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It is a great time to be thankful, and look forwards to next year.
Students are quite excited (and a little tired too) going into the Holiday break.
Today, however, everyone worked either on holiday vocabulary, making short sentences, and singing old and new songs.

The more senior students either worked on a Kahoot game (7 & 8) thanks to Ben Milone for making this game.

Grade 5 & 6 worked on a difficult word search and they tried to beat the clock to earn house points.

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Grade 1/2 The class is in a festive mood. They collaborated doing  their word search and searching for Bonhomme de neige with the most objects. FUN!!!

Grade 7 & 8 Students had a variety of seasonal activities to complete, and 3 students worked on constrructing a Kahoot game (Passé Composé) for next week.
Everyone did a one on one review of their summative (the concert play) as a self-evaluation.

Grade 5/6 The students sang parts of 'Les douze jours de Noël'...the boys chorus was really good😊, and the whole class began a cross word puzzle with the words Casse-Noisette.

Grade 3/4 A lot of singing old but still good songs. When students tell you they are not too old for them....just go along with it. They also wrote 'une lettre au Père Noël' asking for Patience, markers for the class, joy for the family...

JK/SK They are still working with Holiday vocabulary and songs.

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Grade 1/2 The class is a Holiday spirit. They identified seasonal vocabulary and illustrated their work.

Grade 7/8 Great rehearsal, and students demonstrated they were ready for their play.

Grade 5/6 Students took up the homework, reviewed the current vocabulary, and worked at making compound sentences.

Grade 3/4 Today, the class reviewed pronouns and worked with 2 verbs: avoir et être.

JK/SK The class began with singing, and finished with UN BAS DE NOËL in red, green and a colour of their choice.

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Because of the scheduled rehearsal in the afternoon, classes were a it shorter.

Grade 1/2 students listened to the story of 'Sidonie la souris'. Their task was to listen and illustrate the Christmas/Holiday vocabulary.

Grade 3/4 Students worked on pronouns and the verb avoir.

Grade 7/8 Worked on the play....it is beginning to sound really good.

Grade 5/6 Today was a reading and comprehension segment, and students are expected to complete the task for homework.

JK/SK The class is singing a few songs for the Holidays. The hand puppet is popular.

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Grade 7 & 8- Students had a practice run for the concert play. Please make sure that you know your lines, and to bring a wrapped box for your prop. As discussed, you may want to bring a Santa hat, a scarf or mittens (in red or white or green colours). Remember that this play is your unit's summative, and will count towards your first term mark.

Grade 1/2 Because of the change in schedule, the class time was shortened a bit. However, students were able to assemble random cards, and put them in the proper sequences to make sentences.

Grade 5/6 Theatre
Grade 3/4 Theatre (just a few minutes of French upon their return, to discuss what the play was about)

JK/SK The most anticipated winter celebration is fast approaching. So, students are beginning to sing a few French songs.

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Grade 1/2 Students continued to work with numerals recognition (writing to oral and back). A lot of work was completed very independently, which indicates that students are progressing really well.

Grade 7 & 8 Students are continuing to work on their lines, pronunciation and register. This short play is part of the curriculum, and counts as a summative task.
PLEASE BRING A WRAPPED BOX TO USE AS PROP.

Grade 5/6 The task today was to be able to say what an individual likes to do, what they are (patient, curious, adventurous...)

Grade 3/4 Today was the last of the Medieval Times unit. Students completed the last cross word puzzle accurately and in record time.

JK/SK Students are beginning to get excited with 'Le train du Père Noël, Le petit Soldat (Casse-noisette)' etc.Today the class starting singing seasonal songs to get into the holiday spirit.

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Grade 1/2 Numbers were the focus once more today. Students have begun to match the written words quite quickly.

Grade 7 & 8 Students wrote their reflection sheet that will accompany their rubric for the concert play.
HOMEWORK: memorize your lines, and think about your vision for the play, such as what you want to have on the stage. Remember the limitations we have for props, so do not forget to bring a wrapped gift box to make the stage look festive.

Grade 5/6 Yesterday's homework was discussed, and students completed a cross word puzzle about career terminology.

Grade 3/4 Today was about the attributes of a knight. Word search and illustrations of students' ideas of what it takes to be 'un chevalier'.

JK/SK Following the routine work, students worked at matching cards with a number of images and the actual numbers. The SKs are beginning to sound out the words on the cards!

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Grade 1/2 Fun with numbers was on the menu today. Students matched a numeral, a picture and the name of a number to form a continuous chain 0-20, then answered math questions using the cards.

Grade 7/8 Students are working on their lines for the play.
Homework: everyone needs to memorize their lines, so that the cast can begin to work on intonation and delivery.

Grade 5/6 Students took turns to read 4 interviews about 4 different careers: sports, law, author and computer science.
Homework is to finish the work done in class.

Grade 3/4 The class designed a 'bouclier' with objects representing: Ce que j'aime, ce que je n'aime pas, ce que j'aime beaucoup et ce que je déteste.
They also learned how to use the adverbs: assez, peu, beaucoup et trop.

JK/SK The class listened to the CD story of 'Papaye, le panda'. They were able to recall several details in order. Following this activity, they worked on repeating patterns with numbers.

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Grade 1/2 Today was a mixed bag of tasks ranging from completing the last activity for the clothing unit, as well as students independently reading a few lines...this teacher was suitably impressed! The class ended with listening to the Swiss National Hymn. They were surprised to hear German, French and Italian.

Grade 7 & 8- Students are learning their lines, and they are reminded to be prepared on Monday, knowing their lines (memorized) in order to be able to work on intonation and interactions between actors.

Grade 5/6 The class worked with verbs ending in 'ER', and they associated them to specific careers.

Grade 3/4 had no French today because of the International Mindedness Day presentations. Well done!

JK/SK The class was shortened because of the afternoon presentations and birthday circle. They completed the routine work, and had La Tour de Pisa for colouring,

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Grade 1/2 The class talked about la 'Suisse' ahead of International Mindedness Day on Friday. They associated vocabulary they already knew, and applied to the country they picked to present. They also collaborated on a writing exercise where they unscrambled 4 words to make a sentences. Both grades shared knowledge on this activity. Well done!

Grade 7 & 8 Students are coming together to put a short play for the Christmas concert. Please read your lines at home to familiarize yourself with them, and if you have questions, bring them on Friday (everyone has a script and knows which scene they have chosen).

Grade 5/6 Students have started a new unit: les carrières. The focus today was verbs avoir, être and er ending verbs.

Grade 3/4 The class is continuing with the theme: le Moyen Âge. Students worked out where their family came from: 'ma famille vient de...' It was fantastic to see how internationally blended our groups are. There was a bit of time to discuss a few facts about the 'Olympiques' such as what official languages are used throughout the world.

JK/SK Students were proud to talk about their findings on their chosen country: l'Italie! They had fun listening and repeating words in French resembling Italian.

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Grade 1/2 Students used the pictionary (thank you Grace for finding them on the shelves), and labelled their illustrations in their note book. Students are describing someone's clothing on an ongoing basis.

Grade 9 French- It took a little bit of time to sort out technical glitches, but both groups presented their skits and police report of a murder mystery event. Well done.
Grade 8 French- Students either watched the videos of their classmates, or were away for other activities.

Grade 5/6 Students worked on the verb 'avoir', and made sentences by assembling different parts of sentences.

Grade 3/4 Le Moyen Âge! The word search today was about the different trades. Students noticed that there similarities between the French words and English. They were excited about this, since they could relate a few trades to today's occupations. They also had a fun activity where they had to search for object that did not belong to that ear.

JK/SK We are almost done with patterns. Today, students created their own patterns with sounds, such as frappez les mains, tape du pied...(clap and stomp you foot etc).

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Grade 1/2 Bingo, coins, clothing vocabulary and lots of fun.

Grade 8 French- Fantastic work was done, and the stories were interesting and creative. Students demonstrated great awareness in identifying their strengths and weaknesses.  Good job!
Grade 9 French- Students were busy finalizing their projects. Presentations are on Friday.

