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French 3/4 Combo class

by Britt Green

Aug 30, 2016

Does anyone have ideas for approaches in teaching a combination class for levels 3/4? I am employing some I have already, but would love to hear what others have done as well!

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AFS-USA Still needs about 200 more host for the Fall

by Dr. Barbara Y. Wills

Aug 19, 2016

These two (2) AFS exchange guys need loving hosts by August 31st as they are schedule to arrive on September 8th and hosts must be obtained before they leave their countries. Please, share this information with your parents, friends, neighbors and e-mail buddies. We also need registered volunteers in the your area. Go to [link removed].

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TPRS

by mary booth

Aug 13, 2016

Does anyone have experience using this method? What is your opinion?

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French 3 and 4

by Margaret

Aug 7, 2016

I am looking for reading material for French 3 and 4. I am interested in short story anthologies, legends, tales from France and Francophone countries. Merci.

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James in Belgium Bonjour,

Most literature is still out of reach for year 4 French students. French III will definitely struggle to read to authentic stories which are so rich in vocabulary and syntax.

While children's literature is often recommended, such as the publication, "J'aime lire", students do not easily connect to the stories....See More

Aug 9, 2016

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mary booth On 8/09/16, James in Belgium wrote: > > Bonjour, > > Most literature is still out of reach for year 4 French > students. French III will definitely struggle to read to > authentic stories which are so rich in vocabulary and syntax. > > While children's literature is often recommended, such as the > publication, "J'ai...See More

Aug 13, 2016

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French Teacher, NJ

by AJ

Aug 11, 2016

Hello, We are seeking a French teacher for a PT middle school position in a K-8 school in Basking Ridge, NJ. Please email [email removed].

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D'Accord for high school

by P Massey

Jul 27, 2016

We are starting to use D'Accord for high school and I agree -- it is way too heavy vocab and grammar for first few years of French.

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Margaret On 7/29/16, Jarod HM wrote: > One of the major negatives of > D'accord is that they did not really > adapt it to the K-12 context. They > essentially copied their existing > college texts and gave it a new > name. When the update, they should > really reconsider what the needs of > middle and high school students and > te...See More

Aug 6, 2016

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Margaret On 8/06/16, Margaret wrote:

Couldn't agree with you more.

> On 7/29/16, Jarod HM wrote: >> One of the major negatives of >> D'accord is that they did not really >> adapt it to the K-12 context. They >> essentially copied their existing >> college texts and gave it a new >> name. When the upda...See More

Aug 6, 2016

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t'es branche?

by Miriam

Jul 20, 2016

Bnjr.

Has anybody used this series yet?? Do you like it? Not like it??

Any input would be appreciated. We are looking at new books and would like to order one soon.

Merci

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Jarod I have not used it as a main text but did some limited piloting. If you have a lot of students who struggle, it may be a challenge to use. It is also way too colorful, which may be distracting for some students.

Overall, it is a good series with great cultural content.

On 7/20/16, Miriam wrote: > Bnjr. > > Has anybody use...See More

Jul 26, 2016

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Bethany On 7/20/16, Miriam wrote: > Bnjr. > > Has anybody used this series yet?? Do you like it? Not like it?? > > Any input would be appreciated. We are looking at new books > and would like to order one soon. > > Merci

We have used it for two years and have loved it thus far. Definitely a lot of content, but I like that i...See More

Aug 1, 2016

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Discovering French Question

by Isabelle

Dec 28, 2013

Bonjour!

I am taking over a class that uses Discovering French Nouveau. They cover 6 units a year in French 1 and then in French 2 use the Blanc book, so they skip the last 2 units in the bleu book. For French 2, the first semester they have covered the first two units in the blanc book. I am thinking of putting them back in the bleu book ...See More

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Ryan What do you cover in a first year 9th grade class with zero exposure?

On 12/28/13, Rosemarie wrote: > In response to your Discovering French question, I used to > finish the French I book in Level II, but then I ended up > having to pass out the Level II books at the end of the 2nd > year to finish up the year. Then a few years...See More

Jul 27, 2016

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James in Belgium Your pacing should reflect your student population's abilities. Many teachers will erroneously teach at a pace that is too slow with the hopes that more students will achieve better. Every thing happens in time, at its own pace. Full mastery is very rare the first time around. So, my advice is to move along teaching new content, while reviewing an...See More Your pacing should reflect your student population's abilities. Many teachers will erroneously teach at a pace that is too slow with the hopes that more students will achieve better. Every thing happens in time, at its own pace. Full mastery is very rare the first time around. So, my advice is to move along teaching new content, while reviewing and reintegrating previous content. Note: the second and third year books re-teach content that is found in the last 1 or 2 units of the previous textbook. Consequently, plan on not teaching the last unit of from each book.

Regardless of the textbook, I have always taught through the French I chapter covering passé composé with être. That is a good goal.

I only spend one week on the review section in Fr. II or III. This is because, almost all the "review" content is actually re-taught in the subsequent lessons.

