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THIS IS THE LAST POST FOR 2019

Grade 9 French presented their radio ad and poster. Very good work! 
Students also identified what they want for review when they return from the break. We will be talking mid-term exam then.

Grade 8 French students took their quiz, and composed sentences with their choice of words. They also had a short lesson on 'superlatif". There will be more on this when they return in January.

Grade 5/6 created their Venn diagram to compare 2 microbes. There were many interesting facts to learn.

JK/SK Last themed colouring activity for the holiday.

Grade 1/2 storyboard: listen to a holiday story, and illustrate! Let's see who is really listening.

Grade 3/4 There is something special happening in the 'ant hill'. Students will have to act out this event.

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LAST FEW DAYS FOR 2019

Grade 9 French students had their work edited, and remember that your summative is due WEDNESDAY DEC. 17.
If you choose to record your radio ad, make sure that it is loud enough to be heard clearly (practice a few times), and that the technology will not let you down. Also, have your hard copy and your poster to hand in as your evidence.

Grade 8 French students had a pop quiz about unit vocabulary. Students realized that doing homework does include studying the words, so they can later use them in their work.
WEDNESDAY: there will be a QUIZ, and you will be asked to create 5 sentences with these words. Be prepared.

Grade 5/6 The lesson today was 'DEVOIR'. Students were also working with the negative form in double verb sentences. WELL DONE!

JK/SK It is all about the holidays! Songs, terminology etc.

Grade 1/2  after a quick round of 'comment dit-on', students did what they love to do: word search.

Grade 3/4 Students worked in 3 teams (for points) and translated unit vocabulary. As a reward, they completed a holiday word search.

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Grade  9 French read the final text about film make up artists, answered questions, and used the last period to write an outline for their radio film ad.
HOMEWORK: please have your rough draft ready for editing on Monday. You should also use this time to create your visual component (the poster).

Grade 8 French-students shared their 5 sentences, and made the appropriate corrections. Following this, they identified a variety of saying, such as 'une faim de loup' (hungry like a wolf).

Grade 5/6 students were able to complete a comic strip with unit vocabulary, and the verbs 'devoir' (dois), and 'pouvoir' (peux).

JK/SK students had fun coloring 'une boule de Noêl' with mistletoe. Very colourful and festive.

Grade 1/2 after their stellar performance at the concert, students were treated to their favorite activity: word search!

Grade 3/4 In this unit, students are learning to use verbs associated to behaviour.
So far, they have used NOUS, VOUS.

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Grade 9 French students took up the questions from last week, and learned to be more accurate with their answers. If your activity sheet is not completed, this is homework.
ALSO, NOTE THAT YOUR RADIO AD FOR YOUR FILM IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY, DEC.18.
This will allow for more time to review prior to mid term exam in January.

Grade 8 French Today the lesson was about how to use the comparative with adjectives. HOMEWORK: make 5 sentences using comparative.

Grade 5/6 students are working with irregular adjectives placed before the noun.

JK/SK more holiday themed vocabulary, and singing. Count and draw and decorate.

Grade 1/2 concert, concert concert!

Grade 3/4 students applied and matched verbs to adjectives. Questions asked: what do humans have in common with ants living in colonies?

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Grade 9 French students read the first text about Monsters in Films and Literature. They identified vocabulary, and answered questions 1-10. If not finished, this is homework.

Grade 8 French students read Les animaux au service de la médecine.  They were fascinated by how useful these animals and insects really are.

Grade 5/6 students worked hard on adjectives and their agreement. They caught on quickly with some practice.

JK/SK are singing with the puppets, and getting familiar with holiday terminology.

Grade 1/2 It is all about concert preparation.

Grade 3/4 students finished reading about different actions ants can perform, and have begun to make comparisons with what humans have in common.

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Grade 9 French students continued working with the verb tense imparfait. They corrected their homework, and realized that the difficult part of this work is to be able to identify the verb back to the infinitive then determine the correct endings.

Grade 8 French students began unit 3, and read about unusual animals and insects. Please work on your vocabulary.

Grade 5/6 worked on adjectives placed before the noun, and a few irregular forms, such as beau, bel, belle.

JK/SK watched 3 episodes of Le Château magique, learned to say I am sorry, and it is alright (je suis désolé, ce n'est rien).

Grade 1/2 students are continuing working on the concert.

Grade 3/4 students reviewed the adjectives from the unit, watched a 10 minutes video of a professor who used melted aluminum to identify the galleries and chambers of an ants' nest. To conclude, they began to identify verbs related to the  unit.

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Grade 9 French and Grade 8 French worked on l'imparfait. This is usually taught in higher grades. However, seeing that students consistently use it in their summative written work (thanks to a variety of translator engines), it was only appropriate to understand when and how to use this verb tense. Students quickly got the hang of it, and completed the activity sheet.
HOMEWORK: gr. 9 complete part b.
                           gr. 8 complete part b if you wish to have extra practice.

Grade 5/6 students worked with vocabulary related to body parts and elements in the environment that affect them. For example: la poussière dans les yeux.

JK/SK songs from the holiday selection: MON PETIT SOLDAT.

Grade 1/2 concert practice- please continue singing the songs at home. Most students can read the lines, and everyone know the songs.

Grade 3 students began unit 3 Les Fourmis. Today, they worked on adjectives.

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Grade 7/8 were treated to a movie (Tintin) to wrap up the investigation units.

Grade 5/6 students are continuing their journey into the world of microbes.

JK/SK Since  students told me that their holiday tree was up, or just about, we are beginning to sing holiday songs.

Grade 1/2 concert preparation

Grade 3/4

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Grade 9 French THIS WAS THE BEST BOARD GAME EVER. Excellent presentation.

Grade 8 French students presented their story, and this concludes unit 2. Well done!

Grade 5/6 have begun unit 3 by reading about germs, microbes and virus. They also collected vocabulary.

JK/SK The holidays are approaching, and because many students told me they had a holiday tree...we read a story about a sad litlle tree who could not wait to grow tall...

Grade 1/2 It is all about numbers! To be continued.

Grade 3/4 students Most advertisement/publicity work was presented. Students were very animated, and proud.

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Grade 9 French students checked in their rough copy for the police report. They had time to brainstorm their actual board game. Be ready for Tuesday:
1. board game done creatively: have all the elements.
2. police report; rough and good copy with title, dates... I mean hard copy not your computer.
3.your brain map, the web.
4. the invitation
SEE YOU TUESDAY!

Grade 8 French- I have looked over, and edited all rough copies but one (which was not done yet). You have been able to peer assess your work, practice saying your story aloud...you are ready for Tuesday.
1. I will need your web, rough copy, and good copy.
2. Practice reading it a few times to add intonation.

Grade 5/6 All presentations were done (all but 4). Well done, you have a great weekend.

NO CLASSES THIS AFTERNOON- STUDENTS ARE GOING TO THE CINEMA.

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Grade 9 French- all introduction paragraphs were edited. Students worked on their report. It should be submitted Friday (rough copy). You can work on your board game if your rough copy is completed.

Grade 8 French- Several students had their work edited. I see that students are very keen on using verb tenses not yet presented in this program. Therefore, the 2 classes will have a combined lesson on l'imparfait in the very near future.

Grade 5/6 Great work everyone! Rough copies were edited, please have your art work (CD cover) done, and read your text a few times to present next class.

JK/SK after the routine work, students listened to 'La fête de Lapin'.

Grade 1/2 students listened to 'Aux antipodes', a short story of two unlikely friends traveling from both poles. A few brave students read a few lines.

Grade 3/4 Students, for the most part, have completed their slogan and advertisement from Québec. Next week, on Tuesday, they will present.

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Grade 9 French students know what their roles are, the location and the weapon assigned for the game. Introduction paragraph should be done for Wednesday (rough draft). Wednesday, you will be working on the body of the report. The work is due Friday, Nov. 22, for editing.

Grade 8 French students reviewed irregular passé composé verbs. Your outline is done (that is the web of info). Your rough copy of 'Un Objet Volé' is due Friday, Nov. 22. I will give you time on Wednesday to work on it.

Grade 5/6 students worked on their promotion of a CD project. Rough draft in your notebook is due Wednesday. Remember to use the model you worked in class.

JK/SK Les légumes en couleurs. This is the last coloring activity for this unit. It will be entered in your IB binder.

Grade 1/2 After doing the calendar, students learned how place 'ordinal numbers'. Premier, deuxième, troisième etc.

Grade 3/4 shared their slogan, read a text, and answered questions.

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Grade 9 French students took a quiz on unit vocabulary.  It was corrected during class. Also, the invitation card had to be polished, and should be handed in by end of day.

Grade 8 French students reviewed their bubble outlines, and their checklist. They also started a vocabulary cross-word. Next week, there will be some class time set aside for working on your rough draft.
ROUGH DRAFT IS DUE FRIDAY, NOV. 22. For editing purpose, please print your typed copy, or hand written copy: DOUBLE SPACE TO ALLOW FOR EDITING.

Grade 5/6 students had a quiz, corrected and shared their sentences during class.
Good job everyone!

JK/SK students watched a video C'est pas sorcier, les fruits et les légumes'.

Grade 1/2 students are completing the oral component for the clothing description.

Grade 3/4 Today was all about creating slogans and match them to specific areas of Canada. Now, to get closer to the project: think and write down a slogan for the area you chose (in Québec), show it to me on Monday for approval, correct spelling etc.

