NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 The concert is on full throttle and everyone is singing their heart out.
I have asked the students to bring the following: one of their dad's sock (a big one!) and if they have siblings in JK/SK, get the smallest sock possible.
Also, there was collaboration to complete some unfinished work.
Grade 7 They completed a cross word rather quickly, so they got the task to make their own puzzle and create definitions to challenge other students. It will be our own way to talk science!
Grade 8-FSF1D Students worked with DR MRS VAN DER TRAMP list of verbs in passé composé with être. They will have to practice and write a caption for Dragora using those verbs.
Grade 3/4 The concert song is getting there, and as we change the groups, they are getting to sound really great. They finished with a reading and comprehension activity.
JK/SK We are learning our concert song (please bring in a very small sock for a prop). Following this session, students coloured the last activity for vegetable, now watch for the placemats coming home.
Friday 25 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 The period was divided into: practicing the concert song; talk about the arrid lands, particularly The Gobi Desert. Thank you Kate for bringing information. Students used the class globe to locate mountain ridges by feeling around the surface.
Grade 7 Students worked on correcting the adjective homework. This was followed with a review of the verb devoir and some practice.
Grade 8 A list of terms used to describe monsters in film or literature was shared and all the questions and discussion on the story were answered.
Grade 3/4 Big rehearsal for the concert and we think it is going very well! We had just a bit of time left for talking about La forêt vierge for International Mindedness.
JK/SK Several students were absent today but we manage to practice the song for the concert. Students who have older sibblings can practice at home.
Grade 1/2 The period was divided into: practicing the concert song; talk about the arrid lands, particularly The Gobi Desert. Thank you Kate for bringing information. Students used the class globe to locate mountain ridges by feeling around the surface.
Grade 7 Students worked on correcting the adjective homework. This was followed with a review of the verb devoir and some practice.
Grade 8 A list of terms used to describe monsters in film or literature was shared and all the questions and discussion on the story were answered.
Grade 3/4 Big rehearsal for the concert and we think it is going very well! We had just a bit of time left for talking about La forêt vierge for International Mindedness.
JK/SK Several students were absent today but we manage to practice the song for the concert. Students who have older sibblings can practice at home.
Wednesday 23 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 We are reaching for the podium of singing! Students are really into mastering their concert song. A sheet with the words have been sent home for practicing, and please know that other than the melody, you will not find the French version of Jolly Old St Nicholas simply because it does not exist: I had to made it up.
In the afternoon, we took advantage of the fact that Mrs Angus was in the grade 3/4 class and joined them for a sing along.
Grade 7- There was work to be done about the composition of a sentence: Subject+verb+complement. The period was to work at unscrambling words and achieve correct placement of words, particularly adjectives.
Homework, complete the activity sheet started in class.
Grade 8 It is all about monsters in movies and literature. There was a discussion about what scares us, why monsters are created. Students read the introduction to monsters in old movies to modern times. Please answer the questions at the end of the story.
Grade 5/6 Students shared their sentences about a description of a favorite place in Québec. They had done some research and applied descriptive facts to their work. They also followed a model and made their corrections.
Grade 3/4 It was lovely to have Mrs Angus in the classroom since we are doing a music/French collaboration for the concert. House points were distributed in large numbers since the students worked so hard to memorize the first part. At the end of class, grade 1/2 joined in for the first collaborative practice.
JK/SK Yes, they are singing and practicing their song. They also began the fall vegetables. We should have the place mats soon.
Grade 1/2 We are reaching for the podium of singing! Students are really into mastering their concert song. A sheet with the words have been sent home for practicing, and please know that other than the melody, you will not find the French version of Jolly Old St Nicholas simply because it does not exist: I had to made it up.
In the afternoon, we took advantage of the fact that Mrs Angus was in the grade 3/4 class and joined them for a sing along.
Grade 7- There was work to be done about the composition of a sentence: Subject+verb+complement. The period was to work at unscrambling words and achieve correct placement of words, particularly adjectives.
Homework, complete the activity sheet started in class.
Grade 8 It is all about monsters in movies and literature. There was a discussion about what scares us, why monsters are created. Students read the introduction to monsters in old movies to modern times. Please answer the questions at the end of the story.
Grade 5/6 Students shared their sentences about a description of a favorite place in Québec. They had done some research and applied descriptive facts to their work. They also followed a model and made their corrections.
Grade 3/4 It was lovely to have Mrs Angus in the classroom since we are doing a music/French collaboration for the concert. House points were distributed in large numbers since the students worked so hard to memorize the first part. At the end of class, grade 1/2 joined in for the first collaborative practice.
