Wednesday, September 30, 2009

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Pop quiz on the verb "avoir."
  • Reviewed and corrected Wednesday's homework (workbook worksheet pages 145-146).
  • Read the grammar section on page 151.
Les devoirs:
  • Study Leçon 18 vocabulary.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.

French I

Expression pour la semaine: "J'ai une question."

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Handed back and corrected the Leçon 1 quiz.
  • Watched the Leçon 2 video.
  • Reviewed and corrected the Leçon 2 vocabulary worksheet.
  • Acted out the conversations on page 18.
  • Read the "Note Culturelle" about Fort-de-France and Martinique on page 19.
  • Read the "Petit Commentaire" about the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower on page 20.
  • Completed activity 1 on page 20 with a partner.
  • Completed the first page 27 of the "Reading and Cultural Activities" packet with a partner.
Les devoirs:
  • Complete the Leçon 2 double-sided workbook worksheet.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.

French Culture

In class:
  • Worked on Francophone research projects in the MCRC.
Homework:
  • Project packets must be completed by class on Thursday.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Handed back and made corrections to the Leçon 17 quiz.
  • Reread page 149 and discussed the cultural significance of Montpellier and Strasbourg.
  • Completed a quick "avoir" review activity.
  • Reviewed and corrected activities 1-3 on page 150.
Les devoirs:
  • Complete workbook worksheets pages 145-146.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.

French I

En classe:
  • Reviewed for and took the Leçon 1 quiz.
  • Introduced and sang the song of the week: "Bifteck!"
  • Began working on the Leçon 2 vocabulary worksheet.
Les devoirs:
  • Complete the Leçon 2 vocabulary worksheet.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.

French Culture

In class:
  • Continued working on the Georges Seurat-inspired paintings.
  • Discussed French stores such as the bakery, butcher, etc. and their role in the daily French lifestyle.
Homework:
  • Continue Francophone country project research. Meet in the MCRC on Wednesday.
  • Friday's famous Francophone: Audrey Tautou.
  • Bring in articles and artifacts.

Friday, September 25, 2009

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French about weekend plans, etc.
  • Discussed Friday's famous Francophone: MC Solaar. Listened to some of his music!
  • Read Caroline and Jean-Pierre's bios and completed the "Compréhension" on page 148.
  • Completed the "Et toi?" survey on page 149.
  • Read the "Note Culturelle" on page 149 and discussed the cultural significance of Montpellier and Strasbourg.
  • Wrote to pen pals.
Les devoirs:
  • Bring in articles and artifacts.