Dear respected colleagues,
We solely wanted to encourage you today in whatever tasks you're tackling. This may be a day where students are struggling with the subjunctive OR you are lacking enthusiasm to teach your material OR your workload is incredibly heavy OR that one student makes class really challenging. We have been there and we want to remind you to keep pressing on because you are capable of great things. Stop and remind yourself of that memorable moment when the light bulb went off for a struggling student, when a parent said such a kind remark to you, when you laughed with your students, or the time when you had a stellar lesson plan! Those are the times to bring back to the forefront of your mind. We, French with the Hobbs, strive to not become weary in doing good because we believe there will be a time when a harvest will come if we do not give up...and we believe that for you today. Keep going, believe you're capable, and eventually you will see fruit from your labor. Respectfully, The Hobbs Always feel free to email us ([email protected])! We are available as a sounding board, for counsel, or a quick note of encouragement. Want to talk through a lesson or struggle with us? We'd love to offer you feedback. We are all in this together, let's support each other.
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A Sub Plan for the French Classroom
We are so excited for this sub plan! Why?Because here's what it offers: -it is all prepared and ready to go (no French knowledge needed to implement!) -the information for the sub is clear -the materials are ready to be printed and placed on our desk (disclaimer: the Pictionary and Puzzle activity require quick cutting, but students can do that if you lack time) -students will LEARN while we're away -all levels of French can benefit -there is no down time for students to become distracted and disruptive -there are recordings of the vocab words AND a partner conversation example, so students can hear the correct pronunciations and practice in class -you have options depending on your class time length (45-minute class? We've got you covered. 90-minute block? We've got you covered!) -students will have the opportunity to work in various groupings: a small group, with a partner, and individually -Winter is often a time when teachers need subs (sick, family member gets sick, appointments, personal days, winter blues, etc.), so we created this sub plan for us and with you in mind! Profitez-bien! Desire your students to speak more French in class? We would like to share two resources that might help. These resources stem from our Winter Vocabulary Lesson & Activities.
First, we have this Interactive French Bingo Game with a speaking and movement twist. Based on the given 31-word winter vocabulary list, students will create their own Bingo (or LOTO) game board. Once all students are ready to learn the directions, they will be able to read and hear from you the directions in French that are provided. Next, students will see 18 questions that they will need to ask multiple students in the room. They may not talk to the same partner for the whole game. Student A will ask one of the provided questions to Student B. Student B will give his response in a spontaneous manner without looking at Student A's paper. If Student B's spontaneous response is written on Student A's paper, then Student B will sign his name on Student A's paper. Student B can then ask Student A a question. Play continues with various partners throughout the classroom. The game is over when at least 5 (or more!) students have a completed LOTO (signatures in boxes horizontally, vertically, or diagonally). At this point, students could make a new game board and play again OR all students must get signatures in all of their boxes. This game works best with intermediate students. Strong beginners could handle the game because the questions are guided, yet they may lack in vocabulary understanding (unless they have already been taught the winter vocab). Advanced students could benefit from asking their own questions in a circumlocution format instead of the 18 given questions. **************************************************************************************** The second speaking (OR writing) activity we have included is our 30-questions winter speaking/writing prompts. This activity can be used in numerous ways and with multiple modifications. For example, the prompts could be used in conversation, as writing or in digital format using Google Forms. The prompts could be used as a warm-up or exit ticket to start or end class. The prompts could be used as a group conversation activity, with partners, or an individual writing assignment. Need a sub plan? These prompts could be incorporated with a sub as you could ask students to write answers to just a few or many of the questions. The prompts are coded with black snowflakes to communicate if the question is geared toward beginner, intermediate, or advanced level students. The advanced prompts are applicable to International Baccalaureate students. |
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