LES DEVOIRS – HOMEWORK/INDEPENDENT STUDY INSTRUCTIONS Due every Friday (approximately every 2 weeks).

1. Every two weeks, you will choose 2 Independent Study Options. The assignments are designed to help you learn the French language as well as about Francophone (French-speaking) cultures.

2. They will be due at the end of the two weeks on FRIDAY BY THE END OF THE DAY.

3. You may do each Option ONCE per Marking Period. There are many Options to choose from (see my school website for details).

4. Late homework is NOT accepted UNLESS ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT’S NOTE. If you will not be at school on a due date, turn in the assignments early. If you are ill on a due date, the 2 homeworks are due the NEXT CLASS PERIOD. Late or missing homework receives Ø credit for that 2-week period. You may receive detention for missing work.

5. Each assignment will receive a rating of 5 – 10. These rates are listed on the rubric and are up to 100 points, depending on the quality of the work. Homework is a part of Practice assignments which are 25% of your overall grade.

6. Label each assignment as follows. (or use the attached sheet)a. Use a whole & separate sheet of paper for each different assignment. b. Unlabeled assignments will receive a 10 point deduction.

Your name, Block and the Date in FRENCHAssignment name is the Option #____ (use option number from the instruction sheet) &Option Name ________ (use the title from the instruction sheet)

7. Please keep all work school appropriate (G-rated). If you are unsure whether your work fulfills this requirement, ask me before the due date and I will tell you. Inappropriate work receives no credit.

8. Your homework will be kept in a file folder in the room after it is returned. At the end of the marking period it will be returned to you.

9. Please take pride in doing your own work and have the integrity to work independently on your assignments. Plagiarized work or work done by others or with others gets no credit or work that you have done previously and attempt to turn back in will receive a O –ZERO.IMPORTANT – YOU CAN COMPLETE YOUR 2 INDEPENDENT STUDY OPTIONS IN MY ROOM DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL. I AM USUALLY IN MY ROOM ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS.

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LES DEVOIRS

1. Homework is due every other week on a FRIDAY.

2. Do 2 different assignments from the Independent Study options for each due date.

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Grading Rubric:

1. You will receive up to 10 points for each independent study assignment. (Which = 100%)

2. Your score is determined as follows:

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10 •exceeds minimum requirements•highest quality work = 90 – 100

points9 •shows extra effort, attention and originality

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8 •solidly meets requirements = 85 points•good quality work

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7 •meets most requirements•average quality work = 80 points

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6 •meets one or two requirements•rushed, lower quality work = 70 – 75

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4•attempts to meet one or two requirements = 60 – 65

points3 •poor quality work

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1 •no attempt to meet requirements = 50 points•inappropriate work

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LES DEVOIRS – HOMEWORK/INDEPENDENT STUDY OPTIONS

VOCABULARY BASED OPTIONS

Option #_1: Flash cards

1 Using index cards, make fancy flash cards with the newest words in our vocabulary list, you may not use the same words more than one time. 2 On one side of the index card draw or glue a gorgeous picture illustrating the word and on the other neatly write the word in French spelled correctly. 3 On a cover card write your name, class period, and Option #___ & Option name. 4 Clip or rubberband the cards together. Minimum 20 cards.

Option #_2_: Original sentences

Write 15 original, non-repetitive sentences in French using the vocabulary we are presently working on. Underline or circle the vocabulary word in each sentence. You are not to use any on-line translator.

Option #_3_: Sentences – Using any perspective EXCEPT S/HE form

1 Select the 15 most difficult words for you from word lists (see quizlet or notebook).2 Write a sentence in French for each word. 3 Write the sentences in any form EXCEPT S/HE form. 4 Circle the vocabulary word. 5 Make sure your sentences are interesting and non-repetitive.

Option #_4_:Puzzles May be Crossword puzzle or word search puzzle

1 Make a crossword or word search puzzle – Use a puzzle maker on line or LARGE size graph paper.2 Use at least 20 words from the most recent vocabulary. 3 You may only use English or illustrations for the clues. 4 If your clues are on another sheet of paper, cut them out and glue or tape them neatly on with the puzzle. 5 Make a key of the puzzle & hand it in with puzzle.

