hoping for at least one like this at camp. photo credit: flickr user andrew z via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Last prep for play presentations- getting props and costumes ready. this class is doing an amazing job on this! Grade 6:Working towards presentation of the plays. Don’t forget to think about props and costumes. Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: When we return from camp we’ll be wrapping up our learning about French in the Americas (outside Canada). Ask your kids what they’re learning.Grade 8: We got to watch most of the plays on Friday, and they were wonderful. Ask about the hilarious videos your kids created (I’ll share some here, if I get permissions)Music: We did it! And hopefully, you heard about it – the junior classes did some amazing listening, and everybody got to try a trumpet this week (and some of them made remarkable sounds). I was so impressed. 7’s have one more music class, and we’ll try and make that a playing class.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band trip was amazing! Thanks to everyone who made it a success (special thanks to Jane, Jill and Sandy). I could use a few band-ies to come help sort music at the end of this week or next.Coming events:June 20-22- Grade 7/8 to Camp CanAqua (packing list is posted in School Talk on Edsby, as well as in Mr Lush and Ms Shaw’s homeroom threads)June 22: girls’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: boys’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: kindergarten bike rodeoJune 24: intermediate track and fieldJune 27: Grad (10:00 Grade 8’s vs teachers sports, 11:30 clap out, 6:30 ceremony)June 27: Ruck/Johnston to Lang Pioneer Village
Trivia Questions:
Quelles équipes ont une place garantie dans le huitième de finales (round of 16) en Euro 2016?
Où est-ce que Justin Trudeau a mangé samedi pour lunch?
Website: Because it’s Father’s Day, this post seemed particularly appropriate this morning. Whoever it is, take a moment to be thankful for the person that makes it possible for you to look like you “do it all”.
I also really enjoyed this infographic this week – it may show up as a French discussion prompt before the end of the year.
Books: Working on what I’m packing for camp. Definitely, The Back of the Turtle by Thomas King, which is hitting all the post-apocalyptic notes for me; and just for fun, probably Carry On, a Harry Potter-ish scoop by YA fave, Rainbow Rowell. What’s on your deck chair list?
Music: Got a point in this direction from the Twitterverse yesterday. I could live with this as my soundtrack on that dock, with my book.
lots of help with answer number 1. Chex hockey card via wikimedia commons.
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Lots of time to work on the play over the next few weeks to prepare for presentationGrade 6:Working towards presentation of the plays.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: Mr Lush’s class is diving into learning about French culture in the Americas (outside Canada) and Ms. Najarro`s class will be joining them in that adventure.Grade 8: Crunch time, as we get ready to present “Veux-tu danser?” on Friday.Music:Sharing compositions and talking about the elements of music in the intermediate classes. Hopefully, the juniors will get a chance to try out a brass instrument this week.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band this week – last practice is Monday morning. Wonderland trip is June 14 – permission forms are here. Please make sure your departure from itinerary form is returned if you are not coming back on the bus with us.Appendix D1 – Parent Permission For Out-of-Classroom Program 2016Dear band parent v2Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:June 14: band to WonderlandJune 15: KPREEA track and fieldJune 16: Dudes’ Day (Zomer/Payne)June 17: Dudes’ Day (Foster/Perdue; Fowler/Wilford)June 20-22- Grade 7/8 to Camp CanAquaJune 22: girls’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: boys’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: kindergarten bike rodeoJune 27: Grad (10:00 Grade 8’s vs teachers sports, 11:30 clap out, 6:30 ceremony)June 27: Ruck/Johnston to Lang Pioneer Village
Trivia Questions:
Qui est Mr. Hockey?
Pourquoi est-ce qu’on a chanté “O Canada” pour Mauril Bélanger à un “ALS Walk” à Ottawa?
Music: Brandi Carlile, who is a favourite at this house, is playing the Ottawa Blues Fest this summer. Heard this one this weekend, in the context of relationships between parents and teens. The lines: “Do I make you proud? Do you get me now? Am I your pride and joy?” get me every time.
