le lundi 29 février 2016

Site of the day: Languages with surprising origins

FSF 2D  

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

• la musique: Mika: Elle me dit
• Parlons - la fin de semaine passée
• le passé composé - review and reading 2 articles - La Tour Eiffel & Il arrive. 
• un article du journal (newspaper article) We will be writing a newspaper article using the past tense. Today, we discussed some aspects of a news report and students brainstormed ideas for their own article. Read some articles in English or French newspapers to be more familiar with the conventions i.e. facts, not opinions, answering qui/quoi/comment,.. questions.
• 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: Home Study extras
• newspaper article - brainstorm ideas, read articles
• 2 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Les goûts de notre classe - was due Friday.
• Fourth blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D

learning goal: We are reading the novel "Speak".

• Introduction to novel "Speak" - distributed books (students are responsible for taking care of and returning their assigned book at the end of this unit), discussed title, author, cover, excerpt on back cover, did anticipation guide and brainstormed (point form) ideas for Part II, watched trailer for film "Speak" ,  began reading - pages 3 - 18 - finish for tomorrow.
• Examining writing style/language analysis - The Tell-Tale Heart - late - was due Thurs. Feb. 25. Can be submitted through Google Drive - make sure title includes name of assignment, your full name and FSF1D. Share with me: bkukhtaj@hwdsb.on.ca 
• Homework: Get in the habit of doing 20 - 30 minutes of English homework every night Monday to Thursday. Review lessons, extend your knowledge or read.
• Speak - read pages 3-18
• Ask parents/guardians about favourite childhood books. Reread one of those books. 
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écoutons, parlons et lisons.

• la musique: Mika: Elle me dit
• les lettres:  La Grande Course du Canada. Good copy (handwritten on unlined paper) was due Friday. 
• Tu parles!1 - corrected écoute cahier pg. 2. Student Book pg. 5 & cahier pg. 3, cahier pgs.5&6 
• 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: Home Study extras
• Cahier pgs.5 & 6 - finish
• Good copy of letter if not already submitted.
• Fourth blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog

le jeudi 25 février 2016

Site of the day: How to learn a new language - 7 tips from TED translators

Concours Oratoire - French Public Speaking contest. March 23 at the HWDSB board office. See Ms.K-J for details. Meeting Thurs. Feb. 25 at lunch in room 316.
Professional Activity Day tomorrow.

FSF 2D  

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons et écrivons de la nourriture. 

• Watched and described: au Centre Halles park - saute qui veut
• 2 students presented the summary of their article from a French magazine. Questions and short discussion. Les nouvelles/les articles
• Les goûts de notre classe Short composition - due today. Include le brouillon. May be submitted on Google Drive - be sure to name document using your full name and FSF2D as part of the title. 
• DVD French Immersion
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice - see: Home Study extras or suggestions below.
• 3 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Les goûts de notre classe - was due today.
• Third blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D

learning goal: We are learning about short stories.

• Note: classes have been adjusted. As of Fri Feb 19, ENG2D are in room 107 with Ms.Tofano and ENG1D is in room 316 with Ms.K-J. 
• Examining writing style/language analysis - The Tell-Tale Heart - due today,Thurs. Feb. 25. Can be submitted through Google Drive - make sure title includes name of assignment, your full name and FSF1D. Share with me: bkukhtaj@hwdsb.on.ca 
• test today - elements of short stories 
• No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
• Writing style/language analysis for The Tell-Tale Heart good copy due today. 
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons des lettres.

• Watched and described: au Centre Halles park - saute qui veut
• les lettres:  La Grande Course du Canada. Good copy (handwritten on unlined paper) due today. Addressed envelopes.
• DVD: Shrek
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice - see: Home Study extras or suggestions below.
• Good copy of letter if not already done.
• Finish note: les verbes réguliers au présent and complete that part of verb chart
• Third blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog

le mercredi 24 février 2016

Site of the day: Quelle heure est-il?

Concours Oratoire - French Public Speaking contest. March 23 at the HWDSB board office. See Ms.K-J for details. Meeting Thurs. Feb. 25 at lunch in room 316.

FSF 2D  

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons et écrivons de la nourriture. 