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Grade 9 French students took up the homework/unfinished from last week. There is a lot of vocabulary/expressions you are expected to use in your summative. They also brainstormed what they need for the police report, and recorded a useful web with elements from the report. QUIZ ON THURSDAY vocabulary from today's activity.

Grade 8 French students presented their storyboard, and did an excellent job of it.
(I am still waiting for 2 storyboards, you have had 6 days, plus class time and editing time last week). Deadline is Thursday, or it is zero.
HOMEWORK: please fill in the web/info bubble with all pertinent information. This will be helpful for structuring your story (summative).

Grade 5/6 students worked on a model for the promotion of their CD. They also reviewed vocabulary. They will have a quiz on Thursday.

JK/SK students worked, with a partner, at counting, and identifying fruit and vegetable. They were really active so they acted out actions with a lot of enthusiasm.

Grade 1/2 Why do we have to know the date? Is it useful in real life? They also had to think back (avant), ahead (après).

Grade 3/4 students corrected their homwork (there is no such thing as I was too busy. You had 6 days to finish what was started in class). They also were having fun with creating slogans for various areas of Québec.

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Grade 9 French learned to look for grammar clues in order to add correct terminology. They also read a variety of newspaper clips, and had to match them to appropriate headline.

Grade 8 French students edited their sentences (2 students still have to submit them for editing) before completing their story board. PLEASE SUBMIT ON TUESDAY, NOV. 12

Grade 5/6 read a text about the group S.T.O.M.P. and answered true or false questions. HOMEWORK: please come prepared with your idea of a sound that is music to your ears! A 20 seconds recording will be needed. No voice or musical instrument will be allowed. Look and listen around you at school, outside, your home etc.

JK/SK The new unit about fruit and vegetable has begun.

Grade 1/2 students continue their descriptions of different coloured clothing. Today, they tried their skills on a couple of teachers.

Grade 3/4 It is slogan time! Students are learning to create slogans that can be applied to their Quebec project.

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Grade 9 French students worked on an invitation to a 'soirée mystère'. They orally practiced the script to offer an invitation over the phone, accept or decline the invitation. They also research the board game Clue, assumed different roles, and selected the weapons for the game.
HOMEWORK: practice each role from the script, you will have a formative on interactive/productive skills. Also, your invitation should be submitted Wednesday.

Grade 8 French students worked on a story board. You are creating 2-3 sentences per picture. Sentences must be in passé composé, and have correct structures.

Grade 5/6 students used a range of verbs in impératif to fill in a written passage about buying tickets for a concert over the phone. Students took turn to read aloud the text.

JK/SK  After routine calendar and weather, students took turns to identify numbers (1-10 for JK, 1-20 for SK) on the chart. Please practice saying the numbers, and locating them on a chart.

Grade 1/2 The theme this week is about what we are wearing:  JE PORTE... IL/ELLE PORTE... JOHN PORTE...add colour adjectives to the description.

Grade 3/4 Students reviewed the use of the partitive (du, de la, de l') with Winter and Summer activities.
If not completed, finish activity (Victoria's summer activities) for homework.

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Grade 9 & 8 French SPECIAL HALLOWEEN with Ghost x-rays. Dictionary skills at its best.

Grade 5/6 SAME ACTIVITY! Students did well, and soon learned that to be able to use a dictionary effectively: they must spell the words in English too!

The rest of the afternoon was dedicated to our annual Halloween Fun.

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Grade 9 French students did a quick review of irregular passé composé, read a story about an investigation, answered 10 questions. Make sure to hand it in on Thursday.

Grade 8 French students worked on adverbs, formation and use in sentences.

Grade 5/6 students began to work on imperative verb tense. It will become handy for the summative later on.

JK/SK Today was Halloween prep! Puppets, songs, and a story.

Grade 1/2 Today this class began working on identifying clothing, descriptions, and responded to prompts to do their own presentation.

Grade 3/4 Students completed their Québec map and legend for winter/summer outdoors activities.

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Grade 8 & 9 several students were away, and today was an opportunity to work with passé composé. Great instructional game!

Grade 5/6 no French today due to International Mindedness Day. Great presentations!

JK/SK Halloween has made an appearance: Squelettes, Sorcière, hibou, chauve souris, chat noir...

Grade 1/2 Une histoire de citrouille. Je plante une graine (ou une idée), elle pousse, elle fait une fleur, un fruit (la citrouille), elle devient énorme...elle donne beaucoup de graines. In other words, if you plant an idea, make it grow with questions, and reserach...it will grow, and eventually give back.

Grade 3/4 Students did a quick activity on researching activities liked by 4 different people in each group. They had to guess...and they won!
Following this, students turned into researchers/scientists, reading the ingredient list from their bottled FIJI water! They also discussed how it is shipped a very long way...to market. Well, you should ask them what they think now!

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Grade 9 French were away at SJA
Grade 8 French were away at SJA

Grade 5/6 students learned how to conjugate, and use the verbs 'vouloir, pouvoir.
They were able to construct sentences.

JK/SK Students learned that French is one of two official languages in Madagascar. They made little flags from a model, and learned about Aie Aie with the big eyes.

Grade 1/2 students completed, and presented their météo project. Then, they took turns to remember the names of domestic and wild animals.

Grade 2/3 took a trip to Québec, and its geographical aspect. They also began looking at the activities (winter and summer sports), and locating where they could go to practice their favorite activity.

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Grade 9 French students had a round of verbs, meaning, irregular participe passé etc. They also worked on sentence construction, then applied their understanding to a 10 verb paragraph. The story may be funny or serious, but it must be a well constructed paragraph with correct grammar. Homework, if it is not finished, or well done, (meaning you edited your work more than once), please have this ready for Monday.

Grade 8 French students reviewed the vocabulary (please remember that when you are researching and translating words, you must also memorize the meaning so that you can use the words later).
They also learned about passé composé of regular verbs using avoir as an auxiliary. HOMEWORK: complete the activity sheet you started today.

Grade 5/6 students identified their vocabulary, and matched the sentences. They also began the comprehension questions related to the text from p. 18, 19. It will be finished next week.
Added bonus: they watched a few minutes of the group Stomp playing ordinary objects. They liked the noise (sorry music) a lot.

JK/SK after their daily routine of calendar and weather, they identified where certain articles of clothing had to go which body part. For example; les gants sur les mains.

Grade 1/2 students watched C'est pas Sorcier: les orages. Along the way, they were asked to identify weather vocabulary, and expressions.

Grade 3/4 students continue their exploration of Quebec, and its physical attributes, such as les montagnes, les lacs et rivières, les villes et les campagnes.

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Grade 9 French-students received feedback on their Kahoot game performance. This task was done to help them review (study hall, end of unit) the main components for the unit. Not enough effort was put in the activity which resulted in 2 games that contained a lot of mistakes. Next time, we can all agree that although it is a game, you show your knowledge through your questions.
Today, students have begun irregular verbs in passé composé, and HOMEWORK  is to finish copying verbs from page 217, 218. Memorize irregular participe passé.

Grade 8 French - UNIT 2, students read 'Le cas de la chanson volée'. Please copy and translate the vocabulary, and answer (match) statements.

Grade 5/6 students began a new unit about NOISE! Homework: write down the vocabulary, translate (from the back of your book), and match the 5 statements on the following page.

JK/SK students are working on the human body parts with songs and games.

Grade 1/2 students decided to take on a weather event, draw and label what cause this pattern.

Grade 3/4 students began a new unit: all about Québec, its regions, and activities/sports.

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Grade 9 French- students shared and played their Kahoot games (15 questions each x 3). It is a great way to check on the students knowledge. They also allowed the Grade 8 French to play the last game.

Grade 8 French students also had issued their own challenges, and consolidated their knowledge of the unit.

Grade 5/6 A few of the students who had not presented their comic strips summative did so today. Then, they used the unit content in a written activity.

JK/SK It is a wrap! Adieu, vache, cochon, canard, mouton, cheval, poule etc. There was a lot of singing too.

Grade 1/2 students illustrated a story told from the Thanksgiving vocabulary.

Grade 3/4 students took up the homework (comprehension questions), and since most students were at track(cross country), they had to draw Thanksgiving related terminology from memory card.

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Grade 9 French- to wrap up the unit, students are creating a Kahoot game for the following categories: irregular adjectives, reflexive verbs, and computer lingo. This is to be presented on Wednesday.

Grade 8 French: students prepared  5 questions each for a variety of grammar components: verbs in the present tense, impératif, multiple pronouns, vouloir-devoir-pouvoir, unit vocabulary...

Grade 5/6 most students presented their 4 slides, and 8 sentences as an original ending to a story. There are still 7 students who were not ready today, and will present on WEDNESDAY (DEADLINE).
Thursday, the class will complete the last activity sheet using all grammar components from the unit.

JK/SK students are singing Alouette with a lot of flair! They are using the turkey as their mascot this year.

Grade  1/2 Thank you Kayla for sharing your travel diary. It was very interesting.
Following the presentation, students brainstormed ideas about Thanksgiving that were recorded. On Thursday, they will listen to a story using the terminology, and expressions, and will be illustrating their understanding.

Grade 2/3  Students read the last story of the unit, retrieved vocabulary, and looked for words similar in French and in English.
HOMEWORK: please finish the comprehension questions.

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your emails, gifts, and cards. It goes right to my heart!