Option #_5_: Fan fold vocabulary review (there will be 4 parts to this one) any time

1 Take a piece of binder paper and fold it into 3 columns. 2 Decorate the front of the fan fold with special decorations. 3. On the back write: Watched me study _________________ & Watched me take test ______________3 Label the 1st column “Français” and the 2nd column “Anglais” & the 3rd column “Quiz”

4 In the first column, write in the French column the newest vocabulary words that you need to study (minimum 20 words). 5 In column 2, next to each word in column 1, write the meaning in English of the word in column 26 Have an adult available to see you do the next 2 steps. 7 Study the words in column 1 for 10 minutes per night for at least 3 nights (you may lift up column 3 to refer to column 2 when necessary). 8 On the third night, quiz yourself by folding column 3 to cover column 2, then writing the meaning of each word on column 3 without peeking. 9 Check and correct your answers in front of the adult.10 On the lines on the back, have the adult who watched you study and the adult who watched you take the test sign both lines.

Option #_6_: Chapter vocabulary Review

1 Make a list of the 15 most difficult words from our vocabulary list (refer to quizlet or notebook). 2 Under the list, describe an effective and original way to review the words. 3 Then review the words using the method you described. 4 You must turn in solid proof that you reviewed the words showing the method you used (i.e. written composition, graphics, & parent or teacher signature). 5 You may not do: flashcards, fan fold, word list, or graphic dictionary. 6 You may use a partner activity, if you get teacher permission ahead of time.

Option #_7_: Vocabulary quiz

1 Print in ink on unlined paper or type a vocabulary quiz for the most recent vocabulary words.2 Use the 15 most difficult words off the recent word list. 3 Your quiz may be fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, matching, illustration or any other creative format you can think of. (Your quiz may contain more than one format.) 4 Your quiz may be translation format (French to English, or English to French) 5 You MUST include at least 2 extra answers in the answer column to keep students from guessing. 6 Be sure to make a key for your quiz and turn it in, too. 7 They should be typed or printed in pen with places for answers to be written, so that they can be copied without any problem ( NO LINED PAPER) The best quality quiz will become part of the class practice sheets.

WRITING BASED OPTIONS

Option #_8_: Write a mini-conte

1 Using the word list we are currently practicing, write a mini-conte of your choosing. 2 You may write either a mini-conte we told in class, as it was told in class, including all the details, or use it as a basis to make up one of your own.

3 Make sure to use at least five words from the word list. Circle each word from the word list the first time you use it. (Hint: The words on the list are mostly in the order they occur in the story. However, you may change the order if necessary.) 4Your composition must be minimum 100 words long.

Option #__9_: Chapter mini-conte– any form EXCEPT S/HE

1 Using the word list, write one of the mini-conte from class. 2 You may write any mini-conte. 3 Write the story you choose as it was told in class, including all the details, but with one difference:

A. Write the story in any perspective EXCEPT THE S/HE FORM. (I, you, we, or they)

B. Make sure to use all the words on the word list. Watch your verb endings. Check your verbs.

C. Circle each word from the word list the first time you use it. (Hint: The words on the list are mostly in the order they occur in the story. However, you may change the order if necessary.)

4.Your composition must be minimum 100 words long.

Option #__10_: Sequel to a story

1 Write a sequel to a story that we have done in class. 2 Tell what happens next. 3 You must write at least 100 original words in French. (Do not count any words you copy from a handout.) In the title, tell what story it is in English.

Option #__11_: Word list story

1 Take one of the word lists from any Chapter we are doing & write an original story using all the words from the list. 2 Underline each word the first time you use it. 3 At the top of the page, tell which word list you used. 4 Your story must be minimum 100 words long.

Option #__12_: Writing--open topic

1 Using the recent vocabulary we have been studying, write a story in French using at least 15 of the words (ones that you need to study). 2 You may write a story about any topic you choose as long as you use the Chapter vocabulary. 3 Write entirely in French, and keep it class-appropriate. 4 Your composition must be minimum 100 words long.

Option #__13_: Practice Freewrite

1 Do a timed writing in French. 2 Write for 5 minutes without stopping to look up anything or ask for a word. If you don’t know a word, you can put it in English – only 5 in total in the freewrite - on any topic you’d like. 3 Make sure someone times you accurately (you need to ask a family member or teacher to time you) & have them sign the assignment. 4 Count up the number of French words you wrote and write the number at the top of the page. 5 Don’t count proper nouns or English.

Option #__14_: Story––Un conte de Noël or Un conte d’hiver DO NOT USE TRANSLATOR

1 Write a story in French about Christmas or winter. 2 Your story should be at least 100 words long. 3 Ask the teacher for any specialized vocabulary you need. 4 You may also look through the vocabulary lists that you have been given to help you with that vocabulary.

