French 1/2: Homework and class activities
Bonjour wonderful French students,
I will update this space when I know more about what is going on and how to proceed. In the meantime, this would be a great time to do the following, if you are able:
1. Catch up on past work
2. Play duolingo, conjuguemos, etc.
3. Watch French films or TV shows on Netflix (there are tons)
4. Listen to French music
5. Read a French book
Please take care of yourselves and wash your hands.
Madame Virlouvet
I will update this space when I know more about what is going on and how to proceed. In the meantime, this would be a great time to do the following, if you are able:
1. Catch up on past work
2. Play duolingo, conjuguemos, etc.
3. Watch French films or TV shows on Netflix (there are tons)
4. Listen to French music
5. Read a French book
Please take care of yourselves and wash your hands.
Madame Virlouvet
03/12/20
Today in class we had our OATs and WAT. We will finish OATs next class.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Today in class we had our OATs and WAT. We will finish OATs next class.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
03/10/20
Today in class you finished your partner project and continued practicing food and desires.
Homework:
1. 1. Study for the WAT and OAT on March 12
Today in class you finished your partner project and continued practicing food and desires.
Homework:
1. 1. Study for the WAT and OAT on March 12
03/05/20
Today in class we continued to talk about foods, as well as general preferences about things we want and don't want to do. We sang the song "Sympathique" by Pink Martini, and then began a project with partners that will be completed in class.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT and OAT on March 12
Today in class we continued to talk about foods, as well as general preferences about things we want and don't want to do. We sang the song "Sympathique" by Pink Martini, and then began a project with partners that will be completed in class.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT and OAT on March 12
03/03/20
Tdoday in class we continued talking about foods and dishes that we like and don't like. We also learned how to talk about things we want to do (and don't want to do) and things we can and cannot do (the verbs vouloir and pouvoir).
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Tdoday in class we continued talking about foods and dishes that we like and don't like. We also learned how to talk about things we want to do (and don't want to do) and things we can and cannot do (the verbs vouloir and pouvoir).
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
02/28/20
Today in class we practiced talking about a variety of dishes and what we want in them, using the partitive. We also learned how to use the negative, expressing what we don't want.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 59, ex. 9-13
Today in class we practiced talking about a variety of dishes and what we want in them, using the partitive. We also learned how to use the negative, expressing what we don't want.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 59, ex. 9-13
02/26/20
Today in class you took notes on the partitive vs definite articles with the substitute and practiced this in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, February 28
Today in class you took notes on the partitive vs definite articles with the substitute and practiced this in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, February 28
02/24/20
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, talking about a variety of foods and where we can buy them. We also learned how to use the verb "faire" (to do), and we talked about a lot of different things that we do in our daily lives.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 58, ex. 7-8
2. Rappel: interro de vocabulaire vendredi le 28 février (vocabulaire quiz on Friday, February 28)
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, talking about a variety of foods and where we can buy them. We also learned how to use the verb "faire" (to do), and we talked about a lot of different things that we do in our daily lives.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 58, ex. 7-8
2. Rappel: interro de vocabulaire vendredi le 28 février (vocabulaire quiz on Friday, February 28)
02/20/20
Today in class you started the 6th chapter with our substitute, focusing on vocabulary to talk about food and grocery shopping. You practiced this in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 55, ex. 1-6
Today in class you started the 6th chapter with our substitute, focusing on vocabulary to talk about food and grocery shopping. You practiced this in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 55, ex. 1-6
02/18/20
Today in class we had our WAT.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Today in class we had our WAT.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
02/13/20
Today in class we reviewed and practiced for our upcoming WAT, talking about restaurants and cafes. We then finalized our videos.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT on February 18. For the WAT, you need to know:
Today in class we reviewed and practiced for our upcoming WAT, talking about restaurants and cafes. We then finalized our videos.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT on February 18. For the WAT, you need to know:
- Le vocabulaire
- Le verbe “aller”
- Les contractions avec à et de
- Aller + infinitif (le futur)
- Le verbe “prendre”
02/11/20