Grade 5/6 The first half of the period was spent illustrating expressions with avoir, such as 'j'ai besoin d'un crayon, Tu as froid, il a peur du monstre'.
The second part was reading a story and answering comprehension questions.
Homework: if your illustrations of expressions with avoir (p39) are not finished, please complete this work for Friday. You will finish the comprehension questions on Friday during class.

Grade 3/4 Le Moyen Âge continues. Students were very quick matching parts of words and learning new ones. For instance, they discovered the word 'cathédrale'. They were able to look at world famous cathedrals and their incredible stained glass. They also looked at 'chaumières', houses with thatch roofs.

JK/SK Today was about time in all sorts of representations. Seasons, clocks, calendars. Students looked at a book about time and the different ways time can be identified if you don't have a clock, digital devices etc. For example: un sablier, un cadran solaire, le soleil, la lune et les étoiles...

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Grade 1/2 the clothing unit is on going with il/elle porte...and il/elle ne porte pas...sentences.

Grade 8 French Today, is about editing your story.
Grade 9 French This period is to either put the final touch to your work, and video taping.

Grade 5/6 The clothing unit should be finished this week with a read/comprehension section, and quiz on vocabulary.

Grade 3/4 Students are quite knowledgeable about most of the vocabulary related to Le Moyen Âge.

JK/SK Students are working with shapes and patterns. They really like using shapes and collaborate to make new images.

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First, let me apologize to the few students/parents who read this blog. Last Wednesday, I had to leave early to attend a Battle of the Book meeting at the Orangeville Library, Friday was all about animals used during the war.
Grade 7/8 worked both days on their summative project which will be delivered on Wednesday and Friday respectively.

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Grade 1/2 Students took turns describing each other's school clothes, adding colours. They also worked on a directional puzzle where they had to follow arrows to connect letters for clothing words.

Grade 8 French Make sure to have your outline in French, (follow your word web from last week). You will be showing your work in progress. Your introduction paragraph should describe what was stolen and where it took place.

Grade 9 French- Students worked with their groups, and laid out their story line.
Each group will produce a poster that includes an identification card, and and invitation card. As discussed, each group may have a choice of medias (audio, video) but each student will have to submit their own copy of the script and the police report.
You have the next 2 periods to work as a group, and homework is to have your story outline ready for Wednesday.

Grade 5/6 Today, students had a very productive work period where everyone worked at their own pace on vocabulary and expressions such as 'il porte, elle porte...des bottes, une robe, une casquette, un pantalon etc.

Grade 3/4 Students have begun the French  portion of 'Le Moyen-Àge'. They accumulated about 20 words, did some dictionary work, and started their own cross-word puzzle with their own word bank.

JK/SK Students worked on shapes and associated colours. They worked in small groups to put shapes together and create new patterns and forms.

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Grade 1/2 The students are beginning to transition between oral and written work. They can identify clothing terminology in short sentences.

Grade 9 French -Students had the opportunity to up grade their marks on last week's quiz. Results demonstrated that with attention to details, on can achieve their best. The rest of the session was about the unit format as it related to IB.

Grade 8 French -Students worked on their word web, which will be the basis of their final story about a stolen property.

Grade 5/6 The students began the period identifying parts of the words: communication and interaction. It took some time before realizing that it was a two way street; meaning listening and responding.
There was also a crossword puzzle with clues about vocabulary to be found in the stories read this past week and a half.

Grade 3/4 The unit on Québec and seasonal activities was wrapped up with a read aloud and comprehension questions.

JK/SK Today was about la migration, la dormance and hibernation. Lots of fun finding animals and what they do to prepare for Winter.

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 Grade 1/2 Halloween moved into the school, and it was great fun. Students learned about the sound 'i' in French. The were able to identify the vowel and the difference in writing e in English, and i for French.

Grade 7 & 8 The quiz scheduled for today is postponed to Thursday (for Grade 9 French). For Halloween, students from both groups were paired, and played a game of connect 4 with verbs in passé composé in sentences containing vocabulary from the unit.

Grade 5/6  Students described each other's costume. The class was a bit short, since there was the school Halloween parade.

There was no French for grade 3/4 and JK/SK. This time was taken with related activities.

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Grade 1/2 Today was clothing descriptions, and a little bit about how uniforms may have changed. Students are taking turns describing what their teachers are wearing. 

Grade 8 French Students listened to a story about a stolen song . They also filled out a word web with new vocabulary: coupable, lieu du crime, les faits, indices, suspects, la preuve etc.

Grade 9 French- Students took a 22 questions cross word puzzle. 
REMEMBER THAT ALL FORMATIVE TASKS ARE CONSTRUCTED FOR THE STUDENTS TO TEST THEIR KNOWLEDGE! You are your own judge: you study, chances are you will do well! IF YOU THINK YOU DID NOT DO AS WELL AS YOU COULD HAVE...HOMEWORK IS TO STUDY YOUR VOCABULARY. AND IRREGULAR PASSÉ COMPOSÉ. 

Grade 5/6 Today's focus was to learn how to describe a person's facial features, just like a police artist would do. 
Homework is to complete the description activity sheet, and don't forget to add your own  description.

Grade 3/4 Students read their letters to the class, and followed with working with useful verbs for slogan. Great work. They also had a 5 minutes Halloween fun activity.

JK/SK  The Halloween puppets were part of the class one more time. Students had fun giving special ingredients for the magic potion. Actually, just about everything they know in French went in the soup.

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Grade 1/2 In the spirit of Casual Day and Halloween, students have begun the clothing unit. They are continuing with adjectives for better description.

Grade  8 French -students are continuing with the concept passé composé for regular verbs, using the auxiliary 'avoir'. For all students, it is important that you review (and study if you are not up to speed with verbs) verbs in the présent tense, and especially avoir, être, faire, aller, pouvoir, devoir and  vouloir.

Grade 9 French- Students worked on irregular verbs and additional terminology related to investigation. There will be a short quiz on Friday to self-check your abilities.

Grade 5/6 Students completed an activity where they had to identify the correct piece of clothing, and use the colour adjectives to determine if it was feminine/masculine or singular/plural.

Grade 3/4 The class is still virtually visiting places in Quebec, and today they wrote a short letter describing where they were from.

JK/SK The fun continues with the Halloween puppets: fantômes, citrouilles and sorcières, as well as actions such as voler, flotter, rouler. An activity sheet has been sent home.

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Grade 1/2 After a short review, and supplementing with a few new words,  students worked in collaboration on a word search activity.

Grade 8 French- Students are working on le passé composé. They also have to apply the verbs in context to sentences from the unit.
Homework: please complete today's work for our next class.

Grade 9 French- Students are working with their group to accumulate vocabulary. Make sure you not only get the answers right, but look at the definitions. It will come handy for the up and coming QUIZ.
Also, continue working with passé composé for irregular verbs.

Grade 5/6 New Unit has begun! Students are going to the fair. They are learning to describe personal features with adjectives, and indicate what someone is wearing.

Grade 3/4 Today was about the negative, and how to use 'ne and ,'pas'. Great work all around! Students are also re-visiting the partitive.
Homework: finish today's work, both pages.

JK/SK Today, students started with Halloween vocabulary and the puppets for actions. They really like those puppets.

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Grade 1/2 The class listened to a R. Munsch's story: 'Ma dent ne veut pas tomber'. They also started using their vocabulary in  short sentences adding adjectives to nouns.
Grade 7 & 8 Both groups shared and built their vocabulary from the Movie TINTIN.
 French 8- Read 4 short text about famousfast food entrepreneurs, and answered questions.
French 9- Students started working in their respective groups on matching news headlines to news report.
THIS IS HOMEWORK IF IT WAS NOT FINISHED IN CLASS.

Grade 5/6 Today was presentations for Mon Endroit Préféré, then the class brainstormed about what they could improve on for the next project.

Grade 3/4 Almost everyone was able to hand in their Summer and Winter activity sheet, as well as learning how to apply the negative form to a short sentence.

JK/SK Today was for singing and moving around. After learning about describing their hair colour and length, students went around the classroom looking for long and short objects.

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Grade 1/2 Students are continuing with parts of the body with games of Simon Dit, and drills. They are having a blast trying to get everything right.

