May 18, 2020
Dear third-grade students,
Can you believe that this is our last week of classes this year? I am so proud of the work that you have done to continue to practice French! I hope you have enjoyed the videos and various practice activities. This week is very exciting because we will be cooking a surprise recipe on Zoom!! I will email your parents with more information and more specific instructions. I hope you can join me! I’m also looking forward to “seeing” you at the super-fun End-of-the-Year Events!! Please know that I miss you and that I hope you have a wonderful summer break!!
Au revoir!
-Madame Ibarra
Week Nine, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: Comment ça va aujourd’hui?
- Watch this video in which Madame Ibarra will reveal the recipe and ingredients needed in order to participate in the Zoom cooking class. If you wish to participate, you MUST watch this video so that you can get everything ready before we meet on Zoom.
- Ask a parent to help you gather everything that Madame Ibarra showed in the video. They will also receive the recipe via email, so have them print it out for you if possible.
Week Nine, Session Two:
- This lesson will be held via Zoom. We will be cooking together! I will email your parents to enlist their help for this exciting opportunity!
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May 11, 2020
Dear third-grade students,
Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join me for our Zoom meeting last week! I had so much fun seeing you and talking about French food with you! This week we will not have a Zoom meeting, but we will have one next week! Your learning goal this week is for you to be able to order in a restaurant. That’s an important skill, right?
-Madame Ibarra
Week Eight, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: Qu’est-ce que tu préfères: le chocolat ou la vanille? Je préfère ____________.
- Watch this video of an interaction between la serveuse (the waitress) and le client (the guest at the café). There is a special guest appearance by Monsieur Ibarra!
- Play this online flashcard game to practice the vocabulary. Click on the flashcard to hear the sentence and see a picture of the meaning. You can also play practice games by clicking on the links to the left of the page. Pay attention to the pronunciation and practice by repeating aloud. This will help you prepare for the second lesson.
Week Eight, Session Two:
- To begin the lesson, select the BEST answer to this question: Vous désirez comme entrée? A. Je voudrais le poulet rôti et frites. B. Je voudrais le gâteau au chocolat. C. Je voudrais la salade de carottes.
- Watch this video of Madame Ibarra talking about a school lunch menu in France and presenting a sample menu. Remember that the menu is called la carte in French!
- Look at the sample menu. Using this document as a guide, write down what you would want to order. You will need to say all of the highlighted sentences. Practice reading your order aloud a couple of times.
- On this Flipgrid, give Madame Ibarra your order!
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May 4, 2020
Dear third-grade students,
I hope it was useful for you to learn how to identify objects that you use everyday- in French! Did you show off your skills for setting the table to your family? Thank you to those who sent videos or recorded on Flipgrid- I love seeing you and hearing you! This week we will talk about French culture when it comes to eating. We will also explore some typical French dishes. Miam miam! NEW THIS WEEK: Our second lesson will be conducted via Zoom! Please see below for the link! I will also email parents so that they are aware.
Week Seven, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: Est-ce que tu as faim? Possible responses: J’ai faim! (I’m hungry) Je n’ai pas faim. (I’m not hungry) Pas vraiment. (Not really).
- Watch this video of Madame Ibarra discussing how a typical French meal is structured. The video is a little long, but she is speaking in English and describing some interesting cultural information!
- Go to this Flipgrid and share some thoughts about the discussion. You can ask a question if there is something you are wondering about. You can share something you learned from the discussion. You could also make a comparison between the way your family shares a meal and the way a French family shares a meal.
Week Seven, Session Two:
- For our second lesson, we will meet on Friday, May 8 at 2:00 pm via Zoom! The lesson should last about 30-40 minutes, and the class will be recorded and saved. I will email the link for the Zoom meeting to the parents. There will be a “waiting room,” so please be patient as I let everyone in. Merci!
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April 27, 2020
Dear third-grade families,
Thank you so much for helping your child to engage in French class on Flipgrid! It was so much fun to see their faces and to hear them practicing French! Our topic for the remainder of the school year will be…. everyone’s favorite….French food and dining in a café!! I had a couple of requests from students for this topic, so we are going to run with it! We will also try to meet at least once via Zoom, so please be on the lookout for an email concerning that.
I hope you have a wonderful week! Bonne semaine à tous!
-Madame Ibarra
Week Six, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: Il y a combien de personnes dans ta famille? (How many people are in your family?) Answer: Il y a _________ personnes dans ma famille.
- Watch this video of Madame Ibarra explaining how to set the table. Pay close attention to what each item is called.
- Play this online flashcard game to practice the vocabulary. If the game doesn’t work for you for some reason, please email me to let me know! You can review the words by doing all of the activities on the list on the left side of the screen under “Flashcards.” To see the definition, click on the card. You can also play the games under “Play.” This practice will prepare you for a fun activity in the second lesson.
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
Week Six, Session Two:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: Quelle est la saison? (Choose one: C’est l’hiver, C’est le printemps, C’est l’été, C’est l’automne)
- Watch this video in which Madame Ibarra will review how to set the table and how to play a game. Be on the lookout for the surprise ending!
- Print out these labels for the place setting, or create your own by copying the words onto strips of paper. Set the table the French way at your house and then label the place setting in French. Take a photo and send it to me!
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- On this Flipgrid, create a video where you label the place setting as fast as you can! Be sure to say the words in French as you label the items! We will see who can go the fastest!
