NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNERS
This is the last post for this year and I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the students for their unwavering dedication and the parents for their continued support.
The students learned a lot and had fun in the process. BUT, there is more in store for the coming year. Meanwhile,
JOYEUX NOËL ET BONNE ANNÉE!
À L'ANNÉE PROCHAINE!
Monday 15 December 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Last week for 2014! This is the week to put it all together and make great stories and add a sprinkle of sparkles to our work.
Grade 5/6 brain stormed ideas for a part-time work wanted ad. They compiled a number of jobs and discussed what information should appear in the newspapers.
Grade 3/4 did not have French today. They were at the school's annual Food Bank field trip.
Grade 7/8 worked at polishing their stories which they will read to the JK/SK later this week. They have a written segment, illustrations and acting parts. I am certain that the little ones will enjoy it.
Grade 1/2 used all of the Holiday vocabulary to make sentences. They used starters such as
'J'ai...un cadeau or Je vais...au restaurant or Je mets...des décorations sur l'arbre de Noël.'
JK/SK were in great form this morning. They sang, worked at the calendar and the weather and then drew a dot to dot Sapin de Noël.
Last week for 2014! This is the week to put it all together and make great stories and add a sprinkle of sparkles to our work.
Grade 5/6 brain stormed ideas for a part-time work wanted ad. They compiled a number of jobs and discussed what information should appear in the newspapers.
Grade 3/4 did not have French today. They were at the school's annual Food Bank field trip.
Grade 7/8 worked at polishing their stories which they will read to the JK/SK later this week. They have a written segment, illustrations and acting parts. I am certain that the little ones will enjoy it.
Grade 1/2 used all of the Holiday vocabulary to make sentences. They used starters such as
'J'ai...un cadeau or Je vais...au restaurant or Je mets...des décorations sur l'arbre de Noël.'
JK/SK were in great form this morning. They sang, worked at the calendar and the weather and then drew a dot to dot Sapin de Noël.
Tuesday 9 December 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Cette semaine, tout est pour le concert!
Grade 7/8 presented their projects in class. The topic was 'Les animaux bizarres'. They were outstanding! Their work will be on display in the classroom and in the hall.
Grade 3/4 have started a play about Le Père Noel et tous les jouets. These students are taking their roles seriously and their reading ability has improved tenfold. Comprehension activities will follow this week. Who knows, if a few parents want to sit through their class one day, feel free to come.
Grade 5/6 are practicing expressing what they like to do, or what they dislike too! This unit is about professions and finding out what their special interests are.
Grade 1/2 are starting to learn holiday vocabulary and after reading 'Casse-Noisette', they worked on a word search. They are singing their heart out with Le petit soldat...
JK/SK had a short practice for their concert song and completed a Christmas collage of a star, which will go home after the concert. Trust me when I say IT IS BEAUTIFUL!
Cette semaine, tout est pour le concert!
Grade 7/8 presented their projects in class. The topic was 'Les animaux bizarres'. They were outstanding! Their work will be on display in the classroom and in the hall.
Grade 3/4 have started a play about Le Père Noel et tous les jouets. These students are taking their roles seriously and their reading ability has improved tenfold. Comprehension activities will follow this week. Who knows, if a few parents want to sit through their class one day, feel free to come.
Grade 5/6 are practicing expressing what they like to do, or what they dislike too! This unit is about professions and finding out what their special interests are.
Grade 1/2 are starting to learn holiday vocabulary and after reading 'Casse-Noisette', they worked on a word search. They are singing their heart out with Le petit soldat...
JK/SK had a short practice for their concert song and completed a Christmas collage of a star, which will go home after the concert. Trust me when I say IT IS BEAUTIFUL!
Wednesday 3 December 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Well, let me start by saying that this week is represented by researchers, thinkers and knowledgeable students.
Grade 5/6 found a treasure trove of verbs in the unit, and we are only starting Les carrières.
Grade 3/4 have jumped in with both feet into Les roches et minéraux. They are taking turns at showing and telling the class about their findings. They are building a vocabulary bank and realizing that the terminology is similar to French, therefore, they are not afraid to research things in French...THEY CAN READ IT!
Grade 7/8 are taking this week to research their animals and you could hear a pin drop, they are so absorbed they are ignoring the recess bell. It is promising!
Grade 1/2 are completing a few written excercises about buildings and are illustrating parts of their home. Good Work Everyone!!!
JK/SK are looking for a tree that wanted to grow up so fast...ending up as a Christmas tree in a grand house. Later, le bonhomme de pain d'épices will be paying a visit. Oh, and of course, they are rehearsing for the concert.
Well, let me start by saying that this week is represented by researchers, thinkers and knowledgeable students.
Grade 5/6 found a treasure trove of verbs in the unit, and we are only starting Les carrières.
Grade 3/4 have jumped in with both feet into Les roches et minéraux. They are taking turns at showing and telling the class about their findings. They are building a vocabulary bank and realizing that the terminology is similar to French, therefore, they are not afraid to research things in French...THEY CAN READ IT!
Grade 7/8 are taking this week to research their animals and you could hear a pin drop, they are so absorbed they are ignoring the recess bell. It is promising!
Grade 1/2 are completing a few written excercises about buildings and are illustrating parts of their home. Good Work Everyone!!!
JK/SK are looking for a tree that wanted to grow up so fast...ending up as a Christmas tree in a grand house. Later, le bonhomme de pain d'épices will be paying a visit. Oh, and of course, they are rehearsing for the concert.
Monday 1 December 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Le premier décembre! On a eu une assemblée ce matin.....
There was an assembly this morning so the Grade 5/6 and 3/4 did not have French.
Grade 7/8 have received their rubric for La Tâche finale...their unit project. They will be working on their presentation the rest of the week. Projects are due Tuesday, December 9.
They are enthusiastic about their research on an unusual animal.
Grade 1/2 had a great session today. They had to listen to sentences read to them, read them for themselves, then, find the correspondent pictures. Well done, everyone!
JK/SK are preparing for the concert next week. They had great ideas for little props for their song. Something like: 1 blanket, one pair of blue slipper and a big star. We'll see...
Le premier décembre! On a eu une assemblée ce matin.....
There was an assembly this morning so the Grade 5/6 and 3/4 did not have French.
Grade 7/8 have received their rubric for La Tâche finale...their unit project. They will be working on their presentation the rest of the week. Projects are due Tuesday, December 9.
They are enthusiastic about their research on an unusual animal.
Grade 1/2 had a great session today. They had to listen to sentences read to them, read them for themselves, then, find the correspondent pictures. Well done, everyone!
JK/SK are preparing for the concert next week. They had great ideas for little props for their song. Something like: 1 blanket, one pair of blue slipper and a big star. We'll see...
Friday 28 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Enfin, le premier bulletin est fait! What a fantastic first term for everyone.
Grade 3/4 are very interested in precious stones and minerals. So, they are doing some research on the subject. A few students asked if they could bring books on precious stones to look at. This group is consistently asking questions. Good on them!
Grade 5/6 worked on expressions with the verb avoir. In English, they would say I am cold, in French we say j'ai froid. They were quick to catch on and make up their own expressions and sentences.
Grade 7/8 are still working on the comparative and superlative. It is all about the agreement of the adjective with the noun. There is still work to be done.
Also, the students identified the demonstrative adjectives. Hum! Yes, it is still about the agreement......
Grade 1/2 completed an activity on the spelling of specific buildings. For the most part, the students were able to self check their answers by solving the hidden word in the solution.
JK/SK are growing so fast. On days like today, they come in the classroom and get organized with their routine with hardly any help. They sing their concert lullaby, at least the first part, by heart.
Enjoy the weekend!
Enfin, le premier bulletin est fait! What a fantastic first term for everyone.
Grade 3/4 are very interested in precious stones and minerals. So, they are doing some research on the subject. A few students asked if they could bring books on precious stones to look at. This group is consistently asking questions. Good on them!
Grade 5/6 worked on expressions with the verb avoir. In English, they would say I am cold, in French we say j'ai froid. They were quick to catch on and make up their own expressions and sentences.
Grade 7/8 are still working on the comparative and superlative. It is all about the agreement of the adjective with the noun. There is still work to be done.
Also, the students identified the demonstrative adjectives. Hum! Yes, it is still about the agreement......
Grade 1/2 completed an activity on the spelling of specific buildings. For the most part, the students were able to self check their answers by solving the hidden word in the solution.
JK/SK are growing so fast. On days like today, they come in the classroom and get organized with their routine with hardly any help. They sing their concert lullaby, at least the first part, by heart.
Enjoy the weekend!
Wednesday 26 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 have completed the read and comprehension unit and it is wonderful to realize that they did not have many words that needed explanation.
They also had a competition and worked with their housemates on unscrambling sentences. Kappa won today!
Grade 3/4 worked on a story and handily answered the questions. They also worked on creating questions such as 'qui est-ce? and 'qu'est-ce que c'est?
Grade 7/8 are making sense of the superlative and comparative form. Ahhhhh! the feminine and masculine and singular and plural and what articles and...and... not as easy as it looks!
Grade1/2 are working on directions around town. Where to go if ...I need to learn, I want some money, food...Also how to ask for a specific place. They are playing hangman to learn the spelling of vocabulary, answering to clues etc... great fun all around.
JK/SK are signing in the halls! We can't really tell you what the song is since it is a Christmas concert surprise. But, I can tell you they are really excited about it.
Grade 5/6 have completed the read and comprehension unit and it is wonderful to realize that they did not have many words that needed explanation.
They also had a competition and worked with their housemates on unscrambling sentences. Kappa won today!
Grade 3/4 worked on a story and handily answered the questions. They also worked on creating questions such as 'qui est-ce? and 'qu'est-ce que c'est?
Grade 7/8 are making sense of the superlative and comparative form. Ahhhhh! the feminine and masculine and singular and plural and what articles and...and... not as easy as it looks!
Grade1/2 are working on directions around town. Where to go if ...I need to learn, I want some money, food...Also how to ask for a specific place. They are playing hangman to learn the spelling of vocabulary, answering to clues etc... great fun all around.
JK/SK are signing in the halls! We can't really tell you what the song is since it is a Christmas concert surprise. But, I can tell you they are really excited about it.
Friday 21 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Ah quelle semaine fantastique!
Grade 5/6 have put the final touches to their 'Tâche finale' and are presenting today.
They had fun investigating and describing a mystery teacher. Well done, everyone!
Grade 3/4 are almost finished making their masks. Today, they will prepare sentences for their presentations. The sentences are to be memorized for Monday. Great work in process!
