Friday 29 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

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.

Wednesday 27 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

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.

Monday 25 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER           TERM 3

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.


Thursday 7 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

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.

Tuesday 5 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

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.

Friday 1 March 2019

NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER

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.