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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.