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
There will never be another one like him. photo credit: flickr user joshi bhavya via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Ask your child about the writing task they worked on last week. We’ll focus on the play over the next few weeks.Grade 6:Writing is a focus this week, to show what we know.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: Mr Lush’s class has wrapped up their movie conversation and starting into some work on French culture in the Americas. Ms. Najarro`s class is working on presenting their movie conversations.Grade 8: Some one -on-one conversations will be happening this week, as well as a focus on the play. Music: 8`s and Mr Lush’s 7’s have been composing amazing music this week. Check out their Edsby boards in music. Ms Najarro’s 7’s are prepping for a playing test. 5/6 and 6 are doing some close study (and compositions) of the idea of motif in music. All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – practice Thursday this week. 7’s will be focusing on pomp and circumstance. Wonderland is June 14 – permission forms are here: Appendix D1 – Parent Permission For Out-of-Classroom Program 2016Dear band parent v2Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:June 6: ultimate frisbee (junior)June 8: ultimate frisbee (intermediate)June 9: JDRF walk/yogaJune 14: band to WonderlandJune 15: KPREEA track and fieldJune 16: Dudes’ Day (Zomer)June 17: Dudes’ Day (Foster/Fowler)June 20-22- Grade 7/8 to Camp CanAquaJune 22: girls’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: boys’ 3 pitch (junior)June 23: kindergarten bike rodeoJune 27: Grad (10:00 Grade 8’s vs teachers sports, 11:30 clap out, 6:30 ceremony)
Trivia Questions:
Comment s’appelle Muhammad Ali, avant qu’il a converti à Islam?
Qui a gagné le French Open?
Website: An interesting perspective on French immersion, particularly here in Ontario: French immersion
So many Ali obits – I thought this was one of the best:
Books:The Griffin Prize for Poetry (Canada’s biggest) was awarded this week. Liz Howard won for her first collection of poetry. A very visual example here:
I have a friend on Twitter, who regularly asks what his tweeps are listening to. This week, he wanted to know what song had stayed in my head all week. Tanika Charles, “Two Steps”:
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
a clue to question 1. photo credit: flickr user Karoly Lorently via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Building vocabulary, showing our knowledge of the story, and working on learning our parts in the play are the big foci right now.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend. Working on small group and full-class reading, as well as answering questions based on the story.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: movie focus: Mr Lush’s class will be wrapping up their amazing movie convos, and starting into some study of parts of the world where French is spoken. Ms. Najarro`s class is working on writing scripts for their movie conversations.Grade 8: Listening and reading with “real-world” examples is what we are working on this week, as well as small group play work. Music: 8`s and Mr Lush’s 7’s have been composing amazing music this week. Check out their Edsby boards in music. Ms Najarro’s 7’s are prepping for a playing test. 5/6 and 6 are doing some close study of the idea of motif in music. All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – practices Tuesday and Wednesday this week. 7’s will be focusing on pomp and circumstance. Wonderland is June 14 – permission forms are here: Appendix D1 – Parent Permission For Out-of-Classroom Program 2016Dear band parent v2Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:June 3: PA DayJune 8: ultimate frisbee (intermediate)June 14: band to WonderlandJune 15: KPREEA track and fieldJune 20-22- Grade 7/8 to Camp CanAquaJune 27: Grad (10:00 Grade 8’s vs teachers sports, 11:30 clap out, 6:30 ceremony)
Trivia Questions:
Quel animal a disparu à High Park à Toronto?
Pourquoi est-ce que Angela Merkel et François Hollande ont rencontré (met) à Verdun, en France?
Website: I’m looking forward to seeing this one, but I thought this was an interesting perspective on what`s wrong with the franchise.
And if you’re picking up rhubarb at the market – you can’t ever, really go wrong with this. We add whatever other fruit we have – raspberry rhubarb is amazing!:
Books:Are you starting to put together your summer reading? What’s on the list? Here’s a start – the first one looks very good to me!
