NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

Good morning everyone. There was no blog access for Tuesday , Sept. 29

There will be an update done on Thursday for all grades. I apologize for the inconvenience. Technology is sometimes finicky.

To the students who are going to We Day on Thursday. Have fun and we will see you on Friday.

C'est jeudi!

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

Grade 6 are working on their film critique and poster. This consists of a short description of their movie, title and a critique. As a visual, they will create a coloured picture of a still from their film and write 5-6 sentences. If it is not completed during class, it is homework due Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Grade 7 worked on their casse-croûte concept during the French period. Next week they will peer edit and then present it to the class (I told them it would be Dragon's Den style). They really liked this idea. Homework will be to have their rough copy ready for peer editing on Tuesday and then Thursday, October 1st we start the presentations.

Grade 8 students were working very hard this morning and it was great to see that almost everyone came prepared with great ideas for la tâche finale.  They worked on their rough copy and many had questions and needed to clarify a few things. Homework due on Tuesday, Sept. 29 is to finalize their casse-croûte concept well written (it could be typed, double space, font 14) so that on Tuesday they will be peer-editing. Presentations will start on Thursday Oct. 1 and all work and presentation NO EXCEPTION) should be turned in at that time.

Grade 9 students continued working with l'imparfait and it is starting to sink in. Their assignment is to write an event and demonstrate the correct use of l'imparfait versus le passé composé. Also, make sure that you know the irregular verbs in l'imparfait. This is due on Tuesday, Sept 29.

Grade 10/11 They had a discussion about who GillesVigneault is and about his artistic contribution to the French Canadian scene. The teacher read the first part of the novel 'Jean-Dan'. A discussion about family ties followed. Homework is: answer questions 1 and 2 of the expansion. You are asked to research and give your opinion in relation to the story.

Grade 12 text was a really interesting write up on bio-diversity. The terminology was very specific and challenging but demonstrated the fine line that exists when ecosystems are interfered with.
Homework; answer questions in cahier p 10 comprehension and p11 which is a revision of le subjonctif présent.

Aujoud'hui, les étudiants ont fait...

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Grade 6 the students took up the homework corrections and for the most part it was very well done. Then, they read about different films, how to rate them by using the correct terminology.
for homework, please think of a title for your movie and what it is about for our work on Thursday.

Grade 7 are still on the verb unit but they are becoming more comfortable with multiple subjects. Good work!
Today, they also received their rubric for la tâche finale. Most of the work will be done in class but for ...
homework: bring in your ideas for your casse-croûte. 

Grade 8  The reach ahead programme requires our students to step up out of their comfort zone and demonstrate a bit of independence. Today, we followed up with a reading of a dream about the worst day. Last week we had discussed the ideal day. They went over reflexive verbs once more and now they have a choice to describe their best/worst day ever!
Homework is to describe their day in 8-10 sentences using at least 5 reflexive verbs. This is due on Thursday when they will share with the class.

Grade 10 worked on a vocabulary sheet for chapter 2, this homework is not finished. They also will work on the begining of l'imparfait. This was a big and difficult lesson and they will continue on Thursday with this.

Grade 10/11 shared their poem on their father and it was touching to hear their thoughts on this subject. BEWARE! Translating is ok for a word here and there but not the whole text.
This group also participated in the lesson on l'imparfait.
They also researched the Quebec's poet, writer, songwriter...Gilles Vigneault for our next reading.

Grade 12 student, Arav, is doing a marvelous job working his way through the Grade 12 Anthology. I will use next Thursday to discuss kwith him his reading and opinion on consumers and bio-diversity.

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Bravo, c'est vendredi!

Grade 6 did really well with their homework from yesterday. The students also worked on sounds that are not always easy to pronounce. So we did what I call gymnastics for the mouth. They had fun repeating words with those sounds.
They also wrote sentences containing words with the sounds. Good job, almost everyone was done on time or had the rest of a page to finish for homework.

