le lundi 18 janvier 2016

Site of the day: Pain & Perseverance: A Primer for Struggling Language Learners
ENG 2D
learning goal: We are connecting the strands of our course.

• Exam is Tues. January 26 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
• Culminating Activity: Presentations by Roza - To Kill a Mockingbird, film & novel, Mohammad - Romeo & Juliet - Comparing 2 films, Annita and Rachel - The Little Prince.
• Each student completes notes based on the template on the Assignment sheet for each presentation. Collect them to submit after all presentations are done. This will be assessed. 
• Follow assignment requirements, format, timelines and assessment. Assignment sheet link  Presentation schedule  - helpful for practicing: oral presentation feedback checklist 
• Small handout (1/2 page summary) must be submitted the day before your presentation to allow time for photocopying, or just put it in Google Drive and share the link.
• Personal reflection due 2 - 3 days after your presentation. See assignment sheet for details - basically - 1 page typed double-spaced, what did you learn that enhanced your understanding of this course & analyze your performance.
• Homework:
• Culminating presentation. Presentations began January 11. Submit reflection if you have already presented.
• Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your class work early. Read regularly at home.

FIF 1D

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

•  Exams: speaking - done last week in class (see handout already given). Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FIF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral 
• listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
• reading & writing Wed. Jan. 27 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
• la chanson: Les Champs Elysées: Joe Dassin (merci Lili!) & On écrit sur les murs
• Listening practice: DELF B1 pgs.19-20 Act.13 & 14.
• le pronom d'objet -  Reviewed subject, reflexive, direct (le, la, les), indirect (lui, leur) and introduced "y" and "en". Finish the handout package for Wed. Jan. 20. See photos of answer keys to correct own work.
• 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 - try 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons
• le pronom d'objet - y & en - handouts due Wed. Jan. 20

FSF 1D

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

• Exams: speaking done last week in class (see handout already given).  Be sure to name your recording in the following fashion before sharing it on Google Drive: FSF 1D Joanne Smith janvier 2016 examen oral  

• listening Tues. Jan. 19 in class
• reading & writing Thurs. Jan. 28 at 10 am - 12 in room 316
• la chanson: Les Champs Elysées: Joe Dassin  & On écrit sur les murs
• Listening practice: DELF A1, pgs.15 - 18 Activité guidée, 8 & 9.
• Reviewed le passé composé - avoir + regular and irregular verbs. See photo of Tu parles!1 Student Book pg. 49 for a reminder. Did cahier handout pg.69 Ex.E in class. Complete pg.68 Ex.D for homework.
• 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 - try 6 Must-know sites for Valuable French Grammar Lessons
• handouts: pg. 68 Ex.D J'écris (see above).