Music:
Summer music festivals kicked off with the CBC Music Fest at Echo Beach yesterday (yes, that Echo Beach). Not able to be there, but we were listening to it on the radio. Several of the featured bands will be here this summer, for free! (Whitehorse, Hey Rosetta, Ria Mae)
And just ’cause, here’s a retro summer song:
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
did anyone catch the moon on Saturday night? photo credit: flickr user william thomas via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Building vocabulary, showing our knowledge of the story, and working on learning our parts in the play are the big foci right now.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend. Working on small group and full-class reading, as well as answering questions based on the story.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: movie focus: Mr Lush`s 7`s are presenting their conversations about going to a movie – time, date, transportation, which film, why/why not? Lots of things to think about and expand on. Ms. Najarro`s class are starting into brainstorming vocabulary for this task. Grade 8: Reading comprehension will be a focus this week, as we continue to work on the play as main text. Music: 8`s and Mr Lush’s 7’s will be working on some comparative listening this week; Ms Najarro’s 7’s will prep for a playing test. 5/6 and 6 will be doing some critical listening, and some sound experimatation. All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – practices Tuesday and Thursday this week. 7’s will be focusing on pomp and circumstance. Wonderland is June 14 – permission forms are here: Appendix D1 – Parent Permission For Out-of-Classroom Program 2016Dear band parent v2Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:
May 25: HPV, Hep B vaccinations (Grade 7 and 8)
June 14: band to Wonderland
June 20-22- Grade 7/8 to Camp CanAqua
June 27: Grad (10:00 Grade 8’s vs teachers sports, 11:30 clap out, 6:30 ceremony)
Trivia Questions:
Pourquoi est-ce que Rougned Odor a été suspendu pour 8 jeux?
Quel film canadien a gagné le Grand Prix au festival de film à Cannes?
Website: A local feel-good story, featuring one of our own QM kids: What Kiana found
This one reinforced my feelings about Twitter as a powerful learning tool. Twitter in the classroom
Books: I was away from home part of last week, and returned to an old favourite to help me relax. I can’t say enough good things about Guy Gavriel Kay’s YA fantasy novel, Ysabel. It’s about place, and growing up and family and….it’s pretty much perfect, and it takes place in Provence in May, and you should read it. 🙂
Music: It’s getting to be dreaming of summer festival time. These 3 are at Mariposa in Orillia the 2nd weekend in July. I’d love to be there: 3 Women and the Truth.
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
it`s that time again. Area track and field is Wednesday, May 18. photo credit: flickr user Gus Estrella via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Our big focus right now is reading – in small groups and as a full class, and showing our knowledge in different ways.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend. Starting to work together on small group play presentations.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: movie focus: Mr Lush`s 7`s will be presenting conversations this week about going to a movie – time, date, transportation, which film, why/why not? Lots of things to think about and expand on. Ms. Najarro`s class has been working on time this week to movie into this unit.Grade 8: Working on choosing small groups for play presentations, showing our understanding of the story, and expanding our vocabulary.Music: 8`s and Mr Lush’s 7’s will be working on some comparative listening this week; Ms Najarro’s 7’s will prep for a playing test. 5/6 and 6 will be doing some critical listening, and some sound experimatation. All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – practice is Friday this week. 7’s will be focusing on pomp and circumstance. Please let me know (via paper, e-mail or Edsby) if you can come to Wonderland, so we can confirm numbers before we book. Dear band parent v2Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:
May 17: rugby clinic (Grade 5 and up)
May 18: track and field area meet (Grade 4-8, some students)
May 19: rugby tournament (some junior and intermediate)
May 25: HPV, Hep B vaccinations (Grade 7 and 8)
Trivia Questions:
Qui a gagné Eurovision 2016?
Qu’est-ce qui se passe avec les Raptors?
Website:
My younger son found this and shared it this week. If you’re a fantasy geek, this will be right up your alley:
Books: I devoured a terrific book this week. Very character-driven, which I’m realizing is very important to me. Lots of excitement, but with an important underlying theme. Iraq/Afghanistan vet comes home with PTSD and ends up investigating the death of a fellow veteran. If urban thriller with a strong protagonist is your thing, this might be up your alley. The Drifter
Music:
While it wasn’t the winner, this was one of our faves from this year’s Eurovision competition (is there a better way to spend a rainy Saturday?)
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
to get you thinking about question 1. photo credit: flickr user Jason Woodhead via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.
I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Our main focus right now is fluent reading in French – both for pronunciation and understanding. Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend. Starting to work on individual parts in the play, and writing/speaking to show understanding of the story.Grade 7: Lush/Najarro: we’re watching movie trailers, and talking about what kind of film we enjoy and why. Mrs Najarro’s class is working on time as a main focus.Grade 8: We watched a lot of dance clips this week, and talked about what we liked and didn’t like. I’m trying to find us a bilingual tango teacher, as some students asked if we could learn tango. This is all tied into the text we’re reading.Music: Grade 8’s are learning new notes; Mr Lush’s 7’s will be moving into some new notes this week. Ms Najarro’s 7’s are working on composing some music using Incredibox! YouTube is a great resource for tips on care of instruments, as well as things like hand position and how to make a good first sound. 5/6 and 6 will be working on critical listening activities this week.Instrument loan permission form is below for intermediates.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – we’re back to Tuesday this week. 7’s will be focusing on pomp and circiumstance.Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:May 11-13: KPRts camp (some intermediates)May 11-12: Junior Trent Enrichment (some juniors)May 11: Gauss math test (some intermediates)
Trivia Questions:
Pourquoi est-ce que samedi à McDonalds était (was) le jour de “BigMac for Fort Mac”?
