Please note: Scroll down for French I, French II, French III and French IV plans. A day without French is like a day without sunshine! Bonnes Vacances!!! 13-31 mai 2013 Français I, II, III & IV 13-17 mai 2013 This week we will be completing material in each class in order to prepare for exam review. Seniors who are not exempt will be given review materials for their exams next week. 20-24 mai 2013 All material will be completed in each class. Senior exams: Please see the schedule below. We will complete exam review in all classes as we prepare for exams next week. 27-31 mai 2013 EXAMS for Underclassmen: Please see the schedule below. Senior Exam Schedule Monday, May 20 Senior Exam Review Day Tuesday, May 21 8:30 – 10:15 First Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only 12:35 – 2:20 Fifth Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only **All Underclass Students on a Regular Schedule** Wednesday, May 22 8:30 – 10:15 Second Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only 12:35 – 2:20 Sixth Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only **All Underclass Students on a Regular Schedule** Thursday, May 23 8:30 – 10:00 Third Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only 10:00 – 11:30 Fourth Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only 12:35 – 2:20 Seventh Period Exam Auditorium Seniors Only **All Underclass Students on a Regular Schedule** Friday, May 24 8:30 Graduation Practice Auditorium Seniors Only **All Underclass Students on a Regular Schedule** Exam Schedule for Underclassmen Friday, May 24 Underclass Exam Review Day Tuesday, May 28 8:25 – 10:15 Exam 2 10:20 – 11:10 1st Period 11:15 – 12:30 4th Period Regular Lunch Schedule 12:35 – 1:25 5th Period 1:30 – 2:20 6th Period 2:25 – 3:15 7th Period **AM vocational students and exploratory students will attend the Career Center at the regular times. Exploratory Students report to the Auditorium when they return during 1st period. **PM vocational students and exploratory students will attend the Career Center at the regular times. Wednesday, May 29 8:25 – 10:30 Exam 1 10:35 – 11:15 One Lunch 11:20 – 11:55 3rd Period 12:00 – 2:00 Exam 5 **AM vocational students and exploratory students will attend the Career Center and return to MSHS at 10:30. AM vocational students will report to the auditorium during 3rd period. **PM vocational students and exploratory students will attend the Career Center at 12:00 and return at 2:00. Thursday, May 30 8:25 – 10:30 Exam 3 10:35 – 11:15 One Lunch 11:20 – 11:55 6th Period 12:00 – 2:00 Exam 6 **AM vocational students will attend the Career Center at 8:25. Exploratory students will attend the 3rd period exam session. **PM vocational students and exploratory students will attend the Career Center at 11:20 and return at 2:00. Friday, May 31 8:25 – 10:30 Exam 4 10:35 – 11:25 One Lunch 11:30 – 1:15 Exam 7 ** AM vocational students and exploratory students will not attend the Career Center. **PM vocational students will attend the Career Center at 11:30 and return at 1:15. PM Exploratory students will not attend the Career Center. Lesson Plans are subject to change due to SOL and AP Testing this week. 6-10 mai 2013 Français I Leçon 13--pages 194-201. Students will identify and describe city places, streets and buildings. Students will learn how to ask for directions and give directions. Students will describe his/her house. Students will learn the rooms in a house. Students will learn how to use the expressions "il y a" and "c'est". Students will learn about two major cities of France--Paris and Tours. Students will learn re regular verbs--page 290. TEST—Friday, May 10—Leçon 13. 6-10 mai 2013 Français II Students will continue their study of Leçon 13 that we were not able to complete last week. Leçon 13--pages 206-215. Students will review entertainment activities, movies and places to go with friends--pages 206-208. Students will learn where French young people like to go in their free time--pages 206-207. Students will learn the different types of films--page 210. Students will learn to extend, accept or refuse an invitation--pages 212-213. Students should be ready for quizzes on this material throughout the week. TEST—Thursday—Leçon 13. 6-10 mai 2013 Français III Students will continue the next French history section--LES GRANDS MOMENTS DE L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE--1453-1715--pages 140-147: La Renaissance François Ier et Mona Lisa Le Grand Siècle Louis XIV Cyrano de Bergerac Les châteaux Quiz on this section of French history later in the week. Students will begin to study and learn the future tense and its uses—page 201. 6-10 mai 2013 Français IV Students will complete a study of Leçon 11. Students will read and discuss the material in Leçon 11—pages 319-324. Material to be discussed: La révolution industrielle Les rois--Louis XVIII---Charles X---Philippe 1er Napoléon III La Commune La Troisième République Progrès dans les sciences Progrès dans l’industrie Progrès dans l’architecture TEST on Leçon 11 later in the week. It is possible that we will begin Leçon 12 toward the end of the week. 29 avril-3 mai 2013 Français I We will continue Leçon 12 this week since most of last week was taken by the presentation of the FAMILY BOOKLETS. Leçon 12--pages 172-183. Students will review colors and have a quiz on colors. Students will learn adjectives of aspect to describe possessions. Students will learn to position adjectives correctly in sentences and have a quiz on adjectives that come in front of the noun they describe. Students will learn the use of: “c’est”, "il est" and "elle est". Students will learn to express opinion. Learn to conjugate ir regular verbs and have a quiz on the conjugation of “ir” regular verbs. Learn about French people and their cars. TEST—Friday on Leçon 12. Please be studying each night to keep up with the new material. Remember: exams are this nine weeks!!!??? 29 avril-3 mai 2013 Français II Leçon 13--pages 206-215. Students will talk about entertainment, movies and places to go with friends--pages 206-208. Students will learn where French young people like to go in their free time--pages 206-207. Students will learn the different types of films--page 210. Students will learn to extend, accept or refuse an invitation--pages 212-213. Students should be ready for quizzes on this material throughout the week. TEST—Friday—Leçon 13. 29 avril-3 mai 2013 Français III Students will complete their study of the material in Unité 4--Partie 1 et Partie 2 this week—pages 152-165. lundi-mardi: Students will review DIRECT and INDIRECT OBJECT PRONOUNS--pages 162 & 164. Students will complete various activities and worksheets to practice and learn the new direct and indirect object pronouns. mercredi: Quiz on direct and indirect object pronouns. jeudi-vendredi: Students will begin the next French history section--LES GRANDS MOMENTS DE L'HISTOIRE DE FRANCE--1453-1715--pages 140-147. J'espère que vous aimez l'histoire de la France et que vous profiterez de ces lectures. Bon week-end!!! 29 avril-3 mai 2013 Français IV Students will begin a study of Leçon 11. Students will read and discuss the material in Leçon 11—pages 319-324. Material to be discussed: La révolution industrielle Les rois--Louis XVIII---Charles X---Philippe 1er Napoléon III La Commune La Troisième République Progrès dans les sciences Progrès dans l’industrie Progrès dans l’architecture TEST—vendredi—Leçon 11. 22-26 avril 2013 Français I Monday: Students will continue a study of the material in Leçon 12--pages 172-183. Students will continue to learn the colors—page 174. Students will learn to conjugate IR regular verbs—page 278. We will continue Leçon 12 next week after the Family Booklet Projects are completed. Tuesday-Friday: Family Booklet Project due April 23. FAMILY BOOKLET PROJECT Students will present their Family Booklet both orally and written to the class. Remember to be working on your Family Booklet project which is due April 23, 2013. 22-26 avril 2013 Français II Students will continue a study of the material in Leçon 12 this week. Leçon 12--pages 184-191. Students will learn quantities when shopping for foods. Students will learn to use the adjective "tout". Students will learn to use the expression "il faut" to express obligation or necessity. Students will learn how to prepare a "croque-monsieur". Students should be prepared for quizzes as we go through the week. Are you ready to go grocery shopping in France? Qu'est-ce que vous allez acheter au supermarché??? Be ready for a test at the end of the week on Leçon 12. If you want or need extra help, please some by 202 after school. Remember: exams are this 9 weeks. 22-26 avril 2013 Français III Students will continue their study of the material in Unité 4--Partie 1 et Partie 2 this week—pages 152-165. lundi: Students will review the use of the pronouns“y” and “en”—page 156. Students will complete various activities to practice and learn the use of the pronouns “y” and “en”. mardi-mercredi-jeudi: Quiz on the pronouns “y” and “en”. Students will review and learn some new DIRECT and INDIRECT OBJECT PRONOUNS--pages 162 & 164. Students will complete various activities and worksheets to practice and learn the new direct and indirect object pronouns. vendredi: Quiz on direct and indirect object pronouns. 22-26 avril 2013 Français IV Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 10: *Napoléon *L'œuvre de Napoléon *Les guerres de Napoléon *Louis XVIII *Les Cent Jours de Napoléon *L'exil et la mort de Napoléon Contrôle--Leçon 10. 15-19 avril 2013 Français I Monday: Students will complete their study of the material in Leçon 11--pages 162-169. Students will talk about character traits and nationalities--adjectives--page 167. Students will learn the correct formation of the adjective and its position in a sentence--page 168. Tuesday: Students will complete review activities to prepare for a TEST on Leçon 11 on Wednesday. workbook activities video on Leçon 11 Students will discuss the importance of friendship to the French--page 163. Wednesday: TEST—Leçon 11 Thursday-Friday: Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 12--pages 172-183. Students will learn colors—page 174. Students will learn to conjugate IR regular verbs—page 278. We will continue this Leçon 12 next week and the test on this lesson will be next week, also. Please be studying each night--exams are this nine weeks!!!??? Remember to be working on your Family Booklet project which is due April 23, 2013. 