Friday, December 20, 2019

Students had a little bit of time to work on their wheels. Then we played quizlet.live with their two sets of vocab. Have a wonderful break and see you in a few weeks!

Thursday, December 19, 2019

We added numbers 21-31 to our notes and students practiced their classmates when their birthday is and responding. Then they had time to work on their "wheels".

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

We took notes on months of the year today. We will talk about numbers 21-31 tomorrow. Students had time after taking notes to begin to add the months of the year to their "wheel". They will have more time tomorrow as well.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

We worked with our days of the week vocab again today. We did a listening activity and a writing activity. Then I passed out the mini-project for this unit, it's a "wheel" summarizing the days of the week, months of the year and seasons in French. We will slowly do this in three separate parts and it will be finished after we are back from break. Today, students added their name and the days of the week to their "wheel", colored it and added some personal creativity with things they enjoy.

Monday, December 16, 2019

We took notes on days of the week today. We looked at two short conversations that use our new vocab and students played the roles with a partner. Then I played a song for them that goes with our days of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGlrogJkVk
Then they completed two sections on devoir #31 worksheet that I gave them.

Friday, December 13, 2019

Students selected a French color by number picture today and had the class period to work on it. I played French music while they worked. These pictures are due on Monday and they will have tomorrow to work as well.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Students selected a French color by number picture today and had the class period to work on it. I played French music while they worked. These pictures are due on Monday and they will have tomorrow to work as well.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

We worked with colors again today. We did a partner activity with flags and colors then we played uno but in French! Ask your student how to say the special cards in French.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

We worked with colors again today. We used the color cards for a few different activities. Then students completed a worksheet and we went over it. Then they did a color activity with a partner and I showed them a color song.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Students took their numbers assessment today. Then we took notes on colors today. We then used some color cards to practice our new words.

Friday, December 6, 2019

We took a practice assessment today on numbers 0-20, this is just like the assessment they will take on Monday. Then we played a round of vingt without their notes and they did great!! We finished class with three rounds of quizlet live.

Upcoming assessment: Numbers 0-20 listening - Monday

Thursday, December 5, 2019

We worked with numbers 0-20 again today. We started with a round of vingt. Then we did a card game similar to war "la guerre" where they had to add their card amount with their partners amount and say the correct answer in French to win the cards. Then they completed lecon C pg 31 numbers worksheet. This is homework if they didn't finish.

Upcoming assessment: Numbers 0-20 listening - Monday, December 9th

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

We added numbers 11-20 to our notes and worked with 0-20 today. We played a round of "vingt" like we did with dix the past couple days. Then we used quizlet live to practice 0-20.

Upcoming Assessment: numbers 0-20 listening - Monday, December 9th

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

We worked with numbers 0-10 today. We played a few rounds of "dix" (ten). Then students worked with a partner and did an activity with dice where they had to add the face of the dice together and say the answer in French to get the point. Then they completed a worksheet and turned it in if they finished it or it's homework if they didn't. Tomorrow we will add on numbers 11-20.

Monday, December 2, 2019

We took notes on Numbers 0-10 today. Then we did two different activities with our new words. One similar to rock, paper, scissors and the other called "dix"(ten).

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

We had a relaxing day in class today. We finished our movie Elf. We will begin numbers on Monday.

Monday, November 25, 2019

We wrapped up our Salutations unit today. Students completed a short worksheet using our vocab. Then they had a short conversation using our vocab. Half of the students rotated around the room having the conversation with a different person every 30 seconds.

Friday, November 22, 2019

We worked with our Salutations vocab. We did two activities from the book with situations and how they would feel if they were in that situation. Then we used quizlet live today to practice our words.

Thursday, November 21, 2019

We did a half sheet worksheet using our notes from yesterday. We took our last set of notes on how to ask and answer how you are. Students practiced asking each other. We also watched the video that goes along with the textbook as well.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

We took notes on Les Salutations (Greetings). We also watched two short videos that use this vocab and discussed the cultural differences in how people greet each other. Then I played a song for them that used this vocab as well. Tomorrow we will learn how to ask and answer how we are.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Students completed their alphabet speaking assessment today. While students were testing, the others watched Elf. Tomorrow we will begin a unit on greetings.