Option #_15__: Story about a trip NO ON-LINE TRANSLATORS

1 Write a story about something that happened to you while driving/riding in a car, walking, riding a horse, or bike, etc.. 2 You will write the story in the “je” and/or “nous” forms, with a minimum 100 words in French. 3 Make sure to use the correct verb endings for “je” and “nous”. CHECK YOUR VERB SECTION FOR THE CORRECT FORMS IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER.4. Must be at least 100 words.

Option #__16_: Story about a big mess/ big adventure / a big school function NO TRANSLATORS

1Write a story about a time you made or came in contact with a mess/ had a big adventure/ went to a school function. 2 Describe the mess/ the adventure/ school function, how exactly it happened and how it got cleaned up/ ended. 3 Use the “je” form as necessary.4 Write a minimum 100 words in French.

Option #__17_: Story about baby you NO ON-LINE TRANSLATORS

1 Write a true story about an important, interesting or amusing event that happened to you when you were a baby. 2 Describe the event in as much detail as possible.

3 Use the “je” form as necessary. USE YOUR VERB SHEETS IN THE VOCABULARY SECTION.4 Write a minimum 100 words in French.

Option #__18_: Story about an animal and you (NOTE: THIS MAY BE “WE” FORM )

1Write a true story about a time when you encountered a scary animal/lost animal/found a baby animal. 2 Describe the event in as much detail as possible. 3 Use the “je” form as necessary.4 Write a minimum 100 words in French. DO NOT USE TRANSLATORS

Option #__19_: Un voyage memorable DO NOT USE TRANSLATORS

1 Describe a memorable trip you’ve taken. 2 Write at least 100 words in French. 3 Use “je,” “nous,” etc. as necessary, making sure to use the correct endings on verbs.

CHECK YOUR VERB SHEETS IN VOCAB SECTION IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER.

Option #__20_: Mon été NOTE: YOU WILL USE THE NEAR FUTUR FORMS OF THE VERBS HERE)

1In French, tell what your plans are for the summer. 2 Use “je vais ____r”/“nous allons____r”/etc. to talk about the future.

EX. Je vais nager tout le temps en été. Mes copains et moi, nous allons aller à la plage de New Jersey.3 Write a minimum 100 words in French. NO TRANSLATORS

Option #__21_: A fairy tale NO TRANSLATORS

1 In French write a fairy tale you used to hear or read when you were little or make up a fairy tale in French. 2 Write min. 100 words in French.

Option #__22_: Poem NO TRANSLATORS

1 Write a poem in French. 2 It should have at least 25 words in it. 3 Make sure to use one of the poem types – the same as in English, only written in French, for example 4 sets of 2 lines with each set of 2 lines rhyming at the end.4 Make use of good imagery.

Option #__23_: Mad lib NO TRANSLATORS

1 Write a story in French that’s at least 100 words long. 2 Leave at least 10 blanks in the story. 3 Under each blank, indicate what kind of word should go in the blank (place name, person’s name, profession, action verb, adjective, etc.). 4 Your story must be G-rated to receive credit.

Option #_24__: News report NO TRANSLATORS

1 Make a list of at least 10 words or phrases you need to review most. 2 Write a report of a fictitious news event using the words you selected. 3 Circle each word the first time you use it. 4 The news report must be at least 100 words long in French. 5 As with all good reporting, the story must contain the who, what, where, when, why, how, etc. of the event.

Option #__25_: Class Novels––Chapter ? (AFTER READING FROM A Novel)

1 Write an additional chapter or a prediction for the book we read in class. 2 Your chapter must be in French and contain characters from the novel we read. 3 It may be as creative as you like.4 It must be G-rated and at least 100 words long.

Option #__26_: Book review

1 In French write a review (a book you are reading or that you’ve read). 2 Describe the book and give your opinion of it. 3 If the book is in English, write the review in French. 4 Be sure to include the title and author of the book. 5 Minimum 100 words.

COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT (READING & LISTENING) BASED OPTIONS

Option #__27_: Children’s Books

1 During lunch, come to the classroom and read childrens’ books in French. 2 Pick out a book that interests you and read it to the best of your ability. 3 If you finish that book, pick a new one to read. 4 You must read for at least 20 minutes. 5 On a piece of paper, write down the title of each book you read. 6 For each book, write down what the book was about in English. 7 At the end of the 20 mins, have the teacher sign your sheet of paper.

