NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
There is so much happening in the next two weeks and yet,so much to do.
Grade 5/6 are working on the concept of 'le partitif'. It requires the students to reflect on the gender of nouns and realize that some of this and some of that does not translate with one word. They also looked up a simple recipe for a vinaigrette and discussed the order of serving a French meal. You could hear their stomach growling and it was only 9:30.
Grade 3/4 now have a firm grasp on action verbs: mainly what animals do that human can imitate. They also had an introduction to conjugate verbs with er endings as well as starting the imperative for those verbs. They were very curious about other verb groups but, all in good time!
Grade 7/8 students took up a review activity with the partitif used in the negative work. It took some time, however, they are clearly getting the hang of it. Well done!
Grade 1/2 watched a few pictures and a short video of skiing at Le Massif in Québec. They continued the activity by collecting the vocabulary and rehearsing simple sentences such as 'puis-je acheter un billet? and combien pour la journée?
JK/SK started with telling the teacher everything they should wear because it is so cold. So, they collectively decided that they would play indoors today and wanted to know the name of several toys.
Friday 20 February 2015
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER.
This was a short week packed with fun and knowledge.
Grade 5/6 have started using the vocabulary related to restaurants and they are learning dialogues for servers and clients. The students are learning how to order from a menu by using the verbs: commander, prendre, choisir, attendre and finir. Great job everyone.
Grade 3/4 were surprised to learn that a person's last name often originated from the trade they were involved. So, today was called: vendredi en folie! They had to find a fitting name and illustrate the character. Lots of laugh.
Grade 7/8 took up their homework on the pronoun 'en'. They did a few excercises involving pronunciation with rythm. Oh yes, I am certain they could be heard in the neighbouring classes.
Grade 1/2 are continuing their winter carnival unit. This week, they listened to a made up story containing several words related to previous lessons. Afterwards, they illustrated the story in their carnival booklet. They also completed a word search.
JK/SK love to sing! They are singing about instruments found in the orchestra. They were surprised to learn that the piano was a chord instrument. So, they were able to look inside the piano in our room and watch the keys activate the levers and little hammers on the metal strings.
This was a short week packed with fun and knowledge.
Grade 5/6 have started using the vocabulary related to restaurants and they are learning dialogues for servers and clients. The students are learning how to order from a menu by using the verbs: commander, prendre, choisir, attendre and finir. Great job everyone.
Grade 3/4 were surprised to learn that a person's last name often originated from the trade they were involved. So, today was called: vendredi en folie! They had to find a fitting name and illustrate the character. Lots of laugh.
Grade 7/8 took up their homework on the pronoun 'en'. They did a few excercises involving pronunciation with rythm. Oh yes, I am certain they could be heard in the neighbouring classes.
Grade 1/2 are continuing their winter carnival unit. This week, they listened to a made up story containing several words related to previous lessons. Afterwards, they illustrated the story in their carnival booklet. They also completed a word search.
JK/SK love to sing! They are singing about instruments found in the orchestra. They were surprised to learn that the piano was a chord instrument. So, they were able to look inside the piano in our room and watch the keys activate the levers and little hammers on the metal strings.
Monday 9 February 2015
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Cette semaine est remplie d'actions. On fête le centième jour de classe, la St-Valentin et le congé de la famille.
Grade 7/8 will have French on Monday and Tuesday. The students are really starting to get the hang of the partitif in the negative form as well as practicing the vocabulary used for art.
Grade 5/6 are now starting the re ending verbs and today they were investigating the prefixes used on so many verbs.
Grade 3/4 have begun a new unit called Pattes et Chaussures. They are discovering that humans have been trying to emulate animals' gaits and actions. Look for them telling you to 'grimpe, creuse, nage, vole, cherche, marche, cours...' They will prepare a special shoe advertisement.
Grade 1/2 worked on their winter activities and matching sentences to their pictures. The students also listed topics of personal interest for studies later this month. Also, Tuesday, they will work from an Ontario map and discover what is in a 100km radius of the school.
This will be a little geography in French.
JK/SK children are starting to use the vocabulary for Valentine's day. It is all about love! Tomorrow, the 100th day. Do you want to see what they will look like in one hundred years?
Cette semaine est remplie d'actions. On fête le centième jour de classe, la St-Valentin et le congé de la famille.
Grade 7/8 will have French on Monday and Tuesday. The students are really starting to get the hang of the partitif in the negative form as well as practicing the vocabulary used for art.
Grade 5/6 are now starting the re ending verbs and today they were investigating the prefixes used on so many verbs.
Grade 3/4 have begun a new unit called Pattes et Chaussures. They are discovering that humans have been trying to emulate animals' gaits and actions. Look for them telling you to 'grimpe, creuse, nage, vole, cherche, marche, cours...' They will prepare a special shoe advertisement.
Grade 1/2 worked on their winter activities and matching sentences to their pictures. The students also listed topics of personal interest for studies later this month. Also, Tuesday, they will work from an Ontario map and discover what is in a 100km radius of the school.
This will be a little geography in French.
JK/SK children are starting to use the vocabulary for Valentine's day. It is all about love! Tomorrow, the 100th day. Do you want to see what they will look like in one hundred years?
Friday 6 February 2015
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
This week, although Mère Nature gave us only 4 days to work, the students were on task with finishing units, taking quiz on 'ir' verbs etc...
The grade 5/6 should be proud of themselves as they aced their ir verbs test. The test took the form of a game called connect four. Well done everyone.
Grade 3/4 worked on sound excercises, which is always good for a laugh. These are tongue twisters but great practice. We had a conversation about their dream trip.
Grade 7/8 took turns with the verb review that was still on the blackboard. Very well done everybody. Then, they completed a cross word puzzle as a mean to review the new vocabulary.
Grade 1/2 wanted to know about the up and coming French play. They had inquiries about Africa and its inhabitants, humans and animals.
JK/SK also had questions about the play and they are keen on going to the theatre.
We also read a story called La chasse au tigre.
This week, although Mère Nature gave us only 4 days to work, the students were on task with finishing units, taking quiz on 'ir' verbs etc...
The grade 5/6 should be proud of themselves as they aced their ir verbs test. The test took the form of a game called connect four. Well done everyone.
Grade 3/4 worked on sound excercises, which is always good for a laugh. These are tongue twisters but great practice. We had a conversation about their dream trip.
Grade 7/8 took turns with the verb review that was still on the blackboard. Very well done everybody. Then, they completed a cross word puzzle as a mean to review the new vocabulary.
Grade 1/2 wanted to know about the up and coming French play. They had inquiries about Africa and its inhabitants, humans and animals.
JK/SK also had questions about the play and they are keen on going to the theatre.
We also read a story called La chasse au tigre.
Monday 2 February 2015
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Although today is a snow day, here is what the students will be doing this week.
Grade 7/8 are starting a unit on Art. They are really excited about it and last Friday, that was all they could talk about! They will be learning about art equipment, how to critique art and talk about art in general. There will something for everyone's taste. Stay tuned!
Grade 3/4 are finishing their description of a heroe! They are also able to tell you very large numbers. Just ask them!
Grade 5/6 What can I say! VERBS, VERBS and more verbs. IR ending verbs. It is difficult, but they will get it with some more practice. The reward for this dry subject will be the restaurant unit coming soon. on incorporating special sentences. They then illustrate them in their French notebook.
JK/SK started learning a poem for LA MARMOTTE. Today is groundhog but they did not miss this special event at the Maples. The puppet is waiting for them tomorrow.
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