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FSF4U- The second rough copy of the 'conte africain' was submitted and edited. Only pictures are needed, and Friday be prepared to read it too Mlle Hou's class, during lunch time (around 12 noon).
The rest of the period was spent reading about multiple intelligences, and teacher and student took a short test to compare our strength. This lead to co-constructing the summative task about l'école de rêves.

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Monday, October 31

YEAR 3 FSF1D
Students watched the movie TINTIN and listened for vocabulary they could pick out during the film. They were able to catch a lot of it, and following this, students had a lively discussion about the role of creativity for criminals and detectives interactions. They also discussed the effects of  PERSONAL AND CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS on someone's life outcome. This is will be entered in their IB reflection sheet (la feuille de route).

DP 1 (grade 11) FSF4U Today's very short period (because of UCLA presentation) was taken to edit Un conte africain. Good copy is due on Wednesday, with the corrections. Prepare for the test on subjonctif présent on Wednesday.

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Grade 9 FSF1D Unfortunately, homework was not completed and it took some of the period to bring the group up to speed. This is important vocabulary for the summative task. Following this work, students worked with passé composé in the negative form. They also analyzed the SOI 'Creativity with purpose may generate meaning based on personal and cultural expression'.
FSF2D- Students took a mini quiz on converting a paragraph in the present tense to passé composé. All verb categories were present in the text, including pronominal verbs.
Following the quiz, students brainstormed about banning or creating perfume. It was nice to witness their level of collaboration on this project.

Grade 8 FSF1D Students worked with passé composé in the negative form. They also analyzed the SOI 'Creativity with purpose may generate meaning based on personal and cultural expression'. There was a solid discussion about what makes a mystery event a one, and what elements would support it. They also discussed whether a mystery had to be scary or not to be interesting.

Grade 11-FF4U- Today was about making comparisons between african stories and stories from northern Canada. There was an interesting discussion about how family values were transmitted: the matriarchal or patriarchal line. Also discussed, the security offered by the extended family, the tribal unit...etc.
Please complete the first draft of your story to be edited on Monday.

Grade 10 FSF3U-  Students continued to work on plus que parfait and the main 3 verb categories. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO MEMORIZE THE Dr Mrs Van Der Tramp verb list. You will find it useful!
FSF2D-Students took a mini quiz on converting a paragraph in the present tense to passé composé. All verb categories were present in the text, including pronominal verbs.

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Grade 10 FSF3U Today was about plus que parfait, its formation and its use on a timeline. Students also had a chat with Ms Chin about the importance of work turned in on time, and how to reach out to teachers or classmate when you cannot fulfill your duties as a students. HOMEWORK complete today's page 15/16.
FSF2D- Today's work was on pronominal verbs used in passé composé with être. A timeline was also laid out to see how verb tenses work together.
Please continue to work on this at home and finish the activity sheet.

Grade 9 FSF1D There was work done on LES MANCHETTES (headlines in newspaper) to retrieve unit vocabulary on investigation and crime. Students had to use the definitions to match terminology used to describe a crime.

FSF2D Students worked with pronominal verbs in passé composé and learned to apply the negative. Please make sure to complete your practice sheet

Grade 8 FSF1D Students took up homework and made appropriate corrections. Within their group, they established a brain map with the terminology. This map will be marked and commented on to guide students towards their final projects.
There was also a discussion about the fundamental difference between the Civil Code in Québec and Ontario.

Grade 11 FSF4U There was an interesting report from Paris Match about a 73 years old French woman who was kidnapped in her vehicule for the second time. Much speculation ensued about the veracity of the event.
A short quiz on different verb tenses; an African story, and a discussion about similarities between French, African languages, and English. But more importantly, THE DIFFERENCES! Verbs of perception and emotion are an integral part of French language as well as African languages. Great session!!!

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-SJA HAD SEVERAL STUDENTS AT THE CROSS-COUNTRY MEET TODAY. SO THE WORK WAS MODIFY FOR SEVERAL GROUPS.

Grade 9 (FSF1D & FSF2D) Several students were at the meet, so we teamed up to on working on passé composé with regular and irregular verbs, as well as pronominal. A game of Round The World was won by Gabe who remained quick and unbeatable. However, a special mention goes to Reem who gave it a good run.

Grade 8- FSF1D students came into class with a riddle to solve. There were clues, a reference to the game of Clue. It took some time and a lot of collaboration, but they got it!!! In honour of the game CLUE, teams adopted characters'  names for their team. They also worked on definitions which needs to be completed for Tuesday.

Grade 11 The session today was on verbs of perception and sensation (related to 5 senses). Please study for a short quiz on Tuesday. Remember your repooort on an article in La Presse.

Grade 10 FSF3U & FSF2D a game of verbs au passé composé as well as riddles  in French to be completed. Great Friday brain twisters. There were Math riddles, language riddle etc.

Grade 8 working on French enigmas.
It was a great Friday brain teaser
and very much in line with their Mystery even unit.

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Grade 8 FSF1D- Students were quite busy today with College Expo at SJA, and another group was at WE DAY in Toronto. Our class was reduced to 20 minutes and we discussed the expectations for the final project. Be ready to resume the unit on Friday.

Grade 11- FSF4U The new unit is about 'self' and the text selection was about being up-rooted from your country of origine, living in Canada, and then, returning 'home'. One author form Haïti and one from Quebec have tackled this sensitive subject. There was real discussion about personal experience on an international level.

Grade 9 FSF1D/FSF2D Because we were missing a few students to WE DAY, the 2 groups got together to work on passé composé, but with different levels of difficulty. The class ended with a game of connect-four. Great rivalry ensued!
Do not forget to work on your sentences!

Grade 10 FSF3U This group started to read about advertising in the food industry. Quite revealing and disturbing information. Students will complete questions and answers.
FSF2D Students answered questions about Les parfums. They must read and create strategies to read for comprehension. The grammar component was the relative pronouns qui/que. More practice on Friday.

College Expo at SJA-great exposure for our students to make plans for furthering their education.
Collaboration in grade 9, taken this afternoon.

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Grade 11 FSF4U final copies of your journal entries were due this morning. Discussion on final out-come will take place on Wednesday this week.

Grade 10 FSF3U What a fantastic group of presenters. Well done! Your work was well articulated, informative and focused. You did well incorporating the unit's IB related concepts in your conclusion and solution.

-FSF2D  While groupe A was doing their presentation, students were asked to take a position about their sibblings: FRÈRES ET SOEURS, AMIS OU ENNEMIS.
Today was the start of unit 2: Les parfums. There is much debate about scents in our environment, and it is part of global history for thousands of years. The ancient civilizations used perfumed for trade and all sorts of daily activities.
Please finish reading from your Anthologie and answer all questions.

Grade 9 FSF1D This unit is about mystery, mystery soirées to be precise. Today students read about a cybergroup discussing a mini series and its characters. They also formed their groups for their tâche finale, selected their mystery and wrote an invitation as well as practicing possible answers: accepting or declining an invitation.
-FSF2D Today was the start of unit 2: Les parfums. There is much debate about scents in our environment, and it is part of global history for thousands of years. The ancient civilizations used perfumed for trade and all sorts of daily activities.
Please finish reading from your Anthologie and answer all questions.