Grade 9 French- students presented their website, and the object was to introduce themselves to advertise their services.

Grade 8 French- students presented their 'casse-croûte concept' to a pannel of Dragons (Den). The quality of work was fantastic and original.

Grade 5/6 today was editing day for 8 sentences that will be used on a comic strip: où est Kim?
MONDAY: please have your 4 slides coloured, and your sentences, 2 per pictures, ready for presentation.

JK/SK Last farm creature is LE DINDON.  Students are singing Alouette, but with a twist.

Grade 1/2 students prepared 'Ma fiche personnelle', and presented to the class.

Grade 3/4 recipes were presented today.

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Grade 9 French- Projects have been edited, and everyone should be ready for Thursday's presentations.

Grade 8 French- I am waiting on a couple of students for editing their project. Presentations are on Thursday.

Grade 5/6 After reviewing homework, students received directions for La Tâche Finale. Here is a summary of what you need (as discussed in class):
4 pictures for the comic trip (all on the same page).
2 sentences per pictures (2x4=8).
use the 4 verbs that you learned in this unit: avoir, être, aller, faire.
TITLE: Où est Kim?
have fun! It can be drawn or use the computer, but it must be neat.

JK/SK students called out the puppets they wanted, and wrote the name of 4 farm animals (especially the SK).

Grade 1/2 students are learning to tell their likes and dislike, such as sports, food etc. Thursday, they will prepare a presentation about themselves.

Grade 3/4 students had their recipe edited, worked on the good draft for Thursday. Make sure to rehearse a few times at home, or with a classmate, for good pronunciation.

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Oh my, how time flies! September is almost over, and my next class is in October, and this means project time for grade 3 and up.

Grade 9 French- students reviewed their questions, and edited where needed. They reviewed the rubric, and your first due date for this summative is your rough draft with all the text (3 questions, 3 adjectives, 2 reflexive verbs, title, and website layout along with your short blurb about yourself. Remember to double space the text, to allow for corrections.

THIS IS DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, if you print, print ahead of Tuesday's class. Presentation of your finished website is Thursday, Oct. 3.

Grade 8 French-students received their rubric, and checklist, and it was all discussed. Do not write an English version, then try to translate... You have the model from which to base your presentation. Remember to double space to allow for editing.

THIS IS DUE TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, if you print, print ahead of Tuesday's class. Presentation of your finished work is Thursday, Oct. 3.

Grade 5/6 students worked with the frequently used verbs 'avoir, être, aller faire'. They applied them in different sentences, and had to make choices according to the meaning of the sentences.

JK/SK students are still working with farm animals, and today they had to decide if they would have them in the fields (le champs) or in the barn (l'étable)...

Grade 1/2 students completed the colour booklet (unit).

Grade 3/4  Everyone is keen to get started on the recipe sharing. 2 more activities, and they are ready. 

Homework: using the actions learned in class, write a rough draft of your chosen recipe. On Tuesday, it will be edited, and Thursday is presentation day.

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Grade 9 French students had a look at their quiz results, and reflected on the areas they need to review. They worked on the type of questions (you need 3) to put on their website. Homework: have all 3 questions ready for Friday.

Grade 8 French students filled out a cloze text using unit vocabulary. This will serve as a model for 'La Tâche Finale'.
Things to think about for Friday: your 'casse-croùte' name and type of food, your slogan.

Grade 5-6 students worked with the verb avoir, specifically expressions with avoir. Be prepared for Friday, you will have to illustrate these expressions.


JK/SK Students are having fun with farm animal puppets. They are beginning to remember their French names.

Grade 1/2 since today was casual day, students worked with colours. Naming them, mixing them...writing and reading about them.

Grade 3/4 After making last few correction from Monday's homework, students identified a variety of action related to cooking, and matched the verb to pictures.

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Grade 9 French students re-submitted their quiz on pronominal verbs, as well as adjectives. There was also a discussion about their summative, and the rubric.
Please note that homework has to be submitted at next class. NO exception.

Grade 8 French- students continued with their formative/review of verbs. There will be more details about your summative on Wednesday.
Please note that homework has to be submitted at next class. NO exception. Use time-management efficiently to stay on top of the work.

Grade 5/6 students worked with 4 frequently used verbs: avoir, être, aller, faire. Although these verbs are in their textbook, copying them is helpful to remember them. They also used them in sentences.

JK/SK The puppets made a come back! Farm animal puppets were used to identify names.

Grade 1/2 students saw the puppets, and took a 10 minute interlude to identify them. They were farm animals. They learned about pronouns: je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles. They applied them to say what they like or dislike.

Grade 3/4 Still working on the negative form. Also students were invited to submit the name of a family recipe for presentation at the end of the unit.

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Grade 9 French students discussed the use of the Web (a few do's and don't). They brainstormed what is expected for the summative task coming up. They reviewed and corrected their reflexive verbs sheet, and learned to use the infinitive verb when following a preposition (pour, à).
If you are not already done answering questions 1-8, this is homework.
Monday, they will have a re-test for verbs. This is your homework to be prepared.

Grade 8 French students self-assessed their knowledge of vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, and discussed how to study for success (don't study what you already know, learn from your mistakes, study what you need to know).
Homework is to again test yourself with verbs in the present tense (singular only). After doing the sheet without help, change colour pencils, and correct.
Monday, you will have the plural of the verbs.

Grade 5/6 students learned to use adverbs of quantity: peu, assez, beaucoup, trop.
They illustrated the concept, and practiced with teacher, and with each other.

JK/SK Les animaux de la ferme, continued. Singing À LA FERME DE MATTHIEU...

Grade 1/2 students are now writing their colours, and are  able to express their preferences.

Grade 4//5 Today, students worked with negative sentences. The placement of 'ne and pas' is still a complicated concept. More on this next week.

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Grade 9 French- Today's warm up exercice was to speak about a weekend event. Students found it difficult, and there will be on-going opportunities to work on oral components. There was a reading about a typical day at school from different francophone countries. Students took a short quiz on reflexive verbs, and self assessed their work.
Homework please read attentively Les jeunes entrepreneurs in your textbook to prepare for next class.

Grade 8 French students completed a cloze activity (very well done). They also took a short review pop quiz for the main verbs in this unit: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir.
Homework: review verbs in the present tense (back of the textbook) for next class.

Grade 5/6 students have begun to apply 'adjectifs possessifs' in their notebook. It is a difficult concept to grasp, and it will be revisited often.

JK/SK students met La Grenouille, and coloured lily pads, They are practicing singing animals of the farm too.

Grade 1 /2 students are reading word cards, and recognizing  them in listening sentences. They added colours and ordinals (premier, deuxième...)

Grade 3/4 students have begun using the negative with simple verbs from the unit.

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Grade 9 French-students shared their daily routine for week days, and weekend, by using a variety of pronominal verbs. This activity was also combined with telling time.
The second period was Game time, Connect 4, using a wide selection of verbs. This was played with, or I should say against, the grade 8 French. Guess who won?
Grade 8 French- YES, THEY WON! CONGRATULATIONS!

Grade 5/6 Students used French terminology to identify the 3 levels of government, and a few key positions.
To wrap up, oral comprehension (a few true or false) questions on La Galaxie Virtuelle.

JK/SK After doing calendar, weather cards, students called out colours by their French names. They are also learning farm animal names.

Grade 1/2 Activity called 'Dans mon sac à dos, il y a...write, and illustrate.

Grade 2/3 students are developing the use of partitive with ingredients as written activities.

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On Wednesday, the school hosted their BBQ. It was lovely to be able to chat with many parents.
I also want to apologize for not posting that evening: my computer died from being unable to charge at all.

I will reconnect with all of you Friday.

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Grade 9 French- today's lesson was a much needed review of irregular adjectives. Activity started in class, and also your exit ticket, and homework, was to use these adjectives and describe 1. yourself   2. describe another person (so if you are a girl you need to describe a boy, and vice versa)   3. describe a celebrity of your choice.

Grade 8 French it was all about vouloir, pouvoir and devoir. Students copied the verbs down in their notebook. They also used them in model sentences.
Homework: please memorize these 3 verbs for Wednesday. Bonus is that you can use them in a sentence...let's see who is going to do this!

Grade 5/6 students learned about 'adjectifs possessifs'. They made a grid, and in groups began to use them in simple sentences.
Homework: memorize the grid...house points will go to the house that can do this best.

JK/SK students wanted a story today. So, out comes the very BIG book, and they listened to 'la petite poule rouge'.

Grade 1/2 students are working on written word recognition. Let's just say it was a mad rush to find all the items in the classroom.

Grade 3/4 students began reading about actions necessary to complete a recipe.
Homework: memorize the 10 steps (verbs at the imperative verb tense). Also, if you can (ask parents first), find a recipe on a cereal box or label on a can, and bring to school to share.

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Grade 9 French- students took a survey, which served two purposes: 1. reading fluency diagnostic assessment, and 2. vocabulary acquisition. They also reviewed the use of verbs such as jouer (with the partitive 'à, au'), and faire (with du, de la).
Homework is to go over the survey again, and record all vocabulary you had to look up. Be ready to use this next week.
THANK YOU FOR RETURNING YOUR REACH AHEAD LETTER...

Grade 8 French- students read a short (and silly) story about 'Un Client Difficile'. This activity was for diagnostic assessment purpose. The fluency level was excellent! Bravo, everyone!
Homework is to record and translate 'Les mots clés' for your vocabulary bank (meaning you will need these words/expressions for your summative).

