2016-06-28

la fin de juin 2016

Au revoir Westdale. J'irai à Henderson pour septembre. Amusez-vous bien pendant l'été et travaillez fort l'année prochaine.
Voilà quelques idées de garder, practiquer, ameliorer votre français pendant l'été:

10 Must-Watch TED Talks for Language Learners 
7 Ways to Encourage Language Learning During the Summer Break
 Home Study extras
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JLWRtaye9vw

 Read!!! in French, English, other languages. Check out these sites.  Play with a Free Book Site.
These sites have different features but some will even let you type in the author you like and figure out what to read next.
Check this post occasionally for updates.

 Voyagez. Parlez la langue du pays que vous visitez. http://www.atlasandboots.com/most-popular-languages-being-studied/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

ENG1D period 3
FSF1D la photo drôle
FSF1D la belle photo
 


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2016-06-21

le mardi 21 juin 2016

Site of the day: 7 Ways to Encourage Language Learning During the Summer Break
FSF 2D  
le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire et écrire.

  • Reading and Writing exam: Wed. June 22, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
  • auto-évaluation - les habilités d'apprentissage et l'interaction orale
  • article presentation/discussion
  • le futur simple, le conditionnel - review, discussion, handouts
  • exam written composition. Choose topic from this link. Students will be preparing a reference sheet outline to bring to the exam which may also include grammar notes. 
  • 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
    • Review for exams. Prepare reference sheet for exam. 
    ENG 1D
    ENG1D period 3
    learning goal: We are reviewing concepts learned this semester.
    • Written/reading exam Fri. June 24, 9:00 am - 10:30.
    • self-assessment - learning skills and work habits
    • Time to read article for exam and discuss in small groups. Make notes on that paper to prepare for exam.
    • Discussed importance of grammar, spelling, punctuation and distributed lesson/review/practice packages.
    • Twelfth Night - film
      • 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.
        • PSA presentations - Submit all 5 papers if not already done. Optional - include a simple cover sheet.
        • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
      FSF 1D  
      le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire et écrire.
      • Reading and Writing exam: Mon. June 27, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
      • les chansons favourites - Stromae, Mika
      • Auto-évaluation - learning skills and l'interaction orale
      • le futur proche - review lesson & examples. See photo for summary of note.
      • Tu parles!1
        • le passé composé - correct cahier pgs.69-70 together, complete cahier pgs. 83-84 on own. Photos of answer keys below.
      • exam written composition. Choose topic from handout given yesterday. Students will be preparing a reference sheet outline to bring to the exam which may also include grammar notes. 
      • 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
          • FSF1D la photo drôle
          FSF1D - la belle photo
          cahier pg.84
          cahier pg.83
          le futur proche
        • Review for exams. Prepare outline reference sheet for exam.

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      2016-06-20

      le lundi 20 juin 2016

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

      • Reading and Writing exam: Wed. June 22, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
      • la chanson favorite Toy story 2 , Quand elle m'aimait     Le Roi Lion - L'amour brille sous les étoiles + Paroles Le Roi Lion - Je voudrais déjà être Roi  Words in French are in the video description.
      • le futur simple, le conditionnel - lesson, review, discussion, examples, handouts
      • Reading - DELF A2 articles
      • exam written composition. Choose topic from this link. Students will be preparing a reference sheet outline to bring to the exam which may also include grammar notes. 
      • 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
        • article presentations - read and summarize - point form.
        • Review for exams. Prepare outline for written composition.
        ENG 1D
        learning goal: We are presenting PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
        • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
          • Presentations today.  If by video - through Google Drive if not already submitted. See photos on Wed. June 14 post for summary of discussion on how to complete. Follow assignment sheet to complete all parts correctly. Presentation schedule posted in classroom.
          • 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.
            • PSA presentations - Submit all 5 papers if not already done. Optional - include a simple cover sheet.
            • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
          FSF 1D  
          le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux lire et écrire.
          • Reading and Writing exam: Mon. June 27, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
          • Canadians Try To Pass A Grade 5 French Test
          • French class skit from SNL with Alec Baldwin
          • exam written composition. Choose topic. Students will be preparing a reference sheet outline to bring to the exam which may also include grammar notes. 
          • 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
            • Review for exams. Prepare outline for written composition.
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          2016-06-17

          le vendredi 17 juin 2016

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

          ENG 1D
          learning goal: We are presenting PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
          • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
            • Presentations today and Monday.  If by video - through Google Drive by midnight Sat June 18. See photos on Wed. June 14 post for summary of discussion on how to complete. Follow assignment sheet to complete all parts correctly. Presentation schedule posted in classroom.
            • No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
              • PSA presentations - Submit all 5 papers.
              • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
            FSF 1D  
            le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de la routine quotidienne.
            • Listening exam: Fri. June 17, in class
            • Reading and Writing exam: Mon. June 27, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
            • Tu parles!1
              • le passé composé - correct cahier pg.61-62 together
            • DVD Les Triplettes de Belleville
              • Pas de devoirs pour la fin de semaine as long as all caught up. Students may wish to do some review or practice - see: Home Study extras or suggestions below.
                • Review for exams.
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              2016-06-16

              le jeudi 16 juin 2016

              Site of the day: FRENCH: LINGUA FRANCA
              FSF 2D  
              le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter.

              ENG 1D
              learning goal: We are presenting PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
              • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
                • Presentations today and tomorrow.  If by video - through Google Drive by midnight. See photos on Wed. June 14 post for summary of discussion on how to complete. Follow assignment sheet to complete all parts correctly. Presentation schedule posted in classroom.
                • 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.
                  • presentation of own PSA and explanation - Thurs June 16 and Fri June 17. Submit all 5 papers also.
                  • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
                FSF 1D  
                le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de la routine quotidienne.
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                2016-06-15

                le mercredi 15 juin 2016

                Site of the day: 8 Breathtaking Quebec Waterfalls You Should Roadtrip To This Summer
                FSF 2D  
                le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter.