Grade 8 FSF1D  This unit is about mystery, mystery soirées to be precise. Today students read about a cybergroup discussing a mini series and its characters. They also formed their groups for their tâche finale, selected their mystery and wrote an invitation as well as practicing possible answers: accepting or declining an invitation.

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Grade 9 FSF1D students listened to the grade 10 interview of their parents. Following this they completed the last elements of their reflection sheets.
Next Monday, they are starting a new unit where they explore their creativity and prepare a mystery event.

FSF2D Good presentation everyone. Your questions were on point and correctly crafted. Reflection sheets were also completed, as well as Tuesday's test were corrected. The next unit is about perfume; WHO WILL TAKE A STAND?

Grade 8 FSF1D Students started brainstorming about what it takes to create a mystery event. They discovered that detectives and criminals have rituals, meaning they tend to do the same things in a repetitive pattern. The class was divided in groups of 4 for the duration of this unit.

Grade 10 FSF2D Presentation for their parent interview should be completed. All reflection sheets should be turned in. The next unit is about perfume. Who is taking a stand?
FSF3U After presentation of their group research, the group will complete their reflection sheet. Next unit is La groude bouffe, ou la mal-bouffe.

FSF4U Last editing for journal entry #3.  4,5 are for summative task. Today is just a matter of polishing grammar details and presentation.

Collaboration in grade 8 and grade 9
Projects and presentations

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Grade 8 FSF1D All presentations were done today. Great job all around! You now can introduce,talk about yourself, and offer a service to your school or community using a Web page of your own design!

Grade 10-FSF3U Students continued working on their collaboration project on school dropout (le décrochage des jeunes à l'école secondaire).

Thursday, we should have everyone's sections (2 questions each) ready for final edit and presentation.

FSF2D All questions should be answered in your interview and ready to present on Thursday. Please complete your reflections sheets if not done already.

Grade 9- FSF2D short test on imparfait/passé composé. All questions and answers from interviews with parents should be completed and ready for presentation.

Be ready to share your game of Kahoot for French as well.

-  FSF1D All presentations were done today. Great job all around! You now can introduce,talk about yourself, and offer a service to your school or community using a Web page of your own design!

Grade 11-FSF4U the first 2 journal entries have been edited/corrected.  The 3rd entry will be due to be edited Thursday, and you will have some time during this 

period to finish the final 2 entries.

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Grade 9- FSF1D Study Hall day! Students turned in their rough draft, conferencing was performed and editing took place. All reflection sheets have been filled in and your suggestions will be considered.
Tuesday, Oct. 11th, your projects are due for presentation. The students who requested the use of TV monitor, you are responsible for securing it on the day of presentation.

FSF2D Thank you for having your questions ready for editing. Now, make sure you conduct your interview for Tuesday, October 11th. Also, there will be a short test on l'imparfait and passé composé on Tuesday. 
I am hoping to have those who finished all their work will be working on the Kahoot game.

Grade 8 FSF1D Study Hall was a very productive class! Groups were made to review concepts of adjectives, irregular verbs and accents. You all demonstrated how  responsible for your own learning you have become. As a teacher, I could not ask for more. All reflection sheets and 'feuilles de route' unit summaries were turned in.
Next Tuesday, presentation day. The hard work is done, you will only have to present in front of the class. Enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend!!!

Grade 11 FSF4U- Please make sure that all your journal entries (5) are done...in French and ready to present on Tuesday, October  11th.


Grade 10 FSF2D Questions related to the interview with your parents were discussed and edited. If you have any unfinished work in your binder, please complete and submit on Tuesday, Oct. 11th. Also, reflection sheets for this unit have been completed. This is a great way for you to keep tract of your progress.
Conduct your interview in such a way that you really gain insight into your parents' lives when they were your age. This is due Tuesday, after Thanksgiving.

FSF3U- Continue polishing your summative task on Le décrochage des jeunes à l'école, and I will also look at it and give feedback. Study Hall- good review of verb tenses. After today's work, make sure to take ownership of your learning and work on what you need to know, not what you already know!!!
Your group document needs to be submitted on Tuesday, October 11.

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Grade 8-FSF1D This was a productive day, and there was just enough time to conference with each student about their summative task: please keep going back to your rubric and make sure to have it attached to your hard copy of your Web page. Most rough draft contained all the required information, including a slogan. All the students were asked to fill a reflection sheet called study hall bingo. They also had to refer to 'la feuille de route' which will be collected on Wednesday, Oct. 5th during study hall.
Wednesday, all projects have to be turned in with a hard copy of your text. NO EXCEPTION! 

Grade 11-FSF4U Today was a period to work on corrections to the rough draft. A rough copy means that your work is done in French so that your teacher and yourself can polish the text, make suggestions etc. Wednesday your journal entries are due in prior to presentation.

Grade 9 -FSF1D Good work and good thinking using Word when the Wifi is not available. All rough hard copies are due on Wednesday, October 5th for conferencing. Things to remember: use the information you have from your presentation about yourself. Then, add the service you wish to offer, the fees, and the contact information.
Don't forget to complete your reflection sheet (study hall bingo) and 'la feuille de route'.
FSF2D- good work with the use of l'imparfait and passé composé. Finish the practice sheets for your test on Wednesday. Study hall will also take place on Wednesday, October 5th.

Grade 10 FSF3U Great collaboration today. Please have your collective rough copy (everyone should have their own copy) ready to be edited. Make sure to have included at least one idiom and participe présent.
FSF2D- good work with the use of l'imparfait and passé composé. Finish the practice sheets for your test on Wednesday. Study hall will also take place on Wednesday, October 5th.

Students in grade 10, FSF3U are preparing questions for their summative projects. Following a short French novel Le Présent de Jean-Dan, by G. Vigneault, they are exploring the reasons for students drop out. They brainstormed their questions and have started their research.

Grade 9- FSF2D Today was a review of prepositions with geographic locations. The concept is tricky but most of the students are starting to master it. They also worked on idioms with a matching expression with the best explanation.

The class was a bit short in time because of the Terry Fox Run/Walk.

Grade 9 FSF1D Students have started to lay out their Web page ,and Monday, October 3rd, everyone should have their rough copy in French ready to be edited.

Grade 11 FSF4U The last article on the unit was read and discussed. The summative task will take the form of a personal journal of a fisherman's wife expressing her thoughts about living and raising a family when the cod moratorium took effect.

Grade 8 FSF1D Students have started to lay out their Web page ,and Monday, October 3rd, everyone should have their rough copy in French ready to be edited. 