Grade 5/6 students read the beginning of a comic strip. All students realized that  to read in French, one must follow with their pointer finger...why? to trick their brain into carefully pronouncing each word, that is why.
Homework is to list their words, and use the dictionary at the back of their textbook.

JK/SK The focus today was calendar, and colours: rouge, jaune, bleu, vert, violet et brun.

Grade 1/2 students worked on a colouring activity involving school supplies, and numbers. They were very attentive to the instructions, and completed the activity on time.

Grade 5/6  Hum, I hope students don't go home, and ask for pizza. It is our unit topic, and they have a lot of fun with it. Perhaps, you could ask them what ingredients they would like (in French) next time you order one.

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How was your first day? It was a fantastic start to the new academic
year 2019-2020!

Grade 9 French- students brainstormed the class expectations, took a look at the overview for the course, and received the Reach Ahead letter for parents to read, and sign their consent to taking the High School French credit FSF1D. All students are well aware of the requirements, and the course outline is available for viewing upon request, at school.
Students collaborated on building a short survey, and it will be used at the start of unit 1.

Grade 8 French- students also discussed the class expectations regarding assignments, homework etc. They looked at the overview (I read it to them), and are excited to begin unit 1 on Thursday: Food Courts: a fast food restaurant concept.

Grade 5/6- students are also working ahead with the enriched grade 6/7 French course. After receiving their material (cahier, duo tang, textbook), they brainstormed the expectations, and will be starting unit 1, Galaxie Virtuelle, on Thursday.

JK/SK   students from SK picked up the routine right where they left off in June!
You have to be so proud knowing they were mentoring the JK. So, today, they did the calendar, weather,a bit of counting, and colours. They also reviewed some actions: tout le monde est debout, assis, lève la main, baisse la main...

Grade 1/2 Students were very keen to review the routine, and discover classroom objects. They worked in pairs, holding signs for the days of the week while singing. It was a fun, and active class.

Grade 3/4 students are also working ahead in this programme, and after  reviewing class expectations, receiving their French material, they had a look at the first unit (their favorite topic: Food) about pizza! They had to search for the names of my favorite toppings! They guessed right...they know me too well.

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WELCOME/BONJOUR ET BIENVENUE À TOUS!

After a well deserved rest this summer, I am happy to welcome my regular students as well as, all the new students joining The Maples Academy French Programme.
For those who have not met me yet, I have been teaching French, at The Maples (TMA), for about 15 years. I have to say that I love what I do, and coming to school still makes me happy. The French programme is rigorous, but also a lot of fun, and relevant. Students enjoy applying their language skills, and we try to link the lessons to our daily lives, and also to the classes' current Unit of Inquiry.

Please make sure to check this blog on French Days (I alternate between St Jude's Academy and The Maples every other day). You will be kept informed about the daily lessons for each grade, and assignments/due dates.

GRADE 8 DOING GRADE 9 FRENCH
Some of you may have already received the Reach Ahead permission form to sign, and must be returned for our records (OSR). This is a requirement from the Ontario Ministry of Education, and it will be placed in the student's file before they can receive their grade 9 credit. I will have extra copies on the first day of school in case the form was misplaced. It is important to note that everyone should be committed to their class attendance as the course FSF1D is a 110 hours credit, (it will be taken at the beginning of each class), as well as submitting assignments and summative projects for each unit, on time.

Finally, as in the past years, students are invited to bring a 1 in. 3 ring binder for their French material. I will have a limited number of duo tangs if that is what you prefer. Each student will receive their textbooks (their personalized number is recorded), as well a notebook to work with, and practice.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact me directly at
jvilleneuve@themaplesschool.com or jvilleneuve@stjudesacademy.com.

À BIENTÔT

Mme Villeneuve
French teacher, PYP, MYP, DP

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 Grade 6,7- Several students were representing TMA at the Dufferin Track Meet.
Classes were collapsed, and this morning students had a 'LONG' discussion that began with the National Anthem. They researched the origins, discussed the meaning of the words, looked up, and listened to 'La Marseillaise' (which they found brutal, but that is history). Thinking back about how it all began: the question was WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

Grade 3,4,5 students from grade 4,5 explained, and reflected on this year's work. As a group, they played a round the world game, brainstormed the type, and unit topic they would like to have next year.

Grade 1,2 students played questions and answers about wild animals. Kappa won all the rounds!

JK/SK Students finished the year with the song 'La Savanne', complete with puppets. BONNE VACANCES!

Grade 2,3, rounded up the day with the final 'Maison à vendre' presentations. Then, they reviewed prepositions while pretending they were walking on the beach. You just have to ask them.

Please allow me to thank you, parents, for trusting me to teach your children. It was a great year of learning, and new experiences for our Maples students. Know that I cherish every moments.

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Grade 7 & 8 students reflected on this past year's units, and they used this time to pour over a map of Canada.

Grade 4-5 students worked on their camp, and the facilities they would like to have to accommodate their chosen activities. Students who will not be at the Dufferin meet will share their work tomorrow.

Grade 6 students reflected on what the units they enjoyed the most/the least. They provided good feedback.

Grade 1 Students competed for points, and had 5 chances to guess a wild animal from 5 clues. They also had a singing competition for the group with the most/best French song selection.

JK/SK Puppets came out to play. It is all about wild animals. They can fly, swim, crawl, climb, walk, and run.

Grade 2-3 Students selected work to put in their IB binder, and they had time to begin presenting the house for sale project. They should be able to finish tomorrow.

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Gr. 7 & 8- I hope you are enjoying your year end trip.

Grade 4-5 Students presented their aquarium creation. This was great work, and students had innovative ways of presenting fish, accessories. The language was well rehearsed, and well delivered.

Grade 6- Presentations were all done this morning. Students added some personal touches that mirrored their special interests to the task. They produced a cartoon for 4 caves, and helped a friend overcome obstacles, and exit the caves safely.

Grade 1 students completed Tuesday's illustrated work about dad's favourite activity in which they could be involved. Then, they wrote a short sentence about it. They also talked about THE RAPTORS!!!

JK/SK today was story time. 'Les musiciens de Brème'. Students' involvement was to recreate the animal sound while listening to the story.

Grade 2-3 students continued to prepare vocabulary and illustrations for next week 'Maison à vendre'.

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Grade 9 French- students took their exams, which means they are done, and have a French high school credit already!  MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS

Grade 7 were busy with Mr. Playford while their classmates were writing exams.

Grade 4-5 Thank you Sarah for your presentation. Students also started to  brainstorm about the Camp Unit.
PRESENTATIONS ARE N THURSDAY.

Grade 6 Last minute text editing, short practices for the oral component, and PRESENTATION DATES HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY JUNE 13.

Grade 1 a message for Father's Day.

JK/SK today, students mixed jungle animals, prepositions (where things are) on a magnetic board.

Grade 2-3 Students have turned into 'Agent d'immeuble'. Careful,  they will be selling your house, or their version of it.

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Grade 8 and 9 French- all Performance Tasks (9), and Tâches Finales (8) have been submitted and presented. The quality of the work was fantastic!
ALSO grade 9 French had an extra review session for their exam. TUESDAY, JUNE 11 IS EXAM TIME!

Grade 4-5 students had a work period to get ahead with their project. Everyone had a one on one editing session, so there should not be too much work left to do, except for building/drawing... the aquarium.

Grade 6 Students used today's period to work on their summative, and have some editing time. Their summative is about helping someone through 4 caves, and using the vocabulary. Everyone has a checklist with much of the terminology to guide them.

ALL AFTERNOON CLASSES ARE WATCHING A MOVIE!

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It is concert night, and the spirits are high!

Grade 9 French continued their review for exam, and most of them are ready for their performance Task on Friday.

Grade 8 French students who were ready had a round of edit, and all criteria were checked.

Grade  4-5 students practiced with key sentences, and rehearsed for the presentation: due date is on June 18.

Grade 6 have received their instruction sheet to prepare for the presentation. Work was started during class, and will continue Friday.

Grade 1 students are working on prepositions.

JK/SK and Grade 2-3 concert rehearsal...last day!

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Grade 7 & 8 All students were your kitchen chefs today. Several of them surprised us with their artistic talent.

Grade 4-5 Students worked with different types of questions, and to match them with answers.

JK/SK the 2 classes practiced their concert song, and proved to be ready for the dress rehearsal.

Grade 6- students are working with 2 verbs that are often mistaken for their meaning. They now know SORTIR AND PARTIR.

Grade 1 students watched: Le récif de corail, to add to their UOI Biomes.

Grade 2-3 students had their first practice on stage, self reflected on their performance, and made adjustments.

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Grade 9 students are in full review mode. Today, they corrected sections of the review pack, and discussed pronoms disjoints.
PRESENTATIONS ARE ON FRIDAY (Performance Task). So, make sure you have all your recording done, preferably on Wednesday. On the day, have your rough draft, good copy, and rubric ready for submission.

Grade 8 French-students worked on their project: this is due FRIDAY.

Grade 4-5 there was a brief discussion about everyone's progress towards their aquarium project. There was also a text to read, and comprehension questions.

Grade 6 students did a quick review of the verbs sortir and partir. They did a guided activity with previously acquired vocabulary, and a cloze text, and illustration. There was a litlle bit of everything for everyone.

