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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