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Grade 9 FSF1D The day started with the viewing of a video. The guest was Jeremy Pastel. The talk was about the diaspora of young entrepreneurs coming to Canada. The key points were to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and have a 5 year plan.
Students brainstormed strategies about listening for comprehension even if the language is foreign. Some of the points were: watch the non verbal cues, listen for bonus words, stay in context, listen for the pauses and intonation...etc.
Homework is to have a lay out, a slogan and ideas for the Web page ready for Thursday.
Grade FSF2D students also watched the interview, and participated in the discussion about listening for comprehension strategies. This is useful for their own interview with the parents.
Make sure that you have read all of the 6 chapters, and Thursday we will finalize the questions.

Grade 8 FSF1D- The day started with the viewing of a video. The guest was Jeremy Pastel. The talk was about the diaspora of young entrepreneurs coming to Canada. The key points were to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and have a 5 year plan.
Students brainstormed strategies about listening for comprehension even if the language is foreign. Some of the points were: watch the non verbal cues, listen for bonus words, stay in context, listen for the pauses and intonation...etc.
Homework is to have a lay out, a slogan and ideas for the Web page ready for Thursday.

Grade 10 FSF3U Today students shared their research of the current author of Le présent de Jean-Dan'. Following this, they took turn to read the story. The reading is going well, aside for minor pronunciation mistakes.
Homework: Choose 4 out of 10 questions/statements, put them in order according to the text. Find in the story justification to your choices.
Grade 10 FSF2D A summary of La machine à rajeunir is now posted, thanks to Jasmine and Carmen. Make sure that you have read all of the 6 chapters, and Thursday we will finalize the questions.

Grade 11 There was a test completing sentences au subjonctif. Also, thank you for your article from La Presse regarding tourism in Cuba, now that sanctions and borders have been lifted. A good discussion on the subject followed that presentation.

Great day at the University Fair today!

Thank you Mr Lee-Guide for taking the grade 8 class this afternoon.

Grade 11 FSF4U Study regular and irregular verbs in the subjonctive (present) for your test on Tuesday.

All other classes, please look back at Tuesday's blog if you need information.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND-BONNE FIN DE SEMAINE.

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Grade 9-FSF1D Students were asked to create a short paragraph on someone's worst day. There were a few interesting ideas but not all the elements were used. So, the class re-worked the paragraph. Following this, students identified adjectives that would be relevant and descriptive of their personality. They had a mock practice of presenting themselves and this has to be done for Friday.
This is homework! Be ready to introduce yourself using the following:
1. Je m'appelle.....2. Je vais à... 3. Je viens de...., Je suis (3 adjectives).
Also read pages 22-23 in your textbook in preparation for your summative task.

Grade 9 FSF2D  Students were sharing the questions that had come  up with for their interview with their parents. All questions were re-worked to include l'imparfait verb tense, and also to get into more depth with the questioning. They are really exploring what their parents' youth was.
The lesson (continued) today was about using the correct preposition in front of a geographical location, such as a city, province...
Homework: 1/please review p 116 in the grammar section of your textbook.
Also read chapter 5 of La machine à rajeunir.
2/ finish the 5th question and be ready to share in class.

Grade 8 FSF1D- Students were asked to create a short paragraph on someone's worst day. There were a few interesting ideas but not all the elements were used. So, the class re-worked the paragraph. Following this, students identified adjectives that would be relevant and descriptive of their personality. They had a mock practice of presenting themselves and this has to be done for Friday.
This is homework! Be ready to introduce yourself using the following:this will be assessed as oral presentation-formative
1. Je m'appelle.....2. Je vais à... 3. Je viens de...., Je suis (3 adjectives).
Also read pages 22-23 in your textbook in preparation for your summative task.

Grade 11- FSF4U Today was practice day for re-constructing sentences in the subjonctive. This is to prepare you for Tuesday's test. Study the irregular verbs for the test.

Grade 10 FSF3U Both groups took up a review of geographical locations and the use of prepositions. Also, students worked with l'imparfait and passé composé and when to use it.
Homework: research the author of our next story: Gilles Vigneault. Let's see if you can uncover what is really special about the man and one of his songs. HINT: it has to do with Quebec and the un-official anthem.
FSF2D- see the above.
homework please read chapter 5 (and 6, if you can).

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Today started with a Terry Fox assembly for the entire school. (9am to 9:30)

Grade 8-FSF1D Today, students worked on their ATL (Approach to Learning) skills. The class worked in small groups to find out (brainstorm) about their use of social medias and how to monitor their use. Some of the findings were answering: why they use social medias such as Instagram. The answer that was the most prominent was 'we want to find out what others are doing: gossiping, share school information, and entertainment...etc.
When the question about how much time they spent on social medias came up,...the answer was an average of 4 to 5 hours a day! Students mapped out their day between usual daily activities and compared how much time was spent on social media through the day. Surprise?
Homework: page 50 and 59 Practice using and conjugating pronominal verbs. Write a short paragraph about a friend or partner who has the worst day. Please include 3 irregular adjectives and 5 pronominal verbs. Part B in 3 sentences, describe your routine before going to bed.  Use at lease 3 pronominal verbs.

Grade 11 FSF4U- Great job on reporting about current affairs from La Presse.
Today was about using the 'subjonctif' with different conjunctions. Please make sure you know the verbs, especially the irregular (tricky ones).
Homework:Review the work from today for a quiz on the subjonctif verb tense on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Grade 9 FSF2D Students worked on locating geographical locations that were mentioned in the novel La machine à rajeunir. There was a discussion about what and how would they do to find their way without GPS, or any kind of internet. Here is your IB learner profile at work: INQUIRER! and of course use your sense of observation. Students also brainstormed about the type of questions they could use for their parent interview.
 Homework: Please read chapter 4 and 5, and finish your questions so we can discuss them on Wednesday.

FSF1D-  Students worked together on the pronominal verbs and have to complete page 59 Write 2 paragraphs.- Homework: Write a short paragraph about a friend or partner who has the worst day. Please include 3 irregular adjectives and 5 pronominal verbs.
-Part B in 3 sentences, describe your routine before going to bed.  Use at lease 3 pronominal verbs.Write a short paragraph about a friend or partner who has the worst day.

Grade 10 -FSF3U Students worked with 'le participe présent'. After going over the previous homework, students had to use an exit ticket to demonstrate how to use the participe présent. They are starting to recognize the patterns when reading sentences and need more practice to use them in conversation.

Homework: compose 5 sentences using the participe présent. Attention, use the examples to guide you.

Thank you Mrs Kerr, what a great idea!

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Grade 11- FSF4U The topic this week is biodiversité. Comprehension questions were answered for the reading selection. The use of  society as metaphores in relation to nature, extract several examples from the text.

Introduction to subjunctive, formation, meaning with different expressions. Homework: complete the practice sheets for Monday. p.11-12

Grade 10- FSF3U review and complete Monday's homework. Thank you Tito for completing all the answers and demonstrating sophisticated understanding of the story. 

Lesson today: le participe présent, use and form. PLEASE practice for Monday with the handouts with regular and irregular verbs. p.7

Grade 9-FSF2D continue working with idioms and what idioms are used at home. Even Mika had a great one in Korean.

Introduction to Bescherelle, les verbes en français. Students learned how to navigate the site. Hopefully, this is going to be a useful reference tool. 

