NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 3/4 The students worked on their last activity sheet from the career unit. They also did some revision to get them ready for the new unit starting on Monday.
Grade 1/2 hosted the JK/SK class and they had several memory game on vocabulary, numbers...Also, they sang together a vast repertoire of songs old and new.
Grade 7 They students took up their homework and also received their rubric for the project, most of which will be done in class next week. Projects due on Monday, 11th.
Grade 8 had one practice run with their board game then, they had the grade 7 play. Their game was very interesting, all questions related to Canada. There was variety and kept everyone busy.
The grade 5/6 did not have French today so they could work on their exhibition. As soon as they have set up their subjects and introduction and decided which part they want in French, we will be working on that too.
In the meantime, the students will be working on their plan of evacuation in case of a fire at their house.
I spent some time with the grade 1/2 this morning doing their Friday dictation. They were working so hard, Mrs Ruby will be proud.
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 3/4 The students did an outstanding job of presenting their poster on careers. They were able to reflect and offer suggestions on what they liked and what they would do differently.
Grade 7 are reading and getting informed on what technology can do to make someone living with a challenge a bit better. They are learning about the five senses (vocabulary) and the futur proche verb tense.
homework: activity sheets, p.83,84,85,86
Grade 8 took the period to finish their board game, so they can test it with the grade 7. If you have to put the last finishing touch to it, please be ready for Friday.
Grade 5/6 We are starting a new unit on fire prevention. There is new vocabulary
and how to tell time (this is review).
Grade 1/2 The students have been learning the physical features of the face and head. It is always so much fun to label 'HENRI'. The class learned a lot and had a few laughs along the way.
JK/SK They students worked on magnetic boards about household items and the main rooms in the house.
Grade 3/4 The students did an outstanding job of presenting their poster on careers. They were able to reflect and offer suggestions on what they liked and what they would do differently.
Grade 7 are reading and getting informed on what technology can do to make someone living with a challenge a bit better. They are learning about the five senses (vocabulary) and the futur proche verb tense.
homework: activity sheets, p.83,84,85,86
Grade 8 took the period to finish their board game, so they can test it with the grade 7. If you have to put the last finishing touch to it, please be ready for Friday.
Grade 5/6 We are starting a new unit on fire prevention. There is new vocabulary
and how to tell time (this is review).
Grade 1/2 The students have been learning the physical features of the face and head. It is always so much fun to label 'HENRI'. The class learned a lot and had a few laughs along the way.
JK/SK They students worked on magnetic boards about household items and the main rooms in the house.
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
JK/SK The students watched a video about maple sugar making. Following this, they were working in groups, with each a different book on maple shack: La cabane à sucre, L'érablière de mon grand-père and La légende du sirop d'érable. They were looking for pictures associated to the vocabulary they heard on the video.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the speakers today. Everyone did well, I hear.
JK/SK The students watched a video about maple sugar making. Following this, they were working in groups, with each a different book on maple shack: La cabane à sucre, L'érablière de mon grand-père and La légende du sirop d'érable. They were looking for pictures associated to the vocabulary they heard on the video.
CONGRATULATIONS to all the speakers today. Everyone did well, I hear.
Monday, 21 March 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Bonjour à tous et vive le printemps!
Grade 3/4 The students worked on their posters and labeled what they need for their future offices. This should be completed by the nest session.
Grade 7/8 Both classes worked with the application of the pronoun Y and EN.
The grade 7 are reviewing the futur proche and should be able to memorize the verb Aller.
Grade 8 also worked on their board game.
Grade 5/6 The students reviewed the question words: qui, que, à qui, pourquoi, où...They also have to complete the last labyphrase for Wednesday morning, before leaving for St Jude.
Grade 1/2 worked hard on their cloze activity. They also were very capable to find words in a chain of letters. Very clever, everyone!
JK/SK Today was all about Spring vocabulary. Words in riddles such as, arbre, branche, nid, oeuf, oiseau et coquille. Also, a riddle about a house.
Bonjour à tous et vive le printemps!
Grade 3/4 The students worked on their posters and labeled what they need for their future offices. This should be completed by the nest session.
Grade 7/8 Both classes worked with the application of the pronoun Y and EN.
The grade 7 are reviewing the futur proche and should be able to memorize the verb Aller.
Grade 8 also worked on their board game.
Grade 5/6 The students reviewed the question words: qui, que, à qui, pourquoi, où...They also have to complete the last labyphrase for Wednesday morning, before leaving for St Jude.
Grade 1/2 worked hard on their cloze activity. They also were very capable to find words in a chain of letters. Very clever, everyone!
JK/SK Today was all about Spring vocabulary. Words in riddles such as, arbre, branche, nid, oeuf, oiseau et coquille. Also, a riddle about a house.
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 3/4 did not have French class today. Instead, there was an assembly.
Grade 7 completed a read and comprehension segment to wrap up the unit.
Grade 8 did a review of the pronom d'objet direct. If a student feels the need to do more work on this grammar concept, please read the rules in your textbook and practice also from the textbook.
Grade 5/6 are almost finished with the activities from the novel Le Voleur. There were several mind benders but the students worked as a team to solve the riddles.
Great work, guys!