• Watched and described Avez vous déjà vu - Un crime pas parfait du tout & Avez-vous déjà vu ? : Nuf Nuf à l'école des charcutiers
• Le songage: Les goûts de notre classe - reading, speaking and writing activity. Continue sharing food expressions in English and equivalent in French in class on chart paper.
• Short composition. Use success criteria. Use editing tools such as Bon Patron to create good copy. May be created on Google Drive - be sure to name document using your full name and FSF2D as part of the title and make sure to copy and paste the draft before editing into good copy. 
• Blogue - should have at least 2 entries done by the end of this week, and preferably 3.
• les verbes au présent - work on completing chart to use as a reference sheet, practice using internet resources. Here are some links: les verbes au présent
• 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: Home Study extras
• 3 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Les goûts de notre classe - good part of brouillon for tomorrow. Good copy on Thur. Feb. 25. 
• Third blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D

learning goal: We are learning about short stories.

• Note: classes have been adjusted. As of Fri Feb 19, ENG2D are in room 107 with Ms.Tofano and ENG1D is in room 316 with Ms.K-J. 
• Examining writing style/language analysis - The Tell-Tale Heart -  Details on handout distributed in class Friday. Choose 6 - 8 you find most important. Write a good copy to submit Thurs. Feb. 25. Can be submitted through Google Drive - make sure title includes name of assignment, your full name and FSF1D. Share with me: bkukhtaj@hwdsb.on.ca 
• test Thurs. Feb. 25 - elements of short stories - reviewed lesson handout and gave questions. See photo for summary of discussion. May bring in the handouts of the 4 stories studied to the test as long as there aren't notes written on them. Time in class to prepare.
• Homework: Get in the habit of doing 20 - 30 minutes of English homework every night Monday to Thursday. Review lessons, extend your knowledge or read.
• Writing style/language analysis for The Tell-Tale Heart good copy due Thurs Feb 25. See above for details.
• test - short stories (elements and all 4 studied) on Thurs. Feb. 25.
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous faisons des introductions.

• Watched and described Avez vous déjà vu - Un crime pas parfait du tout & Avez-vous déjà vu ? : Nuf Nuf à l'école des charcutiers
• les lettres:  La Grande Course du Canada. Good copy (handwritten on unlined paper) due today.
• Tu parles!1 - introduction to Student Book, did pages viii-ix and started handout pg.1, did pages 2, 3 & 4, écoute handout pg. 2 (will correct it tomorrow).
• 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: Home Study extras
• Good copy of letter for Wed Feb 24.
• Finish note: les verbes réguliers au présent and complete that part of verb chart
• Third blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog

le mardi 23 février 2016

Site of the day: Putting your languages to work - How languages can fund your travels around the world. 

Concours Oratoire - French Public Speaking contest. March 23 at the HWDSB board office. See Ms.K-J for details.

FSF 2D  

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons et écrivons de la nourriture. 

• computer lab 319.
• Le songage: Les goûts de notre classe - reading, speaking and writing activity. Continue sharing food expressions in English and equivalent in French in class on chart paper.
• Finish draft of short composition. Use success criteria. Use editing tools such as Bon Patron to create good copy. May be created on Google Drive - be sure to name document using your full name and FSF2D as part of the title and make sure to copy and paste the draft before editing into good copy. 
• Blogue - should have at least 2 entries done by the end of this week, and preferably 3.
• 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: Home Study extras
• 3 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Les goûts de notre classe - good part of brouillon for tomorrow. Good copy on Thur. Feb. 25. 
• Third blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D

learning goal: We are learning about short stories.

• Note: classes have been adjusted. As of Fri Feb 19, ENG2D are in room 107 with Ms.Tofano and ENG1D is in room 316 with Ms.K-J. 
• 15 minutes independent reading. There will be a tracking/assessment tool for this.
• Examining writing style - The Tell-Tale Heart - in groups, finish discussion and notes using chart paper. Details on handout distributed in class Friday. Choose 6 - 8 you find most important. Write a good copy to submit Thurs. Feb. 25. Can be submitted through Google Drive - make sure title includes name of assignment, your full name and FSF1D. Share with me: bkukhtaj@hwdsb.on.ca 
• Time in class to re-read the 4 short stories and notes/questions for test Thurs. Feb. 25.
• Homework: Get in the habit of doing 20 - 30 minutes of English homework every night Monday to Thursday. Review lessons, extend your knowledge or read.
• test - short stories (all 4 studied) on Thurs. Feb. 25.
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons des lettres.

• Tomorrow, computer lab 319.
• Blogue - should have at least 2 entries done by the end of this week, and preferably 3.
• les verbes au présent - réguliers - can do independent practice. 
• les lettres:  La Grande Course du Canada. Good copy (handwritten) will be due Wed Feb 24.
• 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: Home Study extras
• Je me présente: assignment sheet & rubric Make sure you have shared it with Ms.K-J from your school Google Drive. Follow instructions on assignment sheet.
• Good copy of letter for Wed Feb 24.
• Finish note: les verbes réguliers au présent.
• Third blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog

le lundi 22 février 2016

Site of the day: 6 tips for making language learning fly by

Concours Oratoire - French Public Speaking contest. March 23 at the HWDSB board office. See Ms.K-J for details.