Homework: read chapter 2/3 continue to practice with l'imparfait.

Grade 9-FSF1D Topic today was brainstorming about the internet security.

They also completed the survey on personality and shared their findings.

Grade 8 FSF1D Introduction to Bescherelle, les verbes en français. Students learned how to navigate the site. Hopefully, this is going to be a useful reference tool.Topic today was brainstorming about the internet security.

They also completed the survey on personality and shared their findings.

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Grade 9-FSF1D Students worked through the use and differences of the following verbs: Mettre and s'habiller. They are to continue practicing with their worksheets p14/16.

Grade 9- FSF2D Students worked through the formation of l'imparfait. They also are encouraged that if they need to review regular verbs (and irregular) from last year to do so. However, everyone practiced during class and go the hang of it. Well done! Homework p11/12 from your handouts.

Grade 8-FSF1D Students worked through the use and differences of the following verbs: Mettre and s'habiller. They are to continue practicing with their worksheets p14/16.

Grade 11-FSF4U Thank you Awa for your excellent report from Paris Match. It is most interesting to hear abour international news and events.
For Thursday, please read La biodiversité en péril. and answer a questions. Continue working with the pronouns such as Lequel...etc.

Grade 10 FSF3U Today the mind map was almost completed and students worked on idioms. Please finish the handouts on that and also answer the 5 questions for Le dernier des raisins. Students also took a refresher on how to form l'imparfait verb tense.
Grade 10 -FSF2D Students worked through the formation of l'imparfait. They also are encouraged that if they need to review regular verbs (and irregular) from last year to do so. However, everyone practiced during class and go the hang of it. Well done! Homework p11/12 from your handouts.

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Grade 10 FSF3U students did a second reading of Le dernier des raisins. Discussion followed to uncover reading strategies that help with comprehension. Students also co-constructed a mind map of the story and explored the idioms and the reason why they are used.
FSF2D Reading of Transformations, the student in the group joined in the discussion about reading strategies, mind-map and the use of idioms.

Grade 9-FSF2D Students read Transformations, the student in the group joined in the discussion about reading strategies, mind-map and the use of idioms.

Thank you Giorgio and Saffiatou for being group captains/leaders.

FSF1D- Students explored their first unit. They started working with pronominal pronouns and their use. They constructed a grid with all the pronouns for comparisons and reference. They also read Une journée à mon goût and started detecting the pronominal verbs.

Grade 8-FSF1D- Students explored their first unit. They started working with pronominal pronouns and their use. They constructed a grid with all the pronouns for comparisons and reference. They also read Une journée à mon goût and started detecting the pronominal verbs.

Grade 11-FSF4U- Today, we read a selection of opinion on organic food production. There was an interesting discussion about whether there is a difference between 'natural' and organic produce. The grammar component was about the interrogative pronoun LEQUEL and its agreement in a question or a statement. Please be ready for Tuesday to discuss your chosen topic from Paris Match.

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It was fantastic to see everyone back and also meet a few new faces.


Grade 9- Homeroom and locker distribution ran a bit longer today, so we only had about 30 minutes.
 This group is divided into 2 sections. The 'old' SJA students who did  the FSF1D last year are now doing the grade 10 FSF2D.
The new grade 9 students are doing the FSF1D to get their credit.

Both groups received their textbooks, syllabus, binder...The main activity was to design an iceberg and discover what was essential to demonstrate talent and success. All the dictionaries in the classroom were in use! No real homework till Friday!

Grade 8- All textbooks were distributed along with other material (binders...)
NOTE: There are forms to be returned. everyone should have received a Reach Ahead form from Ms Chin. Please sign it and returned at the next French class (Friday). This form allows the grade 8 students to take the grade 9 French.
I hope everyone has completed their iceberg activity. During class, the students started thinking about their learner profiles and how to use it for the first unit.
No homework today.

Grade 11 After receiving their textbook, binder etc. The students downloaded the app La Presse and Paris Match. They will take turn each week and report on a topic of their choice. So, on Tuesday, Awa will talk about something of interest in Paris Match, and Orlando will report on an article in La Presse.
Also, please read the first selection Faut-il manger bio? Be prepared to answer a few questions on the topic.

Grade 10 FSF3U After receiving their binders, textbook etc., the students tried their hand at creating a statement of inquiry (SOI) in relation to their unit: Aux frontières des émotions. They decided on their Global concept and related concepts. Great job! Please read Le dernier raisin.

Grade 10 FSF2D same activity as well as both groups did their own creation of the iceberg of success.  Please read chapter 1, Transformation.
 -See you on Friday!

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER!   WELCOME BACK TO SJA!!!

Hello everyone!

My name is Madame Villeneuve and I will be teaching grades 8 to 12, MYP French, for the upcoming 2016-17 school year. I want to take this opportunity to welcome all students and parents to my SJA ‘French Corner’ classroom #22. I am excited about the new school year and looking forward to meeting all of you.

I have been teaching French for 14 years now, and although it is my second year at SJA, I have been teaching French at our sister-school The Maples in Orangeville for the last 12 years. Once again this year, I will alternate days between the two schools. Teaching French is not just a job for me, it is more like a vocation. I am passionate about my cultural background and always curious about the variety of cultural backgrounds here at SJA.

French is more than just grammar and rules (although they are important), it is about understanding and appreciating each other, connecting and communicating about real life situations, and yes, it has to be fun. I believe that all students can be successful in their own way, following their own path, through different phases, as IB lifelong learners, and it is the challenge and motivation I want to offer them. The IB World School (SJA) and the MYP programme is the perfect platform for this philosophy.

Although I will not have my own homeroom group of students this year, I will be moving between all homerooms to maintain genuine connections with everyone.

Please remember that my classroom door is always opened for everyone to have a conversation about the French programme. On the days that I am at The Maples, please send me an email at: jvilleneuve@stjudesacademy.com

Also, returning students know to check my blog on the school’s website, and I encourage new students and parents to check daily to stay in the loop with homework and events.

I look forward to see you on August 31, at 6pm, for Orientation night and then on the first day of school September 7^th.  See you soon everyone!

Madame Villeneuve

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This is pretty well the last post for this academic year! I would like to wish everyone a great summer, and more importantly, say a big thank you to everyone for this making this year a great one.
There were ups and downs, and this is what life is all about. Leaning! I want you to congratulate everyone for their hard work and the fun times as well.

I hope to see most of you back in September (start checking this blog for information in August), and for those who are moving on, bonne chance!

Madame V.

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TODAY'S FRENCH EXAM IS FOR THE GRADES 7 & 8. BONNE CHANCE!


Grade 6 students will have French in their classroom. This is for the students who are not leaving right after the Arts performance.

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Attention everyone! Please read carefully!

On the day of each exam, please make sure to return your textbooks. You will not be allowed to write your exam without it. If you have lost your textbook, please let us know in advance so we can advise Administration to create an invoice. You will have to bring payment as per the invoice prior to writing your exam.

Today, all classes are dedicated to exam review. Just a friendly reminder that the last 2 days after exams, June 8 & 9 are for study hall (and count towards attendance). Do not cheat yourself by skipping those 2 days, should you need the extra marks.