Grade 7/8 played a verb game using [être. avoir, faire and aller. The girls handsomely beat the boys by making good use of the unit vocabulary.
Grade 1/2 watched the movie TINTIN in French. Well deserved treat after a long week.
JK/SK completed the migration, hibernation and dormancy colouring package. They really enjoy acting out the animals actions.
Bonne fin de semaine à tous.
Ah quelle semaine fantastique!
Grade 5/6 have put the final touches to their 'Tâche finale' and are presenting today.
They had fun investigating and describing a mystery teacher. Well done, everyone!
Grade 3/4 are almost finished making their masks. Today, they will prepare sentences for their presentations. The sentences are to be memorized for Monday. Great work in process!
Grade 7/8 played a verb game using [être. avoir, faire and aller. The girls handsomely beat the boys by making good use of the unit vocabulary.
Grade 1/2 watched the movie TINTIN in French. Well deserved treat after a long week.
JK/SK completed the migration, hibernation and dormancy colouring package. They really enjoy acting out the animals actions.
Bonne fin de semaine à tous.
Wednesday 19 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
This week is quite exciting. Monday, the children were at the RO.M. and tomorrow they will be taking part in International Mindedness Day.
Grade 5/6 were roaming the hall in search of a suspect (teacher) to describe both physically as well as their clothing. Their presentations is due on Friday morning. Most of the written work is done in class and they will have only the illustrations to do if they have not completed it in the class.
Grade 3/4 are in the middle of their clown unit. What better way to show emotion than with a clown. Each students made a mask depicting a different feeling then, they choose a setting for their performance and short skit. Vocabulary for this unit revolves around: fâché, triste, nerveux, timide, heureux...They are loving it!
Grade 7/8 are working on a unit about animals used in sciences. They are very keen on learning the different contributions made to science made by these bizarre animals, fish, reptiles etc...
Grade 1/2 are working on giving directions for different buildings in town. So, the extension of this unit corresponds to places in France since this is their country for the Internaitonal Mindedness Day. They used an interactive map of France and took turn to place regions of France on an internet puzzle.
JK/SK students declared that the pre-schoolers deserved house points for telling the weather without help. Bravo! They also wanted to know a few words of French about Switzerland.
This week is quite exciting. Monday, the children were at the RO.M. and tomorrow they will be taking part in International Mindedness Day.
Grade 5/6 were roaming the hall in search of a suspect (teacher) to describe both physically as well as their clothing. Their presentations is due on Friday morning. Most of the written work is done in class and they will have only the illustrations to do if they have not completed it in the class.
Grade 3/4 are in the middle of their clown unit. What better way to show emotion than with a clown. Each students made a mask depicting a different feeling then, they choose a setting for their performance and short skit. Vocabulary for this unit revolves around: fâché, triste, nerveux, timide, heureux...They are loving it!
Grade 7/8 are working on a unit about animals used in sciences. They are very keen on learning the different contributions made to science made by these bizarre animals, fish, reptiles etc...
Grade 1/2 are working on giving directions for different buildings in town. So, the extension of this unit corresponds to places in France since this is their country for the Internaitonal Mindedness Day. They used an interactive map of France and took turn to place regions of France on an internet puzzle.
JK/SK students declared that the pre-schoolers deserved house points for telling the weather without help. Bravo! They also wanted to know a few words of French about Switzerland.
Thursday 13 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 brain stormed clothing vocabulary for the ancient civilization. They came up with: toge, tunique, ceinture, sandales, laurier (couronne), écharpe... The students decided to talk about this as a preview for their trip to the R.O.M.
Grade 3/4 are working on vocabulary related to body parts. So ,they sang the well known tune of 'tête, épaules, genoux et pieds...then had to memorize the words and their spelling in 1 minute. Bravo, Ava!
Grade 7/8 took up yesterday's homework and completed the information grid for bizarre animals. Crosswords on the unit vocabulary and verbs will be completed as homework.
Grade 1/2 are now preparing for International Mindedness Day. Since their class is doing France, Ms Clapham and I are planning activities together. It will be happening in the French room and the students will be in charge of French activities for the rest of the school.
At this point, they are humming La Marseillaise! They also brain stormed the typical French food. Hum, a lot of suggestions came up.
JK/SK had fun today while pretending they were 'des ours, des bernaches, des écureuils'. Then, they added actions to demonstrate what those animals would do when Winter arrives.
La migration, l'hibernation et la dormance.
Grade 5/6 brain stormed clothing vocabulary for the ancient civilization. They came up with: toge, tunique, ceinture, sandales, laurier (couronne), écharpe... The students decided to talk about this as a preview for their trip to the R.O.M.
Grade 3/4 are working on vocabulary related to body parts. So ,they sang the well known tune of 'tête, épaules, genoux et pieds...then had to memorize the words and their spelling in 1 minute. Bravo, Ava!
Grade 7/8 took up yesterday's homework and completed the information grid for bizarre animals. Crosswords on the unit vocabulary and verbs will be completed as homework.
Grade 1/2 are now preparing for International Mindedness Day. Since their class is doing France, Ms Clapham and I are planning activities together. It will be happening in the French room and the students will be in charge of French activities for the rest of the school.
At this point, they are humming La Marseillaise! They also brain stormed the typical French food. Hum, a lot of suggestions came up.
JK/SK had fun today while pretending they were 'des ours, des bernaches, des écureuils'. Then, they added actions to demonstrate what those animals would do when Winter arrives.
La migration, l'hibernation et la dormance.
Wednesday 12 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade5/6 are working on irregular adjectives. They were able to describe themselves by using 3 adjectives with different endings. This is a rather difficult grammar concept to grasp and the students will be working on this for a while.
Grade 3/4 discovered that there are several types of clown and that they usually demonstrate a specific feeling. Today, they read a story about a day in a clown's life.
Grade 7/8 started using the pronoun ON. They are also discovering that knowing your verbs, regular or irregular, is priceless.
Grade 1/2 had a think tank kind of day. They named buildings we find around town and also had a look at a map of Canada to better understand where they live. The big question is 'où habites-tu? More to come for how to ask for directions.
JK/SK class was all about how far can you count. Since they have used the calendar on a daily basis, they felt pretty confident about counting. This was followed by a fun activity where they have to match actions to instructions. Something in the line of 'frappe des mains,
saute, arrête and so on. Tomorrow, they are starting on La migration.
Grade5/6 are working on irregular adjectives. They were able to describe themselves by using 3 adjectives with different endings. This is a rather difficult grammar concept to grasp and the students will be working on this for a while.
Grade 3/4 discovered that there are several types of clown and that they usually demonstrate a specific feeling. Today, they read a story about a day in a clown's life.
Grade 7/8 started using the pronoun ON. They are also discovering that knowing your verbs, regular or irregular, is priceless.
Grade 1/2 had a think tank kind of day. They named buildings we find around town and also had a look at a map of Canada to better understand where they live. The big question is 'où habites-tu? More to come for how to ask for directions.
JK/SK class was all about how far can you count. Since they have used the calendar on a daily basis, they felt pretty confident about counting. This was followed by a fun activity where they have to match actions to instructions. Something in the line of 'frappe des mains,
saute, arrête and so on. Tomorrow, they are starting on La migration.
Friday 7 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
If you have missed the French blog this week, I apologize. There was a connectivity problem at the school and since I live in a rural area, the internet...
Grade 5/6 are still working on the agreement of a variety of adjectives. Thank you to Ben and Abby for researching the type of clothing of the French society and army back in 1914. It generated a lot of discussion regarding the how and why of fashion at the time. We choose this period in preparation for International Mindedness Day later this month.
The students also learned the words paix, pays and liberté to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Grade 3/4 also had the opportunity to learn the above mentioned vocabulary and they took turns to explain why they would chose liberté over paix. Then, they continued working on their IB profile portrait and attributes because, you know feelings rock!!! Just ask your child if a feeling can be written in stone. One hint, they each received an engraved stone with a feeling.
Grade 7/8 are now into unit 3, Les animaux bizarres. But, today Connor surprised everyone by telling us why he choose la liberté over la paix...ALL IN FRENCH!!!!
JK/SK had a treat today. We had a movie with the different characters searching for vegetables in the garden as well as fishing. The series is called Passe-Partout.
Grade 1/2 teamed up to work on a word search containing the vocabulary related to the face. All of this week was dedicated to HENRIE! He is a very funny looking guy...just ask them.
I wish everyone a good time on this extended weekend.
If you have missed the French blog this week, I apologize. There was a connectivity problem at the school and since I live in a rural area, the internet...
Grade 5/6 are still working on the agreement of a variety of adjectives. Thank you to Ben and Abby for researching the type of clothing of the French society and army back in 1914. It generated a lot of discussion regarding the how and why of fashion at the time. We choose this period in preparation for International Mindedness Day later this month.
The students also learned the words paix, pays and liberté to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Grade 3/4 also had the opportunity to learn the above mentioned vocabulary and they took turns to explain why they would chose liberté over paix. Then, they continued working on their IB profile portrait and attributes because, you know feelings rock!!! Just ask your child if a feeling can be written in stone. One hint, they each received an engraved stone with a feeling.
Grade 7/8 are now into unit 3, Les animaux bizarres. But, today Connor surprised everyone by telling us why he choose la liberté over la paix...ALL IN FRENCH!!!!
JK/SK had a treat today. We had a movie with the different characters searching for vegetables in the garden as well as fishing. The series is called Passe-Partout.
Grade 1/2 teamed up to work on a word search containing the vocabulary related to the face. All of this week was dedicated to HENRIE! He is a very funny looking guy...just ask them.
I wish everyone a good time on this extended weekend.
Monday 3 November 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
This morning, there was our first of the month assembly. The grade 5/6 did not have French. I am certain they will catch up tomorrow.
Grade 3/4 only had 15 minutes of French today. But, for the most part, they completed the activity where they had to tell us about what type to T.V. shows they like or dislike. A few students even had time to independently read the portion of a read & comprehension story.
Grade 7/8 students presented their project this morning. They demonstrated originality and several twists and turns in their version of a robbery. Three students will present tomorrow. Look at the front bulletin board later this week to see what they came up with.
Grade 1/2 were introduced to HENRIE. They are learning the parts of the face and they started to write their vocabulary. They had fun talking about bonus words and caught on early that 'la langue' is what we use to speak a 'language' and 'les dents' are what the dentist wants to see.
JK/SK are welcoming Victor to our French circle. All the students were able to name 2 weather cards today. Then, they reviewed the fruit vocabulary and their respective colours.Tomorrow, we start with vegetable.