15-19 avril 2013 Français II We will continue our study of Leçon 11 this week--pages 174-181. lundi: Quiz on the stem-changing verbs—acheter/préférer/payer. Students will review “Les articles”—pages 178-179. Students will complete several activities to practice which article to use—défini/indéfini/partitif. partitif—du—de la—de l’—des—some of something défini—le—la—l’—les—talk about something in general indéfini—un—une—des—the whole thing—des means “some” mardi: Review for a test on Leçon 11. Be sure you know all the material we have studied in this lesson: the irregular verb "boire". the spelling change verbs: acheter/préférer/payer. discuss items in a general or specific sense--appropriate article form: partitif—du—de la—de l’—des—some of something défini—le—la—l’—les—talk about something in general indéfini—un—une—des—the whole thing mercredi: TEST—Leçon 11. jeudi: Video to accompany Leçon 12. What surprises await Pierre, Armelle et Corinne??? vendredi: Students will learn “Les quantités”—page 186. Leçon 12 will be continued next week. Continue to study. Examens are this nine weeks. 15-19 avril 2013 Français III Students will continue their study of the material in Unité 4--Partie 1 et Partie 2 this week—pages 152-165. lundi: Students will review where to purchase various items and obtain services in France--pages 152-153. Compare and contrast French and American shopping habits. Students will learn the use of the pronouns "y" and "en"--page 156. mardi: Students will review the use of the pronouns“y” and “en”—page 156. Students will complete various activities to practice and learn the use of the pronouns “y” and “en”. mercredi: Quiz on the pronouns “y” and “en”. Students will review and learn some new Direct and Indirect Objects Pronouns--pages 162 & 164. jeudi-vendredi: Students will continue to review and learn the direct and indirect objects pronouns--pages 162 & 164. Students will complete various activities and worksheets to practice and learn the new direct and indirect object pronouns. 15-19 avril 2013 Français IV Senior Trip Week lundi: TEST—Leçon 9—La Révolution française mardi-vendredi: We will watch "A Tale of Two Cities" based on the famous novel by Charles Dickens. What a perfect way to complete our study of la Révolution française. 8-12 avril 2013 Français I Students will begin their study of the material in Leçon 11--pages 162-169. Students will review the masculine and feminine of adjectives—page 164. Students will learn to describe people and objects using various adjectives--page 165. Students will learn how to make adjectives plural—page 166. Students will talk about character traits and nationalities--adjectives--page 167. Students will learn the correct formation of the adjective and its position in a sentence--page 168. Students will discuss the importance of friendship to the French--page 163. Students should be prepared for several quizzes on the material in this lesson. TEST—Leçon 11 on Friday. Remember to be working on your Family Booklet project which is due April 23, 2013. Ma Famille—Français I Requirements: *This project will be both a written and an oral presentation. This paper is due April 23, 2013. *The paper on your family can be your real family or an imaginary family. *Your Family Booklet will be at least 5 (five) pages in length, written on the front side of each sheet only. *Each page will be devoted to a different member of your family—you must also be included in the 5 family members. *You should use photos in your paper—real photos if you use your real family or photos from magazines, newspapers or computer if you choose an imaginary family. *Your paper can be handwritten or typed—but you must use the correct French accents. Your paper must be written in ink if it is handwritten. What you must tell about each family member: The person’s name—pages 15, 31 How the person is related to you—page 35 Physical description of the person—page 139 Personality traits of the person—page 165 The nationality of the person—page 167 How old the person is—page 37 Give the birthday of the person—page 62 Where the person lives—page 95 Does the person have any pets—dogs/cats—page 35 Name two possessions that this person has—pages 140, 142 Name one activity the person likes to do—pages 74-75, 95 Name one activity the person does not like to do—pages 74-75, 95 Tell what the person likes to eat—page 45 Tell what the person likes to drink—page 49 Tell an activity the person would like to do in the future—pages 74-75, 95 Have fun and enjoy the adventure of writing a Family Booklet in French. 8-12 avril 2013 Français II lundi: Students will review Leçon 10 to prepare for a test on Tuesday. mardi: Assessment on Leçon 10. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR PIZZAS TO CLASS!!! mercredi: Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 11--pages 174-181. Students will watch and discuss the video segment that accompanies Leçon 11—pages 174-175. jeudi: Students will talk about what one is drinking and learn the irregular verb "boire"—page 176. vendredi: Students will discuss purchases and preferences as they learn the spelling change verbs: acheter/préférer/payer—page 177. Students will discuss items in a general or specific sense and choose the appropriate article form--partitif/défini/indéfini—pages 178-179. Students should be prepared for several quizzes on the material in Leçon 11 this week. Keep your "pizza" up to date with all the information needed on it!!! This lesson will carry over into next week and the test will be next week. Bon courage!!! 8-12 avril 2013 Français III Students will begin their study of the material in Unité 4--Partie 1—pages 148-159. lundi: Students will read and discuss INFO MAGAZINE—pages 149-151. mardi-jeudi: Students will learn where to purchase various items in France--pages 152-153. Students will be able to act out purchasing small items they might need. Students will compare and contrast French and American shopping habits. vendredi: Quiz on boutiques and objects one may purchase—pages 152-153. Learn the use of the pronouns "y" and "en"--page 156. We will continue Unité 4-Partie 1 next week as we learn the use of the pronouns "y" and "en"--page 156. Be studying--exams are this nine weeks!!!??? 8-12 avril 2013 Français IV We will continue our study of la Révolution française. lundi: Review Leçon 8 for a test on Tuesday. mardi: TEST—Leçon 8—La Révolution française mercredi-vendredi: Leçon 9 La sanglante Révolution La Grande Peur Le roi ramené de force à Paris Une constitution Varennes La mort de Louis XVI et Marie-Antoinette La guillotine Exécution de Robespierre Les changements temporaires et durables de la Révolution This lesson will continue into next week with the test being on Monday—le 15 avril. N’oubliez pas: Projects due le 10-12 avril. Students should be prepared to present his/her project to the class. 2-5 avril 2013 Français I Tuesday: Students will conclude their study of Leçon 10--pages 150-159. Students will review the use of definite and indefinite articles in French. Students will learn the use of definite articles in a general sense—page 158. Students will learn the use of the definite articles with days of the week—page 159. Announce a TEST on Leçon 10 for Thursday, April 4. Wednesday: To review for a test on Leçon 10, students will complete workbook activities and video activities. Thursday TEST on Leçon 10. Friday: The Family Booklet Project will be discussed and students will begin to work on a rough draft in class today. 2-5 avril 2013 Français II Tuesday-Wednesday: Students will conclude their study of Leçon 10—pages 164-171. Students will discuss quantities in dealing with foods—page 168. Students will learn the partitive article--some—page 168. Students will be able to make negative statements with the partitive--page 170. Thursday: TEST—Leçon 10 Friday: Students will begin Leçon 11 by watching the vidéo-scène—pages 174-175. 2-5 avril 2013 Français III Tuesday-Wednesday: Students will continue watching the sequel to the film "Jean de Florette"—“Manon des sources”. Both films are based on the novels by the famous French author Marcel Pagnol. Students should be thinking about the theme of the films and what the author is trying to say about—greed—revenge—social injustice—predjudices—etc. Thursday-Friday: Students will complete worksheets on the two films. Students will discuss the themes of the films and their thoughts on what the author is saying to us today. Ce sont d’excellents films--mais faites attention pour bien comprendre. 2-5 avril 2013 Français IV Tuesday-Thursday: Students will continue their study of the French Revolution—history section of Leçon 8. Descente vers la Révolution--pages 221-226. Louis XVI Marie-Antoinette La Guerre d'Indépendance en Amérique L'affaire du collier Les États généraux le 14 juillet 1789 Friday: TEST--Histoire de Leçon 8. Bon week-end!!! 25-28 mars 2013 Français I Monday-Wednesday: Students will conclude their study of Leçon 10--pages 150-159. Students will review the irregular verb "avoir"--page 152. Students will review the expressions used with the verb "avoir"—page 152. Students will be able to discuss what they have. Students will review the definite and indefinite articles and pronouns to replace nouns that are subjects—page 153. Students will review how to make nouns and articles plural—page 154. Students will review the use of indefinite article in a negative sentence—page 156 To review for a test on Leçon 10, students will complete workbook activities and video activities. Thursday TEST on Leçon 10. 