Grade 7 & 8 Both classes watched a dvd of Tintin et les bijoux de la  Castafiore. They had to retrieve 5 vocabulary words related to investigation and crime.

Grade 5/6 Students learned the correct pronunciation for names and locations in Quebec in relation to their projects on Explorers. We made sure that the words were correct.

Grade 3/4 Students worked with the partitives 'du, dela, des, de l'.' They are very quick to use their aural skills and pick activities from a fairly long list. They also had to choose 2 activities for each: Winter and Summer. Write 'j'ai besoin de...'
and include objects they need to perform the activity.

JK/SK Students are able to respond to pictures of fruits and vegetables. They had fun telling me what I should put in my fruit and veggie salad.

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Grade  1/2 Students rehearsed more time parts of the head. They were able to draw and label: le cou, les joues, la bouche, les oreilles, le nez, les yeux, le front et les cheveux.

Grade 7 & 8 Today was a combined topic aimed at an investigation. Students reviewed vocabulary necessary to talk about a mystery, and the verbs are now used in the passé composé tense.
Grade 8 French homework: read the story p. 20 to 23, research vocabulary that you are unsure of, and answer questions on p. 23 (match the statements).

Grade 9 French homework: use the verbs on page 39 of your text book. Make sure you understand their meaning, then conjugate each of them in the passé composé (see your notes from today). Remember, you need the auxiliary (avoir or être) plus the participe passé. Attention! A few of these verbs are irregular, and you will need to use pages 217, 218.

Grade 5/6 Today was the last lesson on 'Les Explorateurs', and students were able to answer several questions from the short film viewed on Wednesday, and also had many more questions on the topic they have chosen for their UOI.

Grade 3/4 The class read, and listened to the teacher's reading about several outdoors activities and sports. They also asked each other: quel est ton sport préféré? and illustrated their answers.

JK/SK Students are continuing the class routine of calendar, weather and they had coloring activities about raking leaves in the fall. Good work, and several students presented their drawing by saying: Voici mon dessin.

Bonne fin de semaine.

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Grade 1/2 Students are learning about parts of the head, and how to say j'ai mal ...'

Grade 7 & 8 Today was their team building breakfast, and thank you everyone for including me. There was just enough time to work on a cross word puzzle about regular verbs in the present tense.

Grade 8- you also have to put in the correct order a telephone conversation. (see the activity sheet distributed today).

Grade 5/6 Students watched a short film on Samuel de Champlain. Lots of questions followed. This is a great way to mix history, geography, cartography.

Grade 3/4 Students are now exploring the province of Québec, and special 

places.

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Grade 1/2 students wrote a lovely message about what they are thankful for. Lovely and thoughtful work.

Grade 8 French gave their first summative/presentation this morning. Several students overcame personal challenges. Bravo!
Grade 9 French played the role of Dragons'Den, and were able to award money for the business proposals. They also offered constructive criticism to their peers.

Grade 5/6 The class took up the homework, and played Connect 4 with verbs.

Grade 3/4 They completed the presentations of recipes, played around the world with actions, and had a preview of the next unit on the province of Québec.

JK/SK The class is learning about body parts, especially the head. They had a few rounds of Je m'appelle.....and Comment t'appelles-tu?

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Grade 1/2 After routine work, students learned how how to say parts of the head and face. Un cou, deux joues, une bouche, deux oreilles, un nez, deux yeux, un front et des cheveux.

Grade 3/4 The class worked very hard to answer the questions related to the text started last Friday. Following this activity, the class shared recipes and samples of delicious desserts. The rest of the class will present on Thursday.

Grade 5/6 The class read both aloud and listened to the teacher a story about using internet to translate their work. They also took up some of the vocabulary, and this should help with the homework, part A. Thursday, we will take up as a class the rest of the questions.

Grade 8 French- Students watched the website presentations, then they partnered up with a gr.9 French student to edit their 'casse-croûte' presentation. Please use the check list (p.15) to make sure you have all the required elements.
PRESENTATIONS ARE ON THURSDAY

Grade 9 French- Good website presentations. Students also peer-edited their classmates projects.

JK/SK Students covered the routine work very quickly. They also worked with big dice and paired up to count in French. I hope Mrs O. posts some of the pictures she took. Everyone got a sticker as a reward for good work.

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Grade 1/2 Friday sometimes means a lively 'round the world game'. The students really enjoyed being challenged with all the vocabulary they recently learned.

Grade 8 French -Students were asked to peer edit their work for presentation next week. Please use page 14 handout for modelling your 15 sentences.
Check that you have: restaurant name and slogan, a short menu including un repas économique (combo), check page 15 to see if you have all the grammar components.
Grade 9 French-Students had their text edited today. It is now a matter of assembling graphics and text to present your website.

Grade 5/6 Students accomplished a lot today reviewing the vocabulary with riddles, cross words and unscrambling activities.
Homework: for Monday, bring your idea of what you would really like to show a visitor. Think of all the wonderful things around where you live (big or small). The class will work on this Tuesday and Thursday.

Grade 3/4 Students watched several short videos about cooking and baking for kids. WOW! They noticed that the chef was speaking really fast...but they understood almost everything, and recognized the vocabulary from the unit.
For Tuesday next week, bring your idea for a recipe, and please do not feel obliged to bring food in, but the children are somewhat keen...

JK/SK The class was a bit shorter today due to our September Birthday Circle.
The class was divided in their houses, and a lot of points were awarded for every correct answers received from what they learned this past month.

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Grade 1/2 the students performed their last written task with identifying the colours. It went very well. Everyone was able to hear the word, locate the word, and finally write it (copy it) on the activity sheet.

Grade 8 French- Students worked on the model and vocabulary necessary to start their final task. They also received their self-check sheet to make sure they include all the elements.
Homework: come prepared with a rough draft of your slogan, and the name of your restaurant.

Grade 9 French- Students worked on their 5 sentences mini-bio, and worked on their 3 questions to help attract viewers to their website.
Homework: please come prepared with your work, rough draft completed, to be edited on Wednesday.

Grade 5/6 Great effort on everyone's part during the presentation of a film. Following this, the class created a grid for their 'adjectifs possessifs'.

Grade 3/4 Great reading is happening in this class! There were 2 activities to use the actions performed during a recipe.
Start thinking about what your famous family recipe is!

JK/SK Bravo students ! The routine is well established. They counted...

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Grade 1/2 After a warm up of locate and match items around the classroom, students played colour and number bingo. They really liked it!

Grade 7 The unit poster had to be re-done (they were lost), and during that period students worked on reviewing the imperative verb tense, as well as identifying when to use the vous de politesse concept...
HOMEWORK: using the grammar section with the verbs in your texbook. Make sure to know the most commonly used verbs: ALLER, FAIRE, AVOIIR ÊTRE, VOULOIR, POUVOIR, DEVOIR, SORTIR, PRENDRE, VENIR.
Note: to be effective, pick 2 verbs at a time and memorize them in the present tense.

Grade 8 Students shared their findings about what makes a website a great website. They took a look at The Maples' site, and came up with a final and comprehensive list they could agree upon. Well Done!
HOMEWORK: come prepared on Monday with your idea of a part-time job (age appropriate) and suitable to your strengths.

Grade 5/6 Thank  you to the one student who completed their movie poster and title. Today, students worked on writing their comments about their film.
HOMEWORK; practice once or twice till Monday, reading your critique. You will be presenting during class.

Grade 3/4 Students do know their ingredients for making a pizza! Today, the lesson was about learning to include the partitive (du, de la, des, de l').

JK/ Students had a chance to work apart from the SK. They enjoyed acting up being a tree waving in the wind, and letting the leaves come down. They also coloured 'Automne' their first French work to go into their IB binders.

SK Students incorporated the following elements in their work: identify and colour weather patterns, cut and glue in the correct square with the words for the correspondent statement. This will be included in their IB binders.

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Grade 1/2 Students have begun to do the morning routine of calendar, weather, counting without much prompting. Today's activity was about reading the names of colours and applying them to the correct area.

Grade 8 French Students worked on the verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir. This time, there really is no other way to learn them other than memorizing. For additional practice, complete the activity sheet, if it was not completed ahead of time.