This morning, there was our first of the month assembly. The grade 5/6 did not have French. I am certain they will catch up tomorrow.
Grade 3/4 only had 15 minutes of French today. But, for the most part, they completed the activity where they had to tell us about what type to T.V. shows they like or dislike. A few students even had time to independently read the portion of a read & comprehension story.
Grade 7/8 students presented their project this morning. They demonstrated originality and several twists and turns in their version of a robbery. Three students will present tomorrow. Look at the front bulletin board later this week to see what they came up with.
Grade 1/2 were introduced to HENRIE. They are learning the parts of the face and they started to write their vocabulary. They had fun talking about bonus words and caught on early that 'la langue' is what we use to speak a 'language' and 'les dents' are what the dentist wants to see.
JK/SK are welcoming Victor to our French circle. All the students were able to name 2 weather cards today. Then, they reviewed the fruit vocabulary and their respective colours.Tomorrow, we start with vegetable.
Friday 31 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
The kids celebrated Halloween in style today.
All the classes today earned points by memorizing a song about the spider who got tired and all the vocabulary related to anything and everything haunted.
From Grade 3 to grade 8, the students worked at their dictionnary skills and dug hard into their memory in search for terminology. Great work and fun everyone!
THIS IS A LAST REMINDER FOR THE GRADE 7/8 TO COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS.
THE DUE DATE IS MONDAY, NOV.3. THE CHILDREN WORKED ON THIS PROJECT IN CLASS, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
I cannot wait to see what they will be coming up with!
Bonne fin de semaine à tous!
The kids celebrated Halloween in style today.
All the classes today earned points by memorizing a song about the spider who got tired and all the vocabulary related to anything and everything haunted.
From Grade 3 to grade 8, the students worked at their dictionnary skills and dug hard into their memory in search for terminology. Great work and fun everyone!
THIS IS A LAST REMINDER FOR THE GRADE 7/8 TO COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS.
THE DUE DATE IS MONDAY, NOV.3. THE CHILDREN WORKED ON THIS PROJECT IN CLASS, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
I cannot wait to see what they will be coming up with!
Bonne fin de semaine à tous!
Thursday 30 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Les petits gobelins et petites gobelines se préparent pour l'Hallow'een!
Grade 5/6 are starting to demonstrate their skills as detectives. They are describing each other as well as themselves to a T. Tomorrow, they will describe their costumes. They have a vast vocabulary to choose from. Perhaps, some of them will be valuable investigators one day.
Grade 3/4 worked on unscrambling known vocabulary and did so well, they received an early Halloween activity sheet. And...out came the dictionnaries. They also have to memorize a spider song. House points will be given tomorrow if their respective house can sing it!
Grade 7/8 worked on their projects (due Monday) for the third consecutive day. They have some great ideas and most of the work should be done, with some touch ups at home for illustrations etc...They are learning to manage their time.
JK/SK, Grade 1/2 are polishing their vocabulary for Halloween. We are also matching numbers 0 to 30. Much fun today.
Les petits gobelins et petites gobelines se préparent pour l'Hallow'een!
Grade 5/6 are starting to demonstrate their skills as detectives. They are describing each other as well as themselves to a T. Tomorrow, they will describe their costumes. They have a vast vocabulary to choose from. Perhaps, some of them will be valuable investigators one day.
Grade 3/4 worked on unscrambling known vocabulary and did so well, they received an early Halloween activity sheet. And...out came the dictionnaries. They also have to memorize a spider song. House points will be given tomorrow if their respective house can sing it!
Grade 7/8 worked on their projects (due Monday) for the third consecutive day. They have some great ideas and most of the work should be done, with some touch ups at home for illustrations etc...They are learning to manage their time.
JK/SK, Grade 1/2 are polishing their vocabulary for Halloween. We are also matching numbers 0 to 30. Much fun today.
Monday 27 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Last week of October, you know it means Hallow'een.
The French classroom is full of: fantômes, sorcières et citrouilles. Or is it des araignées et des chauve-souris?
Grade 5/6 are reviewing clothing vocabulary and are adding adjectives. They are studying where to place them and how to work out the agreement in gender and number.
Grade 3/4 completed their letter to a favourite show and their will present them tomorrow. They had to identify what kind of show (documentaire ou dessins animés...). I will try to record them if there is enough time.
Grade 7/8 were given their directives for the next project: UN VOL. This is due next Monday, November 3rd. They will have class time to work and edit their story.
JK/SK were introduced to ghost, witch and pumpkin puppets. They are learning the spider's song and a skeleton on a bicycle. HEHEHEHEHE.
Grade 1/2 were also greeted by the Hallow'een puppets and had to listen to a story where the name of the character was mentioned. At that point, they had to raise theirs up high and do the required action.
Last week of October, you know it means Hallow'een.
The French classroom is full of: fantômes, sorcières et citrouilles. Or is it des araignées et des chauve-souris?
Grade 5/6 are reviewing clothing vocabulary and are adding adjectives. They are studying where to place them and how to work out the agreement in gender and number.
Grade 3/4 completed their letter to a favourite show and their will present them tomorrow. They had to identify what kind of show (documentaire ou dessins animés...). I will try to record them if there is enough time.
Grade 7/8 were given their directives for the next project: UN VOL. This is due next Monday, November 3rd. They will have class time to work and edit their story.
JK/SK were introduced to ghost, witch and pumpkin puppets. They are learning the spider's song and a skeleton on a bicycle. HEHEHEHEHE.
Grade 1/2 were also greeted by the Hallow'een puppets and had to listen to a story where the name of the character was mentioned. At that point, they had to raise theirs up high and do the required action.
Friday 24 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
C'est la fin de semaine.
Grade 1/2 were divided in their houses and we played 'hangman' with the vocabulary. The students worked well and had fun earning points for their respective houses.
Grade 3/4 continued working on a letter to a fictional character of their favourite show. They are discovering the use of question words in French and at the same time working in collaboration. Also, they are honing their dictionary skills. The 3 houses were given a student profile to apply to their letter. They were: audacieux, investigateur and penseur.
Grade 7/8 received 6 pictures and vocabulary (verbs, nouns...) and had to use their communications skills as well as determine their own strengths for the better of their team.
The subject was a neighbourhood robbery. To be continued on Monday.
JK/SK are pretty knowledgeable when it comes to their colours. Today, we read 'Le maquillage à gogo'. Lots of laughs and the kids told me that they did not think it was necessary to use all that make-up to look good. The students said they are beautiful just the way they are. YAYYYY!
Grade 5/6 have decided that today they were going to use the colourfull mat that the Kindergarten were using. So we did all our unit reading from the floor. Go figure, they are growing up, but still want kids ' priviledges. On a Friday...I was happy to oblige.
C'est la fin de semaine.
Grade 1/2 were divided in their houses and we played 'hangman' with the vocabulary. The students worked well and had fun earning points for their respective houses.
Grade 3/4 continued working on a letter to a fictional character of their favourite show. They are discovering the use of question words in French and at the same time working in collaboration. Also, they are honing their dictionary skills. The 3 houses were given a student profile to apply to their letter. They were: audacieux, investigateur and penseur.
Grade 7/8 received 6 pictures and vocabulary (verbs, nouns...) and had to use their communications skills as well as determine their own strengths for the better of their team.
The subject was a neighbourhood robbery. To be continued on Monday.
JK/SK are pretty knowledgeable when it comes to their colours. Today, we read 'Le maquillage à gogo'. Lots of laughs and the kids told me that they did not think it was necessary to use all that make-up to look good. The students said they are beautiful just the way they are. YAYYYY!
Grade 5/6 have decided that today they were going to use the colourfull mat that the Kindergarten were using. So we did all our unit reading from the floor. Go figure, they are growing up, but still want kids ' priviledges. On a Friday...I was happy to oblige.
Wednesday 22 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
The morning went by very quickly today.
Grade5/6 started to ready 'Pauvre Alphonse'. The story is about a little pig and a detective looking for accurate description of a suspect. This unit contains a wide range of vocabulary. Watch for students describing mystery teachers around the class.
Grade 3/4 worked on a read and comprehension activity as well as un-scrambling sentences. Let me warn you...THEY ARE VERY GOOD AT IT!!!
Grade 7/8 warmed up with creating a sentence using irregular participe passé. Then, they worked on adverbs. They decided that they were better at it when I read aloud instead of them reading the sentences. They deduced that their aural skills were better than their reading skills.
Grade 1/2 worked in their group houses. Each group has a least a grade 2 leader as they are doing some transitions between aural, reading and written material.
The morning went by very quickly today.
Grade5/6 started to ready 'Pauvre Alphonse'. The story is about a little pig and a detective looking for accurate description of a suspect. This unit contains a wide range of vocabulary. Watch for students describing mystery teachers around the class.
Grade 3/4 worked on a read and comprehension activity as well as un-scrambling sentences. Let me warn you...THEY ARE VERY GOOD AT IT!!!
Grade 7/8 warmed up with creating a sentence using irregular participe passé. Then, they worked on adverbs. They decided that they were better at it when I read aloud instead of them reading the sentences. They deduced that their aural skills were better than their reading skills.
Grade 1/2 worked in their group houses. Each group has a least a grade 2 leader as they are doing some transitions between aural, reading and written material.
Tuesday 21 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 took their verb test today and many students demonstrated how attentive they have been and that they studied. BRAVO Ben, you aced the test with a perfect score!
Grade 3/4 did their puppet show and presented their introductions without cheat sheet! Hayden will present tomorrow as he was absent when we did the mini-rehearsal.
Grade 7/8 worked on Langue & Pratique, more specifically irregular participe passé. They stumbled on the expression 'déjà vu'. Now they do know what it means and where it comes from.
JK/SK were introduced to fruit we like to eat. That is after we counted backward from ten and let little ghosts go. Then, we became pumpkins! Fun day!
Grade 1/2 were divided by their house names, so 3 groups. A grade 2 student was leading each house. After a few minutes of orientation, the students received an activity where the teacher would give them a statement (which they also had in writing) and they had to decide whether it was true or false. It took some time but they got it! Points were even.
Grade 5/6 took their verb test today and many students demonstrated how attentive they have been and that they studied. BRAVO Ben, you aced the test with a perfect score!
Grade 3/4 did their puppet show and presented their introductions without cheat sheet! Hayden will present tomorrow as he was absent when we did the mini-rehearsal.
Grade 7/8 worked on Langue & Pratique, more specifically irregular participe passé. They stumbled on the expression 'déjà vu'. Now they do know what it means and where it comes from.
