Les sons

Monday, students will have their second quiz on base sounds. All the sounds they are expected to know are in their French scribblers. The pronunciation of these sounds is a very important skill. I encourage you to quiz your child this weekend to see if they're ready for their quiz! 

How to use a dictionary

This week, students have been completing activities that are helping them learn how to properly use their dictionary. This is a very important skill to learn since their dictionary will be their new best friend over the next few years. I encourage you to discuss this at home with your child...maybe ask them if they can show you the new skill they have learned! Once they have looked up a word, students should be able to tell you whether a word is masculine or feminine and also be familiar with the class it falls under (verb, noun etc.). They will be quizzed on this next week, along with their base sounds. 

Quiz time!

Students and parents, 

A reminder that if you're checking for homework on my blog, please click on ''les devoirs'' at the top of the page. This will bring you to the homework section. Students have a couple of quizzes coming up this week. Please check the homework page for more details. Don't forget that extra help is always available! 

Les sons et l'alphabet

Students have been working very well learning the alphabet and base sounds. These things are an important foundation in learning the French language. 

Yesterday and today, they were asked to search in books, on posters and in their dictionaries to come up with words to go with each sound. I was very impressed with their desire to learn and great teamwork. 

Just a reminder, that although we do not have much written homework at this point of the year, it is very important that students be reviewing in each subject matter every evening. 

My hope for you

Parents and students, 

September is already upon us and I was so happy to see the many bright and eager faces this morning. My hope for my students this year is that they develop a passion for the French language. I hope that they do the best they can and that they are patient with themselves. Learning a new language can be challenging but with the right attitude, anything is possible.