2013-11-29

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

2013-11-27

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

2013-11-26

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
  • 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

    2013-11-25

    le lundi 25 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.
    • le passé composé - révision
      • discussion, brief summary note on board (see photo below)
      • 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
    • DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame - Disney version.  Finished watching and taking notes on Venn Diagram.  Discussion tomorrow.
    • les devoirs: 20 - 30 min
      • le passé composé - review, study, handouts
      • 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 
          • le mardi 26 nov, we will make a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
        • 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 ideas & outline of composition
            • le passé - prepare for test le 29 nov.

          FIF 1D le passé composé: les réponses

          I have no idea why some photos are upside-down.  I held the iPod the same way for each of them.







          2013-11-22

          le vendredi 22 novembre 2013

          Reminder re: journal/blog.  We are in the 10th week of this assignment.  If you don't already have at least 8 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.
          FIF 1D
          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements au passé et comment comparer 2 versions d'une histoire.
          • le passé composé 
            • speaking activity - in groups, put a doodle drawing back together, then tell a story (au passé bien sûr!)
          • DVD: le Bossu de Notre-Dame.
            • handout: Venn diagram –  note similarities and differences between the version they read and the Disney version.  Keep in binder to add to it when we watch again.
          • 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).
          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 
            • assessment -  changed to tomorrow, le vendredi 22 nov. - paragraph done in class (can prepare outline ahead of time, can use notes) - 6 - 8 sentences - describe something done in the past week, show you can use le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait.  Will be marked for communication & application
            • read some magazines from Québec when done
            • test le vendredi 29 nov - le passé composé, l'imparfait & le plus-que-parfait 
            • le mardi 26 nov, we will make a timeline/mindmap to help understand formation and use
          • 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
          • DVD: Bon Cop Bad Cop
            • 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).