Today in class we practiced talking and writing about future events. We then added in the verbs comprendre and apprendre, which are conjugated exactly like prendre. Lastly, we finalized our video projects.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT and complete your video (both due/occur on February 18). For the WAT, you need to know:
Today in class we practiced talking and writing about future events. We then added in the verbs comprendre and apprendre, which are conjugated exactly like prendre. Lastly, we finalized our video projects.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT and complete your video (both due/occur on February 18). For the WAT, you need to know:
- Le vocabulaire
- Le verbe “aller”
- Les contractions avec à et de
- Aller + infinitif (le futur)
- Le verbe “prendre”
02/07/20
Today in class we learned how to talk about things that we are going to do in the future (aller + infinitive). We also learned how to conjugate and use the verb "prendre." We practiced this in a variety of ways. We then finalized our scripts for the video project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 48, ex. 12-13 et p. 50, ex. 17
2. Rappel: WAT and video on February 18. For the WAT, you need to know:
Today in class we learned how to talk about things that we are going to do in the future (aller + infinitive). We also learned how to conjugate and use the verb "prendre." We practiced this in a variety of ways. We then finalized our scripts for the video project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 48, ex. 12-13 et p. 50, ex. 17
2. Rappel: WAT and video on February 18. For the WAT, you need to know:
- Le vocabulaire
- Le verbe “aller”
- Les contractions avec à et de
- Aller + infinitif (le futur)
- Le verbe “prendre”
02/05/20
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then practiced using prepositions to talk about places we go to and from. After, we continued to work on our video project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 49, ex. 14-16
2. Reminder: WAT and video project on February 18
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then practiced using prepositions to talk about places we go to and from. After, we continued to work on our video project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 49, ex. 14-16
2. Reminder: WAT and video project on February 18
02/04/20
Today in class we continued reviewing our vocabulary and practicing talking about places we are going to and from. We learned the prepositions to and from, and how to change them in order to make agreement with masculine and feminine places. We also worked on our video project script.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz
Today in class we continued reviewing our vocabulary and practicing talking about places we are going to and from. We learned the prepositions to and from, and how to change them in order to make agreement with masculine and feminine places. We also worked on our video project script.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz
01/30/20
Today in class we reviewed our chapter 5 vocabulary and learned the verb "aller," which we used to express places we are going to. We also started working on our video group project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 8-11
Today in class we reviewed our chapter 5 vocabulary and learned the verb "aller," which we used to express places we are going to. We also started working on our video group project.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 8-11
01/28/20 (Semester 2)
Today in class we started chapter 5, focusing on vocabulary for food, drinks and ordering in restaurants and cafes. We practiced this new vocabulary in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 43, ex. 1-7
Today in class we started chapter 5, focusing on vocabulary for food, drinks and ordering in restaurants and cafes. We practiced this new vocabulary in a variety of ways.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 43, ex. 1-7
01/16/20
Today in class we played Jeopardy to review for our final exams.
Homework:
1. Study for your French final exam!
Today in class we played Jeopardy to review for our final exams.
Homework:
1. Study for your French final exam!
01/14/20
Self-Guided Review:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tm8ie7pPFrn4j6lpLyxCStAfzEmOQFah9R77TCS4ubA/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
1. Study for final exams!
Self-Guided Review:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tm8ie7pPFrn4j6lpLyxCStAfzEmOQFah9R77TCS4ubA/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
1. Study for final exams!
01/10/20
Today in class we reviewed for the semester final.
Homework:
1. Study for final exams!
Today in class we reviewed for the semester final.
Homework:
1. Study for final exams!
01/08/20
Today in class we had our WAT.
Homework:
1. Start studying for final exams!
Today in class we had our WAT.
Homework:
1. Start studying for final exams!
01/06/20
Today in class we reviewed for our WAT and talked about the final exam for French 1.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT on January 8 (powerpoint with details attached on 12/19/19)
Today in class we reviewed for our WAT and talked about the final exam for French 1.
Homework:
1. Study for the WAT on January 8 (powerpoint with details attached on 12/19/19)
12/19/19
Today in class we reviewed our adjectives and made holiday greeting cards.
Homework:
1. Enjoy your break!
2. Future reminders: you will have a WAT on January 8th (powerpoint with details attached below)
3. Now is a great time to start studying for finals (study guide attached below)
Today in class we reviewed our adjectives and made holiday greeting cards.
