NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 8/9 French Thank you students for returning your Reach Ahead letter. It has to be a record turn around for getting it signed and logged in.
Students brainstormed a variety of pronominal verbs, reviewed the formation of irregular adjectives, and answered a quick survey.
There was some discussion as to the accuracy of the results, but it is great that they paid attention, and noticed the differences of opinion.
HOMEWORK-Please write a short reflection about your findings and feelings toward the descriptions. 2-3 sentences to be shared on Monday.
Grade 7/8 French- Discussion about fast food (casse-croûte). Students read a comic strip about a difficult client, retrieved vocabulary, and answered comprehension questions.
HOMEWORK- record your vocabulary and its meaning in your notebook.
Grade 3-4 Students shared their favorite spot around their homes. They also took turn to read 'Natalie arrive', and vocabulary was reviewed. They also worked on a couple of strategies to use when you have difficulty to understand.
HOMEWORK- Fill in the blanks on page 1. Go as far as you can! You are being challenged!
Grade 6 Students read about, and discussed video games, especially those addressing the possibility of extraterrestrials. Now, they know that they have to complete a comic strip… more on this later.
HOMEWORK- Use Les Mots Clés, record them on sheet for Monday.
Grade 1 Sing! And, sing with signs to recognize the written word. It is wonderful to listen to many students read the weather posters.
JK/SK The routine is slowly getting established. Songs about the days of the week, counting down 10 to 0, and looking for colours.
Grade 1/2 The class is reviewing classroom objects, and how to recognize the written vocabulary.
They are still intrigued about the fact that EVERYTHING is either feminine or masculine.
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
It was fantastic to see all the students, returning or new to The Maples Acaqdemy!
Grade 9 French Students were shown to their new quarters. Yes, they have their own space for French, before joining the grade 7 group for independent work. Students received an overview of the tasks for this year.
YOU WILL NEED: your laptop (charged) to do research etc. Make sure to come to class prepared, and read the blog. Please make sure to subscribe by adding your email to the right side of the blog. Students will need to download the online dictionary 'Le Petit Robert/Collins', and bookmark Bescherelle for verb conjugation.
***PARENTS MUST SIGN THE REACH AHEAD PERMISSION FORM AND RETURN IT ON THURSDAY. This is important since students are working toward obtaining a full credit for high school.
Students created their class agreement, and created the poster for their first unit components, also were made aware of due dates, and Academic Honesty Policy.
Grade 8 French Students took an overview of the accelerated program, created their own class agreement, and learned about the layout of their new textbooks. They also had a discussion about the first unit, and summative outlook.
Grade 3/4 This group jumped right in! They will be working on an accelerated programme. Their task is to find a place close to home, but not inside the house, that really has meaning for them. They discussed class expectations, and glanced at the first unit.
Grade 6 This group is working at a grade 7 level. They are excited to begin the unit. They should be able to download 'Le Petit Robert/Collins' as a bilingual dictionary to have on hand. Also, begin logging in your French audio/video to share with the class.
The class was excited about the first task: create a comic strip to finish a story.
Grade 1 Students are establishing a routine of greetings, calendar and weather and introducing themselves. They moved around looking for different colours, and a variety of objects around the classroom.
JK/SK The SK students took the lead, and demonstrated good recall on where we left off in June. It is a good model for the JK. Class began with greetings, song 'Bonjour mes amis', weather and counting to 10...well the SK can count way past that. They also met 2 puppets to facilitate speaking, and interacting.
Grade 2/3 Great class! Students introduced themselves using the puppets, received their material, and explained to the new students how important the blog is, how to find the secret code to trade for house points. They completed the session by drawing their favorite event from the summer, and using the learner profile that best describe them.
It was fantastic to see all the students, returning or new to The Maples Acaqdemy!
Grade 9 French Students were shown to their new quarters. Yes, they have their own space for French, before joining the grade 7 group for independent work. Students received an overview of the tasks for this year.