Option #__28_: Parlez avec le professeur (MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT)

1 During lunch, come into class and talk to the French teacher for at least 10 minutes in French. 2 Have a sheet of paper prepared ahead of time with what you are going to talk about written on it in French. 3 After you have talked about the things on your list, write a short summary on the same paper of what was said and have the teacher sign your paper.

Option # 29 : Parlez avec un(e) autre élève

1 Set up a time to visit with a friend in French.2 Make sure there is an adult available to monitor you conversing.3 Write out a list of topics you want to discuss. 4 Look up in your vocabulary section any items you might need in you discussion and write them down.5 Talk with your friend for at least 20 minutes in French - Check off the items you wrote down as you talk.6 Have the adult sign that you talked for the 20 minutes.

CULTURE BASED OPTIONS

Option #__30_: Taste Test 11 Purchase a French packaged food from a French specialty store, or a grocery store (Check cheeses, cookies or chocolate in stores such as Corrado’s in Wayne or Clifton, Fairway Market on Rt. 46 or the Affinage Cheese Shop in Fairfield). If you go to NYC, try the Marche du Sud store or Sahadi’s ). Try the food (prepare it, if necessary) then on a piece of paper:

•list any French words that you understand from the label•in English, tell where you purchased the product•in English, describe the food & in English, give your opinion of the food in at least

50 words•staple or tape the label/package or take & print a photo of the label/package/food

Option #__31_: Taste Test 21 Read and print a French recipe from a FRENCH website. To do this, use the French search engine google.fr, then type in a food in French and the word “recette” (meaning recipe) to search for a recipe. If you don’t know how to say the food in French, check on Google Translator or check with me. You may also go directly to a French recipe site. Excellent French recipe sites are allrecipes.fr, marmiton.org, and cuisineaz.com. Just choose a recipe from one of the categories. 2 Read the recipe in French, then

• underline and list any French words that you understand in the recipe and write the meanings in English. 3 Prepare the recipe. At this point, you may use an online translator or dictionary to help you understand the directions.

• In English, describe the food and directions & in English, give your opinion of the recipe in at least 100 words.

• Staple the recipe, French/English word list, and English paragraph together.ASK YOUR TEACHER IF YOU WANT TO BRING IN FOOD SAMPLES FOR “ÉTONNE MOI” EUROS.

Option #__32_: French language TV

1Watch French language TV (TV5Monde, France 24, France 2, francetvpluzz – some of the programs are available online) for a minimum of 20 minutes. 2 Write a one page description in English of what you saw--including ads and station program information--and your opinion of it. 3 What does it have in common with English-language television, and how is it different? 4 Include the title of the program you watched, the channel it was on, and what day and time the program was on.

Option #__33_: French movie with English subtitles or American movie with French dubbing. 1Watch 20 minutes of a French language movie with English subtitles or watch an American film you have already seen dubbed in French. 2 Write the title of the movie and write a summary of the scene(s) in English. Include the characters in your summary and three new expressions that you learned in French. You may also choose to describe in French what is happening in the scene(s). 3. Have a parent or other adult verify that you have watched it in French by signing your paragraph when you are done.

Option #_34__: French language Podcast

1 Listen to a free French language podcast. Check out this list of French podcasts www.fluentu.com/ french /blog/ french - podcasts / Some of my favorites include: CoffeeBreak French (look for free lessons), One Thing in a French Day, Learn French by Podcast, JeFrench.com (really simple dialogues), NewsinSlowFrench.com. 2 Listen for minimum of 30 minutes (you may listen to the same podcast several times or several podcasts) and write a summary in your own words in English what you learned. 3 In the summary, write the program and title of what you heard.4 Provide as much detail as possible of what you heard.

Option #__35_: French language song

Listen to a song in French on CD , Spotify, youtube, etc. Include a print out of the lyrics. (It must be a song we haven’t heard yet in class.) In your own words, describe in English what the song is about OR provide biographical information on the artist/band (100 words minimum).

Option #__36_: French or French-speaking Holidays

1 Make a poster in English that illustrates the similarities and differences between Holidays in France or any French-speaking country. 2 Make your poster on a piece of White paper (8.5”x11” or 9”x12”). 3 On the poster, describe in your own words the Holiday in the French-speaking country (min. 5 sentences) 4 Include a description of how the Holiday is celebrated in the U.S. min. 5 sentences. 5 Elsewhere on the poster, list 3 similarities between the two celebrations.6 List 3 differences. 7 The 3 similarities and 3 differences should provide information not included in the descriptions. 8 Include graphics that illustrate each celebration.

