We have more e
words this week, but here, e is
followed by u. U and E are best
friends. Whoever comes first gets their sound without interference from the
next guy, so here, we only hear the regular ‘e’ sound that we learned about last week. Keep making flashcards,
but this time, also ask your student to underline the letters that make the ‘e’ sound.
bleu, feu, fleur, deux, yeux
Bonus words: cœur, sœur
This week, please ask your student about our new game to help us speak French. We just started Monday, and already children are making more of an effort to slow down and think about what they want to say in French.
Here's how it works:
Anytime that I overhear a student speaking in French, whether to me or a classmate, in our classroom or in the hall, I will give them a little jeton (a token). Once a student has collected 5 of these, they can be exchanged for a big jeton. Once a student has collected 5 grands jetons (which may take a while), they can exchange them for one school dollar. Finally, when they have earned two school dollars, they can choose a prize and begin collecting again!
Rules:
1. Some common phrases that we all use every day do not count for a jeton (e.g., Merci, Est-ce que je peux boire? etc.).
2. If I find out, for sure, that a student has taken someone else's jetons, they will have to forfeit their existing jetons and start over.
3. Mlle is the only one that can distribute jetons. The more French, the merrier, but I need to hear it in order to reward it with a jeton.
4. Jetons are not given out if a student is not doing what they should be doing (i.e., working) because they are preoccupied trying to talk to me in French. Jetons are also not given if what was said in French was also interrupting someone, and in fact, I may take back a jeton if there are too many interruptions from one person during a class discussion.
5. We are trying not to compare how many jetons we all have. I know that everyone will earn a prize eventually.
Two more things, while I'm thinking of it:
1. Tomorrow is the Terry Fox Run - students are encouraged to donate a toonie to this great cause. Make sure your runner is dressed for the weather and in running shoes.
2. Also tomorrow, primary reading club is beginning. This is organized by our fantastic librarian, Mme Gaudreault. Interested students were given permission forms last Friday. Reading club is every Wednesday at lunch recess beginning tomorrow.
Check back soon to the last few posts - I'll try to get some pictures added!
Tamara
2. If I find out, for sure, that a student has taken someone else's jetons, they will have to forfeit their existing jetons and start over.
3. Mlle is the only one that can distribute jetons. The more French, the merrier, but I need to hear it in order to reward it with a jeton.
4. Jetons are not given out if a student is not doing what they should be doing (i.e., working) because they are preoccupied trying to talk to me in French. Jetons are also not given if what was said in French was also interrupting someone, and in fact, I may take back a jeton if there are too many interruptions from one person during a class discussion.
5. We are trying not to compare how many jetons we all have. I know that everyone will earn a prize eventually.
Two more things, while I'm thinking of it:
1. Tomorrow is the Terry Fox Run - students are encouraged to donate a toonie to this great cause. Make sure your runner is dressed for the weather and in running shoes.
2. Also tomorrow, primary reading club is beginning. This is organized by our fantastic librarian, Mme Gaudreault. Interested students were given permission forms last Friday. Reading club is every Wednesday at lunch recess beginning tomorrow.
Check back soon to the last few posts - I'll try to get some pictures added!
Tamara