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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Thursday, grade 11 students completed their performance tasks. Bravo and well done.
The rest of the day was filled with Track and Fields activities. During the rain shower, grade 7 had French review and a little fun with weather and sky related activities (crosswords).

Friday- grade 11 and a few grade 10 worked on performance task presentations aned exam review.


Grade 8 Several student were competing at The Maples and the rest working on review.

Grade 7 Also at The Maples... the rest read texts on Shipwrecks around Canada.

Grade 6 Students are working on their Tâche Finale: Mon aquarium.

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Grade 12 Congrats, your performance task is done!

Grade 11 Several students had their conference today and the interview part for your performance task will be on Thursday (you do not have track and fields, so plan to be in class.)
Grade 10 Thursday, before class, if you wish to conference with your teacher, please come and see me before 8:30 am, or during lunch.

Grade 9 A few students have had their work edited and some presented already. Please make it your responsibility to see me before class or at lunch or after school. All performance tasks should be done this week, next Tuesday for a few exceptions.
Grade 8 All conferencing was done today (except one). Next Friday, you are responsible to turn in all your paper work for your performance task.

Grade 7 Good review work today. Please do not hesitate to see me outside classtime for extra help, if you need it.

Grade 6 Students worked with the verb 'VOIR'. They also received their tâche finale and will continue working in class on their text later this week.

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Grade 9 Several students were able to have their work edited and conference about their performance task. Tuesday 24th, is the deadline to submit your rough draft, your notes and rubric. Those of you who have already  had their conference with me, you can start on your good copy for presentation.

Grade 10/11 Students who took advantage of class time to conference about their rough draft of a C.V. and cover letter, you can go ahead with final draft and prepare your questions.

Grade 8 Thank you everyone for having your performance task ready for editing. Practice your message so you are confident the day of oral presentation.

Grade 7 Good review day for everyone. Please use the sheets you worked on and continue reviewing. Next Tuesday, come with your questions for clarification.

Grade 6 (students were at the Fort McMurray Fire presentation).

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Grade 9 The lesson was on the subjonctif présent. Please memorize the formation rule and the endings. Review the practice sheets for success. Continue working on your rough copy for your performance task. Conferencing is on May 19th & 24th. Presentations are May 27 (Friday).

Grade 10/11 Students worked on their projects, some editing was done. Make sure that all rough copy of C.V. and cover letters are printed and ready for editing. You will need all of your copies, job research etc... to submit during conferencing, May 19, and at submission time for the interview.

Grade 12 please follow the guideline for Grade 11, and have  your rough copies ready for conferencing on Thursday, May 19. Presentation on May 27 (Friday).

Grade 8 pronoms disjoints: moi, toi,lui...
write a script for a telephone message. Homework: please adapt the script to fit your purpose and cause of an activist.

Grade 6 Le verbe Voir. Homework is to complete your worksheets for Thursday.

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Grade 9 The group worked on their Northern Canada food issues. Work, research and collaboration is in full swing. great work on Thursday!

Grade 10/11 The students have gone over the requirement for their performance task one more time. The questions for the interview have been distributed and or copied. Please have your rough draft for your cover letter ready for editing.

A HUGE BRAVO TO THE GRADE 10 ON YOUR SUCCESSFUL PRESENTATIONS. Although, I could not be there today, what you presented yesterday was excellent.

Grade 7 & 8 had music on Thursday and during that time, I was able to assist with personal projects. HOWEVER, we will return to our schedule on Tuesday with your projects.

Grade 6 Students  read about tropical fish and life on the reef. New vocabulary and a nice change from French skits and exhibition.

Have a great weekend!

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Grade 11 Students researched and submitted notes on the industry sector for which they would like to make an application for a job.

Grade 12 Presentation of a legend. Also, work on your Curriculum Vitae, 'lettre de motivation', and prepare notes for the presentation.

Grade 8 Students brainstormed about what are the possible actions activists would use to rally people to their cause. They also have chosen their topics and the global context for this unit is Fairness and Development.

Grade 6 This afternoon, we had a fire drill. Following this, students took a peak at their next unit. No work today on the subject, that will be for next week. However, a big shout out for all grade 6 for their French performance this morning and this evening. I heard great comments from several teachers, and you should be very proud of your accomplishments.

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Grade 10/11 Students received copies of a curriculum vitae and a cover letter (called a motivation letter in French). This is the first step, they also have to research a job to apply to. The second step will be to do an interview with me in French. So make sure to have your research notes with you at that time.

Grade 12 audited this segment, and it will be modified to use during a sales pitch/interview on a new communication device.
The legend was also edited for a good copy due on Friday, May 6.

Grade 9 This was a work period for your project.

Grade 8 Presentations were done today. Students took advantage of different medias to highlight points on endangered species and possible solutions.

Grade 7 Students worked on their rough copy and editing. They also corrected their quiz on passé composé with être.

Grade 6 Today was the last rehearsal for French skit/Exhibition. GOOD LUCK, YOU WORK SO HARD!!! YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY! 
Grade 7-8-9-10-11-12
***Please pick and choose 5 pieces of work from your French binder and make sure they have your name on them. I will photocopy them to place in your class binder and return the originals for you to study with. ***

Grade 10/11 The lesson (review) was related to the SI clause and the use of plus-que-parfait and the conditionnel passé. The students are strongly encouraged to review this section, practice and come to class with any questions they may have.

Grade 9 students worked on their section La cuisine du Nord and were treated to a guest speaker, Ms Kominek. She was able to give first hand account of her experience teaching in a northern First Nation community.
She was able to convey the hardships and the costs involved while living in the North. The grade 9 appreciate your input and now have material to work with for their up and coming task.

Grade 8 Several students were away on a field trip. So the remaining students had a chance to catch up with their presentation rough copy.

Grade 7 As several students were away on a field trip, students had a chance to catch up with the tricky passé composé with special verbs using the verb Être as the auxiliary. 

Grade 6 BRAVO! Students had their 'on stage' rehearsal of their French skits which is an important component of their Exhibition. Bonne Chance!

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Grade 9  Students have started to brainstorm about the food problems in the northern regions of Canada. They have also identified communities and the difficulty in getting the help needed. On Tuesday, next week, we will have a guest speaker who will share her first hand experience about teaching in the North.
Grade 10/11 Students are reviewing conditional sentences with 'si'. Also, they are reading about 'Zone' and please make sure your notes are done for next Tuesday. 

Grade 7 Students will be working on their project 5 destinations and 7 modes of transportation across Canada.
Rough copy is due Tuesday for the group not going to U of T., and Thursday for the other group.

Grade 8 They have been working on their endangered animals/area.

Grade 6 We are almost at the end of Exhibition. Skits are pretty well done. Today, the students had a chance to see themselves on video to make a few changes.

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Grade 10/11 The students really rose to the occasion with their interviews with a francophone author of their choice. Everyone had pertinent questions and the students who were able to record their interviews, it certainly enhanced the whole project.