Monday, November 18, 2019

We practiced for the listening assessment tomorrow 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

Here are the songs if you'd like to listen to them:
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

Assessment tomorrow: Speaking French Alphabet - Tues, Nov 19th

Friday, November 15, 2019

We practiced for the listening assessment tomorrow 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

Here are the songs if you'd like to listen to them:
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: Speaking French Alphabet - Tues, Nov 19th

Thursday, November 14, 2019

We worked with our French alphabet and accent marks today. I collected the homework accent worksheet if they didn't turn it in yesterday. Then we listened to our songs. Then I spelled 6 words for them and they wrote them down. Then they practiced spelling their French first name with three people. Lastly, they played hangman in French where they had to ask for the letters using the French alphabet.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

We had a snow day yesterday. Today we took notes on the French alphabet and accent marks. Students then practiced their accent marks by completing a worksheet I gave them. This is homework if they did not finish it in class.

Monday, November 11, 2019

About half the class was significantly late due to the weather and late busses. So we worked with our basic French vocab words versus starting the French alphabet and accent marks today. Students were given a wordsearch using their basic French vocab words where they had to write the English and find the French word. This is homework if they didn't finish.

Friday, November 8, 2019

We worked with our basic french vocab today and played quizlet live with those words.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

I was on a field trip to the DIA with my 8th graders today, so the students watched a cultural video about the French catacombs put on by the history channel.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Students filled out an information sheet for me. Then we took notes on some Basic French Vocab words that they will hear me use often.

Monday, November 4, 2019

Welcome to quarter 2!! I went over the syllabus today and showed them a couple of French songs from last year's March Madness of French music website.  Here's the website if you'd like to check it out: https://sites.google.com/aaps.k12.mi.us/lamaniemusicale2018/round-1

Friday, November 1, 2019

We watched a French cartoon called "T'choupi" today. We will finish it on Monday during their advisory class when I make crêpe for them : )

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Students had one last class period to finish their family/friend project. They were to be turned in at the end of class today. Tomorrow will be our last day of French for this quarter.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Students had all hour to work on their rough drafts or begin their family/friend project. All projects are due Thursday by the end of class.

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Students had all hour to work on their rough drafts or begin their family/friend project. All projects are due Thursday by the end of class.

Monday, October 28, 2019

Students had all hour to work on their rough drafts or begin their family/friend project. All projects are due Thursday by the end of class.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Today students practiced saying someone else's name by using the family tree picture we did yesterday. Then I gave them the family/friend project and showed them several examples from past students. Then they had time to begin working on their rough drafts. Final projects are due Thursday, October 31st. Students will have Monday-Thursday to work on their project in class next week.

Project Description
Project Rubric

Thursday, October 24, 2019

We finished our notes on family today. Then we watched a short video that uses these words. Students then practiced introducing some family members with words I had on the board. Then they completed a family tree introducing the people on the tree, saying "This is my (mom)."

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

We took notes on family members today. This is our last unit and students will begin working on a family/friend project Friday and into next week.

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Students had one last day to work on their wheel project. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow and then we will begin our last unit on family/friends.

Monday, October 21, 2019

We added our seasons to our notes. Several students said what their favorite season is in French. Then I explained how they were to be added to their wheel. They had the rest of class to work on their wheel. They will have all class period tomorrow as well. Wheels are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

Friday, October 18, 2019

We worked on our dates again today. Students played a game like connect 4 but with dates and they had to get 5 in a row to win. Then they had time to work on the wheels and adding the months. We will add seasons on Monday and the wheels will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

We worked with our months of the year today. We took notes on numbers 21-31 so we could give any date and students practiced asking and answering when their birthday was. Students completed Devoir #31 - writing the months in French and the months section on the back. Then they completed a months worksheet I gave them and then had time to add some of the months to their wheel. Each month should have a picture representing what that month means to them.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

We played quizlet live for a few rounds with our days of the week vocab. Then we took notes on months of the year.