JK/SK were introduced to fruit we like to eat. That is after we counted backward from ten and let little ghosts go. Then, we became pumpkins! Fun day!
Grade 1/2 were divided by their house names, so 3 groups. A grade 2 student was leading each house. After a few minutes of orientation, the students received an activity where the teacher would give them a statement (which they also had in writing) and they had to decide whether it was true or false. It took some time but they got it! Points were even.
Monday 20 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Qui a passé une belle fin de semain?
Plus que tu en sais, plus tu sais que tu ne sais pas. This is a fairly loose translation (ask a grade 5/6) but we took a few minutes to discuss the words mastery (maîtrise) and apprentice (apprenti) to study what we don't know, because, now you know what you do not know.
Grade 5/6 have a short test tomorrow, Tuesday. The subject is ER ending verbs. They have been practicing for a week and they have graphed their progress.
Grade 3/4 demonstrated that they know and memorized their presentation. For the most part, they are ready to present tomorrow and show off their paper bag puppets. This will be fun!
Grade 7/8 reviewed the passé composé and adjectifs possessifs. They started the work individually, then corrected each other's work and took turn to mentor each other. It is always wonderful to see them working so well together.
JK/SK the students were read a book on the salmon run. We looked at a colourful picture of the salmon's life cycle. They were quick to point out that some of them were 'arc-en-ciel'. Yes, that is the word for rainbow!
Grade 1/2 The grade one group worked on completing colour and matching objects activity while the grade 2 group re-wrote a short dialogue in the correct order. During this time, the grade one group were listening to the instructions while doing their work. Well done!
Qui a passé une belle fin de semain?
Plus que tu en sais, plus tu sais que tu ne sais pas. This is a fairly loose translation (ask a grade 5/6) but we took a few minutes to discuss the words mastery (maîtrise) and apprentice (apprenti) to study what we don't know, because, now you know what you do not know.
Grade 5/6 have a short test tomorrow, Tuesday. The subject is ER ending verbs. They have been practicing for a week and they have graphed their progress.
Grade 3/4 demonstrated that they know and memorized their presentation. For the most part, they are ready to present tomorrow and show off their paper bag puppets. This will be fun!
Grade 7/8 reviewed the passé composé and adjectifs possessifs. They started the work individually, then corrected each other's work and took turn to mentor each other. It is always wonderful to see them working so well together.
JK/SK the students were read a book on the salmon run. We looked at a colourful picture of the salmon's life cycle. They were quick to point out that some of them were 'arc-en-ciel'. Yes, that is the word for rainbow!
Grade 1/2 The grade one group worked on completing colour and matching objects activity while the grade 2 group re-wrote a short dialogue in the correct order. During this time, the grade one group were listening to the instructions while doing their work. Well done!
Wednesday 15 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Today,we had several students taking the Caribou Math Test and others had to take an early lunch to go to a Track Meet. Best of luck everyone!
Grade 5/6 worked and played today. Actually, they played to learn their ER verbs. The name of the game is Connect 4 and teams have to fill a sequence of 4 spots on the grid. As long as the spots are adjacent to one another and they conjugate and use the verb in a sentence, they earn their points.
Grade 3/4 students took turns and used the 4 most commonly used verbs and made sentences of their own choice. The verbs were Avoir, être, faire, aller. (to have, to be, to do or to make, to go).
JK/SK students are working on the farm animals. Today, they earned house points when they could name some of the puppets names.
Grade 7/8 This morning we took up yesterday's homework and everyone did really well. Afterwards, they worked on a cross-word using the vocabulary from the unit. This is a very challenging activity where the students learned a few strategies by looking at the clues offered in the questions. ALWAYS read the question carefully because there lies the answer! So, they looked for gender and number agreements, conjugated verbs...at what tense...Oh yes, they were working
Today,we had several students taking the Caribou Math Test and others had to take an early lunch to go to a Track Meet. Best of luck everyone!
Grade 5/6 worked and played today. Actually, they played to learn their ER verbs. The name of the game is Connect 4 and teams have to fill a sequence of 4 spots on the grid. As long as the spots are adjacent to one another and they conjugate and use the verb in a sentence, they earn their points.
Grade 3/4 students took turns and used the 4 most commonly used verbs and made sentences of their own choice. The verbs were Avoir, être, faire, aller. (to have, to be, to do or to make, to go).
JK/SK students are working on the farm animals. Today, they earned house points when they could name some of the puppets names.
Grade 7/8 This morning we took up yesterday's homework and everyone did really well. Afterwards, they worked on a cross-word using the vocabulary from the unit. This is a very challenging activity where the students learned a few strategies by looking at the clues offered in the questions. ALWAYS read the question carefully because there lies the answer! So, they looked for gender and number agreements, conjugated verbs...at what tense...Oh yes, they were working
Tuesday 14 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
WOW! The first part of the school year is already behind us!
Grade 5/6 students worked on the largest verb group. The ER group. This is the easiest one to learn and very rewarding as well. It is said that there are about 10,000 of those in the French language. Regardless of the veracity of this number, it is well worth knowing, don't you think? Lots of practice to be had this week.
Grade 3/4 were happy to see their projects up on the classroom wall. Today, the students were invited to choose a short text and adapt it to their own presentations. This week, they will make a hand puppet and introduce it by memorizing their short text.
Grade 7/8 dealt with irregular participe passé commonly used with the passé composé. They realized that they had come across several of them already, so it was not difficult. They also learned to watch for prefixes so that if they know one, they should recognize several. Thank you Isabella for sharing your craft (en français) this morning. Well done!
JK/SK were eager this morning and took upon themselves to start the routine songs before I had time to sit down with them. They are so good! We are doing a short puppet sessions with farm animals in preparation for the unit of inquiry Down on the Farm. They have been singing À la ferme de Mathieu.
Grade 1/2 were divided in groups. The grade one group completed an activity with written names of colours while the grade 2 group worked on retrieving sections of speech in a vocabulary bank.
WOW! The first part of the school year is already behind us!
Grade 5/6 students worked on the largest verb group. The ER group. This is the easiest one to learn and very rewarding as well. It is said that there are about 10,000 of those in the French language. Regardless of the veracity of this number, it is well worth knowing, don't you think? Lots of practice to be had this week.
Grade 3/4 were happy to see their projects up on the classroom wall. Today, the students were invited to choose a short text and adapt it to their own presentations. This week, they will make a hand puppet and introduce it by memorizing their short text.
Grade 7/8 dealt with irregular participe passé commonly used with the passé composé. They realized that they had come across several of them already, so it was not difficult. They also learned to watch for prefixes so that if they know one, they should recognize several. Thank you Isabella for sharing your craft (en français) this morning. Well done!
JK/SK were eager this morning and took upon themselves to start the routine songs before I had time to sit down with them. They are so good! We are doing a short puppet sessions with farm animals in preparation for the unit of inquiry Down on the Farm. They have been singing À la ferme de Mathieu.
Grade 1/2 were divided in groups. The grade one group completed an activity with written names of colours while the grade 2 group worked on retrieving sections of speech in a vocabulary bank.
Tuesday 7 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Aujourd'hui, nous avons fait...
Grade 5/6 students read a text on the joy and pitfalls of using Mr Google and the likes for instant translation. They are to complete the questions related to the text. The vocabulary was taken up in class. They were working so hard that they did not want to leave when the next group showed up at the door.
Grade 3/4 started their companion animal unit. We are working on short text to introduce a familiar pet. They will have a hand puppet (marionette) to make, something they are looking forward to! This unit introduces, for some, and re-inforces for others, the concept of gender in nouns and adjectives.
Grade 7/8 read 'Le cas de la planche à roulettes'. Connor earned 200 points for correctly retelling the story. The students went over the text to find where the passé composé verb tense was used. Great work, today!
JK/SK went through the routine with flying colours! We also started to sing ALOUETTE and identified different body parts. They also were quite sure that we did not sport 'des plumes' but we had 'des cheveux'. Great!
Grade 1/2 students took up the vocabulary for the family. They were invited to share activities they had with a family member. Most of them wrote two sentences and tomorrow they will illustrate their phrases.
Aujourd'hui, nous avons fait...
Grade 5/6 students read a text on the joy and pitfalls of using Mr Google and the likes for instant translation. They are to complete the questions related to the text. The vocabulary was taken up in class. They were working so hard that they did not want to leave when the next group showed up at the door.
Grade 3/4 started their companion animal unit. We are working on short text to introduce a familiar pet. They will have a hand puppet (marionette) to make, something they are looking forward to! This unit introduces, for some, and re-inforces for others, the concept of gender in nouns and adjectives.
Grade 7/8 read 'Le cas de la planche à roulettes'. Connor earned 200 points for correctly retelling the story. The students went over the text to find where the passé composé verb tense was used. Great work, today!
JK/SK went through the routine with flying colours! We also started to sing ALOUETTE and identified different body parts. They also were quite sure that we did not sport 'des plumes' but we had 'des cheveux'. Great!
Grade 1/2 students took up the vocabulary for the family. They were invited to share activities they had with a family member. Most of them wrote two sentences and tomorrow they will illustrate their phrases.
Monday 6 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
La poussière retombe et tout revient à sa place. Thank you to all the students who demonstrated cooperation and commitment by helping with the re-organization and clean up in the classrooms.
Grade 5/6 continued working with the adjectifs possessifs. They are now starting to grasp the concept. The students also reviewed common expressions from the unit. I also gave them a glimpse of the next unit where they will play detectives.
Grade 3/4 students had a good laugh with silly instructions for non-canadian animals. It is a fun way to review the vocabulary from present and past units.
Grade 7/8 were busy with the general organization of the school. However, they are able to follow instructions in French. Merci beaucoup!
JK/SK are having fun with pretending they are pirates. They have to use all 5 senses and the vocabulary is: les yeux, les oreilles, le nez, la bouche et les mains.
Grade1/2 worked in a circle format today. Simon Dit is a favourite game of theirs. They also played Buzz the number game. Just asked them!
La poussière retombe et tout revient à sa place. Thank you to all the students who demonstrated cooperation and commitment by helping with the re-organization and clean up in the classrooms.
Grade 5/6 continued working with the adjectifs possessifs. They are now starting to grasp the concept. The students also reviewed common expressions from the unit. I also gave them a glimpse of the next unit where they will play detectives.
Grade 3/4 students had a good laugh with silly instructions for non-canadian animals. It is a fun way to review the vocabulary from present and past units.
Grade 7/8 were busy with the general organization of the school. However, they are able to follow instructions in French. Merci beaucoup!
JK/SK are having fun with pretending they are pirates. They have to use all 5 senses and the vocabulary is: les yeux, les oreilles, le nez, la bouche et les mains.