Grade 1, JK/SK did not have French: there was a dress rehearsal for the concert.

Grade 2-3 ironed the kinks on the play. They practiced on the stage.

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Grade 9 students had a lesson about the last grammar concept of the year: le pronom disjoint. They had practice sheets, and also worked on their review package.
Jada had the second period to begin recording her interview. Remember  everyone to pace yourself, and be ready to submit the Performance Task Friday, June 7th.

Grade 8 French- there was a short discussion about what the summative would be, (please refer to previous blog, for detailed information, and each student has a checklist). Due on Friday, June 7.

Grade 4-5 still working on preposition, with the addition of the verb 'voir'. Homework: page 103 which was started in class.

JK/SK  students are almost ready for the concert. Could I please ask you to send an old, and small blanket with your child?

Grade  1 Thank you Santino for lending your book: À l'entraînement Nicolas!' for this week's read.

Grade 6 worked with verbs 'PARTIR & SORTIR'.

Grade 2-3 The play for the concert is coming together very nicely!

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Grade 9 French students were able to have their rough copy edited, and their checklist items marked off. Make sure that you follow the rubric with all the instructions.
Also, students received their review package for the exam, and they started working on it. If you have questions about the package, next week's classes will be about review only.

Grade 8 French students received information about their final task (the due date will be Friday, June 7th).
It was decided that instead of having a huge project about Canada, students will focus on sections (some one province, some a group of provinces). They brainstormed the different elements they will include in the project.
TITLE: LE DÉFI DES TRANSPORTS (NAME THE REGION)

Maple- Colombie Brittanique
Jaden- Ontario
Jack- Les Maritimes (Nouvelle Écosse, Île du Prince Édouard, Nouveau Brunswick)
Lillian- Terre Neuve
Hayden: Les Prairies
Ryan: Québec
Hayla- Les Territoires du Nord-Ouest

It was decided that the following items should appear in your presentation:
La méttéo (weather)
Les aspects physiques (géographie)
La cuisine locale
2 modes de transport
Les vêtements
La musique traditionnelle
1 attraction dans une ville
1 animal de la région

250 mots

Grade 4-5 students took a little refresher for prepositions, and different locations.
They will begin their project next week.

Grade 6 students worked on comprehension text.

Grade 1 After routine, a game of general knowledge, there was time for one short book to be read.

JK/SK Fridays are for story time! Thank you Sydney for the book.

Grade 2-3 The play is underway, and almost ready for the concert.

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Today was a great day for sports at TMA! Congratulations to everyone, you all did your best, outdid yourselves, and probably beat new records.

GRADE 9 FRENCH- YOU PROVED THAT YOU CAN WORK AS A TEAM TODAY. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

FOR FRIDAY, HAVE YOUR PRINTED, TYPED AND DOUBLE SPACE ROUGH COPY READY FOR CONFERENCING. (YES, I AM YELLING A LITTLE, TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON US).
Make sure that everything is printed ahead of time, meaning not Friday morning when class is starting!

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Grades 4 to 8 were on a field trip today, therefore no French.

Grade 9 French, please make sure that you have your intro, script and conclusion typed, double space and printed for Wednesday.

This afternoon the primary classes had their Science Carnival.

HAVE A GREAT LONG AND SAFE WEEKEND!

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Grade 4-5-6 were treated to a video about 'Les récifs de coraux', from the series 'C'est pas Sorcier'.

Grade 9 French (thank you helping with the Science, and the schedule change). Students reviewed details about how to determined which pronoun to use. The last activity was already better understood, and there is a little more practice to do.
PERFORMANCE TASK; FOR WEDNESDAY NEXT WEEK, PLEASE HAVE  YOUR INTRODUCTION, SCRIPT, AND CONCLUSION READY TO BE EDITED. It must be typed, double space, and printed before class begins.
Thank you for using your time efficiently today.

Grade 8 French students have begun the passé composé with être as the auxiliary. Today, they practiced with frequently used verbs (partir, sortir, rester, descendre, monter, retourner, aller...) and made sentences using mix and match parts of the speech.
HOMEWORK: please re-work the pronoun 'y', and return your copy before you leave for the field trip on Thursday.

Grade 1- Students watched a video on 'La forêt tropicale', one of the biomes. So this is a trans-disciplinary unit with their current UOI.

JK/SK French was  a bit short today due to the ice cream truck!

Grade 2-3 students are putting their efforts into the little play for  the concert.

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It is with great pride that I congratulate THE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS TEAM on their 4th place today. They stood up to the competition with distinction, and poise.

Grade 7 & 8 took their quiz, and worked on their Performance Task.

Grades 4-5--6- did not have French today.

Grade 1 Students had an impromptu geography lesson on Canada. Then they made a certificate for Mother's Day. Oops, don't tell them you already know.

JK/SK students did a coloring page for Mother's Day. Bonne Fête Maman, Je t'aime! They coloured with mom's favorite colour.

Grade 2/3 students did one quick rehearsal for the concert, and did an oral activity answering questions about their home.



 

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Grade 9 French Students took up their homework (pronom Y), and worked with sentence starters such as: je pense que...je crois que... C'est vrai que... c'est faux que...je suis d'accord avec...
Thank you for submitting your summative: une lettre à une célébrité. I am missing one!
Don't forget that you have a test on C.O.D., C.O.I. THIS FRIDAY.

Grade 8 French students took up homework about the pronoun Y. They did an activity mixing Canadian geography with French. Please finish this activity as homework, and please have a look at a map of CANADA.
You will have a short TEST on Friday about the pronoun Y.

Grade 4-5 Prepositions and more prepositions! Students were able to listening to a text, and add the missing verbs (cloze activity). HOMEWORK: complete the activity: décrivez le récif. p90

Grade 6 students compared their answers about the text read last class. They also used the vocabulary in different sentences.

Grade 1 students worked hard to earn house points today. They are beginning to make sentences, using prepositions.

JK/SK Most students are able to recite the riddle about a house, and are learning about the different rooms in a house.

Grade 2-3 completed the word search, drilled the vocabulary, discussed the type of house they live in, and what makes it a home, not just a house.

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Grade 9 French students worked with C.O.D./C.O.I. They also received their Performance Task assignment (which is 20% of their exam). They will have some time to word on this project during class, but they will have to work at home, and respect due dates, and instructions.

Grade 7 & 8 joined forces to work on the pronoun 'Y'.
HOMEWORK complete the questions on the activity sheet (started during class).

Grade 4- students are learning more about tropical fish, and coral life. They are using the verb 'VOIR', and prepositions.
Please finish reading the information about compatibility between fish. Textbook.

Grade 6-Students began a new unit about caverns and caves. They will be exploring different features of 'caving'.

Grade 1 students were on a field trip. No French today.

Grade 2-3 Students are leaning basic vocabulary related to house, furniture, and surroundings.
They are excited to play the role of Real Estate Agents.

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Grade 9 French students worked on their letter to the celebrity of their choice. They have selected, or created, a charity foundation, and are learning to write more formally, and identify what could be of value to their celebrity to attend their event.

Grade 7 & 8 today was the evaluation for the board games based on the novel 'L'Alchémiste'. There were 2 jeopardy games, one Kahoot games, one chess board, and one snake and ladder type board game. The questions were challenging, and all games were played. Students voted the Kahoot game the winner! Well done everyone!!!

Grade 4-5 are learning prepositions, and learning about reef marine animals. This is a great activity for the artistically inclined students.

Grade 6 FINALLY, EXHIBITION REALLY HAPPENED TODAY. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Grade 1 What could be more fun than jungle animals, prepositions, and a magnetic board? Students worked in small groups, identified wild animals, and positioned them following specific instructions.

JK/SK Today was all about LES VERS DE TERRE, and how they can help the Earth, and our gardens.

Grade 2-3 Students completed the 'dance' unit, and the grade 3 should complete the questions. Grade 2 may complete them as well if they wish to.

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Grade 9 French- students continued working with pronouns, and changing verbs tenses. This will prepare them for the final exam.

Grade 8 French- After taking up the homework, students applied the vocabulary to a cross words activity.

ATTENTION, GRADE 8 & 9 FRENCH! YOUR BOARD GAME WILL BE EVALUATED ON THURSDAY. REMEMBER TO HAVE EVERYTHING READY FOR YOUR CLASSMATES TO PLAY YOUR GAME.

Grade 4-5 Students are now swimming deep in the WARM waters of the Coral Reef, and learning about exotic fish.

Grade 6- Today was the last day for rehearsal, and final taping of their news cast. Students have worked really hard, and everyone demonstrated progress, poise and dedication. BRAVO!

Grade 1 Animals and prepositions! Hum, strange combination, but students had fun positioning wild animal in various place.

JK/SK What do you need if you want to be a house: un toit, une cheminée, un plafond, un plancher, des murs, une fenêtre et une porte!

Grade 2-3 This group is pushing the envelope, they are that good! Today, they used action verbs from last week's dance moves, and learned to conjugate them in the present tense! How about that!

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Grade 9 French- Today, students revisited the complément d'objet direct (C.O.D.), and the new concept of complément d'objet indirect (C.O.I.). They worked on the correct placement, and reviewed verb tenses.

Grade  8 French- students have begun a new unit about modes of transportation, and travelling across Canada.

Grade 4-5 students worked with question words, and applied them to questions and answers. They also identified verbs related to the 5 senses.

