NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

With the warm summer like weather, the students are turning their attention to the great outdoors.

JK & SK are singing their heart out about farm animals and their life lessons. We are also working on modes of transportation and where each one could take us. For example, une bicyclette may take us to the park and un avion will transport us to Paris.

Grade 1 are starting a unit on 'La bonne bouffe' et 'la mal-bouffe'. Can you guess what they prefer? They are already using vocabulary such as 'fromage, laitue, mais soufflé, cornichons...

Grade 2 are stringing sentences about a variety of subjects and easily describe familiar objects.

Grade 3 & 4 have completed their nature walk and observation using their 5 senses. We now have an extensive word list and the students will team up for a larger project presentation.

Grade 5 have completed a read and comprehension story starring the 'seasons'. Next, they will start their poem. The poetry will put into words one of their illustrations on a special weather event. Poetry reading is scheduled for Monday, June 9.

Grade 6 worked dilligently on finding the correct question words. Next, they will complete their read and comprehension unit story. The aquarium presentation is schedule for Tuesday, June 10.

Grade 7 & 8 have been researching a cave to explore. Their presentation is for tomorrow. I am always amazed at all the information they have to share.