Homework:
1. Enjoy your break!
2. Future reminders: you will have a WAT on January 8th (powerpoint with details attached below)
3. Now is a great time to start studying for finals (study guide attached below)
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12/16/19
Today in class we described our families and homes in a variety of ways. We then learned how to use BANGS adjectives, allowing us to further explain specific details about our lives.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 35, ex. 14-16
Today in class we described our families and homes in a variety of ways. We then learned how to use BANGS adjectives, allowing us to further explain specific details about our lives.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 35, ex. 14-16
12/13/19
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then learned about possessive pronouns (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes, etc.) and how to communicate about things that we and others have.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 33, ex. 8-13
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then learned about possessive pronouns (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes, etc.) and how to communicate about things that we and others have.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 33, ex. 8-13
12/11/19
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, talking about our homes and drawing our "ideal home" with a partner.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, Dec. 13
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, talking about our homes and drawing our "ideal home" with a partner.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Friday, Dec. 13
12/09/19
Today in class we continued talking about families, as well as our homes, introducing the second half of our vocabulary.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 31, ex 5, 6 et 7
Today in class we continued talking about families, as well as our homes, introducing the second half of our vocabulary.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 31, ex 5, 6 et 7
12/05/19
Today in class we continued talking about our families and home life, working on finishing our real or imaginary family trees.
Homework:
1. Créer des fiches index (flashcards) pour le vocabulaire
Today in class we continued talking about our families and home life, working on finishing our real or imaginary family trees.
Homework:
1. Créer des fiches index (flashcards) pour le vocabulaire
- Your flashcards should be HANDWRITTEN and have English on one side and French on the other. You can cut up sheets of paper if you don't have flashcards
12/03/19
Today in class we started chapter 4, focusing on family and house dynamics. We talked about our families and home life in French, and focused on building a real or imaginary family tree using our new vocabulary.
Homework:
1. Cahier d’activité p. 29, ex. 1-4
2. Attention: interro de vocabulaire mercredi le 11 décembre
Today in class we started chapter 4, focusing on family and house dynamics. We talked about our families and home life in French, and focused on building a real or imaginary family tree using our new vocabulary.
Homework:
1. Cahier d’activité p. 29, ex. 1-4
2. Attention: interro de vocabulaire mercredi le 11 décembre
11/22/19
Today in class we watched a French film called "Les Choristes" to wrap up our chapter on the French school system, using our vocabulary and verbs.
Homework:
1. Enjoy your break!
Today in class we watched a French film called "Les Choristes" to wrap up our chapter on the French school system, using our vocabulary and verbs.
Homework:
1. Enjoy your break!
11/20/19
Today in class we finished our WATs and OATs while students did cultural readings.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Today in class we finished our WATs and OATs while students did cultural readings.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
11/18/19
Today in class we had our WAT and OAT. We will continue our OATs next class.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Today in class we had our WAT and OAT. We will continue our OATs next class.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
11/14/19
Today in class we reviewed for our upcoming WAT and OAT.
Homework:
1. WAT and OAT: Monday, November 18 (powerpoint with specific information about the WAT and OAT attached below)
Today in class we reviewed for our upcoming WAT and OAT.
Homework:
1. WAT and OAT: Monday, November 18 (powerpoint with specific information about the WAT and OAT attached below)
french_1_2_wk_12_day_1.pdf |
11/12/19
Today in class we had our verb quiz. We then practiced talking and writing about our daily lives, from when we leave school to when we come home.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 22, ex. 6-9
2. Rappel: WAT and OAT: Monday, November 18 (powerpoint with specific information about the WAT and OAT attached below)
Today in class we had our verb quiz. We then practiced talking and writing about our daily lives, from when we leave school to when we come home.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 22, ex. 6-9
2. Rappel: WAT and OAT: Monday, November 18 (powerpoint with specific information about the WAT and OAT attached below)
french_1_2_wk_12_day_1.pdf |
11/07/19
Today in class we continued practicing verb conjugations, the 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive). We also learned about putting sentences into the negative and using the "pas de" rule.
Homework:
1. Study for the verb quiz on Tuesday, November 12, covering the following:
Today in class we continued practicing verb conjugations, the 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive). We also learned about putting sentences into the negative and using the "pas de" rule.