Grade 6- All French texts  are completed, and there was much practicing done. Students should be able to video Monday, so it can be evaluated during the next class on Tuesday. It's all hands on deck for next week.

Grade 1 Students completed a short unit about musical instruments and their families: les cordes, les bois et les vents, les percussions et les cuivres.

JK/SK students watched Piccolo, Saxo et compagnie.

Grade 2-3 Students had a lot of pent up energy, so they danced away the whole class, and learned to give commands such as: saute, tourne, creuse, descend, monte, grimpe, nage, pirouette, longe etc.

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Grade 7/8 today was the last combined session for both groups, and almost everyone has completed their questions and answers for their board game.On Friday, grade 9 French and grade 8 French will resume the normal schedule.
The final evaluation for the novel study game is on May 2nd.

Grade 4-5 As a warm up for the next unit, students talked about ocean fish.
Today, they drew a fish, and identified the main parts.

Grade 6- It is all about EXHIBITION! They are now learning their lines, and should be ready for next week's taping session.

Grade 1 Students watched PICCOLO, SAXO ET COMPAGNIE, a short movie about the different orchestra families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98hSyG5h4I4


JK/SK There was a slight change in the schedule, and students reported on the weather, then had morning snack in French.

Grade 2-3 Students had fun learning to describe a few dance moves, creating a dance, and demonstrating their moves to their peers.

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Grade   7-8 Students worked on their board games, and should almost be completed by today. Continue communicating with your partner, and Wednesday will be for the touch ups. DUE DATE IS THURSDAY, MAY 2.

Grade 4-5 students are very vocabulary savvy by now, and complete all activities quickly. So, there was time to play a quick game.

Grade 6 Students worked very hard at editing their French segment for the video. Everyone is done! Next week, they will be practicing delivering their text, and taping.

Grade 1 Look out! There were Easter eggs everywhere. They had to locate and colour them.

JK/SK students coloured their 'Lapin de Pâques et son Oeufs'.

Grade 2-3 students did a fun activity identifying misplaced  objects found after the snow melt.

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Grade 7-8 Students worked the whole period on their board game. For the absent students, your partner is reaching to you for your input. When working in groups, it is important to stay in touch, and share the work load.
For the last 20 minutes, students brainstormed the success criteria/rubric for this project.

Grade 4-5 Today, students were able to finish reading the short novel. There was a little bit of drama in the story, and everyone enjoyed themselves. This class is very quick at completing each activities.

Grade 6  Students are in Exhibition mode! They have been translating their blurb for the  newscast, and on Thursday everyone should have their English and French copy, typed double space for last editing. After this, it will give enough time to practice for pronunciation, formal tone of voice, and video taping.

Grade 1 Students completed their poster for 'L'eau sous toutes ses formes'. There was a short little presentation at the end.

JK/SK  Today, they explore what it takes to be 'un oiseau, des plumes, un nid'.

Grade 2-3 Students brainstormed Easter vocabulary, and listed it in their notebook. Then, they illustrated 8 pictures following oral/aural directives.

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Grade 7 & 8 There were several students absent today. However, the class worked with the vocabulary, they also mimed specific parts, and did really well.

Grade 4-5 students completed page 19 in record time, so there was enough time to play Vrai ou Faux and Round the World.

Grade 6- Today, students decided on the format of their French component for Exhibition.
HOMEWORK; for Tuesday, you need to have your English version of what you want to say on the video. You will start translation, and I will assist you next class. It is important that you stay on tract, and respect due dates.

Grade 1 students were able to consult books about this week's topic: WATER / L'EAU. They have begun to work on their posters, and will finish the task next Tuesday.

JK/SK After today's downpour, students looked at books about water cycles.

Grade 2-3 students worked on their plant projects, and presented their work to the class.

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Grade 7/8 Students continue reading, acquiring new vocabulary, and prepare their questions for their board game.
There are 2 groups, and each will be reading their section to be shared with their partner.

Grade 2-3 students viewed an episode of C'est pas Sorcier, Le Printemps. It was followed by a vocabulary oral quiz.

Grade 6-Students are continuing the work with futur proche, and were very capable to solve sentences.

Grade 1 Today, students brainstormed all about Water! This is in preparation for Friday's little project.
Arya will looked into the reason why oceans have salt water.

JK/SK students began learning about where water comes from, and where does it go! Rural vs Cities.

Grade 4-5 Students were able to make sentences by looking at key pictures, and scrambled words. They were very keen and fast!

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Grade 7 & 8- Although students find the language in the novel difficult, they are exploring new vocabulary, and are expanding their thinking skills by analysing the words. They have begun to find that as the story moves along, it is making them reflect on several themes.
Today, they discussed what 'une légende personnelle' could be, and whether they had one.

Grade 4-5 The novel 'Le Voleur' is going at a fast pace. Students are keen,  engaged, and manipulated the vocabulary easily.

Grade 6- Today, students worked with 'futur proche', and continued using the  2 main elements: the verb 'Aller', and another verb in the infinitive form.

Grade 1 Students learned that Math and Art go hand in hand. They were able to use measuring terms such as centimètre, and so on. It took a while for the class to guess what was 'Un architecte', and that Art was part of building things.

JK/SK After the routine work, students was a few second of a show in a museum in France where one can experience Art, larger than life. They were very interested in naming the colours, and some of objects they observed (un bateau, un dragon etc)

Grade 2-3 Students viewed a few seconds from a video taken from a museum in France. Students asked to have the title written in this post since they want to share it with parents.
CARRIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES in France, and also (a bit closer to home FORESTA LUMINA, in Québec.
They also began an activity on 'Les Plantes, comments ça pousse?'.

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Grade 7 & 8 It was a very productive class. Students continue accumulating relevant vocabulary from the novel. They also worked in 2 teams, mimed sections of the chapters, and the opposing team had to research and match sentences from the text to identify the other team's action.
HOMEWORK  please read pages 28 to 39.

Grade 4-5 students completed a maize of words to coherent sentences. THEY WERE FANTASTIC!
They also read chapter 3-4.

Grade 6 students re-visited the futur proche. They completed exercises in their textbook, and whote their own sentences.

Grade 1 Students acted out the growth of plants, and are learning 'une contine' sur les nids d'oiseaux sur les branches.

JK/SK are exploring plants and their growth. Very active group!

Grade 2-3 This was the last activity related to money. Today, students worked in groups to run une vente-débarras (garage sale). They are beginning to reliably count to one hundred. Bravo Samuel for being the first to have the correct number!

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Grade 7 & 8 students identified vocabulary of their choice, answered comprehension questions, and composed another question to use on their board game/jeopardy game.

Grade 4-5 students read chapter 2, and solved scrambled vocabulary. They also began a special activity where they are making sentences using a grid. This is quite difficult at the start, but usually gets easier once students use their knowledge of the story.

Grade 6 Today was a short review of the 5 senses. They also used sentences with a variety of verbs, to guess what part of the body, and which sense to apply.

Grade 1 No French today due to monthly assembly.

JK/SK No French today due to monthly assembly.

Grade 2-3 students will continue working on money vocabulary, math stories.

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Grade 8 & 9 French read pages 11 to 16, and worked on vocabulary, answered questions, and composed a question.
HOMEWORK: PLEASE READ PAGES 17 TO 22, LOOK FOR VOCABULARY (YOU WILL BE QUIZZED). Be on the look out for words resembling English, as well as the context to better understand the story. Take the time to pause, and do this work. You are being marked for each step during the novel study. 

Grade 4-5 Today, students completed the last activity for chapter 1. They were able to eliminate the extra words in simple sentences. It was hard work at the beginning, however, they quickly resolved each one.

Grade 6 Students read the rest of text about available devices to help people living with challenges.
HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY: write the definition of the 4 expressions (in italic). You will find the answers on the previous page in the yellow box. Also, list the vocabulary in LES MOTS CLÉS, and translate them in your cahier.

Grade 1 C'est le printemps! Spring is in the air! Students took turns to describe 'where they keep their spring toys'. Je garde ma bicyclette dans le garage, la remise etc.' Je mets un casque de sécurité. They also played a few rounds of Simon Dit!

JK/SK Today, students learned to sing 'SUR, DEVANT, DERRIÈRE ET SOUS, song. Lots of fun, and engaging for all.

Grade 2-3 Students were given items with prices to place in a garage sale, were given a maximum amount of money to spend, and the team coming the closest to the maximum won house points. Good way to talk money. More on this next week.

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Grade 9 French students presented their Time Travel Journal entries. It was peer assessed by the Grade 8 French (it is worthwhile practice for them).

Grade 9 French and Grade 8 French- Today, students began the novel 'L'Alchémiste'. This novel promotes inquiry into geography, history, and a little soul searching. The final task will be a collaborative board game to test their knowledge.
HOMEWORK - please read pages 11 to 17, jot down vocabulary, and be prepared to answer questions.

Grade 4-5 Novel study in this class also! 'Le voleur' is a short 10 chapters novel, with a lot of sentence structure study built in.

Grade 6 Today, students discussed Exhibition, the French component will begin in a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, students are learning about what it takes to live and cope with physical challenges. Then, they will design and explain new technology applied to their newly designed wheelchairs.

Grade 1 Students played a round of 'Around the World' game to test the basicc vocabulary for recipes. This will be filed in their IB Portfolio.

