lundi, le 29 février 2016

*Tonight will be our Parent Meeting for the 2017 Paris Trip.  

It will take place in the cafeteria at 7pm.  

For high school students only.

Français 1A - L'objectif: To identify objects.  Today we watched the video module for leçon 9B and completed the video packet exercises.

Les Devoirs: Rien 

Français 3 - L'objectif: To research a famous French person.  Today we continued our research in Computer Lab Room 115. 

Les Devoirs: Secondary parts to the project due this Wednesday.  Presentations are due le 7 mars.

Youppi! Nous sommes vendredi, le 26 fevrier 2016

*PARENT MEETING for the PARIS 2017 Trip will take place on 2/29, Monday at 7pm in the Cafeteria.  Students are invited to come with their parents. (For High School students only.) 

Français 1A- L'objectif: To describe people.

Les Devoirs: Describe 5 of your closest friends in French.  

Use vocabulary from Leçon 9A.

Write (or type)  5 sentences for each person.

For supplementary vocabulary, click here.

Example:  Elle s'appelle Michelle. Elle a 16 ans.  Elle est petite.  Elle est brune.  

Elle aime voyager.

This is due on Monday, February 29 and will be collected and also counted as a quiz grade.

Français 3 - L'objectif : To research a Famous French Person.

Click HERE for a copy of the Rubric.

Les Devoirs: Projects will be counted as a Test Grade and due on Monday, March 7

jeudi, le 25 février 2016

Français 1A - L'objectif: To describe people.

Block 1: Homework is to complete wkbk page 88 

7th grade French - no homework! 

Français 3 - L'objectif: To research a famous French Speaking person.

*Block 3 will meet in Room 115 today and Block 7 will meet in the library.

*French Club Meeting TODAY in Room 227 afterschool! 

mercredi, le 23 fevrier 2016

Français 1A - L'objectif: To describe people.  Block 1 - Create a Quizlet Flashcard Set for Lecon 9 A 

7th grade French - Les Devoirs: Wkbk page 88

Français 3 - L'objectif: To travel.  Today we learned new vocabulary.  

Warm up.  Translate the following from yesterday's reading.

1. l’école de commerce

2. un "stage"

3. une entreprise

Les Devoirs: Create a Quizlet Flashcard Set for Unite 5: Partie 1 Vocabulaire.

*French 3 - Tomorrow we will meet for class in the Media Center* 

mardi, le 23 février 2016

Français 1A - Objectif: La description des personnes.  

Warm-up.  Draw the following! =) 

1. poisson

2. moulin

3. oiseau

Today we learned new vocabulary from Leçon 9A.  

Les Devoirs: Create a Quizlet Flashcard Set for Leçon 9A Vocabulaire on textbook page 138+139.  (There should be 40 terms total.)  Search and then join "Mrs. Chiang's French 1A Block 2, 4, or MS5 2016" classes.   Add your flashcard set to the class in order to receive credit.

Français 3 - Objectif: To read for pleasure.  To discuss different ways of traveling abroad.

Warm-up.  Quel pays aimeriez-vous passer vos vacances?  (List of countries in French are on page 188 of textbook).

Les Devoirs: Composition de Vacances.  Hand-written paragraph of 12 sentences in the passe compose or imparfait form talking about February break.

lundi, le 22 fevrier 2016

Francais 1A - Today we learned the words to our song for International Night on March 3!  

Les Devoirs: Rien!  =) 

Click here for a copy of the words.

Block 1 - You will have your Unit 3 Quiz tomorrow.  Study and do the www.classzone.com online Unit 3 Quiz for extra credit points! 

Francais 3 - Today we discussed our Marking Period 3 Project and started our Imparfait/Passe Compose compositions.

Les Devoirs: Composition finale - due on Wednesday 


*If you missed the assessment the Friday before vacation, please come either today or tomorrow to room 305A during Block 9 to make it up.  