Grade 9 French Students worked with a partner to come up with questions about reflexive/pronominal verbs, and give create examples that will be used to challenge other teams.
Homework: have a look at The Maples website, and jot notes about what is working or not working (suggest improvements). On Thursday, you will brainstorm how to create your own website.


Grade 5/6 Students read about descriptions for movies. They started on their mini poster in their notebook. Please complete the still picture and the title (in French) for your film. Thursday, they will learn to describe and rate their movie.

Grade 3/4 Today's class was about ingredients and  toppings on a pizza. Students also started to learn about basic steps for cooking. Get ready, they will soon come home asking for a family recipe.

JK/SK The class was treated with some soothing classical music, and this made the mellow for awhile. Students mimed a tree swaying in the wind and loosing its leaves. Yes, L'Automne est ici!
After reading Le Château de sable, students located different colours around the classroom.

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Grade 1/2 Students are working on a colour booklet. Of course, they know their colours! However, now they are learning to write their names. This is a fun activity that they love, and it is well deserved after a week of hard work.

Grade 7 Students read a comic strip about a difficult client. Following this, they researched the meaning of les mots clés.

Grade 8 Students made corrections on the agreement of regular and irregular adjectives. These will be marked. There was 20 minutes left for a game of connect-4.
HOMEWORK: read page 16-17 Une journée à mon goût, and list 10 pronominal verbs. This will be our topic for next week.
***NOTE***A few students still need to turn in their corrected description that was due on Friday...homework from Wednesday. Let's make sure to use good time-management so the work does not become overwhelming.

Grade 5/6 This morning, this class was able to apply the names and expressions of different locations/ buildings around town. They also had fun when asked to mime situations and guess where it might take place. Students were asked to think about a movie they enjoyed. This will be their topic for next week.

Grade 3/4  Since the students had made fans, we talked about the language of fan in high courts. Ask them about non-verbal language. Today, the story was Ce n'est pas mon passe-temps. Also, today is the beginning of La Pizza unit. There is vocabulary for ingredients and measurements, action verbs for making a recipe.

JK/SK Students sang the days of the week while holding their signs. They worked in pairs to see who could recognize the days, month (Septembre), a few weather patterns.

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Grade 1/2 Classmates impressed each other with matching syllables and exchanging cards with each other to form their words. Great demonstration of collaboration, knowledgeable and thinking attributes.

Grade 7 It took some time to get organized, and when that was underway Eve and Zander were in charge of the IB unit chart. Students worked on verbs with plural or multiple subjects. Thank you Daniel and Ben for your follow ups with your classmates.

Grade 8 Thank you Ben and Ella for getting the unit poster started. The rest of the class were able to copy Molly's excellent description, and HOMEWORK is for everyone to make corrections, which will be shared on Friday.

Grade 5/6 It was 'picture day', and it came with a few interruptions. However, the class worked while eating snacks, and completed the vocabulary sheets in no time at all. Bravo!

Grade 3/4 We had the picture day halt in this class also, and students demonstrated how fast they can resume work. Real pros! They acted out all sorts of activities performed around the class, PLUS unscrambling routine actions (verbs).

JK/SK The class began with greetings, and the colouring of a big soccer ball. They finished with singing, actions etc... They were quite intrigued with on-going preparation for the BBQ.

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Grade 1/2 Students were quite active around the classroom looking for cards to organize and form classroom vocabulary. They worked quickly and it was lovely to witness the collaboration and interaction.

French 7/8  Students have been reviewing the present tense of different groups. They are encouraged to work independently on memorizing the endings for ER, IR, RE, groups, as well as FAIRE, ALLER, ÊTRE AND AVOIR. You will find these verbs in the handy section at the back of the textbook.
HOMEWORK: if your activity sheet was not completed, please have it done for Wednesday, along with any questions you may have.

French 9- Please review the page you worked on during class, and complete the short description of a friend (5 sentences), also using adjectives. You may use your textbook and reference adjectives in unit 1. Please have the description completed for Wednesday.

Grade 5/6 Today, students worked on  special sounds. Your work is to read the fable on page 12 ONCE. But read it aloud to yourself, so you can hear your own voice.

Grade 3/4 Students combined their efforts and knowledge to match cards with different syllables. Then they copied their vocabulary in their notebook, with their translation. Well done everyone.

JK/SK The class began with the calendar, the weather, a few songs, and counting. They took turn to say to each other: 'comment t'appelles-tu...? Je m'appelle..., comment ça va?... etc. Time passed so quickly that the colouring page will have to wait till Wednesday.

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Grade 1/2 The routine is well established, and students are reviewing calendar, colours, weather, and so much more. Classroom objects are now on the menu, and next week, students will identify them in writing. Grade 1s are paired with grade 2s to ease the reading transition of these frequently used words.

Grade 7 and 8 All students were introduced  to IB terminology, such as Global Contexts, Key Concepts and Related Concepts, and how it relates to the units.
They paired up to construct their Statement of Inquiry (S.O.I. for short). I was amazed to see how they were engaged and sharing ideas, and more than a few great S.O.I. ideas.

Grade 5/6 Today, students took turn reading about Natalie au Québec. The class took up the vocabulary from the text, and noted them in their notebook.
Other than listening to something in French at home, there is no homework at this point.

Grade  3/4 The class went through classroom objects. Then, they drew objects in their notebooks (a few even wrote the words). They also completed the bilingual learner profile board in the classroom.

JK/SK The class has begun  the calendar work in French. It should be posted by next week. With the guidance of senior Ks, they went around the class looking for different colours. They finished with a colouring page showing several school items. They may finish colouring at home.

C'est déjà commencé! La rentrée!

Grade 1/2 Today, students received their material, and spent some time decorating their duo-tang with French inspired drawings.

Grade 7 French Books and writing material were distributed, and students took the time to go over their textbooks and familiarize themselves with the content. They also collaborated on their class essential agreements.

French FSF1D -Students received their material (including a reflection/notebook). Both French classes were introduced to some of the IB terminology and marking scheme.
***During the summer, Mr. Playford sent/emailed parents whose child is taking the Reach Ahead French programme. Please sign the form and return it so that  I can keep and file away for the Ministry via transcripts and OSRs. If you need another copy, please let me know and I will send one with your child.

Grade 5/6 Today was all about going through books, binders, notebooks/reflection, and adding specific agreements to what was already on the board as essential class agreements. Students wrote in their notebooks what they wish to accomplish by the end of this year, and discussed how this could be achieved.
Students will also keep a log (in their notebooks) of their French listening activities. It was agreed to start with 20 minutes a week of listening a variety of radio, T.V., films and videos, audiobooks...Maybe, this could turn into a family activity!

Grade 3/4 What a fabulous class we had! After establishing  the routine, and identifying the books/notebooks etc., we realized that the IB board did not have the learner profiles up yet. So, this very resourceful group started making the signs for 'le profile de l'apprenant' EN FRANÇAIS! You will have to ask them!

JK/SK Today's class was a bit about everything.  A bit of weather, say who you are, singing the days of the week, counting, colours, and a lot of actions just to see where they're at. More structure for Thursday.

BONJOUR ET BIENVENUE À LA RENTRÉE DES CLASSES 2017-18

I know that the summer holidays is coming to an end, and I have been hard at work to prepare the programmes for the students.
Oh, and yes, I manage to find time to visit family in Montréal for a weekend in July. It was really lovely with lots of good food, a little shopping, and speaking FRENCH to my heart's content.
Let's see what is needed for the coming year:

• a positive attitude
• being brave and speaking French whenever you can (mistakes are allowed and welcomed).
• 1-one inch binder to hold all your French material and possessions 😁 Students will decorate their binder during the first week. JK/SK WILL NOT NEED A BINDER, AND SOME OF WORK WILL EITHER BE SENT HOME OR, FILED IN THEIR IB BINDERS.
• For information on assignments and homework, please visit this blog regularly. I am teaching st TMA on days 2,4,6. of the 6 day schedule.
• Students may earn house points if they can tell me what the secret code is...I try to change it regularly.
• Parents, please do not hesitate to contact me at: 
• Jvilleneuve@themaplesschool.com or jvilleneuve@stjudesacademy.com

That is all for now, enjoy the rest of the summer break, and I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 5th.