Grade1/2 worked in a circle format today. Simon Dit is a favourite game of theirs. They also played Buzz the number game. Just asked them!
Thursday 2 October 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
The atmosphere is electric! The Maples Festival is almost here.
Grade 5/6 were hard at work with their own display of this unit projects. After this was done, they worked with the 'adjectifs possessifs'. They created their own sentences and shared their results so that we made corrections in a collective effort.
Grade 3/4 students worked on their unit vocabulary and unscrambled words and matched syllables to form words.
Grade 7/8 received house points for sharing tidbits of information in French. Thank you Andrew for sharing your treasure trove from Le Cirque du Soleil. We continued with the passé composé.
JK/SK have their French routine down path for the most part. First, the weather, then the calendar, then colours, then today a big book about trees in the Fall.
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Grade 1/2 students wrote in their notebook a selected sentence about their favourite activity with their father. 'je sors en bateau avec mon père' or 'je sors en voiture avec mon père. Then, they illustrated their work. Tomorrow, they will do something avec maman.
The atmosphere is electric! The Maples Festival is almost here.
Grade 5/6 were hard at work with their own display of this unit projects. After this was done, they worked with the 'adjectifs possessifs'. They created their own sentences and shared their results so that we made corrections in a collective effort.
Grade 3/4 students worked on their unit vocabulary and unscrambled words and matched syllables to form words.
Grade 7/8 received house points for sharing tidbits of information in French. Thank you Andrew for sharing your treasure trove from Le Cirque du Soleil. We continued with the passé composé.
JK/SK have their French routine down path for the most part. First, the weather, then the calendar, then colours, then today a big book about trees in the Fall.
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Grade 1/2 students wrote in their notebook a selected sentence about their favourite activity with their father. 'je sors en bateau avec mon père' or 'je sors en voiture avec mon père. Then, they illustrated their work. Tomorrow, they will do something avec maman.
Wednesday 1 October 2014
CORNER NEWS FROM THE FRENCH
Mercredi, le milieu de la semaine!
Grade 5/6 students were introduced to possessive adjectives. Hum, lots to think about. What pronoun, what is the gender of the noun that follows...this is a big concept.
Grade 3/4 students are in the final stretch for finishing their booklet. They are an amazing group and they use their intuition with their knowledge of the vocabulary. Wow!
Grade 7/8 were hard at work with le passé composé. This is new for the grade 7 and a much needed refresher for the grade 8.
JK & SK are well on their way to recognize weather patterns and ask for the appropriate card.
Today, they coloured a picture of children picking apples.
Grade 1/2 played charades based on their current unit of inquiry. Tomorrow, they will draw and write in their notebook short sentences about responsibility.
Mercredi, le milieu de la semaine!
Grade 5/6 students were introduced to possessive adjectives. Hum, lots to think about. What pronoun, what is the gender of the noun that follows...this is a big concept.
Grade 3/4 students are in the final stretch for finishing their booklet. They are an amazing group and they use their intuition with their knowledge of the vocabulary. Wow!
Grade 7/8 were hard at work with le passé composé. This is new for the grade 7 and a much needed refresher for the grade 8.
JK & SK are well on their way to recognize weather patterns and ask for the appropriate card.
Today, they coloured a picture of children picking apples.
Grade 1/2 played charades based on their current unit of inquiry. Tomorrow, they will draw and write in their notebook short sentences about responsibility.
Tuesday 30 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 each presented a movie poster (affiche) and a critique. Everyone's work was both original and interesting. The poster will be displayed on the bulletin board in the French room. Feel free to stop by at the end of this week.
Grade 3/4 presented their chosen Canadian wild animal and described their habitat, food source and their general appearance. Well done! They too, will have their work posted on the board. They had a great pictures as well. The students have been working on this project for more than a week and many of them for the last two weeks. The unit will wrap up at the end of the week, then, they will investigate companion animals.
Grade 7/8 completed the introduction of La Chasse aux Indices. This unit will see them becoming investigators and detectives. More to come on this subject.
JK/SK students acted out apple picking en Français. We have a comptine (saying) about the wind through the apple orchard, complete with apples falling to the ground.
Grade 1/2 students started their family presentation. They discovered the use of mon and ma and the concept of masculine and feminine. The funny part was when they started asking about everything around them for the gender. In French, there really is no 'it'.
Grade 5/6 each presented a movie poster (affiche) and a critique. Everyone's work was both original and interesting. The poster will be displayed on the bulletin board in the French room. Feel free to stop by at the end of this week.
Grade 3/4 presented their chosen Canadian wild animal and described their habitat, food source and their general appearance. Well done! They too, will have their work posted on the board. They had a great pictures as well. The students have been working on this project for more than a week and many of them for the last two weeks. The unit will wrap up at the end of the week, then, they will investigate companion animals.
Grade 7/8 completed the introduction of La Chasse aux Indices. This unit will see them becoming investigators and detectives. More to come on this subject.
JK/SK students acted out apple picking en Français. We have a comptine (saying) about the wind through the apple orchard, complete with apples falling to the ground.
Grade 1/2 students started their family presentation. They discovered the use of mon and ma and the concept of masculine and feminine. The funny part was when they started asking about everything around them for the gender. In French, there really is no 'it'.
Thursday 25 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
We are in full end of units mode for most of the grades. It is presentation time.
Grade 5/6 are almost finished their draft for a film critique. Editing will take place tomorrow and they have until Tuesday to complete their poster. They are a very creative group.
Grade 3/4 Today we read and discussed 'Le castor'. The session ended up with Math to figure out how many trees a beaver can fall in its lifetime. They also had many questions about how to find information in French.
Grade 7/8 took their test on the unit verbs. At first glance, it went very well. When finished with their test, they took books to read (mostly Astérix et Obélix). We then looked on the globe for places where the Romans in France and England.
JK/ SK were able to identify the weather and match them to colourfull cards. They now know several songs related to the weather. We also have a 'comptine' where they are trees in the wind, shedding their leaves. JE SUIS UN ARBRE, IL FAIT DU VENT...LES FEUILLES SONT TOMBÉES.
Grade. 1/2 have started the vocabulary for LA FAMILLE. They helped with the list and were great leaders for the grade 1. Tomorrow, the students will start LE PORTRAIT DE FAMILLE. Of course, the family pets are always included.
We are in full end of units mode for most of the grades. It is presentation time.
Grade 5/6 are almost finished their draft for a film critique. Editing will take place tomorrow and they have until Tuesday to complete their poster. They are a very creative group.
Grade 3/4 Today we read and discussed 'Le castor'. The session ended up with Math to figure out how many trees a beaver can fall in its lifetime. They also had many questions about how to find information in French.
Grade 7/8 took their test on the unit verbs. At first glance, it went very well. When finished with their test, they took books to read (mostly Astérix et Obélix). We then looked on the globe for places where the Romans in France and England.
JK/ SK were able to identify the weather and match them to colourfull cards. They now know several songs related to the weather. We also have a 'comptine' where they are trees in the wind, shedding their leaves. JE SUIS UN ARBRE, IL FAIT DU VENT...LES FEUILLES SONT TOMBÉES.
Grade. 1/2 have started the vocabulary for LA FAMILLE. They helped with the list and were great leaders for the grade 1. Tomorrow, the students will start LE PORTRAIT DE FAMILLE. Of course, the family pets are always included.
Wednesday 24 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 were reading a selection of descriptive expressions to use in their film critique. The are creating their own film title and poster. Of course, this will be in French.
Grade 3/4 completed their cross-word on 'l'épaulard' ( orcas). The students requested to see pictures of the different whales and belugas found in the St Lawrence river in Québec. They had fun watching photos from Tadoussac.
Grade 7/8 students were hard at work with verb review. Tomorrow, Thursday, is the test for vouloir, pouvoir and devoir.
SK/JK were dressed very colourfully today so, we spent some time identifying all the colours we were wearing. House points went to Samuel who correctly gave the word 'mercredi'. Bravo!
Grade 1/2 completed a little Fall project on the 5 senses in French. Grade 1 also coloured and traced the word 'bleu' They are making the transition from aural to written. Not an easy task but they are working really hard at it.
Grade 5/6 were reading a selection of descriptive expressions to use in their film critique. The are creating their own film title and poster. Of course, this will be in French.
Grade 3/4 completed their cross-word on 'l'épaulard' ( orcas). The students requested to see pictures of the different whales and belugas found in the St Lawrence river in Québec. They had fun watching photos from Tadoussac.
Grade 7/8 students were hard at work with verb review. Tomorrow, Thursday, is the test for vouloir, pouvoir and devoir.
SK/JK were dressed very colourfully today so, we spent some time identifying all the colours we were wearing. House points went to Samuel who correctly gave the word 'mercredi'. Bravo!
Grade 1/2 completed a little Fall project on the 5 senses in French. Grade 1 also coloured and traced the word 'bleu' They are making the transition from aural to written. Not an easy task but they are working really hard at it.
Tuesday 23 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Bonjour à tous!
It seems that the French contest is gaining momentum. Thank you Kayleigh and Spencer for bringing an expression today.
Grade 5/6 started reading about movie critiques that you may find in a newspaper. After learning a few key words such as. manque (d'intérêt) etc...the students will become 'producteur et directeur'. The rest of the week, they will come up with a film concept and wrote their own critique.
Grade 3/4 students learned about orcas and their feeding/living habits. Once again, they are borrowing sentences or parts thereof to use in their presentation that is soon to come.
JK/SK are practicing 'Je vois...' j'écoute...'and they LOVE TO SING!
Grade 1/2 are working on a Fall activity. They are listing vocabulary related to Fall and using their 5 senses. Well Done! They decided that this would be work to keep in their student binders.
As we are fast tracking to mid term, please do not hesitate to come talk to me. I am at the school early mornings, so please email me to set a suitable time for a meeting if you need one.
Madame Villeneuve
Bonjour à tous!
It seems that the French contest is gaining momentum. Thank you Kayleigh and Spencer for bringing an expression today.
Grade 5/6 started reading about movie critiques that you may find in a newspaper. After learning a few key words such as. manque (d'intérêt) etc...the students will become 'producteur et directeur'. The rest of the week, they will come up with a film concept and wrote their own critique.
Grade 3/4 students learned about orcas and their feeding/living habits. Once again, they are borrowing sentences or parts thereof to use in their presentation that is soon to come.
JK/SK are practicing 'Je vois...' j'écoute...'and they LOVE TO SING!