                ENG 1D
                learning goal: We are creating PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
                • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
                  • Continue to work in class today.  Good copy/presentation due Thurs June 16 and Fri June 17 or if by video - through Google Drive by midnight. See photos on yesterday' post for summary of discussion on how to complete. Follow assignment sheet to complete all parts correctly. Presentation schedule posted in classroom.
                  • 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.
                    • presentation of own PSA and explanation - Thurs June 16 and Fri June 17. Submit all 5 papers also.
                    • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
                  FSF 1D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de la routine quotidienne.
                  • Listening exam: Fri. June 17, in class
                  • Reading and Writing exam: Mon. June 27, 9 - 10:30 am in classroom 316
                  • Tu parles!1
                    • les verbes réfléchis - speaking cahier 60, Ex.K - practice with partner, quick assessment with teacher (continued from yesterday).
                    • writing - good copy cahier pg.61, Ex.L - success criteria - see photo on yesterday's post. Submit today.
                    • le passé composé - review - SB pgs.40-41 - lesson and speaking
                  • 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
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                  2016-06-14

                  FSF2D - exam June 2016 - written composition topics

                  /50       Écrivez votre composition de 150 mots (20 - 25 phrases) minimum sur du foolscap. Vous avez choisi un sujet.  Employez le plan que vous avez déjà préparé.

                  1. Mon Avenir
                  Écris une composition où tu discutes de tes plans pour l’avenir. Parle de ta vie personnelle, ton éducation et ta carrière.  Écris au futur simple. Voilà quelques idées : Où seras-tu en 20 ans ? Où habiteras-tu ? Qu’est-ce que tu feras comme travail ? Tu seras marié ou non ? Tu auras des enfants ? etc.
                  1. Comment pourrait-on améliorer Westdale Secondary School?  Écris au conditionnel.
                  2. Le Voyage de mes Rêves
                  Écris une composition où tu discutes d’un voyage que tu voudrais prendre. Parle de l’endroit où tu irais et des activités auxquelles tu participerais. Écris au conditionnel ou au futur simple.

                  1. Mes vacances favorites

                  Écris une composition où tu discutes des vacances de ton passé (que tu as déjà fait). Parle de l’endroit où tu es allé et des activités auxquelles tu as participé. Écris au passé composé et à l’imparfait.
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                  le mardi 14 juin 2016

                  Site of the day: Top 10 Most Incredible “Whale Watching Trips” In Quebec You Can Take This Summer
                  FSF 2D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter.

                  ENG 1D
                  learning goal: We are creating PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
                  • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
                    • was due Friday: Individual analysis of a different PSA - part of culminating assignment. 
                    • Discussed in small groups - what learned so far.
                    • gave reflection sheet for PSA - will be submitted on Fri June 17.
                    • Planning Outline PSA (large handout) using Issue Identification and Selection sheet - brainstorming handout. Continue to work in class today.  Good copy/presentation due Thurs June 16 and Fri June 17 or if by video - through Google Drive by midnight. See photos for summary of discussion in class.
                    • made presentation schedule 
                  • 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.
                    • Analysis of PSA - complete and submit handout "PSA viewing guide" for June 10.
                    • brainstorm sheet "Issue Identification and Selection" due Mon June 13.
                    • presentation of own PSA and explanation - Thurs June 16 and Fri June 17.
                    • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home. 
                  FSF 1D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de la routine quotidienne.
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                  2016-06-13

                  le lundi 13 juin 2016

                  Site of the day: Différences lexicales entre le français du Québec et le français d’Europe
                  FSF 2D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux écouter.

                  ENG 1D
                  learning goal: We are creating PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
                  • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
                    • was due Friday: Individual analysis of a different PSA - part of culminating assignment. 
                    • Planning Outline PSA (large handout) using Issue Identification and Selection sheet - brainstorming handout. Time to work in class today. Complete for tomorrow to be able to work on draft of own PSA. Good copy/presentation due Fri June 17.
                  • Shakespeare and Twelfth Night 
                    • film
                  • 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.
                    • Analysis of PSA - complete and submit handout "PSA viewing guide" for June 10.
                    • brainstorm sheet "Issue Identification and Selection" due Mon June 13.
                    • Character Sketch for Twelfth Night due Fri. May 27. Link for assignment checklist/assessment.
                    • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
                  FSF 1D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment parler et écrire de la routine quotidienne.
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                  2016-06-10

                  le vendredi 10 juin 2016

                  Site of the day: 25 Montreal Scenic Locations To Take Really Cool Instagram Photos This Summer
                  FSF 2D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler.

                  ENG 1D
                  learning goal: We are analyzing PSAs - Public Service Announcements.
                  • re-did exit card from guest speaker yesterday and re-submitted.
                  • Culminating assignment: Public Service Announcement
                    • due today: Individual analysis of a different PSA - part of culminating assignment. 
                    • Issue Identification and Selection sheet - brainstormed on handout together. Due Mon June 13.
                  • Shakespeare and Twelfth Night 
                    • film
                  • No homework if all caught up for the work this week. Some suggestions if you wish to do some work:
                    • Analysis of PSA - complete and submit handout "PSA viewing guide" for June 10.
                    • brainstorm sheet "Issue Identification and Selection" due Mon June 13.
                    • Character Sketch for Twelfth Night due Fri. May 27. Link for assignment checklist/assessment.
                    • Independent reading. Bring a book to read quietly in class for any time that you finish your classwork early. Read regularly at home.
                  FSF 1D  
                  le but d'apprentissage (learning goal): Nous apprenons comment mieux parler.
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