JK/SK Yes, they are singing and practicing their song. They also began the fall vegetables. We should have the place mats soon.
Monday 21 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students spent most of their time rehearsing their song for the concert. For Wednesday, students should have memorized the first 4 lines.
Please note that you can find the melody on YouTube, but you cannot find the French translation, I had to work this one out myself.
Grade 7/8- Today was a combined lesson and refresher on adjectives, especially the ones placed before the nouns, and the irregular adjectives that change forms when either feminine or masculine, singular or plural.
There was also time for reflection about the latest project, things that went well, what to improve on etc. Critical thinking and following rubrics were at the top of the list.
Grade 5/6 The class read 4 short letters coming from different places in Quebec. Following this part of the unit, they researched an area that was of particular interest to them. Homework: use your research and write 5-8 sentences about the physical (terrain) aspect of your chosen area, tell what activities you might want to do in summer and winter.
Grade 3/4 Today was a mix of the unit vocabulary, acting and some Math thrown in for good measure. The concert song is priority and for Wednesday the first 4 lines must be memorized (there are 500 points per student if you can sing the first 4 lines).
JK/SK The students were happy to show me how far they can count, since today is 50 days celebration. The class continued to work on naming the fruit and colouring the first activity for their placemats.
Grade 1/2 Students spent most of their time rehearsing their song for the concert. For Wednesday, students should have memorized the first 4 lines.
Please note that you can find the melody on YouTube, but you cannot find the French translation, I had to work this one out myself.
Grade 7/8- Today was a combined lesson and refresher on adjectives, especially the ones placed before the nouns, and the irregular adjectives that change forms when either feminine or masculine, singular or plural.
There was also time for reflection about the latest project, things that went well, what to improve on etc. Critical thinking and following rubrics were at the top of the list.
Grade 5/6 The class read 4 short letters coming from different places in Quebec. Following this part of the unit, they researched an area that was of particular interest to them. Homework: use your research and write 5-8 sentences about the physical (terrain) aspect of your chosen area, tell what activities you might want to do in summer and winter.
Grade 3/4 Today was a mix of the unit vocabulary, acting and some Math thrown in for good measure. The concert song is priority and for Wednesday the first 4 lines must be memorized (there are 500 points per student if you can sing the first 4 lines).
JK/SK The students were happy to show me how far they can count, since today is 50 days celebration. The class continued to work on naming the fruit and colouring the first activity for their placemats.
Thursday 17 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students explored the actions they can take when going to 'le supermarché'. Expressions such as: je prends un chariot, j'achète un/une/des..., je passe à la caisse, je paie etc. They are also rehearsing the concert song and a sheet is going home for practice.
Grade 7 The activity was all about adjectives, their functions, agreement and place in relation to the noun. Homework is to complete the exercise on p35 a, b.
Grade 8 Presentation was today. The group gave their invitation, idenfication card and police report, as well as a short video to re-enact their scene.
Grade 3/4 Students worked on an activity where they had to match pronouns with the correct form of 'avoir'. They used 3 sentences to illustrate in their notebook. There was enough time to rehearse the concert song. A copy of that song went home for everyone to practice.
JK/SK To continue the fruit and vegetable unit, students watched a video from the series Passe-Partout.
Grade 1/2 Students explored the actions they can take when going to 'le supermarché'. Expressions such as: je prends un chariot, j'achète un/une/des..., je passe à la caisse, je paie etc. They are also rehearsing the concert song and a sheet is going home for practice.
Grade 7 The activity was all about adjectives, their functions, agreement and place in relation to the noun. Homework is to complete the exercise on p35 a, b.
Grade 8 Presentation was today. The group gave their invitation, idenfication card and police report, as well as a short video to re-enact their scene.
Grade 3/4 Students worked on an activity where they had to match pronouns with the correct form of 'avoir'. They used 3 sentences to illustrate in their notebook. There was enough time to rehearse the concert song. A copy of that song went home for everyone to practice.
JK/SK To continue the fruit and vegetable unit, students watched a video from the series Passe-Partout.
Tuesday 15 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Today, students began learning their concert song. They also practice saying where they are going in town: je vais à la banque, je vais au restaurant...
They were quick to notice that sometimes we say: au or à la. The question was: IS IT BECAUSE IT IS FEMININE OR MASCULINE? Mais OUI!!! Wow, they figured this one out on their own. They are fantastic THINKERS. To end the period, they retrieved vocabulary to complete sentences. REMINDER; bring a drawing or picture of arrid lands (desert), animals...plantes...sand dunes...to prepare for the International Mindedness Day.