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Grade 1/2 Students were working in 2 groups and accumulating points by answering questions about animals from the wetlands (les marais). They listened to descriptions to answer. It was a very even race!

Grade 7 Students worked on unit vocab while playing hangman, and completed a crossword puzzle about animals/environment.
Grade 8 Students went over their final exam, and reflected on what they could have done to boost a few marks. Overall, good work.

Grade 5/6 The theme this week is endangered animals around the world. After a round of hangman (their favourite game), they will have a short presentation about an animal of their choice. Gather information about which continent they live on, a short description, and what is their biggest predator.

Grade 3/4 Well, what can I say! They have become the 'dream team in the making', and they are pretty proud about this title. They beat the grade 7/8 on the same crossword puzzle. Bravo Macy, for getting 500 house points and winning the contest. This group was all about collaboration when it came to dictionary skills and helping Macy finish first.

JK/SK Lots of fun with a mix and match of vocabulary, searching the classroom for objects and colours, and finally singing Fablanimo, of which they seem to love and sing everywhere around the school.

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Grade 1/ 2 Today,  students were knee deep in the wetlands, well not quite. They labelled Canadian animals from the wetlands. The internet provided colourful pictures so the students were able to represent the true colours for each creature.

Grade 5/6s worked on a brochure to help future students with loads of advice. Lots of fun!

Grade 3/4 Students broke into groups and brainstormed (reflected, really) on what they most like this past year, and compiled the information.

JK/SK Yes, they sang Fablanimo, and they are SUPERB! Also, they completed an activity about what summer vacation may bring.
And just for good measure, they each took turns to count 0-30. WOW!

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***Please note that I will be collecting textbooks by end of next week. I you have your textbook at home, please make sure to bring it back to school.

Grade 1/2 We had the assembly for the month of June this morning. When students worked on assembling sentences in groups of 2 or 3, they used the following structure: noun + verb + preposition + another noun. For example: Le crayon + est + sur + la table.
The combinations are endless, and I had to deplete my stash of stickers! Bravo!

Grade 3/4 The class started with: En fin de semaine, je vais.....Everyone contributed. The last activity was the drawing of a backyard after a strong wind. French vocabulary and dictionary skills were on the menu today. Great class.

Grade 5/6 Today was about putting sentences together, and matching verbs. Great job all around. The last part of class was about making rapping rhymes with the weather. Much fun for everyone.

Grade 7 Students were divided in 3 groups, and completed a game of Jeopardy with French verbs, unit vocabulary and novel study.
Grade 8 Today was the final preparation for the exam which will take place on Tuesday, June 6.

JK/SK The class was a bit late starting, because of this afternoon play. They sang Fablanimo and listened to another story about feelings as told from barnyard animals.

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Grade 1/2 Big rehearsal for tomorrow's concert! They are ready.

Grade 7 Students completed last week's read and comprehension activity to wrap up the unit on 'spéléologie'. They also have begun to read about large structures around the world and working with numbers 0-1000, as well as some architectural vocabulary. EVERYTHING IN THIS UNIT IS LARGE!

Grade 8 Students are working on their review package and will be doing so for the rest of the week. FRENCH FINAL EXAM IS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6.

Grade 5/6 There was no French today. This period was taken with dress rehearsal.
JK/SK We are continuing the exploration of feeling in the barnyard. Students are singing, and learning about feelings and expressions with avoir.

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Grade 1/2 The class engaged in a very lively round of Simon dit and Round the world to test all the material done so far. Wow, they are able to follow directions, tell where things are, do simple addition problems...

Grade 5/6 Students reviewed the components of a complete sentence and worked on their project. It is due on Tuesday May 23.

Grade 8- Each student had a conference time about their telephone message along with some editing to do. Please memorize the finished product for Tuesday, May 23, performance task. Although next Tuesday (23rd) will be Track and Field day, you will be pulled out for a few minutes, between events to complete the oral component of the performance task.

Grade 7 worked on their cave project, also due May 23. Although it is Track and Field day on Tuesday, students are asked to turn in their projects in for me to mark. You will be presenting later during that week.

Grade 3/4 Students were given 30 minutes to look at the very good science exhibits by the grades 5/6/7/8. Returning to class, the nature 3 D projects were completed (almost) and will be presented next week.

JK/SK In the spirit of feelings, students identified the names of feelings in French, sang the theme song Fablanimo, and listened to 2 animal interaction stories. They also did a little bit of acting out the story.

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JK/SK All about 'les grenouilles'. Students listened about the life cycle of a frog, and coloured a booklet demonstrating frog growing from eggs to UNE GRENOUILLE.

Grade 7 Several students were assisting with Sciences activities in the gym. The rest of the class completed questions about 'sortir et partir'. Thank you Garret for having worked on the short assignment/sketch of a cave.
PROJECT is due Tuesday, May 23rd
Goal- describe a cave using 4 senses: j'entends, je vois, je sens et je touche
Role- guide us through your cave as you describe it with unit vocabulary
Audience- teacher and peers
Situation- enter the cave, describe a few rooms, use SORTIR/PARTIR
Product- minimum 15 sentences, a picture.

Grade 8- Students worked on their performance task. REMEMBER THAT YOUR CONFERENCE  WITH ME WILL HAPPEN ON THURSDAY, since you were not ready with a rough copy on Tuesday.

Grade 5/6 Students worked with 4 irregular verbs: Aller, faire, avoir & être. They also worked on their project: Galaxécole, 12 to 15 sentences, use the above verbs and an agenda. Describe your school.

Grade 1/2 Les prépositions: telling where things are. Learn, practice and illustrate.

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Grade 1/2 Adjectives and full sentences, and something really well done for the IB Portfolio.

Grade 7 Verbs Partir and Sortir, practice on activity sheets. For next class Monday, please have a quick sketch, 5-6 sentences using the sample sheet to prepare to use the unit vocabulary. Don't forget to use prepositions and the new verbs.
Grade 8 Worked on les pronoms disjoints. For next week, have your rough draft of the telephone message, so that Tuesday and Thursday we can conference, make changes/edit, and you have time to memorize the message for final performance task on Tuesday, May 23. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Grade 5/6 Today' s lesson was the futur proche. Students made sentences for practice, then had time to work on the project.

Grade 3/4 Today we finished listing the items from the Nature Walk (Monday). Students also wanted to show me crystals and minerals, so they were included in the discussion and the notes. On Monday, students will prepare a 3D collage of their walk findings and results.

JK/SK They completed the community helpers with 3 different pop up books. À la ferme, À la maison and l'eau à la ville.

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Grade 1/2 The class have started to use the pronouns je, tu il, elle with the verb être. They have been able to match sentences to pictures as well as questions to answers.

Grade 7 Students read the intro to their unit on 'speleology' meaning caves and mines. They worked on vocabulary.
Grade 8 Students worked on new vocabulary related to environmental actions, and also telephone message samples. They have an outline skeleton to work on for Wednesday.

Grade 5/6 The Aliens have schools too! Students read about an aliens going to school and the little funny things that can happen with mistaken identity. Their next project is to build their own school according to their passion.

Grade 3/4 NATURE WALK! And what a great day to have it on! Students spent a good portion of class time outdoors, recording what they can see, hear, smell, touch and taste. When they came back, they were still feeling very calm and acknowledge that silence enhanced other senses.

JK/SK Today it was all around the pond. After identifying what they could see around the pond, they illustrated on their whiteboard all they learned, creating a vignette. Following this, students played a game where the animals or things found around the pond had 0, 2, 4 legs.

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Grade 1/2 Following a review of the expressions with avoir, and because the students are always hungry, they decided to draw and write breakfast items for 'Le déjeuner'.

Grade 7 presented their inventions and read their letter.
Grade 8 received their instructions for their performance task. Please start thinking about your topic.

Grade 5/6 Exhibition reflection and wrap up. Students reviewed their rubric, and played a short game.

Grade 3/4 Les saisons. Students began working with vocabulary and short sentences.

JK/SK Expressions with avoir...a few riddles...a friendly competition...vrai ou faux game.