JK/SK Since it was PJ day, we looked for words around bedtime, such as bonsoir, bonne nuit...pantoufle, le lit.
We also started on the house unit and talked about the different parts of the house.
Grade 1/2 The students finished the clothing unit by presenting their clothes store. (that was for the students that did not have time to present on Monday.
To complete the period, a short story was read to the students and they had to illustrate it with the right clothes and colours. Bravo!
ALORS, BON CONGÉ/BONNES VACANCES ET À BIENTÔT.
Grade 3/4 did not have French class today. Instead, there was an assembly.
Grade 7 completed a read and comprehension segment to wrap up the unit.
Grade 8 did a review of the pronom d'objet direct. If a student feels the need to do more work on this grammar concept, please read the rules in your textbook and practice also from the textbook.
Grade 5/6 are almost finished with the activities from the novel Le Voleur. There were several mind benders but the students worked as a team to solve the riddles.
Great work, guys!
JK/SK Since it was PJ day, we looked for words around bedtime, such as bonsoir, bonne nuit...pantoufle, le lit.
We also started on the house unit and talked about the different parts of the house.
Grade 1/2 The students finished the clothing unit by presenting their clothes store. (that was for the students that did not have time to present on Monday.
To complete the period, a short story was read to the students and they had to illustrate it with the right clothes and colours. Bravo!
ALORS, BON CONGÉ/BONNES VACANCES ET À BIENTÔT.
Monday, 29 February 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 3/4 The students joined a group of their choice and searched for words that related to their chosen career. Today was great for them to use the dictionary and correct their spelling. After that activity, the students started sketching their place of work. Wednesday, they will be drawing and labeling their work.
Grade 7 & 8 Both classes presented their projects. Grade 7 submitted a brochure/web page advertisement on a winter destination and included elements of eco-tourism.
Grade 8 The students produced journal entries recounting their meeting with a famous and/or intriguing person of their choice. They really went all out and each presentations was very informative.
Grae 5/6 The period was taken for completing all activities up to chapter 6. The students collaborated with each other to get things done.
Grade 1/2 The students drew and coloured a clothing stores and labeled all the items. Then, they presented their work.
JK/SK Today, the students talked about their favourite toys and after going around the circle, we read a story about 'Mes passe-temps préférés'.
Grade 3/4 The students joined a group of their choice and searched for words that related to their chosen career. Today was great for them to use the dictionary and correct their spelling. After that activity, the students started sketching their place of work. Wednesday, they will be drawing and labeling their work.
Grade 7 & 8 Both classes presented their projects. Grade 7 submitted a brochure/web page advertisement on a winter destination and included elements of eco-tourism.
Grade 8 The students produced journal entries recounting their meeting with a famous and/or intriguing person of their choice. They really went all out and each presentations was very informative.
Grae 5/6 The period was taken for completing all activities up to chapter 6. The students collaborated with each other to get things done.
Grade 1/2 The students drew and coloured a clothing stores and labeled all the items. Then, they presented their work.
JK/SK Today, the students talked about their favourite toys and after going around the circle, we read a story about 'Mes passe-temps préférés'.
Friday, 26 February 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 3/4 The students were quick to pick up where they left off on Monday. Today's lesson was about how to use il or elle, ils or elles with the appropriate form of être. They also added new adjectives.
Grade 7 Abby presented a brochure on eco-tourism complete with description of a resort and what the efforts put forth to offer sustainable hotel stay. Well done! This presentation was a great model for the rest of the class to follow on Monday.
The rest of the class worked on their project for the rest of the period.
Grade 8 worked on their presentation due on Monday. Thank you Izzy for taking the initiative to edit one your peer.
Grade 5/6 The students read out loud the rest of the novel; Le Voleur. Everyone demonstrated a high level of understanding and they were quick to work on the activities.
Grade 6 complete all handouts including the Labyphrase.
Grade 5 finish the handout, but not the Labyphrase.
Grade 1/2 Students were keen to earn house points and coins by completing all their activities. They are able to recognize the name of clothing and put them to the cross word puzzle.
JK/SK The students coloured a cat and gave their first presentation, telling their classmates about the cat's body parts and the different colours. Bravo! Everyone did their best.
Grade 3/4 The students were quick to pick up where they left off on Monday. Today's lesson was about how to use il or elle, ils or elles with the appropriate form of être. They also added new adjectives.
Grade 7 Abby presented a brochure on eco-tourism complete with description of a resort and what the efforts put forth to offer sustainable hotel stay. Well done! This presentation was a great model for the rest of the class to follow on Monday.
The rest of the class worked on their project for the rest of the period.
Grade 8 worked on their presentation due on Monday. Thank you Izzy for taking the initiative to edit one your peer.
Grade 5/6 The students read out loud the rest of the novel; Le Voleur. Everyone demonstrated a high level of understanding and they were quick to work on the activities.
Grade 6 complete all handouts including the Labyphrase.
Grade 5 finish the handout, but not the Labyphrase.
Grade 1/2 Students were keen to earn house points and coins by completing all their activities. They are able to recognize the name of clothing and put them to the cross word puzzle.
JK/SK The students coloured a cat and gave their first presentation, telling their classmates about the cat's body parts and the different colours. Bravo! Everyone did their best.
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