French II is my slow book. I am only able to teach through the unit on clothing. In Fr. III, I am able to teach through Unité 9-P1.

My students have homework every night on the block schedule. Otherwise, they have HW four nights a week on the traditional 5-day a week schedule.

The textbooks provide too few and under use quizzes. More small quizzes are better. Also, a real test is valid after each DF lesson, unless you combine the first two lessons of a unit, like I did. That provides three tests per unit and at least 3 to 4 quizzes per lesson.

For fifteen years, my classes were mixed MS and HS students.

The best advice I can give is to keep your classroom moving, use many short activities and keep your students busily engaged and the time will fly by for them and you.

Bien à vous, James

On 7/27/16, Ryan wrote: > What do you cover in a first year 9th grade class with zero > exposure? > > On 12/28/13, Rosemarie wrote: >> In response to your Discovering French question, I used to >> finish the French I book in Level II, but then I ended up >> having to pass out the Level II books at the end of the > 2nd >> year to finish up the year. Then a few years ago, I began >> using the French II Blanc book for the entire year in > French >> II. I usually spend all of the first marking period on the >> Reprise in the Level I book. For Level III, I do however >> finish the Blanc book as I found the Rouge book to be > better >> for the Level IV class. Hope that this helps you out. If > you >> have any other questions, feel free to email me.

Jul 28, 2016

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procedures vs content

by Chris

Jul 27, 2016

Hello eveyone, I hope everyone's planning is going well. I'm looking to draw on your expertise. I'm new to the secondary Ed classroom and I'm wondering what your method is. Most of my research says that the first week should be heavily dedicated to setting up classroom procedures and routines with little to no content. In previous teaching (higher ...See More

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Mark Chris...I think it depends on the the culture of your school and the levels.

I will explain my syllabus the first day, but after that, I just go.I do not ease into the school year. The culture of my school is speaking in the target language always. I teach AP French class and my Spanish 5 conversation class, so everything is in the target...See More

Jul 28, 2016

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Requested: opinions on "D'accord" books by Vista Higher L...

by James in Belgium

Jan 8, 2012

Greetings:

After 13 years with the same book, my school system will start the review of French methods for a new adoption.

I am looking for information and personal anecdotes from teachers who are using, or have used, "D'accord" by Vista Higher Learning. My school will be going wireless and it is expected that students will be i...See More

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Mark We use Higher Vista for French and Spanish and I like the books but they are intense. I have never used D'Accord, but I teach French 4 and use the second half of Imaginez and various other books and readers in my class. I think it depends on your school because the books throws a lot of vocabulary and grammar in each chapter and it can be overwhelm...See MoreWe use Higher Vista for French and Spanish and I like the books but they are intense. I have never used D'Accord, but I teach French 4 and use the second half of Imaginez and various other books and readers in my class. I think it depends on your school because the books throws a lot of vocabulary and grammar in each chapter and it can be overwhelming. Like your school, our middle school kids end the year knowing the the passe compose, imparfait and future. I think the series does not have enough ancillaries compared with some other series, and I agree about the online book. We are a laptop school and at times it was slow for me and my students.

EMC just came out with a new series...T'es branche, but I have not seen it yet. Maybe look at that, but I think it all depends on your school also. I teach at a Tier 1 private school in Manhattan, so D'Accord works well for us.

On 6/10/15, Mme G wrote: > On 1/20/12, Mlle. S wrote: >> This is my first year using D'accord after being familiar > with >> Discovering French and C'est a toi. D'accord gives an >> incredibly vast amound of grammar and vocabulary in each >> unit. In my school, the level 1 book is split over 7th and >> 8th grade. By the end of the level one book, they have >> learned the entire passe compose and imparfait. However, the >> last chapter of the level 1 book is repeated as the review >> unit of level 2 in case you don't get to it. I really like > the >> video and online components, but the listening activities are >> very difficult for the students since the people speak >> incredibly fast and say each item only once. It includes a >> lot of readings and culture but some of it is not that >> intesting for middle or even high schoolers. Also, it >> includes some vocab words that I don't think are necessary > for >> that age level either. Overall it is a pretty good book and >> there's a lot to work with, so you'll never run out of stuff. >> If you're still looking for textbooks, you could also take a >> look at a sample of Bien Dit. >> >> Hope this helps! >> >> On 1/08/12, James in Belgium wrote: >>> Greetings: >>> >>> After 13 years with the same book, my school system will >>> start the review of French methods for a new adoption. >>> >>> I am looking for information and personal anecdotes from >>> teachers who are using, or have used, "D'accord" by Vista >>> Higher Learning. My school will be going wireless and it is >>> expected that students will be issued PC tablets. >>> >>> Your thoughts and suggestions will be appreciated. >>> >>> James

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P Massey On 2/21/12, Stacy wrote: > Hello, James. > > This reply comes rather late, but I do have experience with > D'Accord, so I thought I'd respond. We adopted this book a > year and a half ago after using Bon Voyage for many years. It > is an improvement, for the most part, but I have recently > moved toward a TPRS approach, and D'A...See More

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