Homework:
1. Study for the verb quiz on Tuesday, November 12, covering the following:
- All regular -ER verbs
- 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive)
- La négation (Je suis sympa. Je ne suis pas sympa.)
- Être
11/05/19
Today in class we continued working on verb conjugation, describing things we do during the day and at school. We also learned the 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive), in order to talk about things we like to do and don't like to do.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday, November 7.
2. Rappel: there will be a verb quiz on Tuesday, November 12, covering the following:
Today in class we continued working on verb conjugation, describing things we do during the day and at school. We also learned the 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive), in order to talk about things we like to do and don't like to do.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Thursday, November 7.
2. Rappel: there will be a verb quiz on Tuesday, November 12, covering the following:
- All regular -ER verbs
- 1,2 rule (verb + infinitive)
- La négation (Je suis sympa. Je ne suis pas sympa.)
- Être
10/31/19
Today in class we continued reviewing our vocabulary. We then focused on verb conjugations and how to conjugate ER verbs. If you missed this lesson, please go to the following website to learn more: https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/ver1.html
Homework:
1. Complete the verb conjugation packet we started in class (attached below):
Today in class we continued reviewing our vocabulary. We then focused on verb conjugations and how to conjugate ER verbs. If you missed this lesson, please go to the following website to learn more: https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/ver1.html
Homework:
1. Complete the verb conjugation packet we started in class (attached below):
copy_of_er_verb_conjugation_packet.pdf |
10/29/19
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary and went over the second half of the vocabulary, talking about the items in our backpack and our routines before, during and after school.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 19-21, ex. 1-5
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary and went over the second half of the vocabulary, talking about the items in our backpack and our routines before, during and after school.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 19-21, ex. 1-5
10/25/19
Today in class we had our grammar quiz and started working on chapter 3 vocabulary.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
Today in class we had our grammar quiz and started working on chapter 3 vocabulary.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
10/23/19
Today in class we reviewed the verb etre and making adjective agreement.
Homework:
1. Study for the grammar quiz on Friday, October 25
Today in class we reviewed the verb etre and making adjective agreement.
Homework:
1. Study for the grammar quiz on Friday, October 25
- Le verbe “être”
- Adjective agreement (masculine, feminine, plural)
10/21/19
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then reviewed the verb "etre," describing groups of people.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
2. Rappel: Interro de grammaire vendredi le 25 octobre
Today in class we had our vocabulary quiz. We then reviewed the verb "etre," describing groups of people.
Homework:
1. Pas de devoirs!
2. Rappel: Interro de grammaire vendredi le 25 octobre
- Le verbe “être”
- Adjective agreement (masculine, feminine, plural)
10/17/19
Today in class we continued talking about French school and the differences between the American school system and the French school systems. We learned how to speak about multiple people.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz next class!
Today in class we continued talking about French school and the differences between the American school system and the French school systems. We learned how to speak about multiple people.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz next class!
10/14/19
Today in class we talked about school subjects in French, writing out our class schedules and two sentences about each class in French.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 12, ex. 4-6
Today in class we talked about school subjects in French, writing out our class schedules and two sentences about each class in French.
Homework:
1. C.A. p. 12, ex. 4-6
10/09/19
Today in class we finished chapter 1, focusing on describing people in our lives. We then started chapter 2, talking about school, classes and teachers.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités, p. 11, ex. 1-3
Today in class we finished chapter 1, focusing on describing people in our lives. We then started chapter 2, talking about school, classes and teachers.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités, p. 11, ex. 1-3
10/07/19
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary and then had our vocabulary quiz. We then focused on adjective agreement.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités p. 6-7, ex. 13-17
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary and then had our vocabulary quiz. We then focused on adjective agreement.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités p. 6-7, ex. 13-17
10/03/19
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, focusing on describing a variety of people and things.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 7
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, focusing on describing a variety of people and things.
Homework:
1. Study for the vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 7
10/01/19
Today in class we reviewed our new vocabulary and we discussed definite articles (le, la, l') and indefinite articles (un, une).
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités p.5, ex. 10-12
2. Rappel/Reminder: Interro de vocabulaire (vocabulary quiz)- Lundi le 7 octobre
Today in class we reviewed our new vocabulary and we discussed definite articles (le, la, l') and indefinite articles (un, une).