25-28 mars 2013 Français II Monday-Wednesday: Students will conclude their study of Leçon 10—pages 164-171. Review how to discuss what one wants, can do or must do as we review the irregular verbs:--page 166 vouloir pouvoir devoir Discuss quantities in dealing with foods—page 168. Learn the partitive article--some—page 168. Make negative statements with the partitive--page 170. Thursday: TEST—Leçon 10 25-28 mars 2013 Français III Students will be watching the sequel to the film "Jean de Florette"—“Manon des sources”. Both films are based on the novels by the famous French author Marcel Pagnol. Students should be thinking about the theme of the films and what the author is trying to say about—greed—revenge—social injustice—predjudices—etc. Ce sont d’excellents films--mais faites attention pour bien comprendre. 25-28 mars 2013 Français IV Students will continue their study of the French Revolution by finishing watching the documentary “The French Revolution”—The History Channel. Students will begin the history section of Leçon 8 Descente vers la Révolution--pages 221-226. Louis XVI Marie-Antoinette La Guerre d'Indépendance en Amérique L'affaire du collier Les États généraux le 14 juillet 1789 Be listening for a test date on--Histoire de Leçon 8. Bon week-end!!! 18-22 mars 2013 Français I Students will continue their study of Leçon 10--pages 150-159. lundi: Students will review the irregular verb "avoir"--page 152. Students will review the expressions used with the verb "avoir"—page 152. Students will be able to discuss what they have. Quiz on the irregular verb “avoir” and its expressions. mardi: Students will review the definite and indefinite articles and pronouns to replace nouns that are subjects—page 153. Students will learn how to make nouns and articles plural—page 154. Students will learn the use of indefinite article in a negative sentence—page 156 mercredi: Quiz on Leçon 10. jeudi-vendredi: Thursday: Students will watch Rick Steves’ Paris: Grand and Intimate. Friday: Students will watch Rick Steves’ Normandy: War-Torn Yet Full of Life. Students will complete worksheets on both films and a grade will be taken on each worksheet. 18-22 mars 2013 Français II Students will continue their study of Leçon 10—pages 164-171. lundi-mardi: Talk about what one wants, can do or must do as we learn the irregular verbs:--page 166 vouloir pouvoir devoir mercredi: Quiz on vouloir/pouvoir/devoir. Discuss quantities in dealing with foods—page 168. Learn the partitive article--some—page 168. Make negative statements with the partitive--page 170. We will continue the remainder of this lesson next week. jeudi-vendredi: Students will be watching the film “Les Misérables” based on the novel by the famous French author Victor Hugo. Who is Jean Valjean? Who is Javert? Who is Cosette? 18-22 mars 2013 Français III We will be concluding our study of l'imparfait et le passé composé this week!!! lundi: Students will do review activities to prepare for a test on the passé compose and the imparfait. Students should study and read all the handouts on these two tenses and the following pages in their textbook—114—116—118—128. THE GIVING TREE—How does the author use the imparfait and the passé compose in this story? mardi: TEST—l’imparfait et le passé compose mercredi-jeudi-vendredi: Students will be watching le film "Jean de Florette" based on the novel by the famous French author Marcel Pagnol. Students should be thinking about the theme of the film and what the author is trying to say about—greed—revenge—social injustice—predjudices—etc. C'est un excellent film--mais faites attention pour bien comprendre. 18-22 mars 2013 Français IV lundi-mercredi: Students will continue the literature section of Leçon 7. Students will continue reading a selection from CANDIDE by Voltaire. Students will read a selection from Rousseau. Students will complete worksheets on these reading selections. TEST on these literature selections. Aimez-vous les sélections des philosophes? jeudi-vendredi: Students will begin their study of the French Revolution by watching the documentary “The French Revolution”—The History Channel. 11-15 mars 2013 Français I Leçon 9--pages 136-147. Monday-Tuesday: Students will be able to identify objects that one might possess or not possess. Students will be able to describe one's room, what is in it and where it is located (prepositions). Students will learn to conjugate ir regular verbs in the present tense. Wednesday: TEST on Leçon 9—pages 136-147. Thursday-Friday: Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 10--pages 150-159. Students will learn the irregular verb "avoir"--page 152. Students will learn the expressions used with the verb "avoir". Students will be able to talk about what they have using the correct form of the verb avoir. Lesson 10 will carried over into next week. Students should prepare for a quiz on avoir and expressions used with this verb. Est-ce que vous étudiez??? Bon week-end!!! 11-15 mars 2013 Français II Leçon 9--pages 152-163 Monday-Tuesday: Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 9. Students will learn vocabulary for a typical lunch or dinner. Students will be able to express likes and dislikes concerning foods. Students will learn vocabulary for shopping in an open air market Wednesday: TEST Leçon 9—pages 152-163. Thursday-Friday: Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 10—pages 164-171. Students will watch the video to accompany the lesson and discuss it. Students will discuss what they want, can do or must do as we learn the irregular verbs-- vouloir/pouvoir/devoir. We will continue Leçon 10 next week. Est-ce que vous étudiez chaque soir??? J'espère que oui!!! 11-15 mars 2013 Français III Unité 3--Partie 1 Monday-Thursday: OUI--OUI--OUI--We are still working on l'imparfait et le passé composé. Students will continue to study the difference between le passé composé and l'imparfait which are both past tenses. C'est le passé composé ou l'imparfait??? Let’s learn a song to help distinguish between the uses of these two tenses. ARE YOU READY TO SING??? Be sure to study and read pages 114, 116 and 118 in your text. Be sure you know when to use these two past tenses and their translations. Friday: TEST on the passé composé and the imparfait. BON COURAGE!!! 11-15 mars 2013 Français IV Monday: Students will conclude their study of the history section of Leçon 7 and review for a test. La Régence La Compagnie du Mississippi Louis XV Madame de Pompadour L'Encyclopédie Tuesday—TEST Leçon 7—Histoire Wednesday-Friday: Students will begin the literature section of Leçon 7. Students will read a selection from CANDIDE by Voltaire. Students will read a selection from Rousseau. Students will complete a worksheet on these reading selections. This section on literature will continue into next week. Students should be preparing for a TEST on these literature selections next week. Aimez-vous les sélections des philosophes? 4-8 mars 2013 Français I Leçon 9--pages 136-147. Students will review how to describe people's physical appearance by using the following adjectives: grand—petit—brun—blond—beau—jeune Students will review questions to ask in order to learn about someone. Qui est-ce?---Comment s’appelle-t-il?---Quel âge a-t-il?---Comment est-il? Students will review the masculine and feminine forms of the adjectives to describe someone. Students will be able to identify objects that one might possess or not possess. Students will be able to describe one's room, what is in it and where it is located (prepositions). Students will learn to conjugate ir regular verbs in the present tense. TEST—Friday on Leçon 9—pages 136-147. 4-8 mars 2013 Français II Leçon 9--pages 152-163 Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 9. Students will review the French shops where one purchases food—pages 152-153. Students will learn vocabulary to discuss meals and table settings—page 154. Students will learn vocabulary for use in a café: how to order/pay. typical foods in a café. Students will learn vocabulary for a typical lunch or dinner. Students will be able to express likes and dislikes concerning foods. Students will learn vocabulary for shopping in an open air market TEST—Friday—Leçon 9—pages 152-163. 4-8 mars 2013 Français III Unité 3--Partie 1 Students will continue learning and practicing a NEW TENSE: l'imparfait Students will review how to form the imparfait—both regular and irregular verbs—page 116. Students will learn the uses of the imparfait--pages 116-118. Students should be sure to study and read pages 116-118 in the textbook. Tuesday: QUIZ—l’imparfait—formation of the tense and the translation. As the week progresses, students will learn the differences between the passé composé and the imparfait and be able to decide which tense is used in various situations in the past. 4-8 mars 2013 Français IV Students will continue a study of the history section of Leçon 7. La Régence La Compagnie du Mississippi Louis XV Madame de Pompadour L'Encyclopédie TEST—Leçon 7—Histoire 25 février-1 mars 2013 Français I Leçon 9--pages 136-147. Students will review how to describe people's physical appearance by using the following adjectives: grand—petit—brun—blond—beau—jeune Students will review questions to ask in order to learn about someone. Qui est-ce?---Comment s’appelle-t-il?---Quel âge a-t-il?---Comment est-il? Students will review the masculine and feminine forms of the adjectives to describe someone. Students will be able to identify objects that one might possess or not possess. Students will be able to describe one's room, what is in it and where it is located (prepositions). Students will learn to conjugate "ir" regular verbs in the present tense. We lesson will continue into next week because there is a lot of new vocabulary to learn. Students should be studying each night to be prepared for the test on this lesson next week. Remember that if you want/need extra help, please come by room 202 before or after school. I'll be glad to help. 25 février-1 mars 2013 Français II Leçon 9--pages 152-163 Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 9. Students will review the French shops where one purchases food—pages 152-153. Students will learn vocabulary to discuss meals and table settings—page 154. Students will learn vocabulary for use in a café: how to order/pay. typical foods in a café. Students will learn vocabulary for a typical lunch or dinner. Students will be able to express likes and dislikes concerning foods. Students will learn vocabulary for shopping in an open air market We will continue studying this lesson next week. Please study because there is a LOT of NEW vocabulary. Students should be preparing for a test next week on all of Leçon 9. 