FSF 2D  

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons et écrivons de la nourriture. 

• Tomorrow, computer lab 319.
• la musique: Marilou et Garou - Tu es comme ça  Listened, filled in words, sang softly to improve pronunciation and fluency.
• Le songage: Les goûts de notre classe - reading, speaking and writing activity. Started sharing food expressions in English and equivalent in French. 

• Worked on draft of short composition using our discussion notes. Created success criteria together. Have a good part of draft done for tomorrow to work in computer lab using editing tools such as Bon Patron  May be created on Google Drive - be sure to name document using your full name and FSF2D as part of the title and make sure to copy and paste the draft before editing into good copy. 
• 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: Home Study extras
• 3 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Les goûts de notre classe - good part of brouillon for tomorrow. Good copy on Thur. Feb. 25. 
• Third blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D
learning goal: We are learning about short stories.

• Note: classes have been adjusted. As of Fri Feb 19, ENG2D are in room 107 with Ms.Tofano and ENG1D is in room 316 with Ms.K-J. 
• video and article: The origins of English
• 15 minutes independent reading. There will be a tracking/assessment tool for this.
• Examining writing style - The Tell-Tale Heart - in groups, finish discussion and notes using chart paper. Details on handout distributed in class. Then, read all charts and choose the 6 - 8 you find most important. Write a good copy to submit Wed. Feb. 24.
• Homework: Get in the habit of doing 20 - 30 minutes of English homework every night Monday to Thursday. Review lessons, extend your knowledge or read.
• test - short stories (all 4 studied) on Thurs. Feb. 25.
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons des lettres.

• Tomorrow, computer lab 319.
• la musique: Marilou et Garou - Tu es comme ça  Listened, filled in words, sang softly to improve pronunciation and fluency.
• lesson - les verbes au présent - réguliers - see photos for sketch note. Make your own note and fill in the first 3 verbs on the handout reference sheet. 
• les lettres: finished draft of own letter for La Grande Course du Canada. Started writing good copy. Good copy (handwritten) will be due Wed Feb 24.
• 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: Home Study extras

• Je me présente: assignment sheet & rubric Make sure you have shared it with Ms.K-J from your school Google Drive. Follow instructions on assignment sheet.
• Good copy of letter for Wed Feb 24.
• Third blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog

Le vendredi 19 février 2016

Site of the day: Hidden Paris streets just off the tourist path

Concours Oratoire - French Public Speaking contest. March 23 at the HWDSB board office. See Ms.K-J for details.

FSF 2D  

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous parlons de la nourriture.

• Québec en hiver - video
  
• Le songage: Les goûts de notre classe - reading and speaking activity. Think about food expressions in English over the weekend. Next week, we will be writing a short composition using our discussion notes. 
• DVD French Immersion
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice - see: Home Study extras or suggestions below.
• 3 students - Article for next Thur. - read, summarize.
• Je me présente: assignment sheet & rubric Make sure you have shared it with Ms.K-J from your school Google Drive. Follow instructions on assignment sheet.
• Finish second blog entry.  FSF2D Journal/blog

ENG 1D
learning goal: We are learning about short stories.

• Note: classes have been adjusted. As of Fri Feb 19, ENG2D will be in room 107 with Ms.Tofano and ENG1D is in room 316 with Ms.K-J. Today, we did introductions and discussed classroom rule and routines - Be respectful. 
• 15 minutes independent reading. There will be a tracking/assessment tool for this.
• Examining writing style - The Tell-Tale Heart - in groups, discussion and notes using chart paper. Details on handout distributed in class. We will finish on Monday.
• No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
• test - short stories (all 4 studied) on Thurs. Feb. 25.
• Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FSF 1D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous écrivons des lettres.

• Québec en hiver - video - viewed and discussed in groups.
• les lettres: finished draft of own letter for La Grande Course du Canada. Started writing good copy. Good copy (handwritten) will be due Wed Feb 24.
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice - see: Home Study extras or suggestions below.
• Je me présente: assignment sheet & rubric Make sure you have shared it with Ms.K-J from your school Google Drive. Follow instructions on assignment sheet.
• Good copy of letter for Wed Feb 24.
• Finish second blog entry. FSF1D Journal/blog