YOU WILL NEED: your laptop (charged) to do research etc. Make sure to come to class prepared, and read the blog. Please make sure to subscribe by adding your email to the right side of the blog. Students will need to download the online dictionary 'Le Petit Robert/Collins', and bookmark Bescherelle for verb conjugation.
***PARENTS MUST SIGN THE REACH AHEAD PERMISSION FORM AND RETURN IT ON THURSDAY. This is important since students are working toward obtaining a full credit for high school.
Students created their class agreement, and created the poster for their first unit components, also were made aware of due dates, and Academic Honesty Policy.
Grade 8 French Students took an overview of the accelerated program, created their own class agreement, and learned about the layout of their new textbooks. They also had a discussion about the first unit, and summative outlook.
Grade 3/4 This group jumped right in! They will be working on an accelerated programme. Their task is to find a place close to home, but not inside the house, that really has meaning for them. They discussed class expectations, and glanced at the first unit.
Grade 6 This group is working at a grade 7 level. They are excited to begin the unit. They should be able to download 'Le Petit Robert/Collins' as a bilingual dictionary to have on hand. Also, begin logging in your French audio/video to share with the class.
The class was excited about the first task: create a comic strip to finish a story.
Grade 1 Students are establishing a routine of greetings, calendar and weather and introducing themselves. They moved around looking for different colours, and a variety of objects around the classroom.
JK/SK The SK students took the lead, and demonstrated good recall on where we left off in June. It is a good model for the JK. Class began with greetings, song 'Bonjour mes amis', weather and counting to 10...well the SK can count way past that. They also met 2 puppets to facilitate speaking, and interacting.
Grade 2/3 Great class! Students introduced themselves using the puppets, received their material, and explained to the new students how important the blog is, how to find the secret code to trade for house points. They completed the session by drawing their favorite event from the summer, and using the learner profile that best describe them.
Friday, 24 August 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Bienvenue à tous!
Welcome back to The Maples Academy, and to another year of learning French.
I would like to mention that students could use a 1'' binder to store, and organize their French material. I find that they work better than the duo tangs. This applies to grade 1 and up.
If you have any questions about the French programme, please contact me at your convenience. I am usually at school early, and late at the end of the day. Just send me an email, and keep checking the blog for important information.
À bientôt,
Mme Villeneuve
French Teacher
Bienvenue à tous!
Welcome back to The Maples Academy, and to another year of learning French.
I would like to mention that students could use a 1'' binder to store, and organize their French material. I find that they work better than the duo tangs. This applies to grade 1 and up.
If you have any questions about the French programme, please contact me at your convenience. I am usually at school early, and late at the end of the day. Just send me an email, and keep checking the blog for important information.
À bientôt,
Mme Villeneuve
French Teacher
Monday, 18 June 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students had Beach Day (Une Journée à la plage), and the blue carpet become the ocean, beach towels were used around on the sand. Time was spent looking for vocabulary in Pictionary, illustrations etc.
Grade 9 French You did it! Congratulations!
Students who were not writing their Math exam, watched a video called 'C'est pas Sorcier', Le Chocolat.
Gr. 8 French Students who still owed their last project, have until Wednesday morning to submit their questions (15 questions). These will be used for a Kahoot game.
Grade 5/6 Everyone worked on their 'Summer Camp'.
Grade 3/4 Students completed their 'Animal en Danger de Disparition' project.
JK/SK Students watched 2 episodes of 'Passe Partout'. They were great listener.
Grade 1/2 Students had Beach Day (Une Journée à la plage), and the blue carpet become the ocean, beach towels were used around on the sand. Time was spent looking for vocabulary in Pictionary, illustrations etc.
Grade 9 French You did it! Congratulations!
Students who were not writing their Math exam, watched a video called 'C'est pas Sorcier', Le Chocolat.
Gr. 8 French Students who still owed their last project, have until Wednesday morning to submit their questions (15 questions). These will be used for a Kahoot game.
Grade 5/6 Everyone worked on their 'Summer Camp'.
Grade 3/4 Students completed their 'Animal en Danger de Disparition' project.
JK/SK Students watched 2 episodes of 'Passe Partout'. They were great listener.
