Jeudi 25/04

Today we practiced ordering food asking to have items at the table passed to us.  We reviewed the imperative and looked at a presentation on Gothic art.  We started a mini-project of writing restaurant/café dialogues (double spaced draft of script due Tuesday!).

Dialogue criteria:  in groups of 2-3 people…

-8 lines per person

-include formalities (greetings, politesse)

-order food

-ask for check and if service is included

-include a problem of some sort

-must be memorized

-can present live in class or on a video

A Faire:  pg 147 #5 (Vary the way you order the items and use all 3 ways you know to do it!)

Devoirs: lecon 9 packet #1, #6-B (write this one in your cahier!)

Déjeuner français—demain!!!

Bring your lunch and come meet and talk with some of the young French students visiting Grant while earning participation credit and possible extra credit!  Think about questions or topics you want to discuss before you come (it will help you to say more!)  On va parler français!!   Room 128, @ lunch tomorrow.  Hope to see you there!

Lundi 22/04

Today in class we talked about our likes/dislikes, practiced pronunciation of food vocab, did pg 149 #7 out loud in partners and discussed how to order food and be polite in French.

A Faire:  We circulated and asked 3 different people each of the questions below and recorded 2 things they said for each.  We then shared our findings with the large group.

Qu’est-ce que tu adores?        Qu’est-ce que tu aimes?         

Qu’est-ce que tu n’aimes pas tellement ?        Qu’est-ce que tu détestes ?

TEC:  pg 147 #4-A

Devoirs: pg 147#4-B, leçon 9 packet #6-A

Jeudi 18/04

Today we corrected quizzes, learned/practiced place setting vocab, and reviewed l’impératif.  All quiz corrections and make-up must be done by the end of tutorial on Tuesday!

A Faire:  pg 145 #2 and make your own place setting.  (see example=>clique ici!)

Devoirs: pg 149 #7 (answers only, don’t forget articles!), write 3 things each that you “adorer”, “aimer”, “n’aimer pas tellement”, “detester” (4 phrases en totale!)...from vocab pg 148.

Mardi 16/04

Today in class we shared the kinds of cuisine we like and where we eat lunch in general.  We discussed the verbs on pg 144 and then read pgs 142-3 outloud in small groups and discussed some cultural differences in grocery shopping between France and the US.

TEC:  We read pages 142-3 out loud in table groups (including gray box at beginning).  After each section, answer the questions:  “qu’est-ce que c’est?” and “Qu’est-ce qu’ils vendent?” in your cahier.

A Faire:  En général, à quelle heure prends-tu tes trois repas du jour ? (le petit déjeuner/le déjeuner/le diner).  Write 3 complete sentences answering this question.

Handouts (click on link):  Leçon 9 packet

Devoirs: Take notes pg 146 and 148, Lecon 9 packet #3 (use new vocab from notes to make shopping list!)

Lundi 15/04

Today in class we started some food vocabulary, practiced using mettre in the sense of “to put on clothes”, and did a listening activity.

A Faire:  Use the correct conjugation of mettre and the clothing vocab on pgs 346-7 to answer the following questions:

Quels vêtements est-ce que tu mets quand….

     1.  Il fait chaud ?

     2.   Il fait froid ?

     3. Tu vas à la plage ?

     4.  Tu vas à un concert ?

     5. Tu assistes à un mariage ?

Devoirs: pg 145 #1, take notes pg 144

Jeudi 11/04

Today we reviewed irregular verbs by playing a team conjugation game, we took a quiz, and then finished “Les Visiteurs” (the film we started before Spring Break).

Devoirs: Read/take notes pgs 142-143, pg 116 #1

Mardi 09/04

Today in class we got new seats, spoke lots of French while reviewing for the quiz, did 2 listening activities and reviewed some clothing vocab.

A Faire:  Interview your partner with the following questions (clique ici), then write his/her answers in the il/elle form in your cahier.

Handouts (click on link):  Listening Packet

Devoirs: Front page of listening packet (#1, 2, 3), Study for quiz!!!

Quiz:  Vocab/verbs pg 96, 100, all irregular verbs (don’t forget the big 4!), l’appreciation vocab, art history and poisson d’avril

Jeudi 04/04

Today we reviewed some irregular verbs and learned a new one “dormir” (your favorite!)  We did a tête à tête (speaking activity) with partners and finished up the “début de l’art modern” powerpoint.  For PowerPoint, clique ICI!  Some advanced students came to share their experiences taking upper level French classes in preparation for the course fair on Monday.

A Faire:  Answer questions in complete sentences:

1.  En général, est-ce que tu dors bien?
2. Combien d’heures dors-tu ?
3. Qui dort chez toi ?  (ta famille ? ta mère/ton père ?
4. A quelle heure vas-tu dormir ce soir ?
5. A quelle heure vas-tu dormir samedi soir ?