Grade 1/2 are working on a Fall activity. They are listing vocabulary related to Fall and using their 5 senses. Well Done! They decided that this would be work to keep in their student binders.
As we are fast tracking to mid term, please do not hesitate to come talk to me. I am at the school early mornings, so please email me to set a suitable time for a meeting if you need one.
Madame Villeneuve
Monday 22 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
C'est l'automne ce soir!
Grade 5/6 worked on common expressions. These are useful for when you are shopping
AU CENTRE-VILLE. They have page 8 to complete (most are finished). Let's see who is practicing 'prendre une bouchée'!
Grade 3/4 Ava shared an expression and won house points with 'Je suis très heureux de parler français, aujourd'hui.' The students listened to a text on where certain animals may live. For example, Le loup vit dans la forêt. These are sentences the students may use in their projects.
Grade 7/8 We had 3 more improvisations to listen to. After, we read about about fast food restaurants chains that were founded in the 1960's. The level of comprehension was on par with their interest in these stories. Meaning: they were outstanding.
JK/SK were having fun with expressions 'Je vois...'and J'écoute...' We started with incorporating the vocabulary for apples: les pommes.
Grade 1/2 students used their senses to discover the terminology related to Fall. They came up with a list! Les feuilles sont tombées, il fait froid, les pommes, des piles de feuilles, il fait du vent, couleurs d'automne etc...
This was a great way to start the week.
C'est l'automne ce soir!
Grade 5/6 worked on common expressions. These are useful for when you are shopping
AU CENTRE-VILLE. They have page 8 to complete (most are finished). Let's see who is practicing 'prendre une bouchée'!
Grade 3/4 Ava shared an expression and won house points with 'Je suis très heureux de parler français, aujourd'hui.' The students listened to a text on where certain animals may live. For example, Le loup vit dans la forêt. These are sentences the students may use in their projects.
Grade 7/8 We had 3 more improvisations to listen to. After, we read about about fast food restaurants chains that were founded in the 1960's. The level of comprehension was on par with their interest in these stories. Meaning: they were outstanding.
JK/SK were having fun with expressions 'Je vois...'and J'écoute...' We started with incorporating the vocabulary for apples: les pommes.
Grade 1/2 students used their senses to discover the terminology related to Fall. They came up with a list! Les feuilles sont tombées, il fait froid, les pommes, des piles de feuilles, il fait du vent, couleurs d'automne etc...
This was a great way to start the week.
Friday 19 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Today was a high energy Terry Fox kind of day.
Grade 5/6 were setting the table in their notebooks, identifying objects of a regular table setting. The students also reviewed family relationships: frère, soeur, fils...
Grade 3/4 requested to see pictures of their project animal, found some French books in the library for research. Jada was very helpful with finding the appropriate material and helping others find theirs. Thank you Jada!
Grade 7/8 students provided us with their lively improvisation of restaurant owners trying to attract Terry Fox's attention in order to sell and promote their offerings. Let me tell you that they were ALL incredible! Good work, everyone!
JK/SK students were talking about automnal colours: brun, rouge, jaune, vert, violet et orange. Gunner gave us the date today. The children had a great time pretending they were tall trees, the wind blowing and the leaves were falling.
Grade 1/2 spent the period with a round the world game with general knowledge. They played Vrai ou Faux, Comment dit-on, qu'est-ce que c'est.
Please, have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the Fall season.
Today was a high energy Terry Fox kind of day.
Grade 5/6 were setting the table in their notebooks, identifying objects of a regular table setting. The students also reviewed family relationships: frère, soeur, fils...
Grade 3/4 requested to see pictures of their project animal, found some French books in the library for research. Jada was very helpful with finding the appropriate material and helping others find theirs. Thank you Jada!
Grade 7/8 students provided us with their lively improvisation of restaurant owners trying to attract Terry Fox's attention in order to sell and promote their offerings. Let me tell you that they were ALL incredible! Good work, everyone!
JK/SK students were talking about automnal colours: brun, rouge, jaune, vert, violet et orange. Gunner gave us the date today. The children had a great time pretending they were tall trees, the wind blowing and the leaves were falling.
Grade 1/2 spent the period with a round the world game with general knowledge. They played Vrai ou Faux, Comment dit-on, qu'est-ce que c'est.
Please, have a great weekend everyone and enjoy the Fall season.
Wednesday 17 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
It was nice to see that there is more traffic on my blog, thanks to the students!
Grade 5/6 students are working at composing sentences with words with new sounds. They are reading quite well for this early in the year.
Grade 3/4 were quite inquisitive today. So, we looked at pictures of wild Canadian animals that are a bit unusual. For example, carcajou (wolverine) and bison.
They will be working on their special project, investigating the habitat and food source of their favorite animal.
Grade 7/8 students are writing the outline of a script to attract Terry Fox to their snack bar. The improvisation, meaning no notes, will take place on Friday morning
JK/SK are well on their way no know their colours especially the rainbow colours. They were given an example to follow and coloured the rainbow. The work will be placed in their student binders.
Grade 1/2 took turn at greeting each other and telling their name and their age. They had a lot of fun with the role playing.
It was nice to see that there is more traffic on my blog, thanks to the students!
Grade 5/6 students are working at composing sentences with words with new sounds. They are reading quite well for this early in the year.
Grade 3/4 were quite inquisitive today. So, we looked at pictures of wild Canadian animals that are a bit unusual. For example, carcajou (wolverine) and bison.
They will be working on their special project, investigating the habitat and food source of their favorite animal.
Grade 7/8 students are writing the outline of a script to attract Terry Fox to their snack bar. The improvisation, meaning no notes, will take place on Friday morning
JK/SK are well on their way no know their colours especially the rainbow colours. They were given an example to follow and coloured the rainbow. The work will be placed in their student binders.
Grade 1/2 took turn at greeting each other and telling their name and their age. They had a lot of fun with the role playing.
Tuesday 16 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 started the day with a discussion on why good pronunciation is so important. Ideas such as mis-communication, mésentendu, conflit, conséquence, conversation and action were all related to correct or incorrect information and the problem that can derive from it. Then, they proceeded in reading different sounds and practicing them. We call it gymnastics for the mouth.
Grade 3/4 were completing their word search on wild animals of Canada. We also listened to a few of their sounds and tried to find them on the list of words.
If the word search is not finished, then it is homework. Then the list has to be written in the workbook.
Grade 7/8 students took up the correction of their homework and we added a listening skill on page 14. After one reading pass, the students teamed up to do their corrections .and then we had a second reading of the text. This was a successful morning.
JK/SK sang their heart out this morning and we welcome Seth to our French circle. This morning we had students hunting down objects of designated colours. The 30 minutes goes by so quickly.
Grade 1/2 students took turns at greeting each other, asking Comment ça va, comment t'appelles-tu and quel âge as-tu ...Vanessa, Victoria and Alex earned house points for being great leaders in the rehearsal. Bravo!
Grade 5/6 started the day with a discussion on why good pronunciation is so important. Ideas such as mis-communication, mésentendu, conflit, conséquence, conversation and action were all related to correct or incorrect information and the problem that can derive from it. Then, they proceeded in reading different sounds and practicing them. We call it gymnastics for the mouth.
Grade 3/4 were completing their word search on wild animals of Canada. We also listened to a few of their sounds and tried to find them on the list of words.
If the word search is not finished, then it is homework. Then the list has to be written in the workbook.
Grade 7/8 students took up the correction of their homework and we added a listening skill on page 14. After one reading pass, the students teamed up to do their corrections .and then we had a second reading of the text. This was a successful morning.
JK/SK sang their heart out this morning and we welcome Seth to our French circle. This morning we had students hunting down objects of designated colours. The 30 minutes goes by so quickly.
Grade 1/2 students took turns at greeting each other, asking Comment ça va, comment t'appelles-tu and quel âge as-tu ...Vanessa, Victoria and Alex earned house points for being great leaders in the rehearsal. Bravo!
Monday 15 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Bonjour à tous!
Grade 5/6 students were great in their respective presentation. We all learned the value of being prepared with all the required components. A good life lesson to remember. The students demonstrated a variety of interests with their choice of location. We learned quite a bit about each other today.
Grade 3/4 started a booklet on Les animaux du Canada. After a round of list of wild animals native to Canada, we looked at the map to see where we would encounter those animals.
Grade 7/8 students were hard at work with the verb tense l'impératif. A good review for both grades. They have some homework to do.
JK/SK students are really starting to get into the routine of singing the days of the week, telling me the weather and looking for coloured objects.
Grade 1/2 were able to identify the classroom objects with more ease. The grade ones are catching really fast! We started role playing with greetings and such. More of that tomorrow.
I encourage all parents to contact me at the school in the morning should you require additional information.
Bonjour à tous!
Grade 5/6 students were great in their respective presentation. We all learned the value of being prepared with all the required components. A good life lesson to remember. The students demonstrated a variety of interests with their choice of location. We learned quite a bit about each other today.
Grade 3/4 started a booklet on Les animaux du Canada. After a round of list of wild animals native to Canada, we looked at the map to see where we would encounter those animals.
Grade 7/8 students were hard at work with the verb tense l'impératif. A good review for both grades. They have some homework to do.
JK/SK students are really starting to get into the routine of singing the days of the week, telling me the weather and looking for coloured objects.
Grade 1/2 were able to identify the classroom objects with more ease. The grade ones are catching really fast! We started role playing with greetings and such. More of that tomorrow.
I encourage all parents to contact me at the school in the morning should you require additional information.
Friday 12 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
C'est vendredi!
Grade 5/6 edited their text for their presentation on Monday. They will draw or find a picture to demonstrate their favourite place.
Grade 3/4 were busy drawing and coloring the Québec flag, la fleur de lys. While working they requested music in French. They were humming and singing along.
Grade 7/8 Well, four students out of eight had completed their homework so they got to play a verb board game. The others had to complete the homework plus extra comprehension questions on a text we read in class. Lesson learnt.
JK/SK were counting and rolling big dice. We are working on colours. The routine is mostly established and they love doing the calendar work.
Grade1/2 Most of the students have completed their classroom package and are practicing the vocabulary. They are starting to make the transition between oral and visual components to the written work.
Bonne fin de semaine à tous!
C'est vendredi!
Grade 5/6 edited their text for their presentation on Monday. They will draw or find a picture to demonstrate their favourite place.
Grade 3/4 were busy drawing and coloring the Québec flag, la fleur de lys. While working they requested music in French. They were humming and singing along.
Grade 7/8 Well, four students out of eight had completed their homework so they got to play a verb board game. The others had to complete the homework plus extra comprehension questions on a text we read in class. Lesson learnt.
