le lundi 8 février 2016

Site of the day: French tongue twisters

course outlines FSF 2D, ENG 2D & FSF1D
FSF 2D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment écrire un blogue et nous discutons Google Translate. 

• discussed why not to use Google Translate (see Why Google Translate doesn't add up for a good explanation and how to use WordReference
• Fresh Prince of Bel Air
• Fresh Prince of Bel Air through Google Translate
• La meilleure classe de français: Westdale
• Journal/blog FSF2D assignment Went over handout and instructions together. Used HWDSB Commons to request/create a site. In computer lab 319 tomorrow to start the blog. 
• Use Describing people  to help create first entry - focus on personality and interests, not physical description. Follow guidelines on assignment sheet. Make some point form notes tonight. 
• 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
• Request own blog site through HWDSB Commons if not already done and make some notes to prepare for computer lab tomorrow.
• Read over course information sheet FSF 2D with parents/guardians.
• Organize binder with dividers.

ENG 2D
learning goal:  We are learning how to do better presentations.

• Did short 1 minute presentations to introduce self or to tell something important about yourself. Included something about goals for this semester. Used some kind of a visual artifact to help illustrate your talk - a photo, trophy, certificate, image, stuffed animal, etc. Also, each student had chosen 2 cards with something NOT to do during a presentation that they demonstrated during their presentation. We debriefed and discussed basics of good presentations.  
• Create a note on what to do and what not to do in presentations. Consider making a collaborative note with a classmate using your school Google Drive account. Infographic: Presentation tips for Students and Teachers
• 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.
• Finish note on presentations. Perhaps find a TED talk on public speaking.
• Read over course information sheet ENG 2D with parents/guardians.
• Organize binder with dividers.
• 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 apprenons comment écrire un blogue et nous discutons Google Translate. 

• discussed why not to use Google Translate (see Why Google Translate doesn't add up for a good explanation and how to use WordReference
• Fresh Prince of Bel Air
• Fresh Prince of Bel Air through Google Translate
• La meilleure classe de français: Westdale
• Journal/blog assignment FSF1D  Went over handout and instructions together. Used HWDSB Commons to request/create a site. In computer lab 319 tomorrow to start the blog. 
• Use Describing people  to help create first entry - focus on personality and interests, not physical description. Follow guidelines on assignment sheet. Make some point form notes tonight. 
• 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
• Request own blog site through HWDSB Commons if not already done and make some notes to prepare for computer lab tomorrow.
• Read over course information sheet FSF1D with parents/guardians.
• Organize binder with dividers.