Grade 9 Thank you for putting all your efforts in this project. Everyone is progressing by leaps and bounds.

Grade 8 Students started their research on animals in danger, and the impact our encroaching environment is making. The groups will be doing a live report from the field. Each student was given a check-list/rubric to make sure they have all the elements.
Thursday, May 5th is presentation day.

Grade 7 Students worked on action verbs au passé composé with Être and the participe passé in agreement with the subject.
Please complete activity sheet p.72-73. 

Grade 6 Students know almost all of their lines for their skits. They are now working on perfecting their pronunciation and action.

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THANK YOU ARAV FOR READING  YOUR POEM AT THIS MORNING'S ASSEMBLY.

Grade 10/11 Interviews are coming along well. Please make sure you record yourself asking and answering the questions (you need to have a hard copy of the Q & A). The length may run from 1minute to 3 minutes. This work is due on Tuesday 26.

Grade 9 Please, make sure you have your work completed for the calendar project and that you have coordinated the work with your partner. You should have a visual component and everyone in your group has their own part on a hard copy as well.

Grade 8 Vocabulary and expressions related to animals and their care were discussed and recorded. This will be handy for the presentation coming up. You will have time in class to work on it. Today, students formed partnerships to work on their broadcast.

Grade 7 Today was a bit difficult. It is the smallest and shortest words that cause students to pause. With practice, you will be expert!

Grade 6 Students worked on the delivery of their lines for the drama part of their exhibition. Small modifications were done to the scripts to help with the flow of sentences.

ENJOY THE WEEKEND!

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Grade 11 had a History class this morning. Please keep in mind that your audio/interview is due on Tuesday 26. Tomorrow, Friday, you have French class.

Grade 10 Students worked on their interview with a francophone author.
Presentations on Tuesday, 26.

Grade 9 Students were working with their partners on their calendar. Presentations on Tuesday 26.

Grade 8 Students are still working on the placement of the different pronouns (en, y) and the different verb tenses.

Grade 7 they started on a unit on transportation. This unit will offer the opportunity to explore the varied topography across Canada and use the many (and fun) modes of transportation.
A MARI USQUE AD MARE!

Grade 6 students are working quite hard and are polishing their performance for their skits.

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Grade 12 French Thank you, Arav, for writing an excellent and impact-full poem about Earth and its relation with us, humans. We are planning on displaying the poster in the MYP common area.

Grade 10/11 This morning, students watched and listened to an interview about Dany Laferrière, author from Haiiti, who calls Québec his home. He has been accepted to the exclusive Academie Française de Littérature, in 2015. This will serve as a model for their own interview (Q & A) on a francophone author who has ties to the students' own origines.
This project will be an audio presentation accompanied by a picture or two.
This is due Tuesday 26th.

Grade 9 are working on their calendar projects and several students have great ideas. Today was still in brainstorming mode and Thursday, most of the text should come together.
This is due Tuesday 26th.

Grade 8 There was a lot of activity and questions about the placement of 'EN, Y' in  a sentence. It lead to a review of verb tenses. Homework, please complete les fiches 2 & 3. This is for Thursday, 21st.

Grade 7 A review of the pronoun EN from last week. The present unit and the last two units of this programme will include passé composé with Être. Students worked at identifying key vocabulary to decide which verb to use.
Homework: complete the questions related to the 4 mini legends of the Reading and Comprehension component. This will be counted toward La tâche finale and it is due on Thursday, 21st. 

Grade 6 Almost done! A few touch ups on the scripts and it is full steam ahead for rehearsals.

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I apologize for not posting last night, but with the interviews, time was running out.
REMEMBER EVERYONE, HAVE YOUR PLEDGE FORMS FILLED OUT FOR THE SPRING FUND RAISING NEXT WEEK.

Grade 10/11 have read Le vendeur de Sarcasmes. A discussion followed about how and when you master a language, you start understanding the sarcasm.
homework: answer in complete sentences the 4 questions at the end of the story.
Grade 12 Thank you for your poem's rough draft, the good copy and the delivery of your poem is for Tuesday, 19th.

Gade 9 Thank you for working so well on Thursday. Please, plan on continuing working with your partner next week, Tuesday and Thursday.
La tâche finale is to create a life without a calendar or agenda. A full year/cycle with holidays, birthdays...

Grade 8 We started a new unit: Canal Animal. The objective today was to work with interrogation words. The students created posters to illustrate the meaning of each.

Grade 7 Today, students worked with le pronom EN. They learned the position of this pronoun in a sentence. IT WAS NOT EASY!!! But if you practice and re-do the activity sheet you will be successful. THIS IS HOMEWORK!

Grade 6 The final corrections to the scripts are almost completed and your homework is to memorize your lines. Next week, will be rehearsals of the skits. 

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Grade 10-11-12 The presentations are completed and a few marks will be adjusted accordingly. Students filled in their reflection sheets and these will be added to their presentations. They also watched part of a video on climate change. Following this activity, the class worked with the futur antérieur and the key words that announce this verb tense.

Grade 12 The letter was well received and the rough copy of your poem is due on Thursday, April 14.

Grade 9 were able to do the corrections on the verb component of high frequency verbs. They also read a text selected from the Anthology titled: Le calendrier.
They worked in groups to extract 5 main points from a type of calender of their choice. The task attached to this unit is to invent/create a full year of events without the use of a calendar.

Grade 8 We had a lively class today. Students read their letter of invitation to a francophone artist of their choice. The idea was to use the letter format complete with greetings and closing remarks. Most of the students took turn to record a   couple of sentences and replay them for feedback. They also experimented with movement to enhance their diction.

Grade 7 Today was legend day. After presentations, there was a chance to peer edit and use their self-check list before final submission. The legends were interesting and unusual.

Grade 6 IT IS EXHIBITION ALL THE WAY! The scripts are almost complete and some groups have started rehearsals. They are also working on pronunciation and intonation.

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IT WAS STUDY HALL FOR ALL MYP STUDENTS AND EVERYONE HAD TIME TO SIT DOWN INDIVIDUALLY AND DISCUSS THEIR MARKS.

Grade 10-11 Each students gave their position paper on abolishing (or not) Winter and its consequences in Canada as well as globally. Their research was on point and it was interesting to hear how each student was able to express their opinion regarding the economic, environmental, security ...aspects.

Grade 9 The students had an open text verb test. There was also time carved out for conferencing.

Grade 8 During conferencing with students individually, the rest of the class were finishing their rough copy of an invitation for a francophone celebrity.
Tuesday, April 12, is the due date for your presentation.

Grade 7 Everyone worked on their final draft of a legend. Please remember to do your self-check list. At the same time, we were able to both conference individually about the marks so far, and edit their legend.
Due date is Tuesday, April 12 for presentation.

Grade 6 were very enthusiastic about the French component of their Exhibition. They expressed many great ideas and just started on their script.

Pizza party for the best homeroom team.

