le 19 - 28 juin 2013

le 19 juin - examen écrit FIF 2D
le 21 juin - examen écrit FSF 1D
le 24 juin - examen écrit FIF 1D
le 25 juin - make-up exams
le mercredi 26 juin - Exam Take-up day.  Special schedule

• 8:40 - 9:20 am period 1
• 9:25 - 10:05 am period 2
• 10:10 - 10:50 am period 3
• 10:55 - 11:35 am period 4
• 11:35 - 12:30 pm Lunch
• 12:30 - 2:50 pm credit rescue

le 27 juin - PA day, commencement 4 pm
le 28 juin - PA day

le 29 juin - le 2 septembre - les vacances d'été
le 3 septembre - l'école commence

le mardi 18 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Received mark update for term mark of 70%.  Exams, all 3 parts, are worth 30%.  See Ms.K-J for any questions.
• Did auto-évaluation - les habilités d'apprentissage et les habitudes de travail.
• Did course evaluation sheet.
• Handed in Cyrano books if done.  If not handed in, please bring and hand in tomorrow.
• Worked on written exam outline and optional pronoun practice sheets (answers included). 
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written exam.  Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Received mark update for term mark of 70%.  Exams, all 3 parts, are worth 30%.  See Ms.K-J for any questions.
• Did auto-évaluation - les habilités d'apprentissage et les habitudes de travail.
• Did course evaluation sheet.
• Corrected written mini-exam and discussed preparations.  
• Finished watching Shrek and watched part of Les Triplettes de Belleville.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written exam.  Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Handed in Au revoir les enfants books if done.  If not handed in, please bring and hand in by Mon June 24.
• Worked on written exam outline and optional grammar practice sheets (answers included). 
• Watched Shrek.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  
• les devoirs:  Prepare for written exam. Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.  Also, you may wish to watch the video of Au revoir les enfants again as a review of the book.

le lundi 17 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Finished oral exams.
• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written exam.  Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• received grammar review package with answers to help prepare for written exam.  Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written exam.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  
• les devoirs:  Prepare for written exam. Study tip: make a "cheat sheet" with important notes especially for grammar as an active study strategy - much more effective than simply looking over the work.

le vendredi 14 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Listening exam today.  Great job!
• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Fri June 14.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.  See handout for details and rubric.
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written and oral exams.

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Listening exam today.  Great job!
• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  
• les devoirs:   Prepare for written exam.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Listening exam today.  Great job!
• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  
• les devoirs:  Prepare for written exam. 

le jeudi 13 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Continued oral exams today.  Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Fri June 14.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.  See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams, les pronoms - handout package - due le 11 juin, organize notes, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Continued oral exams today.  Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Watched DVD Shrek - in French, no subtitles.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams, les pronoms handout.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Compréhension orale - DELF A2 pgs. 17 - 18
• Watched DVD Shrek - in French, no subtitles.
• les devoirs:  Prepare for oral, written and listening exams,  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated already. Any other work not yet completed. 

le mercredi 12 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Continued oral exams today.  Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.  See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams, les pronoms - handout package - due le 11 juin, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Continued oral exams today.  Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams, les pronoms handout.  

FIF 1D

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

• Continued oral exams today.  Worked on written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work up to and including Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les devoirs:  Prepare for oral, written and listening exams,,  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated already. Any other work not yet completed. 

le mardi 11 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Started oral exams today.  Gave written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work on Tues. June 18.
• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.  See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects -  handout - answers posted at back of classroom and on blog entry labelled "FIF1D/2D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses".  Due - done, checked and corrected - le mardi 11 juin.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams, les pronoms - handout package - due le 11 juin, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Started oral exams today.  Gave written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work on Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• work time  
• preparing for oral exam
• les pronoms d'objet direct - handout (finish for Tues) - answer keys posted at the back of the room and in blog entry "FSF 1D - les pronoms d'objet directs - réponses"
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral, written and listening exams,, les pronoms handout.  

FIF 1D

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

• Started oral exams today.  Gave written exam outline.  We will be working in class on written exam preparation and taking up any work on Tues. June 18.
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• les devoirs:  Prepare for oral, written and listening exams,,  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated already. Any other work not yet completed. 

le lundi 10 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous montrons ce que nous avons appris ce semestre.

• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.  See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  
• Finished watching DVD Roxanne on Friday, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram - due Tues June 11.  There is an exam question from this.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects -  handout from yesterday - answers posted at back of classroom and on blog entry labelled "FIF1D/2D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses".  Due - done, checked and corrected - le mardi 11 juin.
• les devoirs:   Prepare for oral exam, les pronoms - handout package - due le 11 juin, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• test - le futur simple - listening and writing.  May use reference sheet prepared by student for test.
• work time  
• preparing for oral exam
• les pronoms d'objet direct - handout (finish for Tues) - answer keys posted at the back of the room and in blog entry "FSF 1D - les pronoms d'objet directs - réponses"
• les devoirs:   preparing for oral exam, les pronoms handout.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment éviter la répétition.

• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.   See handout given today for details and rubric.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• test - les pronoms d'objet direct & indirect.  May use reference sheet prepared by student for test.
• work time
• prepare for oral exam
• les devoirs:  Prepare for oral exam,  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated already. Any other work not yet completed. 

Improving French pronunciation - web site

http://www.prononcer.net/learn-french-pronunciation

le vendredi 7 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment comparer deux histoires.

• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  
• Finished watching DVD Roxanne, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram - due Tues June 11.  We will be doing discussion and developing an exam question from this.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• le conditionnel - Cyrano situations handout - 8 sentences to write in good form (correct forms of verbs too) - due yestereday.  A double interligne s.v.p.
• les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects -  handout from yesterday - answers posted at back of classroom and on blog entry labelled "FIF1D/2D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses".  Due - done, checked and corrected - le lundi 10 juin.
• les devoirs:  le conditionnel - 8 Cyrano possibility sentences - overdue,  les pronoms - handout package - due le 10 juin, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done. Prepare for oral exam, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   Journal/blog if not already completed. 

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• work time  
• make note, "flap note" or reference sheet for le futur simple - test Mon June 10 - can use note for test
• preparing for oral exam
• les pronoms d'objet direct - handout (finish for Tues) - answer keys posted at the back of the room and in blog entry "FSF 1D - les pronoms d'objet directs - réponses"
• DVD Shrek - French audio, no subtitles
• les devoirs:   le futur simple 10 sentences and/or note, preparing for oral exam, les pronoms handout.  Journal/blog if not already done.  

FIF 1D

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

• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• reading practice assessment - handout
• work time
• les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package from last week-  overdue - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
• review presentation & note.    Use to help practice and prepare for test.
• quiz Mon June 10 - can make and use a reference note
• DVD Les Triplettes de Belleville
• les devoirs:  Prepare for oral exam, les pronoms d'objet reference note for test le 10 juin, Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated already. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

FSF 1D - les pronoms d'objet directs - réponses

le jeudi 6 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre les possibilities.

• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• le conditionnel - Cyrano situations handout - 8 sentences to write in good form (correct forms of verbs too) - due today.  A double interligne s.v.p.
• les pronoms d'objets directs et indirects - reviewed parts of speech, then subject and reflexive pronouns, then object pronouns - lesson, note, handout - answers posted at back of classroom and on blog entry labelled "FIF1D/2D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses".  Due - done, checked and corrected - le lundi 10 juin.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  We will not be finishing the adaptations.  Individual groups with work already done can submit work completed for informal assessment.
• DVD is available on YouTube if you wish to watch it again.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• Watching DVD Roxanne, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram.  We will be doing discussion and developing an exam question from this.
• les devoirs:  le conditionnel - 8 Cyrano possibility sentences - overdue,  les pronoms - handout package - due le 10 juin, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done. Prepare for oral exam, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   Journal/blog if not already completed. 

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Speaking activity:  "le temps libre"  The class talked only in French today for 20 min!!! :)
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• écoute: DELF A1 pgs.17
• les pronoms d'objet direct "le, la, les"  Reviewed subject and reflexive pronouns, then introduced direct object pronouns - note, examples, discussion, handout (finish for Tues) - answer keys will be posted at the back of the room and in blog entry "FSF 1D - les pronoms d'objet directs - réponses"
• Le futur simple: 
• choose 10 sentences from the last page of the package, write in good, correct form.  Due today.  A double interligne, s.v.p.
• prepare note/reference sheet - for test Mon. June 10
• Les rendez-vous des monstres:- overdue
• work time  
• make note, "flap note" or reference sheet for le futur simple - test Mon June 10 - can use note
• choose 10 sentences in futur simple from last page of handouts for "Mon avenir" to write in a good copy - due Thurs. June 6
• work on preparing for oral exam
• les pronoms d'objet direct - handout
• les devoirs:   20 min or so le futur simple 10 sentences and/or note, preparing for oral exam, les pronoms handout.  Journal/blog if not already done.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.

• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Au revoir les enfants:
• resumés overdue  
• discussion questions - handout - oral assessment today.
• les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package from last week-  overdue - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
• review presentation & note.    Use to help practice and prepare for test.
• quiz Mon June 10 - can make and use a reference note
• les devoirs:  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions if not evaluated today, les pronoms d'objet reference note for test le 10 juin, prepare for oral exam. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

le mercredi 5 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre les possibilities.

• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• le conditionnel - reviewed use and formation, then Cyrano situations handout by discussion in groups.  Then, each student chooses 8 sentences to write in good form (correct forms of verbs too) to hand in tomorrow.  A double interligne s.v.p.
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  We will not be finishing the presentations for the adaptations.  Individual groups with work already done can submit work completed for informal assessment.
• DVD is available on YouTube if you wish to watch it again.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• Watching DVD Roxanne, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram.  We will be doing discussion and developing an exam question from this.
• les devoirs:  le conditionnel - 8 Cyrano possibility sentences - due tomorrow, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done. Prepare for oral exam, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   Journal/blog if not already completed. 

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Speaking activity:  les cercles à l'intérieur & à l'extérieur - l'avenir
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Le futur simple: handout practice sheets overdue - checked answers from keys at back of classroom or in blog posting FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.
• choose 10 sentences from the last page of the package, write in good, correct form.  Due tomorrow.  A double interligne, s.v.p.
• test - le lundi 10 juin - can use a note/ flap note/ or reference sheet for the test.
• Les rendez-vous des monstres:- overdue
• work time  
• make note, "flap note" or reference sheet for le futur simple - test Mon June 10 - can use note
• choose 10 sentences in futur simple from last page of handouts for "Mon avenir" to write in a good copy - due Thurs. June 6
• work on preparing for oral exam
• les devoirs:   20 min or so le futur simple 10 sentences, note/reference sheet - test Mon. June 10 - can use reference sheet/note for test.  Can start preparing for oral exam.  Journal/blog if not already done.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.

• Speaking activity: le temps libre - students had "free time" in class as long as they were speaking French.  Excellent!  Lasted one hour today.  
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Au revoir les enfants:
• resumés overdue  
• les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
• discussion questions - handout - oral assessment on Thurs June 6.
• les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package from last week-  overdue - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
• review presentation & note.  Did some in class.  Use to help practice and prepare for test.
• quiz Mon June 10 - can make and use a reference note.
• les devoirs:  Au revoir les enfants - discussion questions, les pronoms d'objet reference note, can prepare for oral exam. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

le mardi 4 juin 2013

Assembly and Triune elections today.
FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre les possibilities.

• Notes for upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• le conditionnel - reviewed use and formation, then did and checked handout.  Answer key photo here and also in classroom.
• lesson and note: le conditionnel antérieur/ passé and reviewed le plus-que-parfait
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  We will not be finishing the presentations for the adaptations.  Individual groups with work already done can submit work completed for informal assessment.
• DVD is available on YouTube if you wish to watch it again.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• Watching DVD Roxanne, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram.  We will be doing discussion and developing an exam question from this.
• les devoirs:  Review le conditionnel, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done. Prepare for oral exam, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   Journal/blog if not already completed. 

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall. Avez-vous déjà vu Cendrillon qui prend l'avion? & Avez-vous déjà vu une patate qui va chez le coiffeur?
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Le futur simple: handout practice sheets due - checked answers from keys at back of classroom or in blog posting FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.
• speaking activity with partners
• Les rendez-vous des monstres: speed-dating reflection and self-assessment due.  Not a formal "essay", so no need to use entire writing process.  Please write double-spaced to make it easier to read and mark.  
• la compatabilité - le plus et le moins - most and least compatible monsters.  Write a short description for each, discuss similarities and differences with your monster, and say why they might be a good/poor match. Use rating sheet and notes to help.  
• la reflexion: What did you think you did well, not so well and how could you have better prepared?
• work time  
• make note, "flap note" or reference sheet for le futur simple - test Mon June 10 - can use note
• choose 10 sentences in futur simple from last page of handouts for "Mon avenir" to write in a good copy - due Thurs. June 6
• les devoirs:   20 min or so le futur simple 10 sentences and/or note.  Can start preparing for oral exam.  Journal/blog if not already done.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.

• Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall  Avez-vous déjà vu Cendrillon qui prend l'avion? & Avez-vous déjà vu une patate qui va chez le coiffeur?
• Notes about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Au revoir les enfants:
•  resumés overdue  
• les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
• discussion questions - handout from yesterday - oral assessment on Thurs June 6.
• les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package -  due - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
• quiz Mon June 10 - can make and use a reference note
• les devoirs:  les pronoms d'objet reference note, Au revoir les enfants - resumés, can prepare for oral exam. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed. 

le lundi 3 juin 2013

FIF 2D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre les possibilities.

• Talked about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Wed. June 19.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• le conditionnel - reviewed use and formation, then did oral activity (small handout), then created conditional situations "what if..." for Cyrano.  To be continued... 
• Cyrano de Bergerac:  We will not be finishing the presentations for the adaptations.  Individual groups with work already done can submit work completed for informal assessment.
• DVD is available on YouTube if you wish to watch it again.
• There will be an essay-type question on the exam - choices, and will be able to prepare an outline to use on the exam.
• Began watching DVD Roxanne, an adaptation of Cyrano and taking notes in form of Venn Diagram.  We will be doing discussion and developing an exam question from this.
• les devoirs:  Review le conditionnel, organize notes, make sure Cyrano work is all done. Prepare for oral exam, watch some French TV or other audio on internet.   Journal/blog if not already completed. 

FSF 1D
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler des événements à l'avenir.

• Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall. Avez-vous déjà vu Nuf-Nuf à l'école des charcutiers  Avez-vous déjà vu un oeuf serial killer?
• Talked about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 - Thurs June 13.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: mon introduction.  We wrote a large number of ideas on the SmartBoard during our discussion and will be making a handout out of that.   Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Fri. June 21.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Finished watching Monsters, Inc.
• Le futur simple: handout practice sheets (will be due Tues June 4 - check answers from keys at back of classroom and in blog posting FSF1D le futur simple - réponses.
• Les rendez-vous des monstres: speed-dating reflection and self-assessment.  due Monday or Tuesday.  Not a formal "essay", so no need to use entire writing process.  Please write double-spaced to make it easier to read and mark.  
• la compatabilité - le plus et le moins - most and least compatible monsters.  Write a short description for each, discuss similarities and differences with your monster, and say why they might be a good/poor match. Use rating sheet and notes to help.  
• la reflexion: What did you think you did well, not so well and how could you have better prepared?
• les devoirs:   20 min or so on Les rendez-vous reflexion and/or le futur simple practice sheets.  Can start preparing for oral exam.  Journal/blog if not already done.  

FIF 1D

le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux comprendre Au revoir les enfants.

• Speaking activity: Watched short animated video, then described to partner who had been out in the hall.Avez-vous déjà vu Nuf-Nuf à l'école des charcutiers?  Avez-vous déjà vu un oeuf serial killer?
• Talked about upcoming exams:  
• Oral exam - Tues June 11 -Wed June 12.  Must be ready for June 11.  2 parts - Oral production - talk for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes (talk, not a formal, memorized speech but may use an index card with some point form notes to help organize).  Topic: What I learned this semester/this year.  At least one thing learned in French class, rest is open - other classes, school in general, life in general.  Then, oral interaction - teacher will ask a few questions.
• Listening exam: Fri. June 14
• Written exam: Mon. June 24.  More detailed information coming for that exam soon.
• Au revoir les enfants:
• scènes 48 - end - questions and resumés due today. 
• les résumés - brief summary of each scene - point form is fine, one sentence or point per page should be enough.
• les pronoms d'objet directs & indirect handout package -  due Tuesday - checked and corrected.  Answer keys posted at back of classroom and on my blog FIF1D les pronoms d'objets - les réponses
• les devoirs:  les pronoms d'objet handout, Au revoir les enfants - resumés, can prepare for oral exam. Journal/blog. Any other work not yet completed.