25 février-1 mars 2013 Français III Unité 3--Partie 1 Students will learn a NEW TENSE: l'imparfait. Students will learn how to form the imparfait—both regular and irregular verbs—page 116. Students will learn the uses of the imparfait--pages 116-118. Students should be sure to study and read pages 116-118 in the textbook. Students should be prepared for several quizzes on the "imparfait" this week. 25 février-1 mars 2013 Français IV Students will read and discuss three fables by La Fontaine. Students will read a selection on the life of La Fontaine. TEST—Littérature du 17e siècle—Molière et La Fontaine Students will begin a study of the history section of Leçon 7. La Régence La Compagnie du Mississippi Louis XV Madame de Pompadour L'Encyclopédie 18-22 février 2013 Français I Monday-Wednesday: Students will read and discuss several readings: Images--pages 118-133. Ce week-end, à la télé L'internet, c'est cool! Bonjour, Trinh! À l'école en France Le lycée Jean-Baptiste Corot L'école secondaire en France Le programme scolaire Expressions pour la classe Students will also watch a video on the French school system. Thursday-Friday: Leçon 9 Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 9--pages 136-147. Students will learn to describe people's physical appearance by learning certain adjectives: grand—petit—brun—blond—beau—jeune Students will learn questions to ask in order to learn about someone. Qui est-ce?---Comment s’appelle-t-il?---Quel âge a-t-il?---Comment est-il? Students will learn the masculine and feminine forms of the adjectives to describe someone. We lesson will continue into next week because there is a lot of new vocabulary to learn. Students should be studying each night to be prepared for the test on this lesson next week. Remember that if you want/need extra help, please come by room 202 before or after school. I'll be glad to help. 18-22 février 2013 Français II Monday-Wednesday: Students will read and discuss--"Camping au printemps"--pages 144-149. Thursday and Friday: Leçon 9--pages 152-163 Students will begin studying the material in Leçon 9. Students will learn the French shops where one purchases food—pages 152-153. Students will learn vocabulary to discuss meals and table settings—page 154. We will continue studying this lesson next week. . . please study because there is a LOT of NEW vocabulary. Students should be preparing for a test next week on all of Leçon 9. 18-22 Février 2013 Français III Unité 3--Partie 1 Monday-Tuesday: We will complete our review of the passé composé. We will be completing several oral and written activities to help review this tense: regular passé composé MRS. D.R. VANDERTRAMP verbs reflexive verbs au passé composé Wednesday: TEST—passé composé. Thursday-Friday: Students will begin a study of a new verb tense—l’imparfait--page 116 We will continue our study of l’imparfait next week. If at any time you want/need extra help, please come by room 202. I’ll be glad to help. 18-22 février 2013 Français IV Monday-Tuesday: Students will continue their study of MOLIÈRE et le théâtre du 17e siècle. Students will read several excerpts from plays by Molière: “L’École des femmes “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme” “L’Avare” Students will watch scenes from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" and "L'Avare". Wednesday-Thursday: Students will read and discuss three fables by La Fontaine. Friday: TEST—Littérature du 17e siècle—Molière et La Fontaine 11-15 février 2013 Français I Leçon 8--pages 104-113 Students will continue learning and practicing the irregular verb "faire" and expressions with faire. Students will participate in written and oral activities to learn this new irregular verb. Students will learn how to ask a question by using inversion of the subject and the verb. Students will look at French heritage in the country of Senegal. Students will participate in the following activities to learn the material in Leçon 8: Video/Oral activities/Worksheets/Quizzes/Workbook activities/TEST Students should be prepared for a TEST on Leçon 8 toward the end of the week. Étudiez!!! 11-15 février 2013 Français II Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 8--pages 130-137. Students will continue working on the 16 special verbs in the passé composé—page 134. Students will continue completing activities to learn and practice the 16 special verbs. Students will complete activities to learn/practice the passé composé of verbs that are conjugated with the verb “avoir” and those that are conjugated with the verb “être”. Students will learn the expression “il y a” + a time expression—page 137 TEST on Leçon 8 at the end of the week. 11-15 février 2013 Français III Students will continue a study of the material in Unité3—Partie 1—pages 109-119. Students will review the passé composé—page 114—and complete review activities. Monday: Review the passé composé of regular verbs conjugated with avoir. Tuesday: Review the passé composé of the 16 special verbs conjugated with être. Wednesday: Review the passé composé of reflexive verbs conjugated with être. Thursday: Review and practice the passé composé of all three types of verbs in the passé composé. Friday: TEST—le passé composé Next week, we will begin a study of a new past verb tense—l’imparfait. How do these two past tenses differ? More to follow next week. . . 11-15 février 2013 Français IV Students will continue their study of MOLIÈRE et le théâtre du 17e siècle. Students will read several excerpts from plays by Molière: “L’École des femmes “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme” “L’Avare” Students will watch scenes from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" and "L'Avare". J'adore les pièces de Molière!!! Et vous? Students will also read three fables by La Fontaine when we complete the unit on Molière. Test at the end of this unit on Molière et La Fontaine. 4-8 février 2013 Snow Days: We will continue Lesson Plans from 28 janvier-1 février 2013 since we were unable to complete this material because of snow days. Please see plans below. 4-8 février 2013 Français I Leçon 8--pages 104-113 Students will review and practice questions words in French:--page 106 où?—quand?—à quelle heure?—comment?—pourquoi?—parce que Students will continue learning the interrogative expressions with “qui”:--page 108 qui?—à qui?—de qui?—avec qui?—pour qui? Students will ask for information and ask about people using the question words. Students will learn the irregular verb "faire" and expressions with faire. Students will participate in written and oral activities to learn this new irregular verb. Students will look at French heritage in the country of Senegal. Video/Oral activities/Quizzes/Workbook activities/TEST TEST--Leçon 8. Étudiez!!! 4-8 février 2013 Français II Students will continue a study of Leçon 8--pages 130-137. Students will continue working on the 16 special verbs in the passé composé—page 134. Students will practice conjugating the 16 special verbs in the passé composé. Students will do a question/answer session using the 16 special verbs. Quiz on the 16 special verbs—MRS. D.R. VANDERTRAMP—remember the 16 special verbs! Students will continue completing activities to learn the 16 special verbs. Quiz on listing past participles and translations of the 16 special verbs. Students will continue completing oral and written activities to learn these 16 special verbs. There will be an assessment on the conjugation of the 16 special verbs. Students will learn the expression “il y a” + a time expression—page 137 4-8 février 2013 Français III Students will begin a study of Unité 3—Partie 1—pages 109-119. Students will learn vocabulary associated with vacation—page 112—and complete related activities. Students will review the passé composé—page 114—and complete review activities. 4-8 février 2013 Français IV Students will review by completing a worksheet on the history presented in Leçon 6 Students will review: Richelieu L'Académie française Louis XIV Versailles Les salons TEST: Histoire de Leçon 6 Students will begin a study of MOLIÈRE et le théâtre du 17e siècle. Students will read several excerpts from plays by Molière and watch scenes from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" and "L'Avare". J'adore les pièces de Molière!!! Et vous? 28 janvier-1 février 2013 Français I Leçon 8--pages 104-113 Monday: Students will continue studying and learning questions words in French:--page 106 où?—quand?—à quelle heure?—comment?—pourquoi?—parce que Tuesday: Students will learn interrogative expressions with “qui”:--page 108 qui?—à qui?—de qui?—avec qui?—pour qui? Students will ask for information and ask about people using the question words. Wednesday-Thursday: Students will learn the irregular verb "faire" and expressions with faire. Students will participate in written and oral activities to learn this new irregular verb. Students will look at French heritage in the country of Senegal. Video/Oral activities/Quizzes/Workbook activities/TEST Friday: TEST--Leçon 8. Étudiez!!! 28 janvier-1 février 2013 Français II Monday: Students will continue a study of Leçon 8--pages 130-137. Students will continue working on the 16 special verbs in the passé composé—page 134. Tuesday: Students will practice conjugating the 16 special verbs in the passé composé. Students will do a question/answer session using the 16 special verbs. Wednesday: Quiz on the 16 special verbs—MRS. D.R. VANDERTRAMP—remember the 16 special verbs! Students will continue completing activities to learn the 16 special verbs. Thursday: Quiz on listing past participles and translations of the 16 special verbs. Students will continue completing oral and written activities to learn these 16 special verbs. Friday: There will be an assessment on the conjugation of the 16 special verbs. Students will learn the expression “il y a” + a time expression—page 137 28 janvier-1 février 2013 Français III Monday: Students will continue and complete their study of early French history: Les Grands Moments de l'Histoire de France--Jusqu'en 1453--pages 98-107. les rois d'Angleterre qui étaient français Jeanne d'Arc à Chinon Tuesday: Assessment on the history section: Les Grands Moments de l’Histoire de France. Wednesday-Friday: Students will begin a study of Unité 3—Partie 1—pages 109-119. Students will learn vocabulary associated with vacation—page 112—and complete related activities. Students will review the passé composé—page 114—and complete review activities. 