Grade 8 Students worked on the final edit for their summative. Thank you Abby for joining in this process via google.docs. Sometimes, you just have to love technology! Thursday is presentation day!
Grade 7 Students started a unit on 'microbes'. I supposed it is a good time of the year with the flu season upon us. However, although the vocabulary is a bit advanced (a lot of latin and scientific jargon), students realized that they will be re-visiting this type of terminology in graduate school. Students are encouraged to learn and keep track of the vocabulary as they go. Please, do not fall behind in this unit. There is a lot of review and new concepts.
Grade 5/6 Since we were missing 4 students, the class spent more time learning about the province of Québec, its geography, and how to detect words we already know in new ones. It was interesting to listen on what the students know about Québec.
Grade 3/4 Students re-visited the frequently used verbs: avoir and être, conjugated. They need to practice (as they did in class) and review their notebook. They also worked on the concert song, taking turns to hum and/or practice the words.
JK/SK Thank you Mrs Whitworth for helping with the melody for the concert song. We also started to think about our favorite fruit. We might have to make a fruit salad!
Grade 1/2 Today, students began learning their concert song. They also practice saying where they are going in town: je vais à la banque, je vais au restaurant...
They were quick to notice that sometimes we say: au or à la. The question was: IS IT BECAUSE IT IS FEMININE OR MASCULINE? Mais OUI!!! Wow, they figured this one out on their own. They are fantastic THINKERS. To end the period, they retrieved vocabulary to complete sentences. REMINDER; bring a drawing or picture of arrid lands (desert), animals...plantes...sand dunes...to prepare for the International Mindedness Day.
Grade 8 Students worked on the final edit for their summative. Thank you Abby for joining in this process via google.docs. Sometimes, you just have to love technology! Thursday is presentation day!
Grade 7 Students started a unit on 'microbes'. I supposed it is a good time of the year with the flu season upon us. However, although the vocabulary is a bit advanced (a lot of latin and scientific jargon), students realized that they will be re-visiting this type of terminology in graduate school. Students are encouraged to learn and keep track of the vocabulary as they go. Please, do not fall behind in this unit. There is a lot of review and new concepts.
Grade 5/6 Since we were missing 4 students, the class spent more time learning about the province of Québec, its geography, and how to detect words we already know in new ones. It was interesting to listen on what the students know about Québec.
Grade 3/4 Students re-visited the frequently used verbs: avoir and être, conjugated. They need to practice (as they did in class) and review their notebook. They also worked on the concert song, taking turns to hum and/or practice the words.
JK/SK Thank you Mrs Whitworth for helping with the melody for the concert song. We also started to think about our favorite fruit. We might have to make a fruit salad!
Wednesday 9 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Thank you Mrs Angus for giving me the time, this past Monday, to participate in a very important workshop for our pending authorization of the DP at St-Jude's.
Thank you to all the students at TMA for being brilliant, independent and resourceful on that day.
Today
Grade 1/2 The work started on Monday which required students to label town buildings. They also took it upon themselves to use the classroom resources (a variety of pictionaries) and shared the information with each other. Excellent collaboration and inquiriers!
Grade 7 It was presentation day! Students promoted their sound track in innovative ways. I am still waiting for a few hard copy of the text to complete the marks.
Grade 8 There was time, after the presentations, to edit the rough copies for next week's project. I encourage the students to collaborate with each other and double check their rubric to make sure nothing is missing.
Grade 5/6 Presentations were all done today, and it was great work on everyone's part. All the information in the booklets was interesting and colourful. Students ended the period with a board game of ER verbs with notations in their cahier.
Grade 3/4 Students are getting ready for the concert. They copied the translation for the song and practiced a few times.
JK/SK Students were happy to report how they impressed Mrs Angus on Monday. Today, they completed the short family unit. Next week, we are starting market placemats.
Thank you Mrs Angus for giving me the time, this past Monday, to participate in a very important workshop for our pending authorization of the DP at St-Jude's.
Thank you to all the students at TMA for being brilliant, independent and resourceful on that day.
Today
Grade 1/2 The work started on Monday which required students to label town buildings. They also took it upon themselves to use the classroom resources (a variety of pictionaries) and shared the information with each other. Excellent collaboration and inquiriers!
Grade 7 It was presentation day! Students promoted their sound track in innovative ways. I am still waiting for a few hard copy of the text to complete the marks.
Grade 8 There was time, after the presentations, to edit the rough copies for next week's project. I encourage the students to collaborate with each other and double check their rubric to make sure nothing is missing.
Grade 5/6 Presentations were all done today, and it was great work on everyone's part. All the information in the booklets was interesting and colourful. Students ended the period with a board game of ER verbs with notations in their cahier.