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

We worked with our days of the week today. We listened to our song. Then we did one listening activity and one written activity on a worksheet that I gave them. Then we voted on the their color pictures. Then the received their "wheel" which will be a mini-project that summarizes our days of the week, months of the year and seasons. Today they added their name to the center and the French days of the week to the circle outside their name. We will add the other vocab as we do them over the next week.

Monday, October 14, 2019

We took notes on days of the week today. Then we listened to the song that is to the tune of Addams Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGlrogJkVk 
Students then read through two dialogues with their table groups. Then they individually completed the days of the week sections on Devoir #31 worksheet I gave them.

Friday, October 11, 2019

A few students were still working on their color picture. While they were working, the rest of the class played quizlet live with our color words. Monday we will begin learning days of the week.

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Students had all class period to work on their color by number picture and turned it in if they finished. Pictures are due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

We worked with colors again today. Students worked with their table group to say the colors of flags of French speaking countries. Then they played a couple rounds of uno with their table groups. Then I gave them their mini-project for colors which is a color by number picture in French. These are due by the end of class on Friday of this week.

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

We practiced our colors today. We used our color cards for two different activities then I played a color song for them. Then they played uno using the French color and numbers. Ask them how to say special cards in French, they are fun to say!

Monday, October 7, 2019

We took notes on colors today. Then we used color cards to practice our new words. Students then did a worksheet practicing our new words.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Since I was absent yesterday we did one last day of review and I moved their numbers assessment to tomorrow. We went over the worksheet from yesterday, then we did a practice assessment. We finished class with some games of quizlet live.

Assessment tomorrow: Numbers 0-20 listening

Monday, September 30, 2019

We continued to work with our numbers 0-20 today. We played a round of vingt. Then we did a listening practice, which models the assessment this week. Then students used decks of cards to play "guerre" practicing their numbers.

Upcoming assessment: numbers 0-20 listening

Friday, September 27, 2019

We worked with numbers 0-20 today. We played one round of "vingt" then used chromebooks to play quizlet live in groups.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

We took notes on numbers 11-20 today. Then we played "vingt" twice. Then students worked in their table groups to play a shortened version of "Guerre" (war) with a deck of cards. They had to add the two cards together and say the answer in French to win the cards.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

We worked one last day with numbers 0-10. We went over the homework then students did the hand activity again. Lastly, we played two games of dix. Tomorrow we will add on numbers 11-20.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

We worked with our numbers 0-10 again. We played two rounds of "Dix". Then we did an activity with partners with dice and another activity using their hands. Then they had a practice worksheet to complete, this is homework if they didn't finish.

Monday, September 23, 2019

We took notes on numbers 0-10. Then students practiced giving their phone number using French numbers. Then they used their hands to play a game with a partner where they had to show a certain number of fingers between 0 and 5 and add them with their partners fingers shown and say the answer in French. Then we did an activity called "Dix(deese)" using our new vocab words. Students then completed a numbers worksheet, this is homework if they didn't finish.

Friday, September 20, 2019

We wrapped up our salutations/greetings unit today. Students had a "petite conversation" with several of their classmates using all our vocab. Ask your student about it! Next week we will begin numbers.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

We used our greetings vocab to practice answering how we were given various situations I had on the board. Then we used chromebooks to play quizlet live with our vocab. Students changed teams several times. Tomorrow we will wrap up our greetings unit by having short conversations.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

We took our last set of notes on "Les Salutations" today. The vocab was asking and answering how you are. Students practiced asking and answering with a partner. Then I showed a video that uses this vocab. We will work with this vocab through Friday of this week and be heading in to learning numbers next week.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

We continued with our Salutations unit. We went over the words from yesterday and then took the second page of notes ("Salutations" (Greetings)). Students practiced asking and answering what their name is. Then they completed a half sheet paper with various situations on it and they had to determine how they would respond in French. Several volunteers wrote their answers on the board.