*The 2017 PARIS TRIP PARENT MEETING will be February 29th at 7pm in the Media Center*

Youppi! C'est vendredi, le 12 fevrier 2016

Francais 1A - Today we took our first assessment together reviewing concepts of Unit 3.  

Les Devoirs: BONNES VACANCES!!!!!

Francais 3 - Today we took our first assessment together reviewing the short story "The King" and L'imparfait vs. Passe Compose.

Les Devoirs:  Choose a Famous Person! 

French 3 Famous Person Project Click HERE.

jeudi, le 11 fevrier 2016

Francais 1A - L'objectif: To review concepts from Unit 3.  

Today we presented our dialogues with our partners 

and took a practice test on textbook pages 114+115

Les Devoirs: Take the Unit 3 Online Review Quiz @ www.classzone.com for 3 extra credit points!   Study for quiz tomorrow. 

Block 1 - your quiz will be Tuesday, February 23 AFTER vacation due to the Freshman meeting today.

Francais 3 - L'objectif: To review the Imparfait Vs. Passe Compose.  

Today we re-wrote the story for Monsieur Loiseau (textbook page 129) and reviewed for the quiz tomorrow. 

Les Devoirs: Take the Unit 3: Partie 2 Quiz @ www.classzone.com for 3 extra credit points!  Study for quiz tomorrow. 

mercredi, le 10 fevrier 2016

Francais 1A - L'objectif: Today we created dialogues with our partners.

Les Devoirs: Prepare for the assessment on Friday; Begin studying

Optional: Take the online Unit 3 Practice Test www.classzone.com for extra credit 

Francais 3 - L'objectif: To review L'imparfait et Passe Compose.  Today we used white board to review.

Les Devoirs: Prepare for the assessment on Friday.  Review the King and Worksheet on Tenses.  

*Today we will have our Paris Meeting in Room 227 during Block 9

mardi, le 9 fevrier 2016

Happy Mardi Gras!!!

Francais 1A - L'objectif:  To answer personal questions about yourself in French.  Today we used the white boards and worked with our new partners to answer basic conversational questions.

Les Devoirs: 

• Complete answers to the worksheet in complete sentences (in French)
• Obtain 3 ring binder with 3 sections (you may share binders with another class)
• Cover Textbooks 

Francais 3: L'objectif: Pour comprendre l'histoire "The King"  Today we listened to the short story "The King" on the CD player and worked with our new partners to answer comprehension questions.

Les Devoirs:

• Complete "Avez-vous compris?" Part 3 Questions on pages 138 of your textboook
• Cover Textbook
• Obtain 3 ring binder with 3 sections (you may share binders with another class)

Madame is Back! What do you need for class?

Full steam ahead!! 

Bienvenue tout le monde!

Below are required materials for both French 1A and French 3 classes:

• 1 - 3 ring binder divided into 3 sections: Warm Up, Classwork, and Homework
• Important to note: There will be Notebook Checks that count as TEST grades for Marking Periods 3 and 4.  - Please use actual dividers. 

• A Cover for your Textbook  - This will be counted as a Homework grade
• Pens - Blue and Black ink ONLY

You are required to bring your workbook and textbook to class with you EVERY day (unless otherwise mentioned) 


Suggested Materials: 

• Dry Erase Markers (We will be using them tomorrow!)
• Highlighters for notes
• Folder for hand-outs 

Technology requirements:

1. A Quizlet Account 

2. Signing up to receive Homework Updates from this blog by e-mail.  See the toolbox above! 

3. A Classzone Account  Use this link to go to your Online Textbook  ---- www.classzone.com

French 1A ACTIVATION CODE: 4846612-30

French 3 the Activation Code: 4846612-340     

Intangible items to bring to class:

1. RESPECT for others
2. A positive attitude
3. A hand to raise! 
4. A desire to learn
5. An open mind that French is an EASY language to learn if you are willing to put in the effort

*Come to the next French Club meeting this week to learn about the April 2017 Trip to France for High School students only... French 3, that means you!*