Grade 3/4 Students are getting ready for the concert. They copied the translation for the song and practiced a few times.
JK/SK Students were happy to report how they impressed Mrs Angus on Monday. Today, they completed the short family unit. Next week, we are starting market placemats.
Thursday 3 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 They have begun the unit on town and buildings. Everyone was quick to recognize the different elements in the community. Vocabulary involved was: la banque, l'école, la maison, le super-marché, le cinéma et le restaurant. Students were quite aware of the fact that I had no hospital nor a park in my town. Perhaps we have future urban planners in this classroom.
Grade 7 All rough copies have been edited, and students were given their rubric, a sample of a promotion to work with and the information on p29 of their textbook. They are busy recording their sound track for Wednesday, Nov. 9th presentations.
Grade 8 Students went over their 3 rubrics as well as a detailed information sheet for their project. Thank you Alex for organizing the google docs. so everyone can work on their part. I will be following your progress on line. If you have any questions, please email me. Presentations are planned for Thursday, November 17th. Rough copies are due (first draft, Wed., Nov. 9).
Grade 5/6 Each student had a chance to have their rough copy edited and most are ready to start on their illustrations for the booklet.. Presentations are on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Grade 3/4 Students wrote a short script following a sample from the readings. They were very keen to read aloud what they wrote, and this was an opportunity to learn the correct spelling of Ontario, Toronto, Orangeville...and several other locations.
JK/SK We continued with the family theme, asking the name of family members. For example, 'comment s'appelle ta maman?...' The rest of the period was a game of Simon dit!
Grade 1/2 They have begun the unit on town and buildings. Everyone was quick to recognize the different elements in the community. Vocabulary involved was: la banque, l'école, la maison, le super-marché, le cinéma et le restaurant. Students were quite aware of the fact that I had no hospital nor a park in my town. Perhaps we have future urban planners in this classroom.
Grade 7 All rough copies have been edited, and students were given their rubric, a sample of a promotion to work with and the information on p29 of their textbook. They are busy recording their sound track for Wednesday, Nov. 9th presentations.
Grade 8 Students went over their 3 rubrics as well as a detailed information sheet for their project. Thank you Alex for organizing the google docs. so everyone can work on their part. I will be following your progress on line. If you have any questions, please email me. Presentations are planned for Thursday, November 17th. Rough copies are due (first draft, Wed., Nov. 9).
Grade 5/6 Each student had a chance to have their rough copy edited and most are ready to start on their illustrations for the booklet.. Presentations are on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Grade 3/4 Students wrote a short script following a sample from the readings. They were very keen to read aloud what they wrote, and this was an opportunity to learn the correct spelling of Ontario, Toronto, Orangeville...and several other locations.
JK/SK We continued with the family theme, asking the name of family members. For example, 'comment s'appelle ta maman?...' The rest of the period was a game of Simon dit!
Tuesday 1 November 2016
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Today, we had our assembly of the month and the learner profile/attribute were: THINKER/CONFIDENCE.
Grade 1/2 did not have French.
Grade 7 Students were able to work with their partner on their tâche finale. Rough copy is due on Thursday. A few students are still revising work from last week so that I can input the final mark.
Grade 8 The last of the unit activities were done and corrected. Please, if you feel you need more information or help, let me know. Thursday, you are starting on your summative project. This will be done as a group but remember that you will have an individual mark and everyone contributes/colaborates.
Grade 3/4 Students completed their sentences for Halloween characters. Following their presentations, they began unit 2/3 on television programming and how to tell time on the 24 hour clock. They were all very quick to do the Math (as this was review for many).
JK/SK This week is family week and students took turns to say: ma soeur s'appelle...mon frère s'appelle...mon papa, maman etc. They traced a family member with stencils.
Today, we had our assembly of the month and the learner profile/attribute were: THINKER/CONFIDENCE.
Grade 1/2 did not have French.
Grade 7 Students were able to work with their partner on their tâche finale. Rough copy is due on Thursday. A few students are still revising work from last week so that I can input the final mark.
Grade 8 The last of the unit activities were done and corrected. Please, if you feel you need more information or help, let me know. Thursday, you are starting on your summative project. This will be done as a group but remember that you will have an individual mark and everyone contributes/colaborates.
Grade 3/4 Students completed their sentences for Halloween characters. Following their presentations, they began unit 2/3 on television programming and how to tell time on the 24 hour clock. They were all very quick to do the Math (as this was review for many).
JK/SK This week is family week and students took turns to say: ma soeur s'appelle...mon frère s'appelle...mon papa, maman etc. They traced a family member with stencils.
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