le mercredi 4 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

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

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  See previous posts for details if needed.
• If not handed in yet, must be submitted with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• watched:  Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas
• Au revoir les enfants:  
• checked & corrected & discussed questions for scenes 1 - 5
• per. 2 - watched film for those scenes
• read scenes 6 - 9 in class (per. 2 only did 6 - 7)
• finish reading/re-reading scenes 6 - 10 & do questions on handout.  Note: questions for scene 10 are incorrect, so just leave those.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants ch 6 - 10 & complete handout questions.
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched:  Jacques Brel: Ne me quitte pas
• Tomorrow we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, tablecloths, flameless candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• work time.  Another very useful site for dictionary use, especially for expressions, is Linguee
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & draft (brouillon due le vendredi 6 déc.)
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le mardi 3 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

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

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  See previous posts for details if needed.
• If not handed in yet, must be submitted with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• watched:  Yelle: Que veux-tu? and filled in missing words on handout.  See photo with answers below.
• Au revoir les enfants:  read scenes 1 - 5, some discussion, distributed question sheet - started in class, finish for homework.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants ch 1 - 5 & complete handout questions.
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched:  Yelle: Que veux-tu? and filled in missing words on handout.  See photo with answers below.
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, tablecloths, flameless candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le lundi 2 décembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 12th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

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

• past due: (dû le 29 nov) - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then  4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  
• If not handed in today, must still be submitted but also with "late explanation note" available in classroom.  Must be signed by parents.
• per. 2 class:  Lesson & activity on linguistics & pronunciation with Mlle Sarah.  (per 4 will have same lesson on Thurs.)
• watched: la météo - prévisions (per 4 - also Compétition de snowboarding)
• Au revoir les enfants: introduction.  Watched 2 trailers Au revoir les enfants bande-annonce #1  & Au revoir les enfants bande-annonce #2, discussed what know already, what learned from trailers, read Louis Malle's introduction to book.  Per. 4 - looked at location of school using Google Maps.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• re-read Au revoir les enfants introduction handout, can explore further on Google maps
• organize binder
• If not already done: la comparaison & opinion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Opportunity for trip to St.Donat, Quebec Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2013 for $399.  Let Ms.K-J know asap if interested.
• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• watched: la météo - prévisions & Compétition de snowboarding)
• le passé 
• speaking activity - in groups, put a doodle drawing back together, then tell a story (au passé bien sûr!)
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses, tablecloths, battery candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition - draft due Fri Dec 6
• journal/blog

le vendredi 29 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• dû le 29 nov - aujourd'hui - Bonne copie: Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then  4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  
• le passé composé 
• show teacher work is finished if didn't do that yesterday: package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• 5 minutes pour réviser, puis, le test
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week (i.e. Notre-Dame comparaison) or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

FSF 3U

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

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use.  Did some review first
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on brouillon due le vendredi 6 déc.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• DVD: Bon Cop Bad Cop
• discussed: next Thurs. Dec. 5 we will have a class lunch.  I will bring Brie cheese, baguettes, paté, plates, napkins, cutlery, glasses, tablecloths, battery candles.  Students will bring other food (with serving utensils) to share - talk with friends to bring something together.  
• Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine unless there is work not completed this week or if you need to write a journal/blog entry, organize binder, or watch a DVD in French (no subtitles).

le jeudi 28 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mercredi 27 novembre 2013

Check out the video that the FSF 3U class made and submitted for a University of Ottawa contest. La meilleure classe de français en Ontario! Westdale Secondary 2013  We didn't make the list of finalists, but we had a lot of fun and are very proud of our work.
Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.
Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• le passé composé 
• "pop quiz" le passé composé avec être
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• test format
• partie 1 - la formation - fill in blanks and changing sentences from present to past
• partie 2 - 10 phrases - le thème - la semaine passée ou l'été passé.  Discussion & note: how to achieve level 4:
• 10 phrases avec 10 verbes différents en formes correctes
• variété de verbes (avoir/être, réguliers/irréguliers)
• variété de sujets (je, nous...)
• les phrases intéressantes, logiques et avec les détails
• le négatif & l'interrogatif
• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait - formation and use
• work time: handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom and on separate blog entry.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts

le mardi 26 novembre 2013

Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 11th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 9 entries done, get caught up.  See your handout or blog post "FIF 1D or FSF 3U journal/blog" in labels section for further details and topic ideas.  Due date: le 13 décembre.

Opportunity for students interested in film-making: la formation gratuite en audiovisuel  Students between ages 13 - 25 years old can apply to work with professional film makers.  See link or email benoit@centrefrancais.ca for more details.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer deux versions d'une histoire.

• Comparing 2 versions of a story:  le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney & Notre-Dame de Paris - le livre qu'on a lu.  Group discussions making Venn Diagrams.   Students will make own good copy of Venn diagram (or can be in chart form) with 8 - 10 statements in each category (i.e. 24 - 30 statements in total for les différences et les similitudes then will write 4 - 5 sentences giving own opinion: Quelle version de l'histoire préférais-tu et pourquoi?  Bonne copie dû le 29 nov.
• le passé composé - révision on board - examples, le négatif, l'interrogatif - see photos below for examples
• package of handouts for practice for test.  Dû le jeudi 28 novembre - fini et corrigé.  Answer keys posted in classroom and on separate blog post FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses
• les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
• le passé composé - review, study, handouts (dû le 28 nov).  Test le 29 nov.
• la comparasion de 2 versions de Notre-Dame de Paris - dû le 29 nov.
• journal/blog entry

FSF 3U

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment faire les connections entre la littérature et la vie.

• Essay writing contest: French for the Future - French essay writing contest   Students may choose to do this essay instead of the Bossu de Notre-Dame composition if they wish.  Must speak to Ms.K-J to discuss due dates and format if choosing this option.
• le passé 
• test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
• made a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
• PowerPoint review of le plus-que-parfait & handout package for review.  Answers will be posted in classroom.
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame:
• follow handout of themes & possible questions/subjects for written project (parameters: 2 pgs. double-spaced, show understanding of book & connection to self or our society) - work on ideas & outline due le vendredi 22 nov.
• will also be doing an oral assessment 
• library time booked for le lundi 25 novembre
• les devoirs:  20 - 30 minutes
• Le Bossu de Notre-Dame - work on composition
• le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov. - study, handouts