NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Please note that if you are looking for blogs in Language Acquisition for year 3, year 4, year 5 please go to your particular MYP year where you will find all your subject in one place.
For DP, grade 11 or 12, stay on this blog until we have one running for your year (1 or 2)
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.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Monday, 31 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Thursday, 27 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Tuesday, 25 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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!!!
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!!!
Friday, 21 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
-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.
-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.
Wednesday, 19 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Monday, 17 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Thursday, 13 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Tuesday, 11 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Monday, 3 October 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
 |
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.
|
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Friday, 23 September 2016
 |
| 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.
Wednesday, 21 September 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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).
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).
Monday, 19 September 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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! |
Thursday, 15 September 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)