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Grade 9-11 were on a field trip.
Grade 10/11 Two students stayed back and presented their position on 'Abolissons l'hiver'.
TOMORROW IS STUDY HALL AND ALL THE STUDENTS ARE TO COME IN TO DISCUSS THEIR MARK AND COMPLETE THE PRESENTATIONS

Grade 8 The students took up their homework and we clarified a few points regarding the placement of pronom d'objet direct and indirect.
Following this is a performance task on an invitation or a radio announcement about a francophone artist of their choice.
Tomorrow, they will be working on this task and be evaluated on the performance.

Grade 7 The students presented their group legend according to pre-set vocabulary and picture.
Their task today was to brainstorm and make a plan for tomorrow's task. Everyone received a rubric with all the required elements and they have 90 minutes to produce their rough copy tomorrow.

Grade 6 took a  short test on the verbs: choisir and prendre. After that, they brainstormed about the French component of their Exhibition. To be continued tomorrow.

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Grade 9-12 The students were on a field trip/Ontario Literacy Test

Grade 8 Students took up their homework with Pronom d'objet direct which generated much discussion on how to switch verbs from different tenses back to the infinitive form.
The big lesson today was about Pronom d'objet indirect ( lui and leur) and their placement. Homework: please finish your work sheets.
The verbs to study are: vouloir, pouvoir and devoir (savoir). ALL IS DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 7.

Grade 7 worked in groups to create a legend with a set of pictures and selected vocabulary. Homework is to finish your legend with your partner, due Thursday, April 7.

Grade 6 The students reviewed the partitive (du, de la, des), (à la, au, aux)
The segment for Reading and Comprehension was done today in groups and  should be completed for Thursday, April 7th, if not already completed. Also, please finish all 3 sheets and STUDY CHOISIR & PRENDRE FOR YOUR TEST NEXT WEEK, Thursday, April 7th.

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Grade 10/11 students had the period to work on the position paper on 'Abolissons l'hiver' or 'Gardons l'hiver'. This is due Tuesday, April 5th for presentation and question period.
Grade 12 Please start working on you poem for next Tuesday, April 5.

Grade 9 The students worked on 3 frequently used verbs: vouloir, pouvoir and devoir. They are to make sentences, study this verb so they are able to use them in their various projects.

Grade 8 The students reviewed and took a quick quiz on 'pronom d'objet direct'.  Following this they put the finishing touch on their board game and did trial runs with other groups. Well done everyone as the questions were intelligent and challenging.

Grade 7 The class listened to a legend from Quebec about a 'trembling house'. While listening, they were doing a story board from what they were able to understand.  They also worked on identifying special verbs from the DR MRS VAN DER TRAMP list, using passé composé, to match to a very busy pirate ship.

Grade 6 The students announced that they would do a skit for their Exhibition project and parts of it would be in French. Each group idenditied their titles in French and  as soon as they have their outline, they will start working in French. What a great way to incorporate language and drama and technology all in one place!
Following this, the students completed work on the partitive adjectives and reviewed the unit verbs: prendre, attendre and choisir.
Homework is to complete the work sheets for Thursday, Mar. 31.

SUMMER FIESTA 2016

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Grade 9 Today the students worked on the different pronouns used with the imperative verb tense. For example, donne-moi ton devoir. They used the complément d'objet direct and indirect. The rule is: if you can answer the question à qui (to whom), it is lui or leur, and if you can answer the question qui (who), it is le, la, les...

Grade 10/11  Students read a text about abolishing Winter. They will compose a letter of opinion stating their respective side: for or against, and explaining their position on the effects on safety, environment, economy, agriculture and social aspect.
They also got a refresher on adjectifs démonstratifs which lead to les pronoms demonstratifs. THERE IS ONE SHEET THAT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED FOR HOMEWORK.

Grade 8 The students worked on their board game, which they will play on Thursday. They are using the unit of vocabulary and a variety of location of their choice. The game is based on the popular Snakes and Ladder game and the students prepared their own question cards.

Grade 7 The students started a unit on legends. They read a legend explaining a natural geologic formation of Rocher Percé in the eastern tip of Québec. They will be working with the passé composé with special verbs from a list called
DR MRS VAN DER TRAMP. Basically, all the verbs indicate movements.

Grade 6 did not have French today. They are working on their exhibition topics and choosing their central question/idea. Once their are ready, we will start the French component of their presentation.

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Grade 9/10/11/12 The students presented their skits/interpretations of Les Misérables. Everyone did an outstanding jobs with their respective roles. Thank you for working diligently and making due even if you were missing a team-mate in your group.

Grade 8 Only a few students were present due to speeches and the Shakespeare play. Remember that your trip diary is due on Tuesday morning, NO EXCEPTION. 

Grade 7 only had 30 minutes of French due to the Speech competition. Please remember that your project is due on Tuesday...on my desk that morning.

Grade 6 The students who have not turned in their menu for la tâche finale, make sure to do so on Tuesday. Please work on your roles as a server and client for Tuesday.

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Grade 9/10/11/12 Despite the fact that we were missing several students this morning, the rehearsals for Les Misérables, an adaptation, went well. Each group had a chance to do one full rehearsal and receive praise and criticism from their peers. Thursday, Feb.25th is presentation day!

Grade 8 The students now have all the requirements for writing their journal entries and recount a journey in the past to meet a character of their choice. This is due on Tuesday, March 1st, no exception!  This Thursday will be a work period to ensure that everyone is on the right tract.
Today's lesson was: le superlatif and le comparatif as well as how to use 'meilleur et mieux'. Homework is to complete p.115/116.

Grade 7 The students worked on filling their rubric sheets to ensure they include all their elements when presenting their work of art. They may have the work period to finesse their text on Thursday, Feb. 25th.
Tuesday, March 1st is the due date for everyone. All art and test should be submitted on that day.

Grade 6 The students assignment for Thursday, Feb. 25th is to submit a tastefully written and decorated menu. It was discussed that all items on the menu should be in French unless it is the name of an ethnic dish. They should include prices too.

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Grade 9/10/11012 Rehearsals are well underway and every student had a chance to say a few lines and receive feedback.
Homework is to memorize your lines for Tuesday, Feb. 23, in order for you to have a full rehearsal on that day.

Grade 8 Students, although they did not think it was important to know how to count by ten in French...the fact remains that only 2 students aced it. Following this short warm up, they read two stories from the textbook and they examined what should be included in a travel diary. These items will be required for la tâche finale.
The next item on the agenda today was the pronom d'objet direct. Everyone did their work during class, so there should be no homework this time around.

Grade 7 The lesson today was the pronoun EN. It was a rather difficult concept but everyone will be able to apply it. Homework! please do your exercise sheet for Tuesday, and review the rules in your textbook.

Grade 6 were doing their speeches all day, and although they did not have French this afternoon, I was able to join their class and hear a few of them.

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Grade 9/10/11/12 This morning was fairly productive and the students should be at the stage where they are learning their lines for this Thursday. At that time, they should be rehearsing their lines. Everyone is now aware that the due date is FEB. 25TH FOR PRESENTATIONS.