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités p.5, ex. 10-12
2. Rappel/Reminder: Interro de vocabulaire (vocabulary quiz)- Lundi le 7 octobre
09/27/19
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, describing a variety of people in our lives. We then added on some vocabulary to talk about school and friends.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités (workbook) p.3-4, ex. 6-9
Today in class we reviewed our vocabulary, describing a variety of people in our lives. We then added on some vocabulary to talk about school and friends.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activités (workbook) p.3-4, ex. 6-9
09/25/19
Today in class we started chapter 1, learning all about how to describe ourselves and the people in our lives. We learned new description vocabulary and verbs to describe one another.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activité (workbook) p. 1 et 2, exercise 1-5
Today in class we started chapter 1, learning all about how to describe ourselves and the people in our lives. We learned new description vocabulary and verbs to describe one another.
Homework:
1. Cahier d'activité (workbook) p. 1 et 2, exercise 1-5
09/23/19
Today in class we finished our OATs!
Homework:
1. No homework!
Today in class we finished our OATs!
Homework:
1. No homework!
09/19/19
Today in class we had our OATs. We will continue to do OATs next class.
Homework:
1. No homework!
Today in class we had our OATs. We will continue to do OATs next class.
Homework:
1. No homework!
09/17/19
Today in class we reviewed everything that we have learned so far in order to prepare for our upcoming OAT.
Homework:
1. Study for the OAT on Thursday!
Today in class we reviewed everything that we have learned so far in order to prepare for our upcoming OAT.
Homework:
1. Study for the OAT on Thursday!
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09/13/19
Today in class we practiced everything we learned so far, but primarily focusing on telling time.
Homework:
1. Study for the OAT on Thursday! See resources attached on previous homework days.
Today in class we practiced everything we learned so far, but primarily focusing on telling time.
Homework:
1. Study for the OAT on Thursday! See resources attached on previous homework days.
09/11/19
Today in class we practiced everything we have learned so far, and added telling time.
Homework:
1. Complete the worksheet attached below:
Today in class we practiced everything we have learned so far, and added telling time.
Homework:
1. Complete the worksheet attached below:
fr_1_2_telling_time_hw_part_1.pdf |
09/09/19
Today in class we continued practicing saying and writing the following:
1. Practice for your first OAT (Oral Achievement Test) on Thursday, September 19. What you need to be able to say is attached below:
Today in class we continued practicing saying and writing the following:
- Hello. How are you? What is your name? How do you spell it? Goodbye.
- Ordering food politely
- Numbers 1-60
- The date and birthdays
1. Practice for your first OAT (Oral Achievement Test) on Thursday, September 19. What you need to be able to say is attached below:
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09/05/19
Today in class we continued practicing saying and writing the following:
Today in class we continued practicing saying and writing the following:
- Hello. How are you? What is your name? How do you spell it? Goodbye.
- Ordering food politely
- Numbers 1-20
- Practice the French alphabet, and spelling your name in particular (link on website)
- Practice your numbers, 1-20
- Write down the spelling of numbers 1-20, using your textbook (numbers written on each page)
- Page 10 in your textbook has all of the numbers written out
09/03/19
Today in class we practiced saying and writing the following:
Homework:
1. Practice the alphabet and spelling your first and last name. Feel free to use the link below:
http://www.languageguide.org/french/alphabet/
Today in class we practiced saying and writing the following:
- Hello. How are you? What is your name? How do you spell it? Goodbye.
Homework:
1. Practice the alphabet and spelling your first and last name. Feel free to use the link below:
http://www.languageguide.org/french/alphabet/
08/29/19
Today in class we went over the nuts and bolts of the classroom. We then practiced salutations and various ways to meet new people in French.
Homework:
1. Please fill out the survey below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDEjEKevoNmq8b7f1lsnJy82_dtyXtAjKtbEVRe4VkKES4Zw/viewform?usp=sf_link
08/28/19
Welcome to French 1/2!
Today in class we went over the nuts and bolts of the classroom. We then practiced salutations and various ways to meet new people in French.
Homework:
1. Please fill out the survey below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDEjEKevoNmq8b7f1lsnJy82_dtyXtAjKtbEVRe4VkKES4Zw/viewform?usp=sf_link
08/28/19
Welcome to French 1/2!