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Grade 1/2 More work with 'les expressions avec avoir'. Students don't mind, and they enjoy the challenge of a good game.

Grade 7- A few students have completed their good copy of a letter, worked on their drawing and the description of their invention.
TOMORROW, MAY 5TH, IS PRESENTATION DAY! Please, have your rough copy and good copy of the letter, the drawing and description of your apparatus/invention.

Grade 8- Students presented and read their letters, and were invited to offer their thanks to the celebrity mentioned.
They also were introduced to the Performance Task. They will receive more detailed instructions on Friday, May 5.

JK/SK After the routine of calendar and weather, students used the whole alphabet to find words they knew in French. The house riddle is always a fun way to finish class with.

Grade 3/4- Because the weather is not on our side, the nature walk is deferred to next week. Today, was all about Spring flowers and learning about the gender of articles (le la les). Students also did a reading /comprehension activity.

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Grade 1/2 After the monthly assembly, students were challenged in games about the expressions with avoir. (review from last week).

Grade 7 - Students who had their rough copy done and ready for editing, got this done and are now working on drawing their invention and a brief explanation (description). This is due for Thursday, May 4.
Grade 8- Letters were edited, please write you good copy (type) and P.R.I.N.T. Also practice reading it, as this is part of the project.

Grade 5/6 The French component for each group is done! Great job all around and know that I am very proud of your efforts and successes.
The group who wrote letters, please practice reading them as the oral part is being marked. Today, you read for the first time, you should read a small part during your final presentation...this is why the other groups did a video/newscast.

Grade 3/4 Students reviewed the 5 senses, action verbs, the body parts associated to the 5 senses. They are also preparing for the nature walk, and today they used the question: qu'est-ce que c'est....sur/dans etc.
JK/SK Today was about very strange animals and funny colours. They did very well remembering the instructions.

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Grade 1/2 The lesson was about expressions with 'avoir'. Writing and illustrations or the notebook.
Grade 7/8 Students worked on their letters. Monday, please have a copy typed, double spaced, font 12. This will be used for editing purposes. Then you will be drawing your invention (gr. 7) and give a brief description.

Grade 5/6 All the groups have completed their edit on their French script letter or video. Looking great everyone.

Grade 3/4 The class is preparing for next week's nature walk. Today, they listed the five senses, verbs and other nouns related to them. Following this, the students played a challenging game.

JK/SK Je suis une maison! Students worked in groups to identify all sorts of things found around the house.

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Grade 1/2 The class is ready for the DYFA French play! We added the props, actions, and practiced once in the gym with other classes. Thank you Mrs Ruby for organizing the making and laminating of the masks. They are beautiful.

JK/SK A bit of a mixed up day to accommodate a guest speaker this afternoon. Students learned that garbage is déchets, trucks are camion, etc.
Where the used water goes, and looked out of the window to see the Orangeville water tower. They had a lot of questions.

Grade 5/6 The translation is almost completed, with a few edits next week. Students should start practicing speaking their lines at that time as well.

Grade 3/4 Students joined 2 other classes for a quick rehearsal for DYFA. Following this, students completed the booklet on domestic animals, finishing with sentences such as 'mon animal préféré est...'
We took a few minutes to use the dance steps and call the dance in French.

Grade 7/8 With several students away today, the class played a game of connect-4, and worked their verbs in passé composé, including the pronouns they were working on this week. The boys claimed victory today!.
Next week, both groups will be working on the composition of their letters.

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Grade 1/2 Today's practice included the props and some actions. Keep practicing your lines, we are getting there.

Grade 3/4 Students began a short unit on domestic animals, related vocabulary to describe animals around us.

Grade 5/6 PYP Exhibition is in full swing, and students are translating newscast scripts and letters to officials. Two of the groups should have their work ready for editing on Friday.

Grade 7 The lesson was on the use of the pronoun 'Y'. It replaces location in  a sentences. Friday, students will be called to use the pronoun in their letter to a friend experiencing mobility challenges.

Grade 8- Students researched models of official letters, brainstormed ideas for a charity fundraising and a celebrity to endorse their cause. Homework for Friday: have a rough draft of your letter ready for editing.

JK/SK Today was all about raising the roof! Well, students also learned about the parts of the house, and main rooms.

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Grade 1/2 The play is starting to sound and feel great. More on it next week, only 2 weeks til the big day.

Grade 7 Students read the story of Louis Braille, and have started on the comprehension component. Please have this completed for Wednesday, April 19.
Grade 8- Additional work was done on the complément d'objet direct et indirect.
Please continue studying verbs (go at your own pace, but please do it). Next Wednesday, there will be a  short test to check your skills. 

Grade 3/4 Today was the last time the class spent on reading the Café Crocodile play. Everyone improved by leaps and bounds. C'est super!

Grade 5/6 Exhibition, Exhibition! One group had their newscast ready for translation, and it was done during class. Please have your letter, script or newscast text ready for Wednesday, April 19, in order to have enough time to translate, edit and practice.

JK/SK It is all about fun at Easter! The puppets 'lapin et moutou' came in with funny stories and mystery calendar. Bravo Leon, for being the first one to know the date for Le dimanche de Pâques.

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Grade 1/2 After a little practice with the script, adding actions and thinking about props, students began to talk about: Pâques, le lapin de Pâques, les oeufs en chocolat, la chasse aux oeufs etc.

Grade 7 Today was review for passé composé with avoir. Students appreciated their study notes for reference. Homework: please have all of todays activities completed for Thursday's class.

Grade 8- Students are still working on complément d'objet direct and indirect. The rule for placement in the sentence is the same for both, and if you need to refresh your skills with verbs, such as vouloir, pouvoir...please study them from the textbook's grammar section. Homework: complete p 140.

Grade 5/6 Great work everyone! The novel 'Le voleur' is finished along with all the activity. Impressive work with the last Labyphrase!!! Finish your word search at home, if you have not completed it in class.

Grade 3/4 The play 'Café crocodile' is finished, and the last activity was done in class today. Students were very engaged with the script, and reading  and comprehension level was excellent. Bravo!

JK/SK  Pâques (Easter) is on everyone's mind and after some work with what the 'Lapin de Pâques' could do, students worked on colouring and colour recognition.

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Grade 1/2 The play is coming along nicely, and students have started to add actions. They also completed the story board.
Please try and rehearse at home whenever you can.

Grade 7/8 Students took up the homework (both groups), and since several students were missing today, they played hangman with unit vocabulary using the smart board.
Homework gr.8 page 135, for Tuesday.

Grade 5/6 Today students worked with 'question words' where they had to find the perfect fit to a sentence. Of course, they answered as well.
There was time to discuss the French component for the Exhibition. They are leaning towards a newscast, which would cover drama, technology, written and oral French. Final decision is on Tuesday.

Grade 3/4 Since the students were all dressed up, they took turn to describe they costume: je porte...une robe, une jupe...un pantalon...un bonnet, un foulard etc. They also used the Chrome Book to look up when 'jeans' were created, and where the colour indigo comes from. Thanks Daniel for being today's researcher.

JK/SK We started to talk about 'les personnes dans notre communauté', and how students can be helpers themselves. In preparation for Earth Day, students figured out where certain things go: la boite bleue, la poubelle, le composteur.

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Grade 1/2 The class read their lines for the play, and everyone was able to read a question and give answer. Wow, this group of student is very strong. They recognize French sight words and can go back to the story and find their answer.

Grade 7 Students are beginning a new unit on inventions in society. Today, as a warm up activity, they worked at unscrambling sentences. Please, have this completed for Friday.
Grade 8 Today's lesson was about the 'complément d'objet direct'. and its place in a sentence with different verb tenses. Please complete your second activity sheet for Friday.

Grade 5/6 Great work ethics all around as the students have nearly completed the novel's activities. The students have been asked to brainstorm about which part of the Exhibition they would like to do in French. It is an IB requirement to have a second language included in the presentation, and students were given a few suggestions.

Grade 3/4 Students worked on questions and answers regarding the play. You could really tell that they understood the text very well. Bravo!

JK/SK Today's topic was about maple syrup making. Lots of drawing and vocabulary recall.