Monday, September 16, 2019

A few students had to complete their speaking alphabet assessment today so we did that first. Then I collected and worksheets from Friday if students didn't turn them in then. Next, we took the first page of notes on our new unit "Salutations" (Greetings). We repeated our words and students had a mini conversation using different greetings and closings. We also watched a short video using this vocab and a short cultural video on "la bise" the cheek to cheek kiss greeting used in French speaking countries. We will continue with this tomorrow.

Friday, September 13, 2019

We did not have school yesterday due to the power being out. Students completed their alphabet speaking assessment today. While others were assessing, they completed two worksheets - one on accent marks and the other on our basic French vocab words. I collected them if they were finished with them, if not they are homework this weekend and I'll collect them on Monday.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

We practiced for the listening assessment tomorrow 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


Assessment tomorrow: Speaking - Alphabet

I played two alphabet songs for them as well:
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

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

We practiced with our alphabet and accent marks today. We did a listening practice where I spelled words for them using the French alphabet and accent marks. 

I played two alphabet songs for them as well:
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

We finished class with an activity/game called "Levez-vous, asseyez-vous" (stand up, sit down). This was reviewing our basic vocab and alphabet.

Upcoming assessment: Speaking Alphabet - Thursday, September 12th

Monday, September 9, 2019

We practiced with our alphabet and accent marks today. We also used quizlet live to practice our basic French vocab words. 

I played two alphabet songs for them as well:
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: Speaking Alphabet - Thursday, September 12th

Friday, September 6, 2019

We went over our Basic French Vcoab. Then we watched an introduction video about French and the French speaking world. Then we took notes on the French alphabet and accent marks. We practiced saying them together and then I played one song for them to help them with the pronunciation of the letters. We will continue to practice next week.

Thursday, September 5, 2019

We finished taking notes on Basic French Vocabulary We practiced saying these words and students had a short conversation with two of their classmates. Several students volunteered to demonstrate this for their classmates.

I showed them my music site from last year and played two French videos for them. You can find the website here: https://sites.google.com/aaps.k12.mi.us/lamaniemusicale2018/round-1

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Students picked French first names and we practiced saying them and giving their name. Then we began taking notes on Basic French Vocabulary that students will hear me use frequently in class. We will finish this tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

We went over the class syllabus and the student filled out an information sheet for me.

Friday, June 7, 2019

We had our crêpe party today!

Thursday, June 6, 2019

We played some games today.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Students had all class to work on their rough draft and/or start their project. We will be working on this in class through next Wednesday and projects are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Students had all class to work on their rough draft and/or start their project. We will be working on this in class through next Wednesday and projects are due Thursday at the beginning of class.

Monday, June 3, 2019

Students had all class to work on their rough draft and/or start their project. We will be working on this in class through next Wednesday and projects are due Thursday at the beginning of class.

Friday, May 31, 2019

Students had all class to work on their rough draft and/or start their project. We will be working on this in class through next Wednesday and projects are due next Thursday at the beginning of class.

Thursday, May 30, 2019

I showed the students several examples of family/friend projects so they would have an idea of what they might want to do for their project. They had the rest of time to work on their rough draft. We will be working on this in class through next Wednesday and projects are due next Thursday at the beginning of class.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

We finished our notes on family today. Then students completed a family tree activity that I gave them. Tomorrow I will be giving them their family/friend project description and showing them many examples.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

We took notes on family members. Then we completed a family tree using our new words and watched a video on family. The video included a clip on a typical French wedding and we discussed how that is similar and different from the US.

Friday, May 24, 2019

Students can class time to finish and turn in their wheel. On Monday, we will begin our last unit on family and friends.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

We added our seasons to our notes and then students had time to add them to their wheel. Wheels are due by the end of class tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

We used ipads to practice our days of the week and months of the year on quizlet.live today.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Students practiced giving the date in French by playing a version of connect 4 called "Connecte 5". Then they had time to add the months of the year to their "wheel".

Monday, May 20, 2019

We continued to work with our months of the year today. We watched two short video clips that use our days and months. Then students completed a months worksheet. We also took notes on numbers 21-31 so students could give the date for any month. Students also practiced asking and giving their birthday. Students had the last ten minutes to begin to add the months to their "wheel".