28 janvier-1 février 2013 Français IV Monday: Students will complete a study of the history presented in Leçon 6—pages 151-154. Tuesday: Students will review by completing a worksheet on the history presented in Leçon 6 Students will review: Richelieu L'Académie française Louis XIV Versailles Les salons Wednesday: TEST: Histoire de Leçon 6 Thursday-Friday: Students will begin a study of MOLIÈRE et le théâtre du 17e siècle. Students will read several excerpts from plays by Molière and watch scenes from "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" and "L'Avare". J'adore les pièces de Molière!!! Et vous? 21-25 janvier 2013 Français I--Français II--Français III--Français IV Please see lesson plans (14-18 janvier 2013) below for all classes. Because of snow days last week, we were not able to complete lesson plans for 14-18 janvier 2013. Therefore, we will continue these plans and try to complete them this week. Bon Courage! 14-18 janvier 2013 Français I Monday and Tuesday: Students will complete their study of Leçon 7 and review. Wednesday: TEST—Leçon 7. Thursday and Friday: Students will begin Leçon 8--pages 104-113. Students will learn the irregular verb "faire" and expressions with faire. Students will participate in written and oral activities to learn this new irregular verb. Students should be ready for a quiz on this verb. . . We will continue Leçon 8 next week. 14-18 janvier 2013 Français II Monday: Students will complete Leçon 7 and have a quiz on le passé composé. Tuesday-Friday: Students will begin a study of Leçon 8--pages 130-137. Students will continue studying the passé composé as they study and learn the 16 special verbs that are conjugated with être in the passé composé--MRS. D. R. VANDERTRAMP. Are you ready to rap??? Are you ready for a story??? Be ready for worksheets, quizzes and a test. . . J'adore le passé composé!!! 14-18 janvier 2013 Français III Monday-Thursday: Students will continue their study of early French history: Les Grands Moments de l'Histoire de France--Jusqu'en 1453--pages 98-107. Astérix et sa bande La Chanson de Roland les rois d'Angleterre qui étaient français Jeanne d'Arc à Chinon Friday: TEST on this history section—pages 98-107. J'aime bien étudier l'histoire de la France. Et vous? 14-18 janvier 2013 Français IV Monday: TEST—Literature of the Renaissance—Leçon 5. Tuesday-Friday: Students will begin a study of the history presented in Leçon 6—pages 151-154. Students will study, discuss and learn: Richelieu L'Académie française Louis XIV Versailles Les salons It is possible that this lesson will carry over into next week. Students should be studying each night in order to be prepared for a test on the history section of Leçon 6 upon completion of the material. Bon courage!!! This week—January 7-11, 2013—all classes will continue working on lessons that we began last week. 7-11 janvier 2013 Français I Monday-Thursday: Students will continue work in Leçon 7--pages 92-103. Students will learn how to conjugate er regular verbs in the present tense. Students will describe what one person or several people are doing or are not doing. Students will talk about what people like or don't like. Students will learn how to use a verb + an infinitive. Students will become familiar with French party customs. Friday: TEST—Leçon 7. Étudiez--we are beginning a new semester and let's make this a great one! 7-11 janvier 2013 Français II Monday-Thursday: Students will continueto study the material in Leçon 7—pages 120-129 Students will review the irregular verb voir in the present tense. Students will continue to learn the irregular verb voir in the present tense. Students will learn the passé composé of several irregular verbs. Students will learn “quelqu'un” and “quelque chose” and their negatives. Students will learn the verb aller au passé composé--as an introduction to Leçon 8. Friday: TEST—Leçon 7 Étudiez!!! 7-11 janvier 2013 Français III Monday-Tuesday: Students will continue reading the story “La Couverture”. Students will complete worksheets on this story. Wednesday-Friday: Students will begin a study of early French history: Les Grands Moments de l'Histoire de France--Jusqu'en 1453--pages 98-107. la période romaine--Vercingétorix Charlemagne la Guerre de Cent Ans--Jeanne d'Arc Astérix La Chanson de Roland les rois d'Angleterre qui étaient français Jeanne d'Arc à Chinon This section on French history may carry over into next week. Be listening for quiz information. . . 7-11 janvier 2013 Français IV Students will continue their study of the Littérature de la Renaissance de Leçon 5: Rabelais Montaigne Du Bellay Ronsard Est-ce que vous aimez la littérature de la Renaissance? Friday: TEST:--Littérature—Leçon 5. Bonne Année! 2-4 janvier 2013 Français I mercredi: Students to look over their first semester exams. Review the verb être and places where one may be. jeudi-vendredi: Students will begin Leçon 7--pages 92-103. Students will learn how to conjugate er regular verbs in the present tense. Students will describe what one person or several people are doing or are not doing. Students will talk about what people like or don't like. Students will learn how to use a verb + an infinitive. Students will become familiar with French party customs. This lesson will carry over into next week. Be studying so you will be ready for a test on Leçon 7 at the end of next week. Étudiez--we are beginning a new semester and let's make this a great one! 2-4 janvier 2013 Français II mercredi: Students to look over their first semester exams. Students will discuss activities during the Christmas vacation. Students will begin a study of the material in Leçon 7—pages 120-129 Students will begin to learn the irregular verb voir in the present tense. jeudi-vendredi: Students will continue to learn the irregular verb voir in the present tense. Students will learn the passé composé of several irregular verbs. Students will learn “quelqu'un” and “quelque chose” and their negatives. Students will learn the verb aller au passé composé--as an introduction to Leçon 8. This lesson will carry over into next week. Be prepared for quizzes on the new material presented in this lesson and study for a test on Leçon 7 toward the end of next week. Étudiez!!! 2-4 janvier 2013 Français III mercredi: Students to look over their first semester exams. Students will begin to read the story “La Couverture”. jeudi-vendredi: Students will continue to read and discuss the story "La Couverture"--pages 93-96. I think you will find this story very interesting and very thought provoking. . . Amusez-vous bien!!! 2-4 janvier 2013 Français IV mercredi: Students will look over their first semester exams. jeudi-vendredi: Students will begin a study of the Littérature de la Renaissance de Leçon 5: Rabelais Montaigne Du Bellay Ronsard Est-ce que vous aimez la littérature de la Renaissance? The study of the Renaissance literature will continue into next week. Students should be preparing for a test on the literature section of Leçon 5 toward the end of next week. Lesson Plans—10-19 décembre 2012Bonne Année!!! Français I—Français II—Français III—Français IV 10-11 décembre 2012 All classes will be discussing French Christmas traditions and completing related activities. 12-13 décembre 2012 All classes will be reviewing for their mid-term exams. 14-17-18-19 décembre 2012 EXAMS Please refer to the exam schedule below: December 14, 2012 Seventh Period Exam--1:25-3:15 December 14, 2012 First Period Exam--8:25-10:25 Fifth Period Exam--12:00-2:00 December 18, 2012 Second Period Exam--8:25-10:25 Sixth Period Exam--12:00-2:00 December 19, 2012 Third Period Exam--8:25-10:10 Fourth Period Exam--11:30-1:15 Bonnes Vacances!!! 3-7 décembre 2012 Français I Monday: Test—Leçon 5 Tuesday-Thursday: Leçon 6--pages 82-89. Students will learn to conjugate the irregular verb être and talk about where people are. Students will ask and answer yes and no questions. Students will learn how to make a sentence negative. Students will learn about how French young people spend their free time. Friday: TEST--Leçon 6--Be prepared and be studying some each night!!! Remember to be studying for your EXAM which will be given before Christmas. 3-7 décembre 2012 Français II Students will continue studying the passé composé and other related material in Leçon 6—pages 108-117. lundi: Quiz—passé composé—verbes en—er—ir—re mardi-jeudi: Students to continue discussing what happened and did not happen in the past. Students to ask questions about the past using appropriate vocabulary and verb structures Students to review the passé composé of regular er/ir/re verbs with avoir. Students to learn the two irregular verbs prendre and mettre in the present tense. vendredi: TEST--FRIDAY--Leçon 6--Étudiez!!! Be studying each day for your EXAM which will be given before Christmas! 3-7 décembre 2012 Français III Students will continue to study the material in Unité 2--Partie 2--pages 84-89: Students will study and review: how to ask for help, accept or refuse to help someone and thank someone. subjonctif of irregular verbs--être-avoir-aller-faire. Students will study and learn: learn some more expressions that take the subjonctif. Review for a test on Unité 2 TEST--Unité 2 Étudiez un peu chaque jour. Your exam in this class is before Christmas vacation. Bon week-end!!! 3-7 décembre 2012 Français IV Begin Leçon 5--pages 119-122. Histoire: la Renaissance les Grandes Découvertes du XVe siècle les Châteaux de la Loire la Réforme Henri IV Contrôle--Histoire--Leçon 5. Bon week-end!!! 26-30 novenbre 2012 Français I Leçon 5--pages 72-79 Students will study and learn: how to describe daily activities how to say what you like/don't like to do and want/don't want to do learn how to invite someone, accept an invitation or decline an invitation. TEST—FRIDAY—Leçon 5. Please keep up with your studies--15 minutes each day will make a world of difference in what you learn in French. Remember that you do have an exam in this class before Christmas vacation. Bon weekend!!! 