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This morning TMA had their assembly: this month is Balanced and commitment.

Grade 1/2 had just enough time to read through the play. More on Wednesday, along with related comprehension activities.

Grade 7/8 Today was the French flag question challenge. Three groups challenged each other about Le Petit Prince. Some of the questions were excellent, and you had to have read the novel attentively to be able to answer.

Grade 5/6 Students worked on a variety of activities related to the novel Le Voleur. They answered questions and matched/associated words taken from the story.
Homework: please do the Labyphrase for Wednesday.

Grade 3/4 Each group read their parts of the play, and the class took on 10 multiple choice answers.

JK/SK The class is completing the Spring Theme with colouring activities.
The students who finished early took French books to interact with and talk about.

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Grade 1/2 students read the play Boucles d'or, and completed activities.

Grade 7/8 The class was divided in 3 groups, and prepared questions to be used next week in a friendly game of capture the French flag battle for Le Petit Prince.

Grade 5/6 Students learned how to navigate a 'labyphrase', and they were invited to make their own.

Grade 3/4 Today, students did the first reading (by themselves), and worked mostly on pronunciation.

JK/SK Today was all about recalling all of the Spring time new vocabulary.

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 Grade 1/2 Today, students began with their normal routine of calendar and weather, and we had just had enough time to introduce the play they will be working on for April. (Boucles D'or). They also went to the gym for a special 'critters' presentation.

Grade 7/8 Le Petit Prince! A well known novel that the students started reading over the holidays. This week, everyone should complete reading and assembling their key sentences on the 'questions/answers/summary' sheets:due Thursday.

Grade 5/6 Students finished reading: Le Voleur. Everyone took turn to read aloud (good pronunciation and even intonation!), and they did a few comprehension activities orally. HOMEWORK, complete the one side, NOT THE LABYPHRASE.

Grade 3/4 Today, students started on a play: Café Crocodile. After reading the first time over, students took on the various roles. Thursday, students will start reading their lines. They are excited about this play!

JK/SK It is Spring right here in the classrom. After acquiring a bit of vocabulary, students worked on colouring papillon, soleil, arbre, fleurs, tulipe etc.
VIVE LE PRINTEMPS!

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Grade 1/2 Students worked on a storyboard, illustrated Le petit Lutin Malin, and then used the vocabulary to make up their own story.

Grade 7 and 8 The novel Le Petit Prince was started. Students are asked to read through chapter 15. Please highlight one key phrase per chapter.

Grade 5/6 We started on the novel Le Voleur, read the first chapter and worked on all the questions.

Grade 3/4 Students were involved in a game of Simon Dit and mimed all the actions learned in the last unit.

JK/SK It was time for team Lutin and team Trèfle Vert. The students had fun competing in several categories. This was a  great review.

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Grade 1/2 Today was special! Spending the day with this class was topped with baking chocolate treats that we shared with JK/SK class. Students went about their regular work, and it was hard to wait for lunch and get these treats. Yes, they offered some to Mrs Burke and left some for Mrs Ruby.

In the afternoon, JK/SK joined the class, and listened to a Robert Munsch story on CD...of course, it was in French! Le château de sable.

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Grade 1/2 Since the much anticipated break is almost here, students took luggage tags and identified what they would pack for a trip. They went around and had fun trying to memorize everybody else's items.

Grade 7 It was a great day for advertising a winter destination, the presentations were on point, and included eco friendly aspects.
Grade 8 They were part of the judging panel and I was impressed with the mature comments given to their peers.

Grade 5/6 Presentation day, one more time and the projects were fantastic. We still have to do the grade 6's on Friday.

Grade 3/4 The class completed their shoe advertising. The students were very creative. Bravo!

JK/SK This is the last of the planet unit, and during this week the students are exploring the concept of international (as in the International Space Station). People living together in space, but from all over the world.

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Grade 3/4 The first part of the class was in the gym where the students were divided in 4 groups. They had to mime 4 activities that the pioneers would have performed. 1. cook over a fire outside. 2. cover the openings with oiled skins (if they had no glass windows). 3. Track animal foot prints. 4. chop and stack wood.
The second part was a review of activities (verbs) in preparation for the shoe project. They also challenged each others by counting by 10 to 100.
Daniel won the first challenge hands down! By the end of the class, everyone was counting by 10 in French.

Grade 7 A few students were quite ready with their brochure to be edited. Thank you Garret for being once again a team leader and helping several students with a brochure template. PROJECT PRESENTATIONS ARE MONDAY.

Grade 8 Presentations were done today. Each student read from their journal entries. They used geography and history skills to inquire about their favorite character from the past. Well donne! The reflection part of the summative was shared amongst the group.

Grade 1/2 Risk-taker students read from the classroom French books. Well done! Then, they listened to the story again, but this time read by the teacher. They also were able to reflect on all Learner Profiles from the principal character and the mother. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE STUDENTS!

JK/SK The first half of the period was for watching Passe-Partout, a popular kid's show in Quebec many years ago. They also were very engaged when demonstrating and saying words about opposites.

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Grade 3/4 Today was the start of a new unit. Students made comparisons between human and animal footprints.

Grade 7 Students worked on writing a postcard, following a model. They will be able to use some of the information in their brochure/flyer. If you have your rough copy done for Thursday, it will be edited then, and you will have the period to work on it. Presentations are on Monday, NO EXCEPTIONS!

Grade 8- Today, the students worked on their first journal entry. Please have entries 2 and 3 for Thursday for editing (final). Presentations are Monday.

Grade 5/6 Students worked on their 'plan d'évacuation'. Rough copy due Thursday, presentations are on Monday.

Grade 1/2 Today, we read a story from R. Munsch. Then students took one sentence, put them in sequence...hum they were sleepy...pancakes do this...
Eventually, everyone was able to say their sentence.

JK/SK It was all about the alphabet in French. Students had fun finding words starting with each letter. Great activity and fun for everyone.

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Grade 1/2 Today, students began to write short sentences to describe how people may feel: malade, triste, formidable, sympa...They also listened to short dialogues and matched them to pictures.

Grade 7/8 Both groups reviewed their respective rubrics for the next project. They also did an activity on adjectifs démonstratifs: ce, cet, cette, ces.
Gr.7 homework: read the 2 post cards and write your own. Due Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Gr. 8 homework: have your research and outline done for Tuesday, so you can use to work on your first draft.

Grade 5/6 This period was used to read about La brigade de pompiers, and explore safety features to avoid house fire.

Grade 3/4 It was a bit short today because of skating (we had fun). Students brainstormed about what could the aboriginals (autochtones) have taught the pioneers and explorers when they first arrived in Canada.

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Grade 1/2  Students took to questions and answers as a group, then they tried to answer the same questions by changing some endings. They worked very hard in pairs and used the vocabulary they have accumulated so far this year.

Grade 7 Students worked on irregular adjectives. Please study those for Thursday. You will have a quiz.
Grade 8- Students picked their famous person, date and place for their up and coming time travel project. More to come on this soon.
Both classes watched their classmate Ben being introduced for the page program at Queen's Park Legislation session. They also heard French spoken in the House. This is how you apply your skills in real life.

Grade 5/6 Students formed groups to research household items for 3 different rooms in a house. The grade 6 are doing Alder Recreational Centre, and all this is for the unit on Evacuation Plan 911. More to come on this topic.

Grade 3/4 Les pionniers! Thank you Alex, for being our note taker today. A scenario was given to Seth and Sophie. Both were pioneers arriving in Canada, Seth arriving in the Fall, and Sophie arriving in the Spring. Both were given a few items, then the class brainstormed about what needed to be done for survival.
Great participation from everyone!

JK/SK Today was about opposites of all kinds. Blanc et noir, cours et marche...The students were quite active and were able to respond to quite a few expressions by end of class.

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Grade 1/2 This was a carnaval kind of day! Students explored the different types of celebrations at this time of the year, such as Rio, Nouvelle Orléans, la ville de Québec. The class made colourful masks to take home.

Grade 7 Students read post cards from unusual winter locations around the world. A short discussion about the direction of their summative task took place, and a few good points were made on how to achieve eco-tourism. They also completed an activity sheet about expressions of quantity.
Grade 8-Students took up the comprehension segment for the Titanic story.