Quel cheval a gagné le Kentucky Derby?
Website:
Two sites we’ve been using lately in class (and at home, at my house):
I always find the writing of Will Richardson worth the read. I’d very much enjoy feedback on this: adapt fast
duolingo – lets you move through learning a language wherever you are (as long as you have wifi). Great way to build your French (or other language) comfort level.
incredibox super fun music creation program. We’re using it to try and explain how different elements of music create mood.
Books: One of my favourite programs is starting up again! The SYNC audio book program offers 30 YA titles (2/week) free over the course of the summer. The first 2 are up now (but sadly, one of them – Vivian Apple at the end of the world – is one of the only two titles not available in Canada on this summer`s list). Enjoy! audiobook sync
Music: Lots of exciting news to have you dreaming of summer:
The intermediate band from Queen Mary Public School performs for students during a Music Monday event on May 4. Lance Anderson/This Week
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.
I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Students are working hard to show understanding of what happens in the story, and starting to work on their own roles.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend – hoping this will lead us into some thinking about what makes a good friend. We’ve started answering questions about the story, and will make play groups this week.Grade 7: Lush: Working on our detailed conversations about going to a movie. What vocabulary do we need?Najarro: We’re looking at irregular verbs, and are going to start our “going to a movie” unit.Grade 8: Students are reading the main text about going to a dance, and working on irregular verbs.Music: Grade 8’s are learning new notes; Mr Lush’s 7’s will be moving into some new notes this week. Ms Najarro’s 7’s are working on composing some music using Incredibox! YouTube is a great resource for tips on care of instruments, as well as things like hand position and how to make a good first sound. 5/6 and 6 are preparing to sing on Music Monday and for spring fling – you’ll be getting a note!Instrument loan permission form is below for intermediates.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – we’re back to Tuesday this week. Music Monday and Spring Fling are May 2 and 5.Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:May 2: Music MondayMay 3 : intermediate badminton tournamentMay 2-5: silent auction for juvenile diabetes research.May 5: Spring Fling celebration of the arts
Trivia Questions:
Qu’est-ce que les Leafs vont faire (are going to do) pour la première fois en 31 ans?
Qu’est-ce qui s’est passé avec les Raptors dimanche?
Website:
yellow fish road project If you’ve got kids aged 8 and up, this looks like a fun way to spend a Tuesday night.
Thought this was a really interesting read, and a process I probably need to do: giving up your books
Two sites we’ve been using lately in class (and at home, at my house):
duolingo – lets you move through learning a language wherever you are (as long as you have wifi). Great way to build your French (or other language) comfort level.
incredibox super fun music creation program. We’re using it to try and explain how different elements of music create mood.
Books: Got my hands on the 2nd Promise Falls thriller from Linwood Barclay. Total guilty pleasure reading. What’s your guilty pleasure?
Music: I have a very disappointed 15 year old at my house, because he can’t go to the May 12 show at the Red Dog. Kalle Mattson and Jason Collett, early start (7:45). Worth catching!
If you know me, you know that this photo was kind of inevitable. credit: flickr user culture culte via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: Play groups have been created, and students are enjoying starting to choose roles, and work on understanding of hte play.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend – hoping this will lead us into some thinking about what makes a good friend. We’ve started answering questions about the story.Grade 7: Lush: Working on our detailed conversations about going to a movie. We will also be working on digital citizenship this week, while some students are at Trent EnrichmentNajarro: We’re looking at irregular verbs, and are going to start our “going to a movie” unit.Grade 8: Students are reading the main text about going to a dance, and working on irregular verbs.Music: Grade 8’s are learning new notes; Mr Lush’s 7’s are finishing a test (#13 – duet). Ms Najarro’s 7’s are working on composting some music using Incredibox! YouTube is a great resource for tips on care of instruments, as well as things like hand position and how to make a good first sound. 5/6 and 6 are preparing to sing on Music Monday.Instrument loan permission form is below for intermediates.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – watch Edsby and announcements. Lots of different practices. Music Monday and Spring Fling are May 2 and 5.Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:April 25: Lush to WarsawApril 26-28:Trent enrichment (grade 7/8 and some 5/6 students)April 29: school spelling bee.May 2: Music MondayMay 5: Spring Fling celebration of the arts
Trivia Questions:
Qui est mort le 23 avril, 1616?
