Mr. Miller's class learned two different ways to ask questions in French. To ask something like "Do you like hockey?", they can say "Est-ce que tu aimes l'hockey?" or "Aimes-tu l'hockey?" We practiced saying and writing these questions. The question writing exercise is homework if it wasn't done in class.
Ms. Brinston's class reviewed asking about people's hair and eye colour this morning. They also added a new tool to their French repertoire: the verb AVOIR. They know how to say "I have", "you have", "he has", and "she has" in French.
Mr. Stephenson's class completed a short listening task to help them learn how to recognize different objects in the school. They also spent some time reviewing their classroom vocabulary.
Mrs. Howland's class got to spend some time practicing using -er verbs to talk about sports. They got to look at a picture and use verbs and vocabulary to describe what was going on.
In several classes, I introduced something new to the students: self-assessment. Now, when students come to the back table to practice speaking French, they fill out a short ticket evaluating what they think they're doing well, and what they'd like to improve. Why do this? There are a few reasons. First, when students help create the criteria by which a task will be judged (as they did today), they have more ownership over their learning, and are more likely to be engaged with it. Second, when students become skilled at self-assessing, they become skilled at honestly looking at their strengths and next steps, and can figure out how to move forward with less direction. This isn't just a school skill - it's a life skill! Finally, students are able to compare their work to standards, and it takes the surprise out of assessment. Assessment should never be a surprise to anyone involved. When students know exactly where they're achieving, and what their next steps are, it does wonders for their learning.
As always, drop me a line if you have any questions or comments. Merci beaucoup et au revoir!
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