JK/SK Although the weather was beautiful today, the puddles were very tempting. So, students learned and coloured 'un parapluie, un chapeau de pluie, un imperméable (manteau de pluie) et des bottes de pluie.

Grade 2-3 students reviewed how to write numbers in a variety of activities. This will be helpful when solving math story problems.

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Grade 9 French students worked on their final edits,used their rubric as checklist, and should be ready to present their 'time travel journal' on WEDNESDAY, March 27. They also peer assessed the grade 8 French presentation, and offered substantial feedback.

Grade 8 French students used the 1st period to edit their text, and presented their summative projects (Jaden and Lillian will present on Wednesday at the latest). They were peer assessed by the Grade 9 French.

Grade 4-5 After a short warm up chat about the break, students composed sentences with different verbs (choisir, attendre, prendre). Novel study starts on Wednesday.

Grade 6 Students presented their travel brochure describing their Winter Destination of choice. Lindsey and William will present on Wednesday.

Grade 1 students responded to prompts such as: 'Où es-tu allé en vacances?'
They also talked about maple syrup making. Vocabulary was : arbre, chaudière, goutière, la neige, le sirop d'érable etc.

JK/SK students have begun to take turns for calendar work, and they are called: 'Le Moniteur' for the day. They also coloured a page with: crêpes, beurre et sirop d'érable', because you know it, the sap is running.

Grade 2-3 Welcome back Mishka! This week, students will be working with Math and money. Today, they began with new vocabulary, and a word search.

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Grade 9 French students had their 1st paragraph edited, and worked on the rest of their journal entries.
When they return from March Break, Monday 25, students are expected to have their work completed (most of it was already done in class), and there will be time for a final edit and practice. Please follow the rubric, use it as a checklist. Final presentations are on Wednesday, 27th.

Grade 8 French had the period to work on their presentation of a work of art, something they have made themselves. They have a model to work from, and now have to transfer the steps to their own piece. 15 sentences total.
PRESENTATIONS ARE ON MONDAY, MARCH 25. That is the day we return to class. They will have a chance to rehearse once before presenting to their peers.

Grade  4-5 Today was the final unit wrap up, and students have no homework!

Grade 6 Most students have completed their travel brochures, and if not completed yet this is homework. If you are done, you can leave it on my desk.

Grade 1 Students were treated to another family photo album presentation. Thank you, Aryah, for a job well done! To celebrate St Patrick colours, students had to identify objects around the classroom that had green on it.

JK/SK students were singing and colouring at the same time! Look for the pot of gold!

Grade 2-3 students presented their special shoe advertisement, complete with a special price, and very original names. They are keen to present it at home.

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Grade 9 French students worked on the rough draft of paragraph 1 (first journal entry). This needs to be completed for Thursday.

Grade 8 French students wrote a sample/model of their art presentation. Please have it finished for Thursday.

Grade 4-5 Today, we listened to the last of the restaurant dialogues. Students have one activity to complete for Thursday (p.89)

Grade 6 Students only had time for quick recap of their Winter destination. Class was only 10 min. before they were called for lunch. More on this Thursday.

Grade 1 continued to talk about family members, and who they belong to.

JK/SK are having fun with the song Le Roi, La reine et le Petit Prince.

Grade 2-3 students created their advertising for their 'SHOE'. It is quite fun and innovative. Please complete your advertisement for presentation on Thursday.

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Grade 9 French Today was Kahoot Day! A reward and review way to check if you understand! And, you did!
Homework: if your outline is not complete, have it ready for Tuesday.

Grade 8 French Excellent work with the partitive and the negative.

Grade 4-5 Today was presentation day. There are 2 students who will present on Tuesday. You should all be proud of your accomplishments, and the menus offered international cuisine.

Grade 6 Fun Friday it was! Everyone worked their best, and collaborated on the final activity.

Grade 1 Students continued working with family relations: Audrey est la fille de..., or Taylor est le frère de Sydney...

JK/SK students were given animal names, and had to memorize as many names as possible. They were really engaged and earned many house points.

Grade 2-3 Several students were away sick, and the remainder wanted to do the play. They also wanted a story/legend from Africa. They were brave enough to take turn to read.

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Grade 9 French students reviewed the pronom d'objet direct, and took the short quiz. They also continued working with negative form. This concept is difficult, and requires some time to achieve.

Grade 8 French students worked with the partitive and the negation.
Homework: please today's work (2 pages) to reinforce the concept. This is due on Friday.

Grade 4-5 students rehearsed their dialogue, and it was nice to see that several students were quite confident already.
FRIDAY IS PRESENTATION DAY! PRACTICE!!!

Grade 6 This unit is about irregular adjectives. Students worked with a grid as sample, and used their notes and textbooks. There is a supplement activity to complete for Friday.

Grade 1 This unit is asking the students to begin reading short key phrases to indicate what belongs to whom.
For Friday, if possible, have a family picture to be used as a presentation. For example: c'est le fils de monsieur Zano.

JK/SK students are learning a new sonng: Le Roi, La reine et le petit prince.
Calendar work is going well! They also repeated sentences to use to present family members.

Grade 2-3 Students applied their oral knowledge to the written work. Several house points were awarded, they were that good!

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Grade 9 French Students re-read the story of Une rencontre avec le destin, page 122,123. They worked on comprehension 4 questions only, but also explored how to evaluate a question, then finding answers in the text. They also prepared a short skit based on buying tickets at a travel agency. If you were absent today, consider having your text read, and all answers done.
REMINDER! Quiz on C.O.D. (complement d'objet direct). Review your handouts.

Grade 8 French students read a text about a student preparing to present their work of art. There was a discussion about what would make an art exhibit attractive (location, lighting, displays etc.). There was useful vocabulary in the story, that will be used in your summative.

Grade 4-5 students now have the final dialogue, and had a chance to practice with their peers. All menus have been submitted, and Monday will be used to do a mock presentation.

Grade 6 are on a field trip


Grade 1Today was story time. The book was Knut, l'ourson polaire. They also acted out the bear's actions: grimpe, creuse, cours, marche, saute, nage.

JK/SK There was a lot of actions going on in the class with students enjoying a game of Simon Dit. They are at a point where they know most of the actions, and can respond to more complex instructions. They also listened to the story of Knut the polar bear.

Grade  2-3 Students read 4 short advertisement samples for specialty shoes. They are excited to apply all the actions, and activities that animals perform in the wild. They will be transferring the type of animal's feet to human special footwear. Really humans imitating nature.

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Grade 9 French students continued working with pronoms d'objet direct. They took study notes, and worked on exercises. If they are not completed, please do so for Thursday. Next Monday, there will be a quiz on this topic.

Grade 8 French, today, was all about reviewing the vocabulary, and building up expressions (from the cross word puzzle). They worked really well with their respective house teams.

Grade 4-5, 6, grade 1- did not have French because of inter-school speech competition.

JK/SK students played the weather game, guessed Winter activities, and identified several actions for house points.

Grade 2-3 class had an audience, and presented their short play. Well done! They also started unit on footwear (human and animal). They are excited for this unit, and can't wait to begin working on their shoe advertisement.

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Grade 9 French (only 2 students today). They worked with complément d'objet direct.

Grade 8 French students took up the homework, reviewed the partitive and the negative.

Grade 4-5 Again, because of inclement weather, class was small, so students identified items on a very large sandwich, and colored the items.

Grade 6 students answered questions about the postcards (which helped with vocabulary). They also worked on a word search, and THIS IS HOMEWORK IF IT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED.
QUIZ ON TUESDAY ABOUT THE VOCABULARY ON THAT SAME PAGE.

Grade 1 Today was about listening and illustrating. Some of the vocabulary was related to Valentine's Day, and some Winter expressions as well.


JK/SK Today, students watched a video with Passe-Partout. This is a listening activity for young students. Please note that you can also find these on the Internet, for home listening.

Grade 2-3 Students put the finishing touch to their play's cover page, then read, matched pictures to sentences in their cahier.

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Grade 9 French Students shared their sentences using conjunctions. They also read 'Dans la Vallée des Rois', answered the comprehension questions, and worked with C.O.D. (complement (pronom) d'objet direct). This is a fairly big grammar concept to understand, and integrate into their writing.

Grade 8 French- They took up homework from last week. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN WORK IS SENT AS HOMEWORK, IT IS EVALUATED!
Some segments of today's work was oral, and everyone needs to use this opportunity to speak French.
HOMEWORK is complete the partitive exercise, both in the affirmative and the negative.

Grade 4-5 students who submitted their menus 'thank you', everyone else please have your menu done for Wednesday. Today, students worked with 2 verbs: 'prendre and apprendre', in a variety of scenarios.

Grade 6 With all the interruptions since last week, it was difficult to pick up where they left off. Since everyone was there, they completed the last assignment from unit 4 (Au Musée), and worked on the reading and comprehension.

Grade 1 Students began to talk about Valentine's Day. They worked on a word search.

JK/SK students did the weather, and listened to a story 'Le Chat Botté'. They also competed with their teacher while counting, and finding the missing numbers.

Grade 2-3 completed the play, answered  several questions and decorated their top/title page.

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Grade 6-7-8- Students, those who were not playing hockey, prepared a short skit with the following topics: buy a ticket for a train ride to Quebec City, a concert/show ticket that was returned because the show was not interesting, and a restaurant scene. Each group managed to get over one minute of speaking time.