Grade 8 The students took their verb tests and they started the new unit on time travelling by answering questions about what they would do in certain conditions. The lesson today was about numbers...big numbers... how to say and write them.

Grade 7 Today's lesson was about 'le partitif, le partitif avec la négation. The students also started to brainstorm about how to talk about Art. They talked about themes, ideas or subjects and art medium. This work is in preparation for their art presentation.

Grade 6 The students checked their homework on -re ending verbs.  THEN, the lesson was about irregular -re verbs. These have to be memorized and used for their homework: complete sections I, J if you have not completed it during class.

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Grade 9/10/11-12 All students have been working on their script and everyone seem to be ready for rehearsals next week. It is understood that the presentations will moved ahead one week. SO THE DUE DATE IS NOW FEBRUARY 25.

Grade 8 Verbs, more verbs! Please complete the package this weekend.
Homework, study the irregular -re section, there is a test on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Grade 7 Please complete the cross words puzzle as homework. This is important vocabulary for this unit.

Grade 6 Please finish the sections c, d as homework. You will have a pre-test on Tuesday on -er, -ir verbs.

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This morning started with a pancake contest! It seems that our students have quite an appetite!

Grade 9/10/11/12 are working on the script for their skit/presentation/interpretation of Les Misérables.
Thursday will also be taken up for script writing. It was agreed that the due date would be March 3rd. There is a possibility that this date could be moved earlier if students are planning an early March Break escape.

Grade 8 had a change in schedule and had music instead of French.
Grade 7 same thing.
Grade 6 had a change in schedule also and will resume French class on Thursday.

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Grades 9/10/11/12 The students completed the reading of Les Misérables, a graphic novel. They also worked with their respective groups to lay-out the background for their skits.

Grade 8 The students are working on a verb package. They should be done by next week. This is a good basis to build on for the students who may not have had prior experience in French, and a good refresher for the students who have more experience.

Grade 7 The students are beginning a unit on art. They are very keen to acquire the terminology and even more so the fact that they will have to produce a work of art themselves to present and critique.

Grade 6 Students are working their way through the realm of verbs and are doing a great job of it. More of this is in store for next week.

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Grade 9/10/11 for the next little while (3 weeks), the students will be reading the novel 'Les Misérables', a graphic novel. This is a story that most students know about, have seen the movie of and / or have gone to the play. This is a novel that resonates even today, especially with the current economic and political unrest we are witnessing on a global scale.
When the reading of the novel is done with, the students have broken in four groups and will create a skit portraying the characters in a modern setting.

Grade 8 gave their oral presentations on GMO foods and everyone did an fantastic job. The rest of the class was spent on verbs (-er ending) review.
Homework is to complete the package and write 18 sentences using the verbs from the unit. This is a review the students have been asking for and we will follow with -ir and -re verbs to bring everyone up to date.

Grade 7 are doing their career presentations to complete the unit. The next unit is about arts without boundaries. They should have a lot of fun and bring their creativity to each class.

Grade 6 are continuing on their verb package. This week is about -ir regular and irregular verbs.

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Grade 6 The students shared their sentences and new er ending verbs with the class. A few students worked with a partner to make some corrections.
Next Tuesday, there will be a short quiz to ensure that everyone understand this section before moving on.
Also, the French schedule is changing. Tuesday, Thursday and every other Friday, classes will be at 2:15 pm

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Grade 6 The class took up the homework from Tuesday. The -er ending verbs are well under way to be used during class and of course whenever possible. There was a lively game of who could guess the definition of the verbs. Homework is to complete section F for tomorrow morning.

Grade 8 Students looked over their exam and did a detailed review. All corrections were made. There was enough time to conference with everyone and the oral presentations are going to be on Tuesday, February 2nd.

Grade 7 The students were given their exam to review. Conferencing with each students is an important part of learning and all students were able to get their marks up. Please do not forget your career assignment ready for presentation on Tuesday, February 2nd. 

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Here you will find a few bits of information pertaining to the rest of this week.

French review week started on Tuesday with grades 9-10-11. Exams have been reviewed and a few concepts clarified. The most important subject discussed while conferencing with individual students referred to study strategies and time management.

Thursday, grades 7 and 8 are scheduled to have time for their oral presentations as well as conferencing one on one. Mid-term exams will be reviewed also to ensure that the students understand the components and begin the next term on a positive note.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!
Students planning to go to Paint Ball games on Friday, January 29th. Please make sure to bring your parental consent form with you and if you have not paid yet, please do so very soon.

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GRADE 6 There was an assembly this morning, so there was just enough time to go through half of the class for the role play of an interview. So far, everyone did really well. The rest of the class will present the week of 25th. Next week, is MYP exams and there will not be any French class for that week. Ms Haag will be able to be with her class so it is all good.

Grade 7 The students were given the option to study for exam or work on their projects. This is a short oral presentation of an interesting career personality and their career path.

Grade 8 Students are studying for exams and/or preparing a short oral presentation on giving their opinion on GMO food. They will be able to have their notes with them while presenting but the focus really is on the delivery of their ideas.

Grade 9/10/11/12 will have some time to study and/or work on their oral presentation. They will be needed to move a few tables to set up the room for exams.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE ON YOUR EXAMS!

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Grade 6 The students were very enthusiastic about their interviews. Many of the questions/answers were well prepared. Tomorrow, providing that the assembly is not too long, they will be able to start interviewing each other.

Grade 7 to 12 worked hard with reviewing and helping each other with different questions.

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

Grade 6 students completed and submitted their group ads. Following this, they brainstormed questions to be used during the interview.

Grade 7 The students are in full review mode and today's focus was adjectives.

Grade 8 At the students' request, they played a game with verbs. Always fun and lively! Before, however, they were working on adjectives and conjunctions.

Grade 9 students are working on their review unit package.
Grade 10/11 the students worked on futur antérieur and futur simple.
Grade 12 the pronoun lequel was the object of clarification.

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

Grade 6 The students returned to their working groups and composed their advertisement for part-time work. They demonstrated good collaboration skills and included all the requirements for their ad.
Homework for Tuesday, 12th, is to complete their translation in order to do the art work on Tuesday. Students exchanged emails and will be in contact should the need arise.

Grade 7 Mid term exams are fast approaching. The students were given instructions on what they should review. They also have a project on careers to submit for the week after the exam. More on this next week. 

Grade 8 The students received their mid-term overview. Today's lesson was: futur simple. They will also have a short presentation to do right after exam week and this will count towards their cumulative task (oral/communication component). Next week is full review mode.

Grade 9 Students read unit 4 p.70-75. The were given their review package and some instructions with the presentation rubric. Next week, is full review mode.

Grade 10/11 Students were given the components to review for the mid-term exam. There was extra practice for the futur simple since so many students were absent before the break. Please remember that next week will be important (what week isn't?) since there is one more component 'futur  antérieur' to go over before the exam.

Grade 12 We went over the exam's segments and the components for the communication element.

A brand new year!

It is a new year, renew your commitment to l'éducation en français.
ALL THE BEST TO MY SJA STUDENTS FOR 2016.
SEE YOU ON THURSDAY!