JK/SK were counting and rolling big dice. We are working on colours. The routine is mostly established and they love doing the calendar work.
Grade1/2 Most of the students have completed their classroom package and are practicing the vocabulary. They are starting to make the transition between oral and visual components to the written work.
Bonne fin de semaine à tous!
Thursday 11 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
The students are all on a roll this week, with a well established routine.
Grade 5/6 are hard at work on their presentations for Monday 15th. They are great collaborators and inquirers. Some work will sent home but mostly pictures or drawings. The final editing should be done tomorrow Friday.
Grade 3/4 were all inquiry today. Their agendas have a map of Canada, provincial flags. They are incredible observers and detected similarities and differences with the design of the flags. New words: nouveau (Nouveau Brunswick), nouvelle (Nouvelle Ecosse), neuve (Terre Neuve). Bonus words: Maritimes.
Grade 7/8 worked with vouloir, pouvoir, devoir in the affirmative and negative forms. They also re-visited the list of auxiliary verbs.
JK/SK took turns at naming the rainbow colours in French of course. They were quite keen at earning house points.
Grade 1/2 worked very hard at word recognition, passing from picture to word. A few grade 2 students advanced to the word search and are working ahead.
The students are all on a roll this week, with a well established routine.
Grade 5/6 are hard at work on their presentations for Monday 15th. They are great collaborators and inquirers. Some work will sent home but mostly pictures or drawings. The final editing should be done tomorrow Friday.
Grade 3/4 were all inquiry today. Their agendas have a map of Canada, provincial flags. They are incredible observers and detected similarities and differences with the design of the flags. New words: nouveau (Nouveau Brunswick), nouvelle (Nouvelle Ecosse), neuve (Terre Neuve). Bonus words: Maritimes.
Grade 7/8 worked with vouloir, pouvoir, devoir in the affirmative and negative forms. They also re-visited the list of auxiliary verbs.
JK/SK took turns at naming the rainbow colours in French of course. They were quite keen at earning house points.
Grade 1/2 worked very hard at word recognition, passing from picture to word. A few grade 2 students advanced to the word search and are working ahead.
Tuesday 9 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 5/6 started the day with some collaboration. They paired in groups of two to work on a mini presentation of their favourite location. They will act as a guide to a friend visiting for the first time. This work will be on-going this week and done in class.
Grade 3/4 worked on numbers 0-31 in writing and questions related to numbers. The students spent time asking each other about 'c'est quand ton anniversaire'...
Grade 7/8 students completed a listening activity and collaborated with the corrections. They also started with the verbs vouloir, pouvoir and devoir with examples.
JK/SK students are very much in stride with the daily routine. Singing the days of the week, the windy song (which they love). Then, they had a good laugh when counting dix petits doigts...and watched them disappear.
Grade 1/2 received their classroom package. The grade 2 are, for the most part, able to read the vocabulary and match the pictures. Great job all around.
Grade 5/6 started the day with some collaboration. They paired in groups of two to work on a mini presentation of their favourite location. They will act as a guide to a friend visiting for the first time. This work will be on-going this week and done in class.
Grade 3/4 worked on numbers 0-31 in writing and questions related to numbers. The students spent time asking each other about 'c'est quand ton anniversaire'...
Grade 7/8 students completed a listening activity and collaborated with the corrections. They also started with the verbs vouloir, pouvoir and devoir with examples.
JK/SK students are very much in stride with the daily routine. Singing the days of the week, the windy song (which they love). Then, they had a good laugh when counting dix petits doigts...and watched them disappear.
Grade 1/2 received their classroom package. The grade 2 are, for the most part, able to read the vocabulary and match the pictures. Great job all around.
Monday 8 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Here is a snapshot of what the students worked on this morning.
Grade 5 /6 students took a few minutes to tell us what were the highlights of their weekend.
Sentences started with 'Je suis allé (e) à, à la, au...'
They finished reading the first part of Natalie au Québec. See the homework section for this class.
Grade 3/4 worked on school /class actions. We also did some basic math and wrote the numbers in French.
Grade 7/8 did a listening activity where I read at an increase pace and they had to detect the menu items. They did remarkably well. This was followed by more specific vocabulary related to the types of dishes around the world such as épicés, sucré...
JK/SK were in the mood for singing their favourite tunes from last year. JKs were quick to follow suit. Gunner did a terrific job with today's calendar.
Grade 1/2 found owls and clues about school supplies in the classroom. This produced quite a flurry of activity. The owls had words on them and students were paired with a classmate from each grade to help with the reading.
Several students described the look and content of this blog as proof that they read/looked at it. Keep up the good work.
Here is a snapshot of what the students worked on this morning.
Grade 5 /6 students took a few minutes to tell us what were the highlights of their weekend.
Sentences started with 'Je suis allé (e) à, à la, au...'
They finished reading the first part of Natalie au Québec. See the homework section for this class.
Grade 3/4 worked on school /class actions. We also did some basic math and wrote the numbers in French.
Grade 7/8 did a listening activity where I read at an increase pace and they had to detect the menu items. They did remarkably well. This was followed by more specific vocabulary related to the types of dishes around the world such as épicés, sucré...
JK/SK were in the mood for singing their favourite tunes from last year. JKs were quick to follow suit. Gunner did a terrific job with today's calendar.
Grade 1/2 found owls and clues about school supplies in the classroom. This produced quite a flurry of activity. The owls had words on them and students were paired with a classmate from each grade to help with the reading.
Several students described the look and content of this blog as proof that they read/looked at it. Keep up the good work.
Saturday 6 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
The first week of school is already behind us. On Friday, we had assembly and house games. So, we were just able to squeeze enough time to listen to Ben in grade 5. He regaled us with his picture book and stories from his family's summer trip to France. He was a real risk-taker and took on the many inquiries from his classmates. THANK YOU BEN!
The grade 3/4 were working on the different actions performed in a class or school setting. They challenged themselves in asking the questions in teams. We heard expressions such as
'j'écris, je découpe, je chante' and so on. More on this next week.
The 7/8 students read from their textbooks about Le casse-crôute. They are learning the basic vocabulary and worked on the comprehension components of the text.
The 1/2 students did their first written work today. They illustrated their vision/version of the warm day we were having and wrote IL FAIT CHAUD and vendredi.
JK &SK were singing the days of the week and Ethan worked at the calendar, lead his classmates in counting as well.
I have challenged the students to read the blog, along with their parents. We will see who can describe the look of this blog.
Enjoy the weekend!
Madame V.
The first week of school is already behind us. On Friday, we had assembly and house games. So, we were just able to squeeze enough time to listen to Ben in grade 5. He regaled us with his picture book and stories from his family's summer trip to France. He was a real risk-taker and took on the many inquiries from his classmates. THANK YOU BEN!
The grade 3/4 were working on the different actions performed in a class or school setting. They challenged themselves in asking the questions in teams. We heard expressions such as
'j'écris, je découpe, je chante' and so on. More on this next week.
The 7/8 students read from their textbooks about Le casse-crôute. They are learning the basic vocabulary and worked on the comprehension components of the text.
The 1/2 students did their first written work today. They illustrated their vision/version of the warm day we were having and wrote IL FAIT CHAUD and vendredi.
JK &SK were singing the days of the week and Ethan worked at the calendar, lead his classmates in counting as well.
I have challenged the students to read the blog, along with their parents. We will see who can describe the look of this blog.
Enjoy the weekend!
Madame V.
Thursday 4 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Only the second day and the students are into a routine.
JK children were led into our routine songs by the SK students and Katie gave us the date. Today, we looked at colours and read our way through a book with a mouse hidden in all sorts of colourful school items.
The grade 1 & 2 are in review mode. We sang the days of the week, identified the days on cards...mixed them up and sang again. We had a lot of fun and happy students everywhere.
Grade 3 & 4 are working on classroom objects and we are in the planning stages for a scavenger hunt with labels and objects. Stay tuned!
Grade 5 & 6 were discussing strategies and common questions to use when arriving in a place where a different language is spoken. We just started 'Natalie au Québec'.
Grade 7 & 8 began with the 3 power verbs: devoir, pouvoir and vouloir. Jason took the lead with asking questions in French without any prompting. The first unit is about 'casse-crôute.
Sorry, you will have to ask them about what it means...they know! They also know that they have to start thinking about doing a little improvisation on September 19. A snack bar for Terry Fox.
NOTE FOR EVERYONE
The children wrote in their agenda to direct you, parents, to read the blog and give your feedback to them. We will see how many of the passed on the message.
À bientôt
Only the second day and the students are into a routine.
JK children were led into our routine songs by the SK students and Katie gave us the date. Today, we looked at colours and read our way through a book with a mouse hidden in all sorts of colourful school items.
The grade 1 & 2 are in review mode. We sang the days of the week, identified the days on cards...mixed them up and sang again. We had a lot of fun and happy students everywhere.
Grade 3 & 4 are working on classroom objects and we are in the planning stages for a scavenger hunt with labels and objects. Stay tuned!
Grade 5 & 6 were discussing strategies and common questions to use when arriving in a place where a different language is spoken. We just started 'Natalie au Québec'.
Grade 7 & 8 began with the 3 power verbs: devoir, pouvoir and vouloir. Jason took the lead with asking questions in French without any prompting. The first unit is about 'casse-crôute.
Sorry, you will have to ask them about what it means...they know! They also know that they have to start thinking about doing a little improvisation on September 19. A snack bar for Terry Fox.
NOTE FOR EVERYONE
The children wrote in their agenda to direct you, parents, to read the blog and give your feedback to them. We will see how many of the passed on the message.
À bientôt
Wednesday 3 September 2014
NEWS FROM FRENCH CORNER
Great start of the year!
All the students, except grades 5 & 6 because we had assembly this morning, have had a chance to visit and take in their first class in the French room. The general sentiment was: they loved it!
The JK & SK met the puppets and sang and identified the colours on the mats.
The grade 1 & 2 students were happy to receive their binders and had time to tlake a look at their books. Many of them were helping themselves to French books from the library. They enjoyed the fact that the the French books had been moved. This is a very curious group.
In grade 3 & 4, we discussed what we should remember to bring in the classroom. These investigators looked at the material and asked a lot of questions. Tomorrow, we start in earnest.
Finally, the grade 7 & 8 students were quick to get into the routine. This will be a good practice for when they start high-school and have to rotate to the different rooms.
We also took some time to reflect on the 'profiles de l'apprentisseur'. They had no difficulty to indentify, translate and of course communicate which one they associated the most with.
I will try to add pictures very soon, meanwhile, do not hesitate to ask questions, offer suggestions etc....