Grade 4-5 Because of the 'Ice Day', the due date for the menus is now Monday 11th. During class, students worked with the 'ir' ending verb 'choisir' in a variety of sentences. Also, they worked with the partitives: du, de la etc.

Grade 1 Today was 100 days, and they celebrated with a poem and an acrostiche.

JK/SK In preparation for the 100th day of school, students took turn counting different shapes around the class.

Grade 2-3 Today, students combined making props, and practicing their lines for their little play.

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Grade 9 French students worked on conjunctions

Grade 8 French students began unit about Art, reading and comprehension. Please. for homework, answer the comprehension questions at the end of the reading section, and work at translating the words (mots clés).

Grade 4-5 Menus are due on Thursday!
Students worked independently with vocabulary activities.

Grade 6 students read about a couple of Winter destinations. They were intrigued about Ice Hotels.

Grade 1 Still working on the play, and it is coming along quite well.

JK/SK students are preparing for the 100th day of school!

Grade 2-3 students continued working on the play, which is getting exciting!. Today, after reading, they answered questions.

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Grade 6,7,8, watched the movie 'Belle et Sébastien'.
Grade 4-5 students completed (almost) their menu, research, and are now in the process of producing their good copy. The due date is Thursday, Feb. 7.

Grade 6 there were only students for the class, so they explored the structure of sentences, and identified the different elements.

Grade 1 students are working on the class play: Les Trois Petits Cochons.

JK/SK students greeted the school groundhog (puppet), and saw first hand the shadow. Also, they worked with their house to earn points by answering a variety of questions, or complete short sequences.

Grade 2-3 the class is working on polishing their pronunciation, as well as their reading skills, with the play 'Le chat et la Lune'.

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Grade 9 French class continued working with 'les conjonctions'.

Grade 8 French There was a warm up discussion about the next unit: 'Les arts sans limites', and what will be the expectations. Students explored the types of arts.

Grade 4-5 students worked on their rough copy of a menu. This will continue on Friday.

Grade 6 students worked at unscrambling sentences. This is a skill that requires putting all the grammar concepts together. Students need to pay attention during the important exercises, ask the questions to construct better sentences.

Grade 1 students are working on the popular 3 Little Pigs play, and roles were distributed for first reading.

JK/SK Students were invited to role play Les Trois Petits Cochons: words and actions.

Grade 2-3 Today students did the first and second reading of the play 'Le chat et la lune'.

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Grade 9 French students got their exam's results, and spent some time going over the sections they needed to strengthen their skills. The second period was for extra work on 2 texts, due on Wednesday.

Grade 8 French students went over their reading/comprehension final task for the unit, which was due today. This will be marked as the end of term work.

Grade 4-5 Today, the class listened to various dialogues heard in restaurants. they took turn to play roles of servers and clients. As discussed, they choose the type of food and menus they would like to present.

Grade 6 students played a quick round the world game, which Sophie won. It was about what level of government  would oversea different responsibilities.
They also reviewed adjectives.

Grade 1 As promised, they viewed and listened to 'les trois petits cochons', followed by questions. Wednesday, they will be reading the short play.

JK/SK  also viewed the cartoon 'Les trois petits cochons'.

Grade 2-3 students completed a cross words with adjectives in the feminine and masculine forms.

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Grade 9 French Students took their mid term exam.

Grade 8 French Students started on their reading and comprehension component, and it is due on Monday. This assignment is in  lieu of an exam.

Grade 4-5 there was a short game (round the world) about different expressions used in menus or restaurant. Then, students finished their brainstorming for a step by step dialogue.  See you next week.

Grade 6 Today was a discussion about different government vocabulary, civic code and language laws (comparison between English and French).

Grade 1 All about birthdays. Bon Anniversaire, quel âge as-tu?, C'est quand ton anniversaire?

JK/SK the class worked very hard at listening to bits of stories, and identify which fairy tale was told.

Grade 2-3 SUPER HEROES all around the class! Each students presented themselves as heroes, complete with their super attributes.

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Grade 9 French-students got a bonus class (no skiing)for review, as well as a video about O.G.M. (GMO). This will be continuing after Thursday's exam.
Also, if you have time, research Monsanto and its many companies. There will be a discussion next week.

Grade 8 French- The review unit is well underway. Please finish the work started today.

Grade 4-5 Students worked in 2 groups to brainstorm the various steps taken from entering a restaurant, ordering etc. This will be used to work a dialogue for the final project.  For now, think about a name for your restaurant, and the kind of food you would want to put on your menu.

Grade 6 students researched, and shared information about the Quebec flag, and for homework, find information about the difference between the laws in Quebec and the rest of Canada. You will be sharing this info on Thursday.

Grade 1 students were presented several images of families around the world showing their typical weekly groceries. They were interested in knowing where all the people lived.

JK/SK Today, students sang almost their entire repertoire.There was also a friendly competition between JK and SK about counting!

Grade 2-3 students read aloud about a hero, and started illustrating themselves as heros. To be completed on Thursday. 

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Grade 9 French the review package was corrected, and students had a chance to share their answers. Students are invited to pay particular attention to the section where they chose an image, and wrote 5 sentences using 5 adjectives (they must be in agreement with the noun!).n
YOUR MID TERM EXAM IS THURSDAY, JAN. 24 AT 9 AM.

Grade 8 Students are working on several activities, and these are discussed during class. Ensure that you do all the activities to demonstrate your knowledge of the material covered the first term.

Grade 4-5 Friday's class was all about how to use special verbs, and unit vocabulary. Great active class today!

Grade 6 Students are working on review material, and it was game on with Connect 4.

Grade 1 had only limited time today because of skating.
JK/SK AND GRADE 2-3 had no French today.

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Grade 9 French students learned how to form futur simple with irregular verbs. It was easier than they anticipated. They also worked on their review package. This is due Friday for correction.
THE FSF1D EXAM IS ON THURSDAY JAN. 24 AT 9 TILL 11AM.

Grade 8 French- students took up the homework, and have to complete review package for this unit. It is on-going next week (Thursday only because of skiing), and will be in lieu of a test.

Grade 4-5 In the restaurant unit, students are working on 3 verbs from different groups.

Grade 6 students took up the homework (well done all around). They also are working on reviewing grammar concepts. Complete pages 68,69.

Grade 1 students are working with the alphabet IN FRENCH! They have a coloring page with several winter images, one for each letter. They should be done by Friday.

JK/SK Winter Sports are on the menu! They are colouring images of skaters with all the Winter clothing required.

Grade 2-3 It is all in the pronunciation! Students matched 10 adjectives, some masculine, some feminine, to someone's name. Good fun and much competition.

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Grade 9 French students took up last week's homework about futur simple with regular verbs. During class, the task become a bit more difficult, and students took verbs in passé composé, reverted them to infinitif, and applied the futur simple.

Grade 8 French students reviewed the vocabulary from last week, and are answering riddles about specific career paths.

Grade 4-5 students have begun to recognize different verb groups by using the following: commander, choisir, attendre et prendre. Today, they conjugated them, and applied them when talking about a restaurant.

Grade 6 Students completed the homework that should have been done last week...
They also have to answer comprehension questions p.55

Grade 1 students investigated a picture that had 26 words, placed alphabetically. Next, is to color code it.

JK/SK Students colored coded different pieces of winter clothing.

Grade 2-3 Today was a fun grammar lesson with all the parts needed to form a complete sentence, than add to this mix masculine and feminine or plural nouns and adjectives. This was very interactive, and students did not like to be interrupted by the bell. 

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Grade 9 French students learned the formation of the futur simple, for regular verbs. They practiced with a few verbs, and applied the technique to a text. If it is not finished, have this done for Monday.

Grade 8 French students read the first text for unit 4. They answered questions, and HOMEWORK is to translate the vocabulary.

Grade 4-5 As a warm up, students identified numbered pictures, while listening to descriptions. Great work everyone!
They also worked on food (items in a menu), and completed the cross word puzzle (p68)
Please complete p 69 as well.

Grade 6 Today, students began unit 4 Au musée de cire. They read about how to make a wax character.
HOMEWORK- please organize the sentences at the end of the text, and translate les mots utiles in the green box.

Grade 1 Today, 4 groups competed to make meals for the whole day: petit déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner et souper. They then played a guessing game to find out what Madame's favourite fillings for 'la crèpe', and it is not what you think! Hint: it is not sweet!
Question of the day: what do I need for skating tomorrow.

JK/SK After calendar, students had a friendly competition singing the months of the year. Act and Re-act to command terms, sing about a chocolate soldier. Ouf, lots of activity.

Grade 2-3 students used their adjectives, identified parts of a sentences, and described a hero/heroine.

BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNÉE 2019!

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Grade 7 & 8- Because of the monthly assembly, and the fact that we were missing students due the weather, classes were combined. Students were happy to share their holiday experiences in French, at least a little of it.

Grade 4- 5 again students were away because of the weather. Students investigated the new unit about restaurant menus, and are excited to begin.

Grade 6- Students really enjoyed talking expressions of quantity, and complete the cross word puzzle.

Grade 1 students listened to the story of Pinocchio, as read by Marlène Jobert, and followed with the book and pictures.

JK/SK Students were keen to review the weather, do calendar with a new year, and listened to the story of Pinocchio.

Grade 2-3 students began a new unit about Heroes in our lives. Today, was all about adjectives, both masculine and feminine.