Friday, May 17, 2019

We used our days of the week flashcards to work with a partner again to start class. Then we took notes on the months of the year (vocab 4b2) - we didn't get to the numbers 21-31 or the seasons yet. Then we did a worksheet using our days of the week and the months of the year.

Thursday, May 16, 2019

We worked with our days of the week today. Students created flashcards that we did two activities with. Then they did a speaking partner activity and finished by working on their wheel if they needed to add more to it from yesterday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

We took notes on the days of the week today (vocab 4b1). Then we listened to a song to the tune of Addams Family that uses our days of the week. Here is the link to that song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGlrogJkVk 
Then students read through two small dialogues using our new words and they completed an activity with a partner.
Then I gave them a "Wheel" picture that will be a mini-project for this unit. The wheel will summarize our days of the week, months of the year and seasons in French. We will work on this sporadically over the next week as we learn the other words.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Students had all class period to work on their color picture mini-project. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Monday, May 13, 2019

Students worked with a partner to complete a color activity I had on the board. Then they selected a picture to color - the colors were listed in French. They had the rest of class to work on it and will have tomorrow as well. These mini-projects are due at the beginning of class Wednesday.

Friday, May 10, 2019

We worked with colors again today. We used some flags of French speaking countries to practice saying the colors. Then we used our color cards. Lastly we played "un" (uno) using our colors and numbers. Ask your student how to say the special cards in French. We had a lot of fun with this today!

Thursday, May 9, 2019

We took notes on basic colors today. Students used color cards to become familiar with our new vocab.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

We worked with our salutations vocab one last day today. I displayed some various situations and students responded to how they would be in those situations with a partner. Then we did a little conversation using all of our vocab. We wrapped up class with some quizlet live. Tomorrow we will be learning colors.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

We used our Salutations vocab today and played quizlet live after students practiced asking their classmates how they were.

Monday, May 6, 2019

We finished our notes on our Salutations unit today by learning how to ask and answer "How are you?" We watched a short video clip on this vocab. Then students worked with a partner to answer how they were based on some pictures I put on the board. Then they completed a written practice that I gave them and we went over it before they left.

Friday, May 3, 2019

We continued with our Salutations notes today. We took notes on the back page and then completed a half sheet using our new vocab. Several students volunteered to answer the questions then they had a mini conversation with their classmates.

Thursday, May 2, 2019

We began taking notes on our Salutations - Greetings unit. Today we covered different ways to greet and leave people, as well as, titles. We will continue tomorrow.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Classes were shorter today due to transition day. Students took their numbers assessment then we played the stand up/sit down game for the rest of class today.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

We worked with our numbers 0-20 one last day. Students completed a worksheet and turned it in. We played a round of "vingt" without their notes. We also did a practice assessment just like their assessment tomorrow. Lastly, students voted on my 7th grade menu projects.

Assessment tomorrow: Numbers 0-20 (listening)

Monday, April 29, 2019

We worked with our numbers 0-20 today. We played one round of "vingt" then we used quizlet live to practice.

Upcoming assessment: 0-20 listening assessment

Friday, April 26, 2019

We took notes on numbers 11-20 today. Then we played "vingt" similarly to how we played dix before.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

We worked with numbers 0-10 today. We played "dix" multiple times since the students really enjoy it. We also used dice to work with a partner and do an activity similar to yesterday. Then students practiced in written form by completing a worksheet called Les Devoirs #3.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

We took notes on numbers 0-10 today. Then we played a game called "dix" (10) to practice our new words. Then students worked with a partner to practice a number in an activity like rock, paper, scissors.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Students took their French alphabet assessment today. While students were assessing they completed a worksheet on our Basic French vocab words and turned it in to me before they left. We will begin our greetings unit tomorrow.

Monday, April 22, 2019

We worked one last day with the French alphabet. Students completed a worksheet on the French accent marks then we played a review game to finish up class.