Great start of the year!
All the students, except grades 5 & 6 because we had assembly this morning, have had a chance to visit and take in their first class in the French room. The general sentiment was: they loved it!
The JK & SK met the puppets and sang and identified the colours on the mats.
The grade 1 & 2 students were happy to receive their binders and had time to tlake a look at their books. Many of them were helping themselves to French books from the library. They enjoyed the fact that the the French books had been moved. This is a very curious group.
In grade 3 & 4, we discussed what we should remember to bring in the classroom. These investigators looked at the material and asked a lot of questions. Tomorrow, we start in earnest.
Finally, the grade 7 & 8 students were quick to get into the routine. This will be a good practice for when they start high-school and have to rotate to the different rooms.
We also took some time to reflect on the 'profiles de l'apprentisseur'. They had no difficulty to indentify, translate and of course communicate which one they associated the most with.
I will try to add pictures very soon, meanwhile, do not hesitate to ask questions, offer suggestions etc....
Monday 1 September 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Juste deux dodos...Only 2 more sleeps until the start of a very exciting year. On Wednesday, students will start coming to the French classroom. I encourage everyone to be risk-takers and keep an open mind every time they will be entering the French Corner Room. This year, more than ever, we will make French "the primary language"in room 7.
Having all the French material in one location will enable the students to have immediate access to all the tools they need, as well as an atmosphere promoting French immersion...at least for the daily 30 minutes.
As usual, please come back to this blog to see what is new and perhaps challenge your child or children in teaching you what they learned that day. Say a sentence, ask a question in French to show your own interest in their learning. In this global village we call "The World", a second language is often the element that can open doors. All international organizations require French and English as primary language. On a more local basis, the service industry requires or will give preference to a bilingual candidate.
Personally, I can't wait to see the students on Wednesday morning and je vous souhaite une année scolaire fantastique!
À bientôt!
Madame Villeneuve
Juste deux dodos...Only 2 more sleeps until the start of a very exciting year. On Wednesday, students will start coming to the French classroom. I encourage everyone to be risk-takers and keep an open mind every time they will be entering the French Corner Room. This year, more than ever, we will make French "the primary language"in room 7.
Having all the French material in one location will enable the students to have immediate access to all the tools they need, as well as an atmosphere promoting French immersion...at least for the daily 30 minutes.
As usual, please come back to this blog to see what is new and perhaps challenge your child or children in teaching you what they learned that day. Say a sentence, ask a question in French to show your own interest in their learning. In this global village we call "The World", a second language is often the element that can open doors. All international organizations require French and English as primary language. On a more local basis, the service industry requires or will give preference to a bilingual candidate.
Personally, I can't wait to see the students on Wednesday morning and je vous souhaite une année scolaire fantastique!
À bientôt!
Madame Villeneuve
Monday 25 August 2014
Tuesday 5 August 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER.
Although it is still summer, at The Maples, we are working dilligently preparing for September. La rentrée, for the French programme, has a new meaning and a new home!
Le coin du français is now located in room 7, opposite the front office. YES, that is correct, all French classes will take place in one room. I am very busy moving furniture and material as well as decorating.
Make sure you visit Le coin du français when you attend the class visits on August 26th. I look forward to meeting all the students and parents.
Au plaisir de vous voir très bientôt.
Madame Villeneuve
Although it is still summer, at The Maples, we are working dilligently preparing for September. La rentrée, for the French programme, has a new meaning and a new home!
Le coin du français is now located in room 7, opposite the front office. YES, that is correct, all French classes will take place in one room. I am very busy moving furniture and material as well as decorating.
Make sure you visit Le coin du français when you attend the class visits on August 26th. I look forward to meeting all the students and parents.
Au plaisir de vous voir très bientôt.
Madame Villeneuve
Monday 16 June 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
C'est la dernière semaine complète!
All the students are now in revision mode.
JK & SK are working with vocabulary related to summer activities. Look for words such as: lampe de poche, tente, feu de camp, guimauve, sac de couchage... Today, they listened to 'Benjamin fait du camping'.
Grade 1 had fun with the jungle puppets and discovered which actions they can do and their animals could not do. This will continue tomorrow as well.
Grade 2 were counting by two in French 2 to 100. They reviewed the teen numbers that we use for 70 and 90. In other words, we did Math en français.
Then, they tested their abilities to recall a medley of vocabulary in writing.
Well done!
Grade 3 & 4 were away at C.F.F.C. today. On Tuesday, they will present their nature projects and these will go on display on the French bulletin board. Everyone is invited to have a look at these very creative 3 D forests.
Grade 5 were reviewing their adjectives and started their texts to descibe an endangered animal of their choice.
Grade 6 are reviewing 'Faire & Aller' and are preparing their publicity blurb for their summer camp. They are divided in 3 groups according to their interests.
They should present Thursday or Friday, depending on whether we have a track meet tomorrow.
Grade 7 & 8 are re-visiting their irregular adjectives...not an easy task! Passé composé with être is pretty well firmed up for everyone...albeit with the odd reminders...
C'est la dernière semaine complète!
All the students are now in revision mode.
JK & SK are working with vocabulary related to summer activities. Look for words such as: lampe de poche, tente, feu de camp, guimauve, sac de couchage... Today, they listened to 'Benjamin fait du camping'.
Grade 1 had fun with the jungle puppets and discovered which actions they can do and their animals could not do. This will continue tomorrow as well.
Grade 2 were counting by two in French 2 to 100. They reviewed the teen numbers that we use for 70 and 90. In other words, we did Math en français.
Then, they tested their abilities to recall a medley of vocabulary in writing.
Well done!
Grade 3 & 4 were away at C.F.F.C. today. On Tuesday, they will present their nature projects and these will go on display on the French bulletin board. Everyone is invited to have a look at these very creative 3 D forests.
Grade 5 were reviewing their adjectives and started their texts to descibe an endangered animal of their choice.
Grade 6 are reviewing 'Faire & Aller' and are preparing their publicity blurb for their summer camp. They are divided in 3 groups according to their interests.
They should present Thursday or Friday, depending on whether we have a track meet tomorrow.
Grade 7 & 8 are re-visiting their irregular adjectives...not an easy task! Passé composé with être is pretty well firmed up for everyone...albeit with the odd reminders...
Friday 13 June 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Ah, quelle semaine! À tous les papas...bonne fête des pères!
The students in JK & SK have reflected on what our 'Dads' represent. The word caring seemed to be a reccurring theme. They were using the word 'voeux' quite often today.
Grade 1 completed their food unit written activities. Next week, they will be doing their shopping list.
Grade 2 are nearly finished with the review unit. They are feeling proud about the fact that they can put together sentences orally and in writing .
Grade 3 & 4 have collaborated on a 3 D project. They have followed a line of inquiry, communication and worked with a partner open-mindedly. Tuesday, they will present 'La tâche finale' to the class.
Grade 5 are working with adjectives related to endangered species. Next week, they will research and present their findings on the animal of their choice.
Grade 6 are starting the grade 6 summer camp. They have to share common spaces and establish a camp that will appeal to the whole group. You will see, they are great communicators.
Grade 7 & 8 have been away, but on Monday, they will start their research for the description of an original building somewhere in the world.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Ah, quelle semaine! À tous les papas...bonne fête des pères!
The students in JK & SK have reflected on what our 'Dads' represent. The word caring seemed to be a reccurring theme. They were using the word 'voeux' quite often today.
Grade 1 completed their food unit written activities. Next week, they will be doing their shopping list.
Grade 2 are nearly finished with the review unit. They are feeling proud about the fact that they can put together sentences orally and in writing .
Grade 3 & 4 have collaborated on a 3 D project. They have followed a line of inquiry, communication and worked with a partner open-mindedly. Tuesday, they will present 'La tâche finale' to the class.
Grade 5 are working with adjectives related to endangered species. Next week, they will research and present their findings on the animal of their choice.
Grade 6 are starting the grade 6 summer camp. They have to share common spaces and establish a camp that will appeal to the whole group. You will see, they are great communicators.
Grade 7 & 8 have been away, but on Monday, they will start their research for the description of an original building somewhere in the world.
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Monday 9 June 2014
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Bonjour à tous!
We are now on the homestretch towards the summer vacation and the students are balancing the knowledge they acquired throughout the year and reflecting on how they apply what they have been learning.
All in all, it was a successful and productive year.
This week:
JK & SK are adding actions to the mode of transportation. We are using orange cones and today the children were given a set of instructions to travel from one cone to the other while acting out a specific vehicule. (i.e. un avion, une fusée, un train...)
Grade 1 did some seat work with cloze activities. The students are quite good at detecting the words to accompany an image.
Grade 2 are reviewing adjectives with different genders and composing their own sentences to illustrate their understanding.
Grade 3 & 4 worked on sentences with 'il y a un, une, des...' Où est la, le, l'...'
They are wonderful communicators and open-minded when it comes to speaking French. Bravo!
Grade 5 This morning we were treated to heartfelt poetry! The students used actions and very descriptive adjectives to describe their illustration of a weather event. Well done, everyone!
Grade 6 were the audience par excellence and gave their approval to the recitation. They also started a quiz on 'voir' which will be completed on Wednesday. Tomorrow, is the aquarium presentation.
Grade 7 & 8 read about modern construction around the world. They had to manage several dates and numbers. Good excercise for numbers 0 - 10,000...
Bonjour à tous!
We are now on the homestretch towards the summer vacation and the students are balancing the knowledge they acquired throughout the year and reflecting on how they apply what they have been learning.
All in all, it was a successful and productive year.
This week:
JK & SK are adding actions to the mode of transportation. We are using orange cones and today the children were given a set of instructions to travel from one cone to the other while acting out a specific vehicule. (i.e. un avion, une fusée, un train...)
Grade 1 did some seat work with cloze activities. The students are quite good at detecting the words to accompany an image.
Grade 2 are reviewing adjectives with different genders and composing their own sentences to illustrate their understanding.
Grade 3 & 4 worked on sentences with 'il y a un, une, des...' Où est la, le, l'...'
They are wonderful communicators and open-minded when it comes to speaking French. Bravo!
Grade 5 This morning we were treated to heartfelt poetry! The students used actions and very descriptive adjectives to describe their illustration of a weather event. Well done, everyone!
Grade 6 were the audience par excellence and gave their approval to the recitation. They also started a quiz on 'voir' which will be completed on Wednesday. Tomorrow, is the aquarium presentation.
Grade 7 & 8 read about modern construction around the world. They had to manage several dates and numbers. Good excercise for numbers 0 - 10,000...
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