Tuesday, February 16, 2010

French II

Expression pour la semaine: "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

En classe:
  • Once again, I'm sorry I was not there today to celebrate Mardi Gras with you. We will most definitely celebrate on Wednesday!
  • Discussed articles and artifacts.
  • Reviewed with a partner and then took the Leçon 23 quiz.
Les devoirs:
  • Bring Mardi Gras food, drinks, etc. to class on Wednesday for our party.

French I

Expression pour la semaine: "Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

En classe (1st and 3rd periods only):
  • Celebrated Mardi Gras! Handed out beads to students who correctly answered Mardi Gras trivia questions and discussed the Mardi Gras Internet homework activity.
  • Feasted on King Cake and other French food and drinks in celebration of Mardi Gras!
  • Discussed articles and artifacts.
Les devoirs:
  • Rien! (Nothing!)
En classe (6th and 9th periods only):
  • Once again, I'm sorry I was not there today to celebrate Mardi Gras with you. We will most definitely celebrate on Wednesday!
  • Acted out the skit with a partner on page 66 and read the Note Culturelle.
  • Watched and discussed the Leçon 11 video.
  • Completed the Leçon 11 vocabulary worksheet with a partner.
Les devoirs:
  • Complete the Leçon 11 vocabulary worksheet and bring your food/drinks to class on Wednesday for our Mardi Gras party!

French Culture

In class:
  • Celebrated Mardi Gras! Handed out beads to students who correctly answered Mardi Gras trivia questions and discussed the Mardi Gras Internet homework activity. "Let the good times roll!"
  • Started to watch and discuss Mlle Young's trip to Paris and Normandy PowerPoint photos.
Homework:
  • Bring in articles and artifacts.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

French I - Leçon 10 Study Guide

Here are a few practice sentences/questions to help you study for the Leçon 10 quiz. If you have any questions for me, feel free to send me a message. After you've done the assignment, if you'd like the answers, let me know :)

1. May I help you?

2. I would like a tea, a pineapple juice, and a coffee with cream.

3. This is for me.

4. Give me an espresso, please. (informal)

5. Are you thirsty? (informal)

6. That's for me!

7. I would like a Coke with some ice, please (formal).

8. I'm thirsty! I would like a water with strawberry syrup.

9. Do you want a grapefruit juice or a tea? (informal)

10. Do you want a water with mint syrup or a lemonade? (formal)

French II

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Completed the Leçon 23 review guide worksheet together as a class.
Les devoirs:
  • Study for Friday's Leçon 23 vocabulary.
  • Research Friday's famous francophone (Corneille - the singer!)
  • Have your progress report signed (due Friday!)
  • Complete the Mardi Gras Internet activity (due Tuesday).
  • Make or buy a Mardi Gras mask and wear it to class on Tuesday for extra credit.
  • Bring in your assigned treat for our Mardi Gras party on Tuesday.

French I

En classe:
  • Daily review questions and conversations in French.
  • Played Pictionary to review French Valentine's Day vocabulary.
  • Played Hangman and a "tableau" activity to review Leçon 10 vocabulary.
Les devoirs:
  • Study for Friday's Leçon 10 vocabulary.
  • Research Friday's famous francophone (Corneille - the singer!)
  • Have your progress report signed (due Friday!)
  • Complete the Mardi Gras Internet activity (due Tuesday).
  • Make or buy a Mardi Gras mask and wear it to class on Tuesday for extra credit.
  • Bring in your assigned treat for our Mardi Gras party on Tuesday.

French Culture

In class:
  • Last day! Presented all remaining francophone country projects.