In class:
- Discussed Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
- Played the "flyswatter game" using our student-made giant-sized map of Paris. Reviewed the Parisian monuments.
- Watched the beginning of The Travel Channel's DVD on Paris.
Homework:
- Bring in articles and artifacts.
- Study for Tuesday's Parisian monument quiz.
- Continue Francophone country project research.
En classe:
- Daily review questions and conversations in French.
- Reviewed and corrected Wednesday's homework (Leçon 17 worksheet).
- Used whiteboards to draw a picture based on Mlle Young's descriptions in French using the Leçon 17 vocabulary). Continued this activity with a partner.
- Completed book page 146 activity 13 with a partner.
Les devoirs:
- Draw five photos of objects from Leçon 17 and write one sentence per photo (five total) to describe them. Use appropriate prepositions.
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
En classe:
- Daily review questions and conversations in French.
- Used whiteboards to practice writing words in French as Mlle Young spelled them out using the French alphabet.
- Reviewed and corrected Wednesday's homework (weather crossword puzzle).
- Read pages XIV and T1 together as a class. Discussed important cultural topics.
Les devoirs:
- Read pages 4-7 in the book and be prepared to discuss in class on Friday.
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
In class:
- Students completed presenting and taking notes on Parisian monuments.
- Made a giant-sized map of Paris and placed all monuments in the correct locations.
- "Traveled" to Paris by visiting specific monuments based on the descriptions given by Mlle Young.
Homework:
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Study for Tuesday's Parisian monument quiz.
En classe:
- Daily review questions and conversations in French.
- Sang "Qui Je Suis."
- Reviewed and corrected Tuesday's homework (book page 143 activity 7).
- Used whiteboards to practice asking questions and making statements based on scenarios provided by Mlle Young.
- Completed book page 143 activity 8 with a partner.
Les devoirs:
- Complete the double-sided Leçon 17 worksheet.
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
En classe:
- Daily review questions and conversations in French.
- Handed out and discussed the packet on telling time and discussing weather.
- Used whiteboards to practice spelling using the French alphabet as Mlle Young orally spelled out the words.
- Sang the two versions of the French alphabet.
- Sang "Qui Je Suis."
- Handed out textbooks! Looked through and discussed each Unité and what we will be learning.
Les devoirs:
- Sing the French alphabet to family members or friends at least three times. Also, review the French accent marks. Practice the accent dance!
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
In class:
- Worked on Francophone country projects in the MCRC.
Homework:
- Friday's famous Francophone: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