Grade 7 students continued to work on verb tenses. played a game of connect four to practice. I must say it was exciting and a bit noisy but they had fun and agreed that it was easier to learn.
After some of this action, the students were ready to settle down to a listening and writing activity. They listen to the text 3 times and filled in the blanks with the vocabulary.
Most of the students were able to finish or almost finish their homework on l'impératif and regular and irregular verbs in the present tense.

Grade 8 Today, we started with a presentation about 'myself', from all the students. Everyone did a fantastic job and it was great to know each and everyone in more details.
The students listened to a reading of 'Une journée à mon goût'. They had to extract from the text all the pronominal verbs (reflexive). 
Homework due on Tuesday is p.13,14,19,21

Grade 9 participated to the Grade 10/11 lesson on le participe présent and its formation. This is a concept that they are encountering in all their reading, so it was appropriate for them in order to recognize these verbs in the various selections of texts.
Then, they worked on their comprehension components which will have to be completed for homework due Tuesday. (page 9)

Grade 10/11/12 The lesson today was how to form the participe présent. The students worked in small groups. This lesson will continue on Tuesday for further practice. Homework; complete the practice sheet for Tuesday and review in the textbook page 197-198.

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We had a very active day with all the students hard at work.

Grade 6 worked on the different sounds found in the French language. We practiced quite a bit. They also reviewed the type of store found in a small town in Québec. vocabulary such as; Dépanneur, librarie, salon de beauté etc....
Homework is completing the sheet with this vocabulary.
See you tomorrow!

Grade 7 had a surprise quiz! The verbs pouvoir, vouloir and devoir that they had to study and review were part of the quiz. Students are realizing that to review their French material is important. However, they took up the quiz for correction and understand these verbs quite well.
Then, they studied the formation of l'impératif. Much discussion followed and we will continue to practice tomorrow.

Grade 8 worked on a grid for pronouns, reflexive pronouns and adjectifs possessifs. This was an intense session and a follow up will be handy tomorrow.

Grade 9 - Teacher read chapter 2 and the students followed  up with a map of Quebec. They had to locate all the places listed in the chapter. It was like a virtual tour of the Gaspé area.

Grade 10/11  Worked on a poem for a mother and will continue tomorrow with their own version for a father/male figure.

We will have to contribute to this blog tomorrow.

Ms Hamilton's birthday surprise with grades 3/4

FRENCH CLASSES TODAY

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER- SJA

Welcome to the French Corner blog!

A reminder about the BBQ, Thursday Sept.17th between  4pm and 7pm.

The day started with: 

Grade 6 went back to the text about Natalie au Québec and completed the cloze activity (filling the blanks) page 1,2. They will review the table/place setting vocabulary for homework. They also will complete pages 2,3 to  re-inforce the vocabulary.


Grade 7 received their On y va textbook and the numbers were recorded. The students are responsable for the care of their books.
In class, they worked on the verbs: vouloir, pouvoir and devoir. They used them in sentences. It was a lesson that required everyone to review and practice in their textbook p.14/15. They also worked on pronouns with multiple subjects. Well done and don't forget to study these high frequency verbs. Treat this as HOMEWORK!

Grade 8 students received their textbooks, which are numbered so we can keep tract of them.
The lesson was a review of irregular adjectives and this is an on-going theme throughout the year. This is not an easy concept, but with practice, everyone  will conquer this. 
Following this, the students started to work with reflexive verbs and  learning about daily activities. They will have to complete the sheet titled
ton horaire personnel. p.16 This is homework.
They also worked with multiple pronouns and worked on irregular -ir verbs: s'endormir, partir, sortir.

Grade 9 completed a word search that required them to find family words from the first chapter La machine à rajeunir. It was not as easy as it looked! the students collaborated very well. They had to go back to the text constantly!
Page 5,7 were completed for the most part and HOMEWORK is to finish 
page 7 and 8 (a,b).

Grade 10/11 worked on the comprehension component of the reading selection "Le dernier des raisins'. This text provides a multitide of idioms and the lesson was to locate them, understand them and replace them with appropriate expressions or words. The students worked both collaboratively and individually and really demonstrated fabulous work ethics. Bravo! 
Homework: complete the hand outs and answer the remaining questions.

