NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 The class took on a word search with vocabulary about Winter clothes (this is a short review). Also, they have a little homework to complete for Friday. The grade 2s should be able to finish it, and the grade 1s may try a couple of pictures. If the grade ones find it too difficult, no worries, we will complete it Friday.
Grade 7 & 8 received their exams back to review. While the Grade 8 French group worked on sections of the test and made corrections, the Grade 9 French started to watch a video about G.M.O. food.
HOMEWORK: please watch the video again at home (Google C'est pas Sorcier, Les O.G.M), and write a 5 sentence reflection to hand in on Friday.
Grade 5/6 Today's lesson was focused on a dialogue on interactions in a restaurant. Please listen to the audio at home. Here is the link: http://tourismefle.free.fr/au_restau.htm#Dialogue. Use the handout from today's class.
Grade 3/4 Students brainstormed sentences to use in their booklet for La Tâche Finale for this unit.
They will complete 6 sentences (they have copied models from the board) as a rough copy, and Friday will be for completing the booklet.
JK/SK It is Carnival Time in the classroom! Students coloured 2 activity sheets with pictures from the video they watched on Monday.
Monday 29 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 This morning was all about listening, reading and writing. Students identified the correct sentences to match with pictures.
Grade 7/8 both classes took their mid term this morning.
Grade 5/6 no French today.
Grade 3/4 Today was reading and comprehension activity
JK/SK Students watched a video about the Quebec Carnival.
Grade 1/2 This morning was all about listening, reading and writing. Students identified the correct sentences to match with pictures.
Grade 7/8 both classes took their mid term this morning.
Grade 5/6 no French today.
Grade 3/4 Today was reading and comprehension activity
JK/SK Students watched a video about the Quebec Carnival.
Thursday 25 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 The class was like a beehive of activity. Students picked up their work from Tuesday, and completed their short description of an animal. A few students chose to do two! Great work all around.
Grade 8 French, and a few Grade 9 French- students put the last touch on their exam booklet.
STUDY AND REVIEW FOR MONDAY 29, and make sure to bring your review/exam booklet back.
Grade 5/6 The new unit on restaurant has begun. This unit is also the platform to learn new verbs.
HOMEWORK: memorize the 4 verbs learned today.
Grade 3/4 Students are working on verbs to better describe activities of social animals.
JK/SK students listened to a modified story of 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge' where they had to interact with the narrator. They also talked about going to see a play.
The end of the lesson was about 'sucré ou salé' where they had to indicate what different foods are.
Grade 1/2 The class was like a beehive of activity. Students picked up their work from Tuesday, and completed their short description of an animal. A few students chose to do two! Great work all around.
Grade 8 French, and a few Grade 9 French- students put the last touch on their exam booklet.
STUDY AND REVIEW FOR MONDAY 29, and make sure to bring your review/exam booklet back.
Grade 5/6 The new unit on restaurant has begun. This unit is also the platform to learn new verbs.
HOMEWORK: memorize the 4 verbs learned today.
Grade 3/4 Students are working on verbs to better describe activities of social animals.
JK/SK students listened to a modified story of 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge' where they had to interact with the narrator. They also talked about going to see a play.
The end of the lesson was about 'sucré ou salé' where they had to indicate what different foods are.
Friday 19 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students did an oral activity where they listened to sentences and did a translation as a response. They also had a lively game of 'Simon dit'.
Grade 7/8 One group read a story that will be part of their exam in the comprehension segment. On Tuesday, questions will be also reviewed.
Grade 9 French- students had their review booklet corrected, and a few concepts clarified.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM DATE IS NOW JANUARY 29 (MONDAY) due to a conflicting date with ODSS visit to the school next week.
JK/SK Everyone had fun with a new game (new to some students) which includes new and old vocabulary and actions.
Grade 3/4 Students are beginning to be quite competent with adjectives, and how to put them in agreement with the nouns.
Grade 5/6 Most students presented their projects. Students who were absent due to competition or other commitments will present on Tuesday.
Enjoy the mild weather and the coming weekend.
Grade 1/2 Students did an oral activity where they listened to sentences and did a translation as a response. They also had a lively game of 'Simon dit'.
Grade 7/8 One group read a story that will be part of their exam in the comprehension segment. On Tuesday, questions will be also reviewed.
Grade 9 French- students had their review booklet corrected, and a few concepts clarified.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAM DATE IS NOW JANUARY 29 (MONDAY) due to a conflicting date with ODSS visit to the school next week.
JK/SK Everyone had fun with a new game (new to some students) which includes new and old vocabulary and actions.
Grade 3/4 Students are beginning to be quite competent with adjectives, and how to put them in agreement with the nouns.
Grade 5/6 Most students presented their projects. Students who were absent due to competition or other commitments will present on Tuesday.
Enjoy the mild weather and the coming weekend.
Wednesday 17 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2-students matched short sentences to pictures, and coloured according to the instructions given in the sentences.
Grade 7/8 All students worked on passé composé, and played games of Connect 4.
MID TERM EXAM WILL BE NEXT THURSDAY 25.
Grade 5/6 Great work was accomplished, and all editing was done today. Students, please remember to have your work illustrated, with a title!
Grade 3/4 The class continued reading about activities that human and insects or animals may have in common, and today, they read about what humans do differently.