26-30 novembre 2012 Français II Leçon 6--pages 108-117. Learn to talk about what happened and did not happen in the past. Ask questions about the past. Learn the passé composé of regular er/ir/re verbs with avoir. Learn the two irregular verbs prendre and mettre in the present tense. TEST--FRIDAY--Leçon 6--Étudiez!!! Be studying each day for your EXAM which will be given before Christmas! 26-30 novembre 2012 Français III Readings--pages 71-73 and 82-83. Begin Unité 2--Partie 2--pages 84-89: Study and learn: how to ask for help, accept or refuse to help someone and thank some one. subjonctif of irregular verbs--être-avoir-aller-faire. learn some more expressions that take the subjonctif. Be listening for a quiz date as the week progresses. . . Étudiez un peu chaque jour. Your exam in this class is before Christmas vacation. Bon week-end!!! 26-30 novembre 2012 Français IV Discuss the theatre and its birth in France. Read the play LA FARCE DE MAÎTRE PATHELIN. We will also read poems of Charles d'Orléans and François Villon. Est-ce que vous aimez la littérature du Moyen-Âge? TEST—vendredi—Étudiez! 12-20 novembre 2012 Français I Monday-Tuesday: Students will continue to learn material in Leçon 4C--pages 64-65. Students will learn: the seasons weather conditions talk about weather in different regions of France. Wednesday: Students will have a quiz on Leçon 4A-4B-4C. Thursday-Friday/Monday-Tuesday: Students will begin studying the material inLeçon 5--pages 72-79 Students will learn: how to describe daily activities how to say what you like/don't like to do and want/don't want to do learn how to invite someone, accept an invitation or turn down an invitation. Students should be thinking about a quiz on material covered before the Thanksgiving break. We will continue Leçon 5 next week after Thanksgiving vacation. Please keep up with your studies--15 minutes each day will make a world of difference in what you learn in French. Bon weekend!!! 12-20 novembre 2012 Français II lundi: Aperçu culturel—Les activités du week-end—pages 100-101. mardi-vendredi: Students will learn and discuss week-end activities and plans: weekend in town—page 102 weekend at Paris—page 104—Let's go NOW !!! week-end in the country—page 106 lundi: TEST—Leçon 5. mardi: Students will work on a Paris packet--Un week-end à Paris. Bon week-end. 12-20 novembre 2012 Français III We will continue our study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. lundi-mardi: Students will learn the subjunctive forms of verbs that have two stems—page 81. mercredi: Students will complete worksheets for a grade on the subjunctive and Unité 2—Partie 1. jeudi-vendredi: Students will learn vocabulary to ask for help and to accept to help or decline to help someone—page 84. Students will complete activities on page 85 to practice this new vocabulary. lundi: Students will practice the subjunctive with a partner using flash cards on vocabulary—pages 74-75. mardi: Students will complete worksheets begun on November 1 & 2 on the geography of France and Paris. Bonne fête!!! 12-20 novembre 2012 Français IV lundi: Students will review the history section of Leçon 4--pages 85-89 for a test. mardi: TEST: Croisades Cathédrales--Film--Gothic Cathedrals la Guerre de Cent ans Jeanne d'Arc mercredi-vendredi: Discuss the theatre and its birth in France. Students will read the play LA FARCE DE MAÎTRE PATHELIN. lundi-mardi: Students will finish reading and discussing LA FARCE DE MAÎTRE PATHELIN. TEST: le théâtre en France et LA FARCE DE MAÎTRE PATHELIN. As time allows this week, we will also read poems of Charles d'Orléans and François Villon. Est-ce que vous aimez la littérature du Moyen-Âge? J'espère que oui!!! 5-9 novembre 2012 Français I Monday: Students will continue working on how to tell time in French—Leçon 4A--pages 56-59. Students will complete a worksheet and work with a partner to practice telling time in French. Students will be introduced to the 24-hour clock system in France. Introduce the days of the week—Leçon 4B. Tuesday: Quiz on how to tell time in French. Students will continue working on the days of the week—Leçon 4B—page 61. Wednesday: Quiz on the days of the week in French. Students will begin learning the months of the year in French—Leçon 4B—page 62. Students will also practice how to write a date in French—page 63. Thursday: Students will continue to work on the months of the year and days of the week. Friday: Quiz on Leçon 4B—days of the week and months of the year. Students will begin learning the weather conditions in Leçon 4C—page 65. Leçon 4C will continue next week. 5-9 novembre 2012 Français II Monday: Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 4--pages 64-71. Students will: continue working on the verb venir and the recent past—page 68. learn the use of the expression "depuis"—page 70. Tuesday: Quiz on the verb venir and the recent past. Students will learn the use of the expression "depuis"—page 70. Wednesday: Review the verbs aller and venir and the expression “depuis”. Students will complete review activities. Thursday: TEST on Leçon 4 Friday: Students will complete activities from the selection in the textbook on France—pages 86-97. worksheets on this reading. a map activity of France. 5-9 novembre 2012 Français III lundi: Students begin a study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. learn the formation of the present subjunctive learn usage of the subjunctive mardi: Students will continue their study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. Students will complete worksheets on the “subjonctif” and practice with a partner. mercredi: Students will continue working on understanding and learning the “subjonctif”. Students will complete more activities to practice the “subjonctif”. jeudi: Review the “subjonctif”. vendredi: Quiz on the “subjonctif”. As time allows on Thursday and Friday, students will continue working on worksheets on the geography of France and on Paris. 5-9 novembre 2012 Français IV lundi-mercredi: Students will study the history section of Leçon 4—pages 85-89. Students will study the last centuries of the Middle Ages: Croisades Cathédrales la Guerre de Cent ans Jeanne d'Arc jeudi: Students will review this history section. vendredi: TEST on the history section of Leçon 4 As time allows, students will complete worksheets on “L’agriculture, l’industrie et le commerce” of France as well as the worksheets on “Autres villes françaises”. Amusez-vous bien!!! 29 octobre-2 novembre 2012 Français I Monday: Students will continue working on how to tell time in French—Leçon 4A--pages 56-59. Students will complete a worksheet and work with a partner to practice telling time in French. We will discuss the 24-hour clock system in France. Introduce the days of the week—Leçon 4B. Tuesday: Visiteurs de la France—Nadine Grimault and Manon Ebener from France will visit the class. Wednesday: Quiz on Leçon 4A—How to tell time in French. Continue to work on the days of the week—Leçon 4B. Introduce the months of the year—Leçon 4B. Thursday: Students will complete a worksheet about France and its geography. Friday: Students will complete a worksheet about France from a reading in NOUVEAUX COPAINS. 29 octobre-2 novembre 2012 Français II Monday: Students will continue their study of the material in Leçon 4--pages 64-71. Students will: continue working on the verb venir and the recent past—page 68. learn the use of the expression "depuis"—page 70. Tuesday: Visiteurs de la France—Nadine Grimault and Manon Ebener from France will visit the class. Wednesday: Review the verbs aller and venir and the expression “depuis”. Quiz on this material. Thursday-Friday: Students will read a selection in the textbook on France—pages 86-97. Students will complete worksheets on this reading. Students will complete a map activity of France. 29 octobre -2 novembre 2012 Français III lundi: Students begin a study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. learn the formation of the present subjunctive learn usage of the subjunctive mardi: Visiteurs de la France—Nadine Grimault and Manon Ebener from France will visit the class. mercredi: Students will continue their study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. Students will complete worksheets on the “subjonctif” and practice with a partner. jeudi: Students will complete worksheets on the geography of France. vendredi: Students will complete worksheets on Paris. 29 octobre-2 novembre 2012 Français IV lundi: Students to begin a study of Leçon 4—pages 85-89—Histoire. Students will study the last centuries of the Middle Ages: Croisades Cathédrales la Guerre de Cent ans Jeanne d'Arc mardi: Visiteurs de la France—Nadine Grimault and Manon Ebener from France will visit the class. mercredi: Students will continue working on the history section of Leçon 4. This lesson will continue into next week. jeudi: Students will complete worksheets on “L’agriculture, l’industrie et le commerce” of France vendredi: Students will complete worksheets on “Autres villes françaises”. Amusez-vous bien!!! 22-26 octobre 2012 Français I Monday: Café scenes--Qu'est-ce que tu veux? Tuesday-Thursday: Leçon 4A--pages 56-59. Students will learn to tell time, including hours, half hours, quarter hours and minutes. We will discuss the 24-hour clock system in France. Friday: Quiz on how to tell time. Students should STUDY each evening to keep up with all the vocabulary and expressions. 22-26 octobre 2012 Français II Monday: Students will watch the video “Ça, c’est drôle” to introduce Leçon 4. Tuesday-Friday: Students will begin a study of Leçon 4--pages 64-71. Students will study and learn: review the verb aller and the near future—page 66. review the verb venir and the recent past—page 68. learn the use of the expression "depuis"—page 70. We will carry this lesson into next week. Students should be listening for a quiz dates on the various material. Est-ce que vous étudiez chaque soir? Il le faut!!! Bon courage avec toutes vos études! 