Quel est le vrai nom (real name) de Prince?
Website: Couple of coming events that you might find interesting:
yellow fish road project If you’ve got kids aged 8 and up, this looks like a fun way to spend a Tuesday night.
I’m a big fan of #sketchnoting (creating a visual/word sketch of main ideas on a topic, workshop, etc.). Found out today that Ted talks are now creating a sketchnote a day. You can find them here
Two sites we’ve been using lately in class (and at home, at my house):
duolingo – lets you move through learning a language wherever you are (as long as you have wifi). Great way to build your French (or other language) comfort level.
incredibox super fun music creation program. We’re using it to try and explain how different elements of music create mood.
Books: Yes, I’m still reading about Ava Lee, not so mild-mannered forensic accountant. I’m very much enjoying the way the character evolves as the series continues. If you like your mysteries a little bit hard-boiled, with lots of action, and you’re interested at all in learning about the new China, Hong Kong, Macau, these are for you.
Music: This was one of the more gorgeous Prince bits I saw this weekend. Very quietly shows how talented the man was:
What are you clicking on, reading and listening to? Let’s build a sharing space here.
dreaming of this. photo credit: flickr user Robbie Sproule via cc
I can always be reached at lisa_noble@kprdsb.ca. I’m @nobleknits2 on Twitter, and our class hashtag is #laclasseaqm. We post what we’re learning on Edsby.I’m Madame Noble, and I teach Core French to students in Grade 5/6-8. I also teach music (vocal and instrumental) to those classes. On this blog, you’ll find what we’re doing in class, important dates, permission forms/letters to download and print at home (in case they didn’t make it home in the backpack), the trivia questions the class has been challenged with each week, and some links to websites, music and books you might find interesting.I’ve chosen to use a blog in the hopes that it will start a conversation – so please feel free to leave a comment or a questions. Let’s keep the lines of communication open.The big goal in my classroom is being able to communicate in our second language. We do our best to speak only in French, as much as we can, and to use the vocabulary we’re learning (using the AIM approach, where there is a sign-language type action for every word we learn – I sign, and the students speak) to convey our ideas. There’s a list here of the words we start with, and a look over it, to review, or remind your children of how much they know, would be a great idea.gesture vocab with EnglishThis week in French: Grade 5/6: This class continues to enjoy deepening their understanding of our main story. We’re going to work on unscrambling sentences this week, as well as creating our groups for working on the play.Grade 6:This group is getting a huge kick out of our story of a lonely frog looking for a friend – hoping this will lead us into some thinking about what makes a good friend.Grade 7: Lush: Working on our detailed conversations about going to a movie.Najarro: We’re looking at regular verbs, and are going to start our “going to a movie” unit.Grade 8: Students are reading the main text about going to a movie, and working on irregular verbs.Music: Grade 8’s are learning new notes; Mr Lush’s 7’s started are finishing a test (#13 – duet). Ms Najarro’s 7’s will be starting a test – taking an instrument home to practice is a big help! YouTube is a great resource for tips on care of instruments, as well as things like hand position and how to make a good first sound. 5/6 and 6 are preparing to sing on Music Monday.Instrument loan permission form is below for intermediates.All signouts are now open – come up and sign our your instrument. Weekends included.Band: Band – watch Edsby and announcements. Lots of different practices. Music Monday and Spring Fling are May 2 and 5.Documents for download: Reminder to return your e-mail address, so I can send you the link to the blog. Thanks so much to those of you who have already done that.intro letter 2015instrument permission 2016band letter 2016Coming events:April 26-28:Trent enrichment (grade 7/8 and some 5/6 students)April 29: school spelling bee.May 2: Music MondayMay 5: Spring Fling celebration of the arts
Trivia Questions:
Qu’est-ce qui se passe avec le gouvernement en Brésil?
Qu’est-ce que se passe avec l’élection en Manitoba?
Website: Couple of coming events that you might find interesting:
yellow fish road project If you’ve got kids aged 8 and up, this looks like a fun way to spend a Tuesday night.
Les classes à QM 