Homework is to continue unscrambling adjectives. I know it is difficult, however students did a fantastic job during class. SO, DO YOUR BEST, AND WE WILL TAKE THIS UP ON FRIDAY.
JK/SK The Winter activities continue, and students were able to mime the sports or activity of their choice. The class concluded with a contest of knowledge, which they won hands down.
Grade 1/2-students matched short sentences to pictures, and coloured according to the instructions given in the sentences.
Grade 7/8 All students worked on passé composé, and played games of Connect 4.
MID TERM EXAM WILL BE NEXT THURSDAY 25.
Grade 5/6 Great work was accomplished, and all editing was done today. Students, please remember to have your work illustrated, with a title!
Grade 3/4 The class continued reading about activities that human and insects or animals may have in common, and today, they read about what humans do differently.
Homework is to continue unscrambling adjectives. I know it is difficult, however students did a fantastic job during class. SO, DO YOUR BEST, AND WE WILL TAKE THIS UP ON FRIDAY.
JK/SK The Winter activities continue, and students were able to mime the sports or activity of their choice. The class concluded with a contest of knowledge, which they won hands down.
Monday 15 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 The class began with oral descriptions of animals. Each group was given one animal to describe. They also applied their skills, and wrote in their notebook what they had done with their peers.
Grade 8 French Students went over their mid term exam (mock exam), and worked on different sections. Each student is encouraged to work on this individually, and come prepared with their questions for next class.
Grade 9 French Students worked in small groups on the exam. Next class, you will be invited to share your answers and any questions you may have.
Grade 5/6 Excellent work today! Most students had their rough draft edited. Presentations are on Friday!
Grade 3/4 The class watched a short documentary about ants (Les fourmis). The level of comprehension was high, and students had a lot to discuss, as well as establishing links to the units. Much vocabulary was introduced and notes.
JK/SK Students are now learning about winter sports and activities.
Grade 1/2 The class began with oral descriptions of animals. Each group was given one animal to describe. They also applied their skills, and wrote in their notebook what they had done with their peers.
Grade 8 French Students went over their mid term exam (mock exam), and worked on different sections. Each student is encouraged to work on this individually, and come prepared with their questions for next class.
Grade 9 French Students worked in small groups on the exam. Next class, you will be invited to share your answers and any questions you may have.
Grade 5/6 Excellent work today! Most students had their rough draft edited. Presentations are on Friday!
Grade 3/4 The class watched a short documentary about ants (Les fourmis). The level of comprehension was high, and students had a lot to discuss, as well as establishing links to the units. Much vocabulary was introduced and notes.
JK/SK Students are now learning about winter sports and activities.
Thursday 11 January 2018
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 We have brave students in this class. Grade 2s were volunteering to read from the textbook. They are learning about 'quadrupèdes'. The class is working on making the difference between feminine and masculine adjectives, and matching them to animals.
Grade 8 French students worked in small groups on a prepared mock exam.
Grade 9 French -The lesson today was about 'futur simple' for regular and irregular verbs, and they also went over a short text they will have on their mid terms.
Grade 5/6 students are doing research (trying and experimenting on finding French websites). Their summative for this unit is about careers. They are researching and will be reporting on the education needed to achieve their dream.
Grade 3/4 Students are coming along nicely reading from the textbook. Today, they were able to locate different verbs and matching them to specific adjectives.
JK/SK The class continues to work on Winter clothing, and today they had a coloring activity and at story time, they learned about 'bonhomme de neige'.
Grade 1/2 We have brave students in this class. Grade 2s were volunteering to read from the textbook. They are learning about 'quadrupèdes'. The class is working on making the difference between feminine and masculine adjectives, and matching them to animals.
Grade 8 French students worked in small groups on a prepared mock exam.
Grade 9 French -The lesson today was about 'futur simple' for regular and irregular verbs, and they also went over a short text they will have on their mid terms.
Grade 5/6 students are doing research (trying and experimenting on finding French websites). Their summative for this unit is about careers. They are researching and will be reporting on the education needed to achieve their dream.
Grade 3/4 Students are coming along nicely reading from the textbook. Today, they were able to locate different verbs and matching them to specific adjectives.
JK/SK The class continues to work on Winter clothing, and today they had a coloring activity and at story time, they learned about 'bonhomme de neige'.
Wednesday 10 January 2018
BONNE ANNÉE À TOUS!!!
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students were working in groups, assembling phrase segments. They recorded their findings in their notebooks.
Grade 3/4 A new year, a new unit! Students are working on special adjectives.
Grade 5/6 A welcome crossword puzzle was completed. Then, students brainstormed the major points for their projects on careers.
Grade 7/8 Students have begun their review for mid term exams. They were given sample tests to see where they should focus their attention.
JK/SK This month is about wearing warm clothes. They love singing, even while dressing to go outside for recess. They are learning very fast.
NEWS FROM THE FRENCH CORNER
Grade 1/2 Students were working in groups, assembling phrase segments. They recorded their findings in their notebooks.
Grade 3/4 A new year, a new unit! Students are working on special adjectives.
Grade 5/6 A welcome crossword puzzle was completed. Then, students brainstormed the major points for their projects on careers.
Grade 7/8 Students have begun their review for mid term exams. They were given sample tests to see where they should focus their attention.
JK/SK This month is about wearing warm clothes. They love singing, even while dressing to go outside for recess. They are learning very fast.
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