FIRST DAY IN THE FRENCH CORNER

It was a great day for the French Corner and I have to thank the students for making it feel both productive and interesting.


Please note that tomorrow is spirit day (house colours)? Please remembe that this is NOT a casual day, but a spirit day, and students must come to school dressed in school colours. Also, if they do not wish to participate they must come to school in their full uniform.


Please read the following: This is for the MYP students.

All students are expected to attend all their classes. Students are allowed to leave school property by signing out at the receptionist desk during lunch time, and must sign in when they return. During morning drop off, students must stay in the school building using common areas such as the sport court, MYP common area, cafeteria, and lockers. Students must report to the gym or homeroom for announcements by 8:45am. At 3:45pm students are permitted to leave school property or to be picked up by a parent/guardian, and are to make arrangements with their parent/guardian on where to be picked up. If a student decides to stay on school property they must use only the St. Jude’s common areas, unsupervised. Students must leave the school premises by 6:00pm. A student may also participate in the paid after-care program. During this time the student will be supervised by the after-care coordinator in the gymnasium, and will leave when their parent/guardian comes to pick them up. If a parent/guardian decides that they do not want their child to leave school property at lunch or after-school, they must send in written consent to Ms. Presy Malan, head of administration. If a parent/guardian decides to take this option students must stay on school property using common areas at lunch, and participate in the paid after-care program after-school.

Grade 6 students were introduced to the programme Visages 3, and after a get to know each other chat, they  started to read about Natalie au Québec pp. 6-7-8-9.  The vocabulary was discussed and recorded. It was pleasant to listen to them taking turn to read.

Grade 7 are now working on the On y va 2 programme and the class started a discussion on fast food outlets. They read a selection called Le client difficile and recorded the vocabulary for review and for later use in the various activities to come. Well done, everyone! This is a very enthusiastic class and I look forward to work with them this year.


Grade 8 Please remember that if you did not sign and returned the permission form regarding the grade 9 programme to do so at your earliest convenience.

The students started talking about the new unit called Moi-même. com
They read and answer questions about themselves, which was fun and some of the survey were quite on point. They brainstormed about things that took them out of their comfort zone. 

Grade 9 introduced themselves and many students demonstrated much aplomb and poise. They started reading the novel first chapter from Denis Côté. They researched the name and shared their findings.

Grades 10-11-12 are waiting for their own copy of Anthology, Nouvelles frontières 11 and  12.  They are ordered and will be here shortly.
However, they read from my own copy and researched the author Raymond Plante.

All in all, it was a day that went by very quickly and I will be blogging again next week.

SJA UPDATES

MORE NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER.

Please find some important information, just in case you missed it! 

Here is a little bit of information about myself. The French language is my passion. I was born in Montréal, Québec, and moved to Ontario, well shall we say, a long time ago. I made the move from Montréal because I was a dressage rider and elite athlete coach and most of my competitions were in Ontario. So, off I went with horses in tow! However, I have been a French teacher for 12 years, 10 of those at The Maples, our sister school. I love teaching and I am passionate about it.

As you probably know the Orientation Night has been moved to Tuesday, September 8, 2015, 7pm-9pm, so make sure you come and visit the French Corner room for grades 6 to 12 in the MYP section and will be labelled FRENCH CORNER room #22.

Here are a few things you need to know:

There will be no lunch orders for the first week Sept.9-11, but you can buy your own pizza for $2. per slice. Lunch order forms will come home on the first day of school and lunch payment is due Sept. 11 
(no exceptions)

Welcome BBQ is September 17th, from 4p.m. to 7pm.

Hot dogs: $2.

Hamburgers $3.

Pop/water/chips $1.

If you need more information, please do not hesitate to email me at: jvilleneuve@stjudesacademy.com

Best regards/Respectueusement,

Madame Villeneuve

French teacher, gr. 6-12

St-Jude’s Academy

Mississauga, Ontario