Monday, December 8, 2008

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French about the weekend, etc.
  • Saint Nicolas surprise.
  • Introduction to the holiday vocabulary in French.
Les devoirs:
  • Holiday extra credit project: Using the French holiday vocabulary, use at least five words to make a crossword puzzle, word search, decorations labeled in French for the classroom, holiday cards, etc.
  • Study for Tuesday's quiz on Unité 5 Leçon 17 (adjectives, descriptive words, etc.)

French I

**This week in French I, we will be concentrating on the vocabulary and grammar from Unité 2 Leçon 6**

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French about the weekend, etc.
  • Saint Nicolas surprise.
  • Introduction to the holiday vocabulary in French.
Les devoirs:
  • Holiday extra credit project: Using the French holiday vocabulary, use at least five words to make a crossword puzzle, word search, decorations labeled in French for the classroom, holiday cards, etc.

French Culture

2nd period:
  • Saint Nicolas surprise.
  • Finished the Little Prince paintings.
  • Selected and read a chapter in the In France book and shared this section with the class.
  • Class party tomorrow! Don't forget to bring your French food or drinks!
9th period:
  • Saint Nicolas surprise.
  • Selected and read a chapter in the In France book and shared this section with the class.
  • Reviewed for tomorrow's map quiz.
  • Homework: Study for the map quiz.

Friday, December 5, 2008

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions, conversations, and discussion about weekend plans in French.
  • Played game where each person becomes a famous person - name is taped to each students' forehead while students pose questions to find out who they are. Review of Unité 5 Leçon 17 vocabulary.
  • Read Je T'aimerais Toujours.
Les devoirs:
  • Bring in French articles and artifacts.
  • Study for Tuesday's quiz on Unité 5 Leçon 17.

French I

En classe:
  • Daily review questions, conversations, and discussions about weekend plans in French.
  • Completed the worksheet and discussion about French advertisements.
  • *Pop* quiz on Unité 2 Leçon 5.
  • Read Je T'aimerais Toujours.
Les devoirs:
  • Bring in French articles and artifacts.

French Culture

2nd period:
  • Each student painted a scene from The Little Prince with their favorite quite as a caption.
  • Remember to go shopping for your French food item to bring to class on Tuesday for our party!
9th period:
  • Matching game with the Borrowed Words vocabulary.
  • Review of the map of France and Europe.
  • Study for Tuesday's map quiz and bring in French news articles and artifacts on Monday.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Shared with the class our descriptive sentences about a famous person of choice.
  • Activity with a partner - described at least 4 people based on the cards which were passed out in class. Wrote several sentences based on their physical appearances, age, jobs, etc.
  • Announced the start of Julian's first ever French Club! The club will begin after Winter Break and all are invited and welcome. More info to come!
Les devoirs:
  • Study the vocabulary from Unité 5 Leçon 17.