Words of the Week
E might win as the most complicated letter of the French
alphabet. It can make so many different sounds depending on the accent or
letters around it. In this case, when followed by ‘s’, it makes a more relaxed sound, as in “best”. We don't hear the 's' unless it is linked to the following word, beginning with a vowel. Your
student has probably already learned these words, but it might be a good time
to go back to playing with movable letters to play with different combinations.
Grade 1: les, mes, tes, des, c’est
Bonus words: il est, ses
Grade 2s are adding another sound to their repertoire this week, 'elle'. This begins with the same sound as 'es', but adds the 'L' sound. The word "elle" refers to a girl, or feminine object. The words "vaisselle" (dishes) and "nouvelle" (new) will help us in our efforts to write out the oral stories and poems we know!
Grade 2: c’est, responsable,
elle, vaisselle, nouvelle
Also, thanks to Mme Shyama, here are a few shots with me in them!! This is Mme Shyama's last week with us. She has supported our students for many weeks and has done countless hours of behind the scenes work for me and the kids, saving me precious time. Please join me in thanking Mme Shyama when you see her at school this week.