22-26 octobre 2012 Français III lundi-mardi: Students will continue working on the vocabulary in “Les travaux domestiques”—pages 74-75. mercredi: Quiz—“les travaux domestiques:--pages 74-75. jeudi-vendredi: We will begin a study of the "subjonctif":--pages 78-81. learn the formation of the present subjunctive learn usage of the subjunctive This lesson will continue into next week. Students should be listening for quiz dates as the week progresses. Étudiez, s'il vous plaît. 22-26 octobre 2012 Français IV lundi: Students will complete the study of Marie de France et ses lais. mardi: Students to review—Literature of Leçon 3. mercredi: TEST--Leçon 3--Vie et littérature. jeudi-vendredi: Students to begin a study of Leçon 4--pages 85-89--Histoire Students will study the last centuries of the Middle Ages: Croisades Cathédrales la Guerre de Cent ans Jeanne d'Arc This lesson will continue into next week. Be listening for a test date. . . Étudiez!!! Amusez-vous bien!!! 15-19 octobre 2012 Français I Monday-Tuesday: We will continue working on Leçon 3C--how to pay in a café—pages 52-55. Wednesday: Students are to prepare a menu and do a café dialogue in front of the class. Thursday: Révision—review for the TEST on Leçons 3A-3B-3C. Friday: TEST--Leçons 3A-3B-3C. Study and learn all this new vocabulary so you will do well on the test and in the café scenes. Bon appétit!!! 15-19 octobre 2012 Français II We will continue working on the material in Leçon 3--pages 54-61--since we were not able to complete this lesson last week. lundi-mercredi: Review: avoir and expressions used with this verb. Study and learn: faire and expressions used with this verb. questions using inversion. read for pleasure and information. jeudi: Révision—review for a test on Leçon 3. Friday: TEST--Leçon 3 Étudiez un peu chaque jour pour apprendre le vocabulaire, les expressions and les verbes dans cette leçon. 15-19 octobre 2012 Français III We will begin Unité 2--Partie 1 this week since the story "Les Trois bagues" required a little longer last week than anticipated. Students will begin a study of the material in Unité 2--Partie 1—pages 70-81. Students will study and learn: Learn household chores--pages 74-77. Students will complete various activities to learn this new vocabulary. (As time allows, we will begin the present subjunctive--page 78.) Quiz on this new vocabulary on Friday. Étudiez, s'il vous plâit. 15-19 octobre 2012 Français IV We will continue the literature section of Leçon 3 since we were unable to complete the readings last week. Vie et Littérature--Leçon 3 TRISTAN ET YSEUT—pages 62-64. MARIE DE FRANCE—selected excerpt. LE ROMAN DE RENART—selected excerpt. J'espère que vous aimez ces sélections de la littérature française. Friday: TEST--Littérature de Leçon 3. 8-12 octobre 2012 Français I We will combine Leçons 3A-3B-3C and have one test on all three. Monday: Students will continue working on the vocabulary in Leçon 3A—pages 44-47. foods one might order in a café—page 45. how to express hunger—page 45. how to offer and ask for something to eat—page 45. discuss the French sandwich and French meals—page 45 & 46. Tuesday and Wednesday: Begin Leçon 3B—pages 48-51.. Students will study and learn: drinks one might order in a café—page 49. how to express thirst—page 49. how to offer and ask for something to drink—page 49. Thursday: We will put both lessons together and begin working some on Leçon 3C—pages 52-55.. Friday: Students will continue working on Leçon 3C and café dialogues. Students should study and learn all this new vocabulary so they can prepare for café scenes next week and the test on Leçons 3A—3B—3C next week. 8-12 octobre 2012 Français II We will begin work on Leçon 3--pages 54-61. Students will study and learn: avoir and expressions used with this verb—page 56. faire and expressions used with this verb—page 58. questions using inversion—page 60. read for pleasure and information—pages 62-63. Students should be studying and listening for a test date on this lesson. It is possible that this lesson will continue into next week. Étudiez un peu chaque jour pour apprendre le vocabulaire, les expressions and les verbes dans cette leçon. 8-12 octobre 2012 Français III Students will read "Les trois bagues"--pages 27-30. Students will give group presentations on this reading and there will be a worksheet to complete. Students will begin a study of the material in Unité 2--Partie 1—pages 70-81. Students will study and learn: Learn household chores--pages 74-77. Students will complete various activities to learn this new vocabulary. Students should be listening for a quiz date on this vocabulary. . . Étudiez, s'il vous plaît. The study of Unité 2—Partie 1 will carry over into next week. 8-12 octobre 2012 Français IV Students will begin reading the literature selections in Vie et Littérature--Leçon 3 LA CHANSON DE ROLAND—pages 60-62 and selected excerpts. TRISTAN ET YSEUT—pages 62-64. MARIE DE FRANCE—selected excerpt. LE ROMAN DE RENART—selected excerpt. The study of these literature selections should carry over into next week J'espère que vous aimez ces sélections de la littérature française. TEST date to be announced. 1-5 octobre 2012 Français I Monday--Review for a unit test on Leçons 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B & 2C. Tuesday--UNIT TEST--Leçons 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B & 2C. Wednesday-Thursday--Begin Leçon 3A--pages 44-47. We will learn: foods one might order in a café in France—page 45 how to express hunger—page 45 how to offer and ask for something—page 45 discuss the French sandwich and French meals—page 45 & 46 Be listening for a quiz date. . . we'll continue this lesson next week as we learn drinks one may order in a French café. Friday--Film on PARIS. Quelle belle ville!!! (What a beautiful city!!!) Bon week-end!!! 1-5 octobre 2012 Français II lundi & mardi: We will complete our study of Leçon 2. Review irregular adjectives—page 48 Correct use of "c'est" and "il/elle est"—page 50 Read for pleasure and information—pages 52-53 mercredi: Review for test on Leçon 2. jeudi: TEST on Leçon 2. vendredi: Students to watch a film on Le Louvre and complete a worksheet on the film. Quel musée spendide!!! Bon week-end!!! 1-5 octobre 2012 Français III lundi et mardi: Complete work in Unité 1--Partie 2—pages 48-55. vocabulary to express physical conditions and feelings—page 52. several new reflexive verbs—page 54. mercredi--Review for a test on Unité 1--Parties 1 & 2—pages 36-55.. jeudi--CONTRÔLE--Unité 1 vendredi--Film on FRANCE!!! Quel beau pays!!! Bon week-end!!! 1-5 octobre 2012 Français IV lundi à mercredi: Leçon 3—Histoire—pages 53-56: Charles Martel Charlemagne Les Vikings Charles le Simple La Bataille de Hastings--Guillaume de Normandie La Tapisserie de Bayeux jeudi: TEST--Leçon 3--Histoire. vendredi:“Astérix et la surprise de César”. Amusez-vous bien!!! Bon week-end!!! 24-28 septembre 2012 Français I Leçon 2C—pages 34-37. Students will study and learn: Family members—page 35. Possessive adjectives "mon" and "ma"—page 36. How to tell your age and ask someone's age—page 37/ Talk about the French family—page 35. We will be completing various written, oral and DVD activities to help with learning and retaining the new material in this lesson. Be listening for a test date at the end of the week. . . Étudiez!!! 24-28 septembre 2012 Français II We were unable to complete Leçon 2 last week, so we will continue with the material this week. Leçon 2--pages 42-53. Students will study and learn: Adjectives in all forms--MS/FS/MP/FP—pages 46-47. Irregular adjectives in all forms—page 48. Describe people and things—pages 46, 47 & 48. Correct use of "c'est" and "il/elle est"—page 50. Read for pleasure and information—pages 52-53. Students should be prepared for a test at the end of the week. Étudiez!!! Remember that you should be studying at least 15 minutes each night to keep up with the new material we are learning. 24-28 septembre 2012 Français III We will continue working on Unité 1--Partie 2--pages 48-55. Students to review reflexive verbs we learned last week—page 42 & 48. Students to prepare oral presentations –“La routine quotidienne”—to be presented on Tuesday. Students to learn the passé composé of reflexive verbs—page 50. Students to write a composition using the passé composé of reflexive verbs--written and oral. We will continue Unité 1--Partie 2 next week as students will learn: vocabulary to express physical conditions and feelings—page 52. several new reflexive verbs—page 54. Students should be preparing for a major test next week on all of Unité 1—Partie 1 et 2 at the end of next week. Continue to keep up with your French studies!!! 24-28 septembre 2012 Français IV Students will continue the study of French literature of the Moyen-Age: Leçon 2--Vie et littérature--pages 32-36. Students will read and discuss the following selections: Le vase de Soissons. (Que pensez-vous de Clovis???)—page 34. Astérix et Obélix—L’humour Gallo-Romain—pages 50-51 et des extraits d’un film. Test on all the literature selections at the end of the week. Bon Courage!!! 17-21 septembre 2012 Français I Leçon 2B--pages 30-33. Students will study and learn: How to find out another person's name—page 31. To describe people and give their nationalities—page 31. Numbers 80 to 100—page33. The definite articles "le" and "la"—page 32. Information on Québec—page 31 Various oral, written and listening activities will be used to help students learn and retain this new vocabulary. TEST--Friday--Leçon 2B. Étudiez. 17-21 septembre 2012 Français II Students will begin a study of new material in Leçon 2--pages 42-53. Leçon 2 will be introduced by watching the DVD that accompanies the text and answering comprehension questions on the DVD in French. Students will study and learn: Review être and expressions with this verbpage 44. Various activities will be used to help students review and retain the irregular verb être. Students will review and continue a study of adjectives in French: Adjectives in all forms--MS/FS/MP/FP—pages 46-49. Irregular adjectives in all forms—page48. Describe people and things. Be prepared for quizzes on this material throughout the week. Be listening for quiz dates. This lesson will continue into next week with a study of: Correct use of "c'est" and "il/elle est"—page 50. Read for pleasure and information—pages 42-43 and pages 52-53. Bon Courage et Étudiez! 