Monday, November 30, 2009

The first week of December!

Bonjour! Demain c'est le premier décembre! Oh la la!




Take a look at what our week looks like ...




FSF 1P
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1. We will be learning about instruments. Be sure you know your vocab!
2. We will have a listening test on vocab and verbs on Thursday.
3. You will be starting to brainstorm ideas for your next speaking task.

Soon, you will be receiving a Christmas / Noel package with activities en français to complete before the holidays. Be sure you work on this package, and that you hand it in before our break!


FSF 1D
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1. We will be perfecting the futur simple, and you will begin your new speaking task that will be presented at the beginning of next week.
2. We will begin working on direct object pronouns. They may seem tricky at first, so please take a look at these websites for help, and for extra practice;

http://www.drlemon.net/Grammar/directobjects.html

http://www.realfrench.net/grammar/index.php?section=beginner&entry=65 -this website has a test at the end - essayez-le! Try it!

http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/pro5.html


Please be sure to come see me with any questions!

Monday, November 23, 2009

la semaine du 23 de nov.

Bonjour! Here is an outline of what is going on this week. The last full week of November!!!



FSF1P --- Lundi - Review for vocab quiz tomorrow, Faire vs. Jouer sports. RE verbs.
Mardi - Vocab Quiz, RE verbs worksheets.
Mercredi - Sports task assigned. Due Next Tuesday.
Jeudi - Listening activity, ER IR RE distinctions. Practice for in class verb test.
Vendredi - In class Verb test.


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

la semaine de nov. 16 à nov. 20

Bonjour classes!

N'oubliez pas! Don't forget!!! REPORT CARDS COME OUT ON FRIDAY!!!!!!!

FSF1P
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We will be learning about sports, the verb Faire, the verb Jouer, and more direction words. Remember, incomplete class work will now result in lunch hour work sessions if you earn three strikes. Please be sure to use your class time to complete work. There will be a quiz on FAIRE and JOUER FRI NOV 20th.

FSF 1D
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Il y a beaucoup à lire! There is a lot to read this week. Be sure to complete questions on the Interview with Ann Darrow.
There will be a listening quiz on AVOIR and ETRE verbs Wednesday Nov 18.
You will have a MRS DR VANDERTRAMP QUIZ on Thursday Nov 19. Please see the post below for online practice.
You will complete the Dragara reading activity on Wednesday and hand it in! Be sure to start working on your film poster for your Monster film.
A bientôt!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Good morning classes!

Je suis malade... I hope you are all doing well!

FSF 1D
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You will receive questions on King Kong tomorrow. If you have not written your test, please do so asap. Please complete the work you have been given and use your textbook p.63-64 to help. Hand in your Alamo d'Etre.
For extra help on MRS DR VANDERTRAMP please visit...


http://www.quia.com/jg/581830.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=french-dr-mrs-vandertramp-verbs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TpxOg3jZ9g
http://www.realfrench.net/grammar/games.php?function=choose_single&ex=4
Save your sister ------- fun interactive game --- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/games/destination/flash/western/index.shtml

FSF 1P
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YOUR MENU IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY!
Check out the way this one was presented---
http://sophie97.glogster.com/Sophie-Clements

Please complete the Scavenger Hunt (that is below in the last blog) and hand in asap. It should be completed by the end of the day today.
If you are finished everything,
please visit...

http://www.quia.com/cb/85870.html
http://www.quia.com/quiz/1768391.html


A bientôt!

Thursday, November 5, 2009

FSF 1p Webquest Questions

  • Hello FSF 1P!!!!
Your next task is to answer the following questions by visiting the websites I have listed below. Please answer the questions in full sentences. You can type them out on the computer while you research, or you can write them out. Please be neat, and please complete this by the end of the class on Friday. At the end, there is a list of signature French dishes. Please choose one and describe it to me (similarly to how you describe a Quebecois specialty to me last week).
Hand in your work once it has been completed.
Merci!!



  • Meal times in France
    • When do people eat meals?
    • Which meal is the largest/most important?
    • How long are meals?
    • What is lunch like at school? - this link may not work --- please google for answer

http://www.easyexpat.com/paris_en/entertainment_pubs-cafes-restaurants.htm

http://www.travelswithfriends.com/Travel_Tips-Eating_in_France.htm

http://www.egide.asso.fr/uk/guide/vivre/nourrir/

http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/suzanne.keeslar/cuisinerituals.html

  • Courses
    • What are the different courses in a typical French formal dinner?
    • What is the order of the courses?
    • What is served during each course?
    • What drinks accompany each course?

http://www.ffcook.com/pages/frenchmenu.htm

http://www.travelswithfriends.com/Travel_Tips-Eating_in_France.htm

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-courses-in-a-french-dinner.htm

http://campus.murraystate.edu/academic/faculty/suzanne.keeslar/cuisinerituals.html


  • Le Restaurant
    • What are the different types of restaurants in France?
    • What type of food does each restaurant serve?
    • What are some of the different customs? (tip, seating, how long you can stay, etc.)

http://www.easyexpat.com/paris_en/entertainment_pubs-cafes-restaurants.htm

http://www.discoverfrance.com/HotelsParis/transdining.htm

http://www.travelswithfriends.com/Travel_Tips-Eating_in_France,%20General.htm

http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/recherche.php?cuis=26&local=&service=&budget

Every successful restaurant has a signature dish. Your signature dish will be “L’Étoile” of your menu. Choose one of these typical French specialties to research and describe as part of your webquest (you could even choose one for your own menu!)

  • "Les Étoiles"
    • La Soupe à l’Oignon Gratinée
    • Les Escargots
    • La Quiche
    • Les Crèpes
    • La Crème brulée
    • Le Croque Monsieur
    • La Mousse au Chocolat
    • La Galette des Rois
    • Les Cuisses de Grenouille
Answer the following questions:
  • What is the name of the dish?
  • What is it?
  • What makes it special?
  • When and where do people eat it?
  • What is the recipe for your dish?
  • What does it look like? (Find a picture)

Research the dish using the links listed.

http://www.letscookfrench.com/general/home.cfm

http://www.frenchfoodandcook.com/pages/dinner.htm

http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/Recipes/most_requested_french_recipes.htm

http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/europe/french/indexall.ht