Thursday, 14 June 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Following the school BBQ, students are keen to create super hamburger, hotdogs, and sandwiches. Lots of fun and some very strange ingredients.
Grade 9 French had their final exam this morning. FSF1D is done!
Grade 3/4 Students are practicing and writing endangered animal's names. They have begun their research for their animal, and a rough copy of your information should be ready for Monday. The class will present on Wednesday.
JK/SK Today was all about 'La fête des pères'. They coloured a certificate for Dad. And, of course they sang!
Grade 1/2 Following the school BBQ, students are keen to create super hamburger, hotdogs, and sandwiches. Lots of fun and some very strange ingredients.
Grade 9 French had their final exam this morning. FSF1D is done!
Grade 3/4 Students are practicing and writing endangered animal's names. They have begun their research for their animal, and a rough copy of your information should be ready for Monday. The class will present on Wednesday.
JK/SK Today was all about 'La fête des pères'. They coloured a certificate for Dad. And, of course they sang!
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students learned to match parts of a sentence by listening to a reading of each. Then, they had to search, assemble the parts, and write them in their cahier.
Grade 8 French- Congratulations to Jada for sharing her Kahoot game with the class. Well done!
Grade 9 French- last review before exam (on Thursday). Make sure you review your package, if you were finished, it was marked for accuracy, so you studied the right thing. Please read and review the text and your long answers.
Grade 5/6 While reviewing 'Futur Proche', and applied it to a letter. They wrote about what their life as a summer camper is all about.
Grade 3/4 Students read about endangered animals from around the world. They will choose an animal, do a little bit of research, and communicate with the rest of the class about ways to save these animals.
JK/SK The overall theme is about farm animals and their UOI 'Is it alive). Singing and games are on the menu.
Grade 1/2 Students learned to match parts of a sentence by listening to a reading of each. Then, they had to search, assemble the parts, and write them in their cahier.
Grade 8 French- Congratulations to Jada for sharing her Kahoot game with the class. Well done!
Grade 9 French- last review before exam (on Thursday). Make sure you review your package, if you were finished, it was marked for accuracy, so you studied the right thing. Please read and review the text and your long answers.
Grade 5/6 While reviewing 'Futur Proche', and applied it to a letter. They wrote about what their life as a summer camper is all about.
Grade 3/4 Students read about endangered animals from around the world. They will choose an animal, do a little bit of research, and communicate with the rest of the class about ways to save these animals.
JK/SK The overall theme is about farm animals and their UOI 'Is it alive). Singing and games are on the menu.
Wednesday, 6 June 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Since last Monday was much about the concert rehearsal/pratice, there was no blog.
Today in a nutshell:
Grade 1/2 These students are taking on the world, and they will surprise you with their performance.
Grade 8 French students tackled a word family task, in pairs or small groups. This is a good way to manipulate the vocabulary.
Grade 9 French- It is review time, and everyone is working on a review package, with a large sampling of what they will have on the exam.
THE FINAL FRENCH EXAM IS THURSDAY, JUNE 14.
Grade 5/6 today's activity was about learning the difference between the verbs: Faire and Jouer.
Grade 3/4 A little last minute praticing, and refining the play for this evening.
Also, students read a story about the battle of the seasons. They will write an ending of their choice.
JK/SK Students had a few rounds of game as a review for the last term.
Since last Monday was much about the concert rehearsal/pratice, there was no blog.
Today in a nutshell:
Grade 1/2 These students are taking on the world, and they will surprise you with their performance.
Grade 8 French students tackled a word family task, in pairs or small groups. This is a good way to manipulate the vocabulary.
Grade 9 French- It is review time, and everyone is working on a review package, with a large sampling of what they will have on the exam.
THE FINAL FRENCH EXAM IS THURSDAY, JUNE 14.
Grade 5/6 today's activity was about learning the difference between the verbs: Faire and Jouer.
Grade 3/4 A little last minute praticing, and refining the play for this evening.
Also, students read a story about the battle of the seasons. They will write an ending of their choice.
JK/SK Students had a few rounds of game as a review for the last term.
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