute: DELF A2 activities - handout (pages 19- 20)
                                  • le pronom d'objet direct - lesson, examples, handout lesson, group discussion, practice activities (do and check own answers using photos below) - then say the correct answers aloud with a friend. Finish the handout package for Mon. Jan. 11.
                                  • DVD Les Misérables - excellent preparation for listening and reading portions of exams.
                                    • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice. See suggestions below.
                                        • le pronom d'objet direct - handouts due Mon. Jan. 11 (see above)
                                        • Prepare for oral exam (see above)
                                        • Change!!! Optional re-test le passé composé et l'imparfait until Monday Jan. 11 because I had a meeting at lunch and so extended the date. See Re-test post for procedures.


                                       FSF 1D
                                      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons des voyages.
                                      • Exams: speaking Wed. Jan. 13 in class (see handout already given)
                                        • listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
                                        • reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
                                      • Ma routine quotidienne: discussions, reading, listening, examples, writing, discussing, comparing, handouts
                                        • Tu parles!1 Student Book pgs. 38, 39, cahier handouts pgs.53, Ex.C (finished), 56 Ex.F 
                                      • DVD Le Fantône de l'Opéra - excellent preparation for listening and reading portions of exams.
                                      • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice. See suggestions below.
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