- When I'm studying French vocabulary (or verb forms), I just try to memorize them.*
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- When I'm studying French vocabulary (or verb forms), I try to put them in a sentence (or context) to help me remember them.*
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- When I learn something new in French, I try to connect it to something I've learned before in French class.*
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- When I learn something new in French class, I try to make connections with English vocabulary or grammar that I already know.*
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- It's easy for me to look at examples and then determine a grammar rule in French.*
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- It's easy for me to learn a grammar rule and then apply it to practice examples we do in class.*
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- I think I am naturally good at memorizing stuff (words, facts, etc) in school.*
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- I feel successful at grammar practice sheets. They come easy to me.*
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- When I'm learning new stuff in class, I like to analyze French grammar and expressions to make sense of the details.*
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- It's easier for me to see the general idea of French stuff, than the little details.*
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- I prefer multiple choice quiz questions (and NOT open responses).*
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- I think I am good at sensing how people are feeling (if they are happy, mad, confused, etc..)*
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- I remember things better when I draw pictures about it (rather than write words).*
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- If I'm not sure about an answer on a quiz, I feel comfortable in what "my gut" tells me.*
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- I prefer quiz questions that have multiple correct answers (instead of just one).*
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- I prefer when French class is very structured and organized.*
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- I prefer when French class is spontaneous... it doesn't bother me if I don't know what's going to happen next. *
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- I feel I am usually open minded when hearing about ideas that do not reflect what I think/believe. *
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- When we learn about French culture, it's hard for me to imagine and understand ways of life that are not my own.*
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- I like to volunteer in French class even if I'm not totally sure of the answer.*
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- I like to be able to prepare my answer before I voluntarily participate in French class.*
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- When we take grammar notes in French class, I prefer very clear and organized charts, graphs, structured notes...*
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- I am comfortable if grammar rules/notes are explained in French.*
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- I learn better when I hear something.*
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- I learn better when I can see something written down.*
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- I think I am aware of what study strategies work best for me in French class. (in other words, I know how I can learn French best... )*
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- I feel I take charge of my learning French. (I have good study habits that work well for me, I ask questions if I'm not sure of something, etc..)*
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- When I'm using French in conversation in class, I feel comfortable trying out new words, expression, and grammar. *
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- When I'm doing a listening activity, I focus and try to understand each word.*
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- I get flustered in French class when I don't understand what the teacher is saying (in French).*
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- I take time to look at my graded homework, quizzes, tests, etc so I can learn from my mistakes.*
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- I feel comfortable in having a conversation in French... even if I don't always know every word I want to say.*
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- I get uncomfortable if my classmates laugh at me when I'm speaking French in class.*
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- When speaking or writing French, I try to use only what I'm sure of.*
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- I want to learn French because I feel there is a lot I can personally gain from it.*
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- I want to learn French because I am required to do so.*
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- I benefit in French class by working in small groups.*
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- I think I learn better in French class when I work individually.*
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- I try to find ways to use my French skills outside of what is just required for class.*
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- I can see a benefit to knowing French.*
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- I can see how knowing French will help me in the "real world".*
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- I enjoy learning French.*
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- I often use flashcards to remember new French words. (and it is helpful to me)*
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- When I'm reading or listening to French, I try to translate word for word to get the meaning.*
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- I would feel comfortable if more French was spoken in class.*
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- It helps me learn when we use the little tiles in class that I can move around to form words. *
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- I want to have more time in class to have natural conversations in French.*
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- I feel confident that I would be able to go to France and be able to "get by" using my French language skills.*
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- I feel like the notes we take in class are helpful when I'm doing homework and class activities.*
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- I enjoy being in French class.*
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- I often just look for (or listen for) key words to help me understand something in French.*
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- Repeating words/expressions/verb forms over and over again is helpful for me. *
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- If I don't know a word/expression in French, I try to avoid having to use it. Often times, I'll just leave the answer blank. *
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- If I don't know a French word when I'm speaking, I try to mime it, use a gesture, or a sound to imitate the word, so the other person can understand me. *
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- If I don't know a French word, I'll just make an English word "sound French" and hope it works.*
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- If I don't know a French word, I will try to explain it using other FRENCH words to help the other person understand me. *
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- The games we play in French class help me learn.*
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- I think I would learn a lot if we did more drawing/creative activities using French. *
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- The songs we sing (and have sung in the past) help me remember vocabulary and grammar.*
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- I think it would be really cool if we could somehow write/speak with French students. *
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- What do you currently do to study for French quizzes/tests that you think helps you do well?*
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- In class so far this year, you've done a variety of different activities. Which class activities have you found to be really helpful?*
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- What currently motivates you to do well in French class?*
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- What could help motivate you even MORE to do well in French class?*
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- How do you feel about the amount of French currently spoken in French class? Do you think it should be more or less, and why?*
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- Do you think vocab and/or grammar notes should be given in French or in English? Defend your position.*
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- How comfortable do you currently feel when speaking French? How do you think we can improve that?*
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