Travail en Classe (TEC):  Vocabulary/notes on PowerPoint presentation

Devoirs: 1) Write a paragraph reflection in English about PowerPoint.   What did you learn ? What did you like/find interesting?  Write 2 sentences in French using “appreciation” vocab to include in your reflection. 2) pg 111 # 14 (7-9 only)

Extra Credit Opportunity: Le Jour de la Terre

Make an Earth Day Poster in French.  All writing must be approved before put on the poster.  Final posters due by Friday 4/19.

Criteria:

Must be in color, poster size (11 x 14 or larger), and quality work.

Must be legible (clearly readable) with poster size appropriate large print IN FRENCH!

Must have a title (a saying or question would work well.)

Must include 3 suggestions (use imperative!) to raise awareness and/or encourage change.

Must include a minimum of 5 images related to the topic/text.

Soyez creative!!

Mardi 19/03

Today in class we talked about whether or not we traveled over the vacation, learned 6 new irregular verbs (2 groups of 3 “cousin” verbs—see page 110 in the book), and started discussing the beginning of modern art as part of our art history project.  (PowerPoint will be posted on Thursday after completion.)

A Faire:  pg 110 #13 (must write whole sentence!)

Travail en Classe (TEC):  Vocabulary/notes on PowerPoint presentation

Devoirs: pg 111 #14 (1-3 only!!)

Lundi 01/04

Today in class we said how our vacation was and then learned about le Poisson d’Avril (French April Fool’s Day).  We colored some paper fish for pranks.  For PowerPoint, click HERE!

Devoirs: pg 101 #4, 5 & 7 only.  Answer all questions in each and use complete sentences.  

(Connais = “know”)

Jeudi 21/03

Today we watched a movie, Les Visiteurs, and turned in the Lecon 5 packet.

Devoirs: Practice 5 times/10 min each for adults, get signatures.  Try to spread out during vacation so you’re not so rusty speaking French when you return!  Practice verbs pgs 96, 100!!

Bonnes Vacances!!!

Mardi 19/03

Today in class we discussed the Paris/Val Sans Retour readings, played a game, and started the movie we will watch during class on Thursday.

A Faire:  pg 101 #4:  1, 2, 4, 6 (answer in complete sentences and address all questions)

Handouts (click on link):  Allez à la pêche, Les Visiteurs

Devoirs: Finish Lecon 5 packet (except #3) to turn in at beginning of class on Thursday

*Only need to bring Lecon 5 packet, movie handout, and writing utensil to class Thursday!

Lundi 18/03

Today in class we reflected on the prehistoric art powerpoint, spoke some French, and did some work in class (Lecon 5 packet, Quiz corrections, etc).
 

Devoirs: Lecon 5 packet (except #3) completed by beginning of period Thursday (You will turn it in!)

Jeudi 14/03

Today in class we shared the animal vocab words found for homework, started our art history culture project (See TEC!) and corrected quizzes in class.  ALL QUIZZES MUST BE CORRECTED BY TUESDAY 3/18 FOR CREDIT!

A Faire:  Write 2 sentences in French using “Appreciation” vocab to respond to PowerPoint.  Write short paragraph reflection on PowerPoint in English.

Handouts (click on link):  Le Val Sans Retour, Leçon 5

Travail en Classe (TEC):  Take notes over content of PowerPoint and keep track of all underlined vocabulary words.  For Prehistoric Art PowerPoint, Click HERE!

Devoirs:  Read « Le Val Sans Retour», take notes over content (especially bolded/written words) and write a summary in English of about 10 sentences.  Paquet Leçon 5: #1, 2, and 4.

Mardi 12/03

Today in class we continued to talk about our weekend activities, went over new irregular verbs, learned new vocab (pg 100) and looked at a PowerPoint (Click HERE to view) that contained 8 vocab words to express opinions (l’appréciation positive/l’appréciation négative).

A Faire:  pg 101 #5 (connect pics with descriptions)

Devoirs: Write an affirmative and a negative sentence for each of the 8 new vocab words in the PowerPoint,16 sentences total.  Ex.  (Je suis fan de Blazers, Je ne suis pas fan de Lakers).  Look up 3 new animals that are not in the book to add to vocabulary (use dictionary/wordreference.com).  Don’t forget articles!!!

Test make-up by Wednesday end of the day (unless you’ve already made another arrangement with me!)

Déjeuner français- Thursday Rm. 128 (for make-up participation or extra credit!)

Quarter ends in 2 ½ weeks!  Turn in missing work before Spring Break!!!!