Friday, November 30, 2018

We went over the homework. Then we took notes on numbers 11-20. Then we played "vingt" like we did with dix earlier this week.

Upcoming assessment: 0-20 listening assessment

Thursday, November 29, 2018

We worked with numbers 0-10 today. We played the game dix again. Then students did a partner activity similar to the dice activity we did yesterday. Then they practiced saying their phone number with a partner. Lastly, they completed a number worksheet, which is homework if they didn't finish.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

We went over the homework then took notes on numbers 0-10. Then we did two different activities with our numbers to help learn how to pronounce them.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

We used our Salutations vocab to practice answering how we are. Students used scenarios I had up on the board to say how they would feel in that situation. Then we did a little "petite conversation" where students had a mini conversation with half of their classmates all in French! Lastly, they completed 4 sections of a worksheet which we will check tomorrow. This is homework if they didn't finish.

Monday, November 26, 2018

We finished our notes on how to ask someone how they are and how to respond. Students practiced asking their classmates how they were. Then they completed a worksheet using our new vocabulary.

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

We used chromebooks to practice our Salutations vocab today.

We used quizlet and quizlet live to practice these words.

https://quizlet.com/342239197/les-salutations-flash-cards/

Monday, November 19, 2018

We did the back side of our "Salutations" notes. Then I played two songs that used our new vocab words. Then students completed a half sheet using our new words. Lastly, we talked about the formal and informal in French and when you would use each one.

Friday, November 16, 2018

We began to take notes on our new Salutations - greetings unit. We learned different ways to say hello and goodbye today. We watched two short video clips that used this vocabulary. Then we finished class with a short game.

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Students took their speaking assessment over the French alphabet today, each student met with me individually. Tomorrow we will begin our "Salutations" greetings unit.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

We spent one last day practicing our French alphabet and accent marks. We listened to the two songs, then I practiced spelling French words for them. Lastly, students had the choice to study in whichever way would be help them - with a partner, individually, playing hangman but asking for the letters in French, etc.

Assessment tomorrow - French alphabet speaking

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

We practiced for the listening to the French alphabet and then students used a chromebook to go to the following 3 website to practice listening to the French alphabet:

http://www.languageguide.org/french/alphabet/ 

http://phonetique.free.fr/alpha.htm

https://www.lepointdufle.net/apprendre_a_lire/dictee_de_lettres.htm

Upcoming Assessment: Speaking - Alphabet - Thursday, Nov 15th

Monday, November 15, 2018

We worked with the French Alphabet and accent marks. I played two songs to help the students remember the French alphabet. Students practiced spelling their French first name with partners then I spelled 5 words for them using the French alphabet. 

Here is the first song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L-pz1JlDpw 
Here is the second song: https://sites.google.com/a/aaps.k12.mi.us/french-alphabet-marching-song/french-alphabet-audio

Upcoming assessment: French Alphabet - speaking - Thursday, Nov 15th

Friday, November 9, 2018

We took notes on the French alphabet and accent marks today. We will work with this next week.

Thursday, November 8, 2018

We finished our notes over Basic French Vocab words. Then I showed a cultural clip about "la bise" the cheek to cheek kiss that French people may greet each other with. Then students completed a worksheet using our basic French vocab words. Tomorrow we will begin the French alphabet and accent marks.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

I collected the syllabus from those students who had their parents/guardians sign them - these are officially due on Monday. Then I showed the students my website (mmepayer.weebly.com) and the class blog. Then we selected French first names and students practiced given their name with their classmates. Lastly, we began taking notes on Basic French Vocab words and we will finish this tomorrow.

Monday, November 5, 2018

I went over the syllabus and we talked about the format of the class for this quarter. Then students filled out an information sheet for me.

Friday, November 2, 2018

We had our crepe party today and finished Beauty and the Beast in French.

Thursday, November 1, 2018

We watched Beauty & the Beast in French today. We will finish it tomorrow. Tomorrow we will have our crepe party as we watch the movie.