17-21 septembre 2012 Français III Unité 1—Partie 2 will be introduced with a reading—page 46—“À la résidence Bon Repos”. Students will begin a study of new material in Unité 1--Partie 2--pages 48-55. Students will study and learn: New reflexive verbs in the present tense—page 48. Students to write a composition of morning activities using reflexive verbs in the present tense. This composition will be presented to the class orally. This section will continue into next week with: Review the passé composé and learn how to conjugate reflexive verbs in the passé composé—page50. Students to write a composition using the passé composé of reflexive verbs. This composition will be a written and oral grade since the composition will presented to the class. Vocabulary to express physical condition and feelings. Étudiez!!! Bon Courage!!! 17-21 september 2012 Français IV Students will begin a study of the literature of the Moyen-Age—Vie et Littérature—pages 32-36. Selections to be read include: De bello gallico—page 32 Le gui du Nouvel An—page 33 Portrait de Vercingétorix—page 33 Students will read the above selections with a partner and present the selection to the class en français. Le vase de Soissons—page 34 Students will read the selection “Le vase de Soissons” together and present a skit en françaisbased on the story. Astérix et Obélix--extraits et un film--pages 50-51 This literature section of Leçon 2 will be completed next week. Be studying each evening to prepare for the test. Bon Courage!!! 10-14 septembre 2012 Français I We will begin Leçon 2A--pages 26-29. Students will study and learn: How to introduce someone or point someone out—page 27 Nouns refering to various people—page 27. Masculine and feminine nouns—page 28. Numbers 60 to 79—page 29. We will complete various activities to learn this new material in French—class activities/workbook/DVD/question sessions, etc. Friday: Quiz on Leçon 2A. Please study and keep up with all assignments. Work on pronunciation!!! Let's sound "français". If you want extra help, please remember that I am always here to help you. Bon Courage!!! 10-14 septembre 2012 Français II We will continue and complete Leçon 1 this week—pages 30-41: Study and learn: Professions—pages 36-37. Introductions and how to talk on the telephone—page 38: "Les présentations" et "Au téléphone" A variety of activities will be used to help students learn and retain the new material presented in Leçon 1. Friday: TEST—Leçon 1 Study so you will learn and retain all the new material in this lesson. Étudiez pour le contrôle. Bon Courage! 10-14 septembre 2012 Français III We will continue studying the material in Unité 1--Partie 1 this week--pages 32-47. Students to study and learn: Present tense of reflexive verbs—page 44. Practice reading and comprehension skills—page 46 —À la résidence Bon Repos”. Students should be ready for a quiz on the conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense. Friday: Quiz on Unité 1—Partie 1—vocabulary and present tense of reflexive verbs. Étudiez et Bon Courage!!! 10-14 septembre 2012 Français IV We will complete the history section of Leçon 2--DE LA GAULE AU MOYEN AGE--pages 25-29. Students will review: Gaule et la conquête romaine—pages 25-26. Vercingétorix—page 26. L’Eglise chrétienne et Constantin—page 27. Students will study and learn about: Clovis—pages 28-29. Thursday:Test on Leçon 2—Histoire. Friday: Students to begin literature selections in Vie et littérature—pages 32-33: De bello gallico Le gui du Nouvel An Portrait de Vercingétorix Students will work in groups on the reading selections and make oral presentations in French to the class on that particular selection. 4-7 septembre 2012 Français I Begin Leçon 1C--pages 22-25. Students will study and learn: Greetings to an adult or a friend--Bonjour/Salut/Au revoir—page 23. To ask people how they feel and express how you feel—page 24. Ça va? and responses to this question—page 24. Numbers 20-60—page 25. Workbook/CD/DVD activities as well as oral practice in class will be used to help students learn and retain this new material. Test on Leçon 1C on Friday. Étudiez!!! Students are reminded that they should be studying French at least 15 minutes each day outside of class. It is important to keep up with all the material we are covering in class each day. BONNE CHANCE!!! 4-7 septembre 2012 Français II We will continue Leçon 1 this week—pages 30-41: Review: Identity—questions about oneself and nationalities—pages 32-33. Study and learn: Family and questions related to family members—pages 34-35. Professions—pages 36-37. Introductions and how to talk on the telephone—page 38: "Les présentations" et "Au téléphone" A variety of activities will be used to help students learn and retain the new material presented in Leçon 1. Test date to be announced as we continue to work on all the new material in this lesson. 4-7 septembre 2012 Français III We will continue studying the material in Unité 1--Partie 1 this week--pages 32-47. Review: Vocabulary for physical description—pages 36-39.. Students to study and learn: Toilet articles needed to prepare oneself in the morning—page 42. Present tense of reflexive verbs—page 44. Practice reading and comprehension skills—page 46—À la résidence Bon Repos”. Composition--"Le Matin"--written and oral presentation. This study of Unité 1--Partie 1 will continue into next week. Students should be ready for quizzes on material covered from day to day and be studying for the test on Unité 1—Partie 1 next week. Test date to be announced. Étudiez!!! 4-7 septembre 2012 Français IV Begin the history section of Leçon 2--DE LA GAULE AU MOYEN AGE--pages 25-29. Students will study and learn about: Gaule et la conquête romaine—pages 25-26. Vercingétorix—page 26. L’Eglise chrétienne et Constantin—page 27. Clovis—pages 28-29. We will plan to have a test on this section on Friday. Be listening for a change of date if we have not completed this section on the history of France. ÉTUDIEZ!!! Si vous avez des questions ou des problèmes avec le français, je suis ici pour vous aider. 27-31 août 2012 Français I Leçon 1B--pages 18-21 Study and learn: How to tell where you are from. How to ask where some one is from. Numbers 10 to 20 Review the cultural notes presented in this lesson on Martinique. TEST--Leçon 1B--At the end of the week. Remember: A day without French is like a day without sunshine!!! 27-31 août 2012 Français II Leçon 1--pages 30-41 Study and learn: Identity--provide personal information about yourself. Nationalities. Family and questions about family. This lesson will continue into next week due to the vast amount of new vocabulary presented: Professions. Introductions and how to talk on the telephone. Study for quizzes on material we cover from day to day. Please study each night--there is a LOT of new material in this lesson. 27-31 août 2012 Français III We will begin Unité 1--Partie 1 this week--pages 32-47. Study and learn: Vocabulary for physical description. Articles used with parts of the body. This lesson will continue into next week due to the vast amount of new vocabulary presented: Articles needed to prepare oneself in the morning. Present tense of reflexive verbs. Practice reading and comprehension skills. This study of Unité 1--Partie 1 will continue into next week. Be ready for quizzes on material covered from day to day. Be studying for the test on this section next week---be listening for a date. Étudiez!!! 27-31 août 2012 Français IV Continue Leçon 1--Vie et littérature--pages 6-10. We will read and study about the different regions of France. Quiz on this material on Friday. Review irregular verbs--pages 11-18. Amusez-vous bien!!! Et parlez français!!! 20-24 août 2012 Français I This week we will continue our study of the French language. Leçon 1A Learn greetings--pages 14-15. Learn the French alphabet--page 17. Learn to count from 0 to 10 in French--page 17. There will be oral, written and video activities to learn this new vocabulary. QUIZ--Leçon 1A. Remember--you should be reviewing and studying each evening what we have learned in class that day. Étudiez!!! Bon courage!!! 20-24 août 2012 Français II We will complete review activities this week. Look over pages 5 to 27 in your textbook for material to be reviewed and listen and participate during review activities in class. On Friday, there will be a QUIZ on this material. Étudiez!!! Bon courage!!! 20-24 août 2012 Français III We will complete review activities this week. Consult pages 4 to 26 in your textbook for review material that we will cover. Remember that there will be a quiz on the review material at the end of the week. Étudiez!!! Bon courage!!! 20-24 août 2012 Français IV This week we will begin Leçon 1 in your textbook--La préhistoire. Please read and study pages 1-3 as we prepare to discuss the prehistoric period in France. We will have a test on this material when the material on Friday. Voulez-vous vivre maintenant au 21ème siècle ou pendant la période préhistorique??? Bon courage!!! 2012-2013 School Year Bonjour et Bienvenue dans la classe de français!!! Here are class supplies that you will need for French class: Loose leaf paper Notebook for daily notes Pens Pencils Also: You will need to come to class with an open mind and a willingness to work hard to learn a new language--French. You must be willing to participate in spoken activities as well as listening and written activities. Your attendance to class is a must. What you miss in French class because of an absence can never truly be made up. Be prepared each day as you come to class. So let the adventure begin--the study of FRANÇAIS!!! Study hard and pay attention. You will be amazed at all you will learn this year in regard to speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing French and in regard to the culture and country of France. Bon courage!!! Bon Voyage!!! August 16-17, 2012 Français I, II, III & IV This week we will be looking at the rules of the class as well as assigning textbooks. We will also participate in some activities to begin the study of French in the French I class and begin some review activities in French II, III and IV.
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