Grade 5/6 Presentations were done today along with the reflection segment. Good job everyone!

Grade 3/4 This afternoon, students started with brainstorming on French names and their relationship with the type of work they performed. They also looked at a map to look at where the pioneers might have lived.

JK/SK 100 days of class! Wow! Because they were wearing their crowns, we talked about the colours for carnaval. Hollie was quite knowledgeable about this topic, being just back from La Nouvelle Orléans. They also sang about Bonhomme and his instruments.

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Grade 1/2 After a longer assembly, students were keen to do a little cooking prep for Valentine's day. They learned to recognize words such as bol, cuillère, miel, chocolat, beurre, moule en papier...

JK/SK The schedule was a bit turned upside down because of skating. Students learned a riddle with vowels and CHOCOLATE!

Grade 5/6 Today's period was for learning 5 sentence starters to be added to their outline. They also worked on their projects, which is due Thursday, Feb. 16.

Grade 3/4 Today was skating day! Short class where the students worked extra well to recognize random lines from a skit performed on Wednesday. They were 100% correct in all their answers! Bravo!

Grade 7 Students worked on irregular adjectives, first on a grid, then applied the concept with sentences. Homework: review the adjectives for next week.
Grade 8 There was time for reading and answering some questions.

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JK/SK Gunther made a grand return to the school. La marmotte (groundhog) has been one of favorite puppet and it gave the students the opportunity to learn about: Le soleil, l'ombre, la marmotte, les nuages etc. To continue with the current UOI, students looked at a globe, and with a flashlight (the sun) they looked at where days or night were around the world. They also felt the ridges on the class globe and learned that they represented mountains.

Grade 7 Today was a dry run and final editing of the presentations for next Monday, Feb.6. Students should have 2 passé composé verbs and 3 adjectives in agreement with the noun they describe. Also, use the textbook for complete descriptions of the process of making a wax character.

Grade 8 Students should have their presentation ready for Monday, Feb.6. There will be a short period of time allocated to put the finishing touch if necessary.

Grade 5/6 The short version of the evolution of flight was read in class, and the vocabulary was co-constructed by the students. Next week, they will begin researching their favorite flight event.

Grade 3/4 The current unit is on heroes of all kind, and because it is Carnival time in Québec, students explored a book on the special Hudson's Bay blanket and sashes. Explorers were most certainly heroes in their time. They illustrated own blankets in their cahier.

Grade 1/2 The class could not be complete without a visit from La Marmotte. Students explored the shadows and the discussion lead to how to tell time without electronics. Words such as: sablier, cadran solaire, étoiles, horloge etc... were on the menu.

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Grade 1/2 They are continuing working with assigning objects to their classmates, such as winter clothes and objects found in the kitchen.

Grade 7 Students have been proofreading their projects, making sure they have unit vocabulary and expressions, as well as passé composé.
Grade 8 Students are working on their K-W-L chart, researching GMO and preparing to answer questions related to the topic.

Grade 5/6 Today was the last day for the French component on the Government. The last topic was their version of the Canadian flag one hundred years from now, and the protocol related to handling a flag.

Grade 3/4 Students are applying adjectives to everyday heroes. They worked in pairs to illustrate the meaning of: calme, rapide, brave, attentif etc.

JK/SK These students are really attentive about the universe. Today, they learned about the sun's actions and qualities...in French. They talked about the seasons and sang to me about what I should wear if I am cold. Well done!!!

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Grade 1/2 Students went through a session of vrai ou faux (a favorite game). They are starting to be very good at telling what belongs to whom.

Grade 7 A story about the making of a wax model of a celebrity included vocabulary, expressions and verbs to use in the current project. Students will be submitting 12-15 sentences. On Tuesday, the work should be DONE in order to do the final edit.
Grade 8 Oliver and Alex are on a fact finding mission about GMO in fish, their application, the pros and cons. The task is to use the futur simple correctly. Tuesday will be for editing and preparing for presentation on Thursday, Feb 2.

Grade 5/6 Students went over the province of Quebec facts that they accumulated over the last 2 weeks. They also researched facts about the Quebec flag and the Canadian flag, their symbolism etc. They used the last portion of the class to draw their vision of what our flag should look like in 100 years from now. For next week's class: Quel est le protocol d'utilisation d'un drapeau.

Grade 3/4 Today was about dictionary skills. Students learned to use the bilingual dictionary to research adjectives for the heroes of our community.

JK/SK It was all about planets! Everyone was part of the galaxy and had a role to play in our univers!

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Grade 1/2 Students are learning to say 'to whom does belong ...' à qui est la fille de monsieur et madame ...They partnered up and practice, and even read from the book.

Grade 7 Today, was a work period on the description of a wax character from a museum. For Friday, students should have their outline and a first draft of what they want to say.

Grade 8 This was a  study hall period to make corrections on the mid-term exam.

Grade 3/4 Students presented their skits on manners. Well done and fun!

JK/SK Today was the last class about the 5 senses, and we are almost done with the winter clothing. They also did some coloring on skating activities.

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Grade 1/2 Students explored different activities they may do with their family. They recorded most of them and illustrated the ones that were more personal to their family.

Grade 7/8 Both classes took their mid-term exams this morning.

Grade 5/6 Students did independent research on Quebec government. Thank you Mr. Hunt for taking this class, and allowing me to proctor the exams.

Grade 3/4 Students are preparing 3 skits on manners: au restaurant, au téléphonne, à l'hôtel.

JK/SK They had a good time singing the Winter clothes song and challenging JK versus SK with points. They also are talking about skates, skis, making igloos, and snow balls.

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Grade 1/2,4 This morning we merged classes due to the low numbers in this ice storm. So we had 2 themes, one for the family and one for manners and safety. Students brainstormed ideas about these subjects and share.

Grade 7- 4 Students worked on their review package for the exam. More on this Thursday.

Grade 3/5/6 In this class, students worked with useful expressions to illustrate and share. Also, we listened to the presentations of lovely posters for our advertisement unit.

Grade 3/4 Students worked on manners and how to ask questions in French.

JK/SK Students are working on Winter clothing.

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Grade 1/2- After making family introductions in French, students were challenged to spell numbers 1-5. Well done!

JK/SK We had French early today because of skating. The topic is about our senses and because it was snack time, we talked about salty and sweet foods.

Grade 5/6 Please the previous post and picture.

Grade 3/4 Wow! While reviewing skating terminology, students found out about Mr. F J Zamboni (history) and thanks to Wyatt and William, we did some science about the ice making. Fabulous!

Grade 7/8 It is all about review!

What a great introduction to advertising. The grade 5/6 students each chose an area of Québec to promote and we had poster made. You will see these posters around the classroom and throughout the school. This is a good start of the transdisciplinary unit about government, more specifically the different laws regarding official languages in Canada and the province of Québec.

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BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNÉE À TOUS!

Grade 1/2 Students were happy to get started on a new year and they were happy to share what the holidays meant to them. So, off to the chalk and tablets and drawings. After they were done, everyone took a turn to explain their favorite activities. Sentence starters were: 'Durant les vacances, j'ai fait...je suis allé (e)...
They also took their family along with the experience.

Grade 7- Today was the beginning of a brand new unit: Les musées de cire. By the way, it is interesting that we are visiting the R.O.M. next week. Students researched different wax museums around the world. This is the first step for talking about wax characters and celebrities.

Grade 8- A big lesson today! Le futur simple. Actually, once you understand the "radical" of a verb...students found it interesting to look up the different definitions of the word radical.
Homework: study these irregular verbs and complete the activity started in the morning.
N.B. exam date is Jan. 23rd. More review and details on Friday.

Grade 5/6 Today was the start of the trans disciplinary unit on government. Students have begun researching official languages in Canada & Quebec. It was great to witness how clever they have become with search methods on the Internet.

Grade 3/4 Students worked with 2 verbs: Avoir and Être. They worked in teams, challenged each other and were organizing the work so that everyone was able to contribute!

JK/SK Well, it is the season for warm clothing. We are learning about chapeau, mitaines, bottes, foulard, cache-cou...Singing is what they do best.