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson (see above).
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April 20, 2020
Dear third-grade families,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Spring Break! Thank you so much to those of you who shared feedback about how French class is going for you. I was so happy to hear that you are enjoying the lessons! It also makes my day to receive an email or video from you- please keep them coming! This week we will learn about les animaux de la ferme (farm animals) and will also do some awesome reading practice. Have fun!
Sincerely,
Madame Ibarra
Week Five, Session One:
- Sing this “Bonjour” song to begin the lesson.
- Use the following document for reference
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- Watch this video of a story about a kitten who discovers the other farm animals.
- Watch and listen to this chant titled “Qu’est-ce qu’il y a à la ferme?” (What is at the farm?) and practice farm animals by chanting along.
- Using this document as a guide (you can print it out or make your own on a sheet of paper), create a comic to illustrate four scenes from the story.
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- Then you can share your drawing on this Flipgrid!
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
Week Five, Session Two:
- Watch and listen to this chant to begin the lesson.
- Refer to the “Farm Animals in French” document from above.
- Print out and read the story that you watched for session one, silently to yourself.
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- Open this audio file of Madame Ibarra reading aloud the text you just read. Listen to the audio and read the text again at the same time that you are listening to the audio. Then practice reading it aloud to yourself. This story is very repetitive, but the more that you repeat the words in a meaningful context, the better your brain will learn and the more natural your pronunciation will be! This is a valuable language learning exercise!
- Record a video of yourself reading the final paragraph from the story that is in the green Record your video on this Flipgrid!
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
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April 6, 2020
Dear third-grade families,
I hope that you enjoyed practicing wild animal vocabulary last week! This week you will discover a mystery animal and listen to a story about that special animal. Next week will be our Spring Break, so there will not be any French lessons.
I would really appreciate it if you could give me some feedback about French class so far. Do you think the lessons and activities are an appropriate length and level? Do you enjoy having two lessons per week, or would it be more feasible to do one? Are there any activities you would like to do or topics you would like to learn about? I will spend some time planning over the break and will definitely take into consideration any and all feedback that I get from families.
Merci beaucoup!
Madame Ibarra
Week Four, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: “Quel âge as-tu?” Refer to this video if you don’t know how to answer.
- Watch this video about a mystery animal. Pay attention to the clues Madame Ibarra gives and try to figure out which animal it is!
- Watch this video and dance along to the song. Have fun! Here are the actions you will do:
- Mets-toi à plat ventre! = get on your belly
- Avance à quatre pattes! = crawl on all fours
- Tu nages sous l’eau = you swim underwater
- Je vois tes gros yeux = I see your big eyes
- Ouvre grand la bouche = open your mouth up wide
- Montre-moi tes dents = show me your teeth
- Imagine an awesomely beautiful animal, whatever your heart desires! Draw and color this special animal and label the body parts of the animal in French. Use this Body Parts Vocab sheet as a reference. Take a picture and email it to me!
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
Week Four, Session Two:
- To begin the lesson, do the following: Touchez les yeux. Ouvrez la bouche. Touchez le ventre. Montre-moi les dents. Refer to the crocodile song from the previous lesson for help if needed.
- Watch this video of a story about a crocodile making friends.
- Do your own “mystery animal” activity. Using the animal that you drew during the first lesson, or a stuffed animal of your choice, put it in a box or under a blanket. Use this writing guide to make a description of your animal so that you can give some clues about it. Be prepared to share with the class via Zoom- more info will be sent in an email.
Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
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March 30, 2020
Dear third-grade families,
Bonjour! I hope that this message finds you well as we continue our distance learning. This week we will be studying wild animals! Please do not hesitate to let me know how French is going for your child. I am happy to adapt my lessons according to the feedback I get from families.
Have a wonderful week!
-Madame Ibarra
Week Three, Session One:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: “Quelle est la date aujourd’hui?” Refer to last week’s materials for help if you need to.
- Open the following document to use as reference for the lesson: Wild Animal Vocabulary
- Watch this story about a bunny’s adventures in the jungle!
- Instructions: Using this document as a guide (you can print it out or make your own on a sheet of paper), create a comic to illustrate four scenes from the story. You can email a photo of it to me if you would like me to check your work. Keep this paper in your binder.
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.
Week Three, Session Two:
- To begin the lesson, answer this question: “Quel est ton animal préféré?” (What is your favorite animal?) If it’s an animal we have never discussed, you can look it up here: https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/ Your answer: “Mon animal préféré, c’est ________.”
- Open the following documents to use as a reference: Wild Animal Vocabulary
- Watch this video of Madame Ibarra’s kids playing Jacques a dit (Simon Says). Make sure to do the actions with us as you watch the video, and then play with your family! Can you record a video and send it to me?
- Now watch this video of her children going on a safari hunt.
- Using this document as a guide, identify which animals each of Madame Ibarra’s children found. You can print it out or write your answers on a piece of notebook paper. You can email a photo of it to me if you would like me to check your work. Keep this paper in your binder.
- Optional activity: Go on a wild animal hunt around the house with your family. What wild animals did you find? (Stuff animals, plastic toys, etc). Now you or your family member will hide these animals around the house or, even better, in your backyard, and you can go on a safari hunt! When you find an animal, say: “Bonjour _________” (name of the animal).
- Sing the “Au revoir” song to finish the lesson.