NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Sunday, 7 February 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Friday, 29 January 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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
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
Thursday, 28 January 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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.
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.
Friday, 15 January 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
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!
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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