Assessment tomorrow: French alphabet speaking

Thursday, April 18, 2019

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: Alphabet Speaking - Tuesday, April 23rd

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

We worked with our French alphabet today. I played the two songs and then I practiced spelling words for them using the French alphabet and accent marks. Then they practiced spelling their first name using the French alphabet. Lastly, they worked with a partner to play hangman but had to use the French alphabet while playing.

Upcoming Assessment: Alphabet Speaking - Tuesday

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

There was a sub today and students watched a cultural video on the Catacombs in France put on by the History Channel. We will discuss this tomorrow in class.

Monday, April 15, 2019

We took notes and practiced the French alphabet and accent marks today. Students then completed a worksheet practicing our accent marks.

Friday, April 12, 2019

We used quizlet live to practice our Basic French Vocab words. Monday we will begin the French Alphabet and accent marks.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

We finished our notes on Basic Vocab French words. Then we watched a short video about how French students greet each other. Students then created a name tag with their French first name on it. We will use this next week to learn each others names.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Students completed an information sheet for me today. Then we picked French first names and practiced giving our name in French. Then we began taking notes on some Basic French Vocab words that students will hear me use often in class. We will finish this tomorrow.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Students completed an information sheet for me while I played some French music. Class was shortened today due to the PSAT testing.

Monday, April 8, 2019

Welcome to Quarter 4! Today I introduced myself and passed out the syllabus. Students need to have this signed by next Monday.

Friday, April 5, 2019

We had our crepe party today to celebrate the last day of the quarter.

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Students had all hour to work on their family/friend project. Projects are due at the beginning of class Friday.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Students had all hour to work on their family/friend project. Projects are due at the beginning of class Friday.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Students had all class period to work on their family/friend project. Projects are due at the beginning of class this Friday.

Monday, April 1, 2019

We went over family members today and I described the family/friend project that we will be working on through Thursday. Friday we will be having our crêpe party to celebrate the end of the quarter. If students/families are able to donate $2 for toppings for this Friday that would be much appreciated.

Friday, March 22, 2019

Students turned in their "wheel" mini-projects if they hadn't already done so. Today we took notes on family. This will be our last set of vocab and students will be completing a project about their family or friends.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Students had all class period to finish up their "wheel" mini-project which summarizes the days of the week, months of the year and seasons in French. These are due at the beginning of class tomorrow and we will begin our last topic which is family.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

We took notes on our four seasons. Then students practiced giving the day by playing a version of the game Connect 4 but they had to give the date to earn their square on the board I gave them. Then we spent the rest of class working on our "wheel" mini-projects. Wheels are due at the beginning of class on Friday, March 22nd.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

We took notes on numbers 21-31 in order to give the date. Then we practiced giving the date. Then we went to the computer lab to use quizlet.live to practice our days and months. Tomorrow we will add on seasons and finish our mini-project which is the wheel.

Monday, March 18, 2019

We worked with our days of the week and months of the year today. We used our flashcards to practice our words by doing two different activities with them. Then students completed a worksheet I gave them and added the months of the year to their "wheel".

Friday, March 15, 2019

We took notes on months of the year today. Students made flashcards for the 7 days of the week and the 12 months of the year. We will be using these next week. Students also practiced giving their birthday and various dates that were written up on the board.

Thursday, March 14, 2019

There was a sub today and students watched a cultural movie about the Catacombs in France. They jotted down some facts about what they learned as they watched and turned them in to the sub.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

We worked with our days of the week today. We listened to the song. Students also did a couple partner activities with our new words. We then watched a short video clip that goes along with this unit. Then I gave students their "wheel" which will be a mini-project that summarizes our unit with days of the week, seasons and months of the year on it. Today, they did their name and the days of the week. Students will add to this wheel over the next week and then turn it in for a grade.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Students took their numbers assessment today. Then we took notes on days of the week. We listened to a song to help students learn the days of the week. Here is the link to the song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MGlrogJkVk 

Monday, March 19, 2019

We worked with numbers one last day. We practiced for the listening assessment which is tomorrow over numbers 0-20. Then we did a partner activity practicing our numbers. Students then completed "Lecon C pg 31" worksheet and had the remaining time to study however they wished for tomorrow's assessment.

Assessment tomorrow: Numbers 0-20 (listening)

Friday, March 8, 2019

We played "vingt" without our notes today and students did great! Then we played a modified version of the card game "war" where students had to add the value of the cards together and say the answer in French first to win the cards.

Upcoming assessment: Numbers 0-20 listening

Thursday, March 7, 2019

We continued to work with numbers 0-20 today. We did one quick round of "vingt". Then we used quizlet live to practice our numbers.

Upcoming assessment: Numbers 0-20 listening assessment

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

We took notes on numbers 11-20.  We then played vingt like we played dix before. Then students completed "les numeros 1-20" worksheet and this is homework if they didn't finish.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Mardi Gras Around the World (aka Carnival)

1. Goa, India - goatourism.gov.in

2. Trinidad and Tobago -  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/up-close-at-trinidads-carnival-45542504/

3. Binche, Belgium - visitbelgium.com

4. Mobile, Alabama - mobile.org

5. Nice, France - nicecarnaval.com/en

6. Venice, Italy - venice-tourism.com/en

7. Rio de Janerio, Brazil - rio-carnival.net

8. Cologne, Germany -  cologne-tourism.com

9. Patras, Greece - www.visitgreece.gr

10. Oruro, Bolivia - www.boliviaturismo.com.bo

11. Veracruz, Mexico - www.visitmexico.com

12. New Orleans, Louisiana – www.mardigrasday.com

13. United Kingdom – www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Pancake-Day 

14. Menton, France - Menton Lemon Festival - https://frenchmoments.eu/menton-lemon-festival-fete-du-citron-de-menton/

15. Quebec, Canada - Quebec Winter Carnival - https://carnaval.qc.ca/fr

Monday, March 4, 2019

We continued to work with numbers 0-10. Students worked with a partner to do a game similar to rock paper scissors but with French numbers. Then we played one round of "dix". Then students completed the numbers worksheet, this is homework if they didn't finish.

Friday, March 1, 2019

We took notes on numbers 0-10 today. Then we played a game called "dix"(ten) to help students begin to learn these new words. We will continue working with these next week.

Thursday, February 28, 2019

We wrapped up our greetings unit today. Students did an activity that I displayed on the board asking their classmates how they were given the situation. Then we had a little "petite conversation" using our vocab. Ask your student what all they could say in French. Tomorrow we will begin numbers 0-10.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

We used our greetings notes to play quizlet live today.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

We finished our notes on greetings by learning how to ask and answer how are you in French. We watched a short video that uses this new vocab. Then students completed a short worksheet using these words.

Monday, February 25, 2019

We took notes on our second page of greetings vocab. Tomorrow we will finish our notes on this unit. Students had a short conversation with two of their classmates and I played two songs that use this vocab. Students also completed a worksheet using our new vocab words.

Friday, February 22, 2019

We began taking notes on greetings today. Students had a short conversation with their classmates using different ways to say hello and goodbye. We also had some good conversations about French culture and stereotypes. We will continue our greetings unit on Monday.

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Students took their speaking assessment over the French alphabet today. As students were assessing, they completed a worksheet on our basic French vocab words, this is homework if they didn't finish. Tomorrow we will begin our unit on greetings.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

We spoke about Mardi Gras, which is coming up March 5th and we will be celebrating Fat Tuesday in class by learning about the holiday and how it's celebrated in the Francophone world. Student have the chance to purchase croissants from Benny's Bakery in Saline anytime between now and next Monday. The flavors are plain, chocolate, strawberry cream cheese, blueberry cream cheese, apple and nutella with nuts. The plain are $2 each and the flavors are $2.25 each. Students can bring the money in anytime between now and Monday, which is when I need to place the order with the bakery.

Today we worked with our French alphabet one last time. We listened to the songs. Then I spelled words for the students using the alphabet and accent marks. Lastly, students played hangman with partners and had to ask for the letters in French.

Assessment tomorrow - French alphabet speaking

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

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