Option #_37__: French culture poster

1 Research an aspect of a French speaking culture that interests you. 2 You could research holiday traditions, dances, foods, schools, a town or beach, immigration, indigenous peoples/languages, historical events, etc. 3 Make a poster showing what you found out. 4 Your poster must be on colored paper (8.5x11” or 9x12”). 5 On the poster, include a title, illustrations or graphics depicting your topic and what you found out about the topic. 6 Write at least 100 words in English. 7 Do not copy from your sources; use your own words to share what you learned.

Option #__38_: French crafts

1 Make an authentic French handicraft (look on the Internet or see me for projects). 2 In English, write a 1/2 page telling about making the handicraft:

a. what part was easy, hard, fun;b. would you recommend the project to others; c. what country the craft is from, etc.

3Turn in both the handicraft with your description. 4 You will get your handicraft back after credit is recorded.

Option #__39_: Place names in French – May be done only 1 time a year

1 Make a list of places in the United States with French names. 2 The places may be states, cities, geographic features (mountains, rivers, islands, etc.), streets, buildings, and so on. 3 For each name, also tell where the place is found and what the name means in English. 4 Your list must have at least 20 places. Use a map for reference.

COMMUNITY BUILDING OPTIONS

Option #__40_: Teach French 1 Teach a family member at least 10 French vocab words (using a method that includes your participation in the teaching of the words – such as TPR, flash cards, repetition and student participation, etc) You should teach them for at least 1/2 hour. 2 On one piece of paper write down the method you used and the list of words you taught them. 3 Then make up a written quiz and have him/her take it. 4 Grade the quiz and have your victim sign the quiz also proving that they took the test . 5 The victim must sign that paper to verify that you have taught them the words. Pets don’t count, even if they are your favorite family members. :(

Option #_41__: Oral story retell with pictures

1 Take one of the stories that we have done in class or make up your own using the most recent vocabulary. 2 Fold or draw lines on a paper to make 6 squares, draw the story in those 6 squares.3 tell the story in French to a parent, guardian or teacher by just looking at your pictures without using any written notes. 4 Have that person write a note saying you told them the story without reading it off something. 5 Attach the note to your drawing.

Option #__42_: Postcard (French 2) – DO NOT USE ON LINE TRANSLATORS

1 Buy a postcard and write to someone in French (minimum 50 words). 2 Address it correctly (use Street, Name of street, House #) as your address line3 Write city & state & zip. 4 Draw a stamp on it

Option #__43_: Card for a teacher DO NOT USE ON LINE TRANSLATORS

1 Make a special card for one of your past or present teachers. 2 In French, describe a good memory you have of that teacher or tell how much you appreciate him/her. 3 Decorate the card with quality design, illustrations and decorations. 4 You will get the card back so you can give it to the teacher. (If they don’t speak French , I’m sure they can find someone to translate it.) Minimum 30 words.

Option #__44_: Note of appreciation DO NOT USE ON LINE TRANSLATORS

1 Make a card for someone you appreciate (your mom, grandparent, dad, friend, pet, etc.)

2 Tell him/her how wonderful s/he is, how much you appreciate what s/he does for you, and how much s/he means to you. 3 Use quality illustrations & a minimum of 30 words in French. 4 You will get the card back once the credit is recorded.

Option #__45_: Games in French

1 During lunch, come with a partner to our classroom to play games in French. 2 You must sign up ahead of time and you must come on the day you sign up for. 3 You MUST play for 30 minutes.4 If you do not play for the entire 30 minutes, you must come in a 2 nd day and make up the time missed. 5 On a piece of paper, write down the names of your partner(s), the date you played, the game you played, what you learned from each game, (or if scrabble – Write down all the words you make), 6 then have the teacher sign it.

Option #__46_: Talk to a family member

1 Decide on some of the vocabulary words (at least 10) we have been using in class. 2 Make a list of those words and decide on some sentences.3 On a piece of paper write down one of the sentences for them. 4 Then say the sentence with the vocabulary word in it to your family member.5 Have them guess what you have said, then translate for them. 6 Continue talking to them using the words & sentences for at least 30 minutes. 7 As you go, teach your family member the vocabulary words 8 Have your family member sign saying you talked to them and taught them the words on the list.

Option #__47_: Groupe de conversation

1 Put together a ”Groupe de conversation” (a French conversation group) on an afternoon or evening where you and a partner get together at a designated place with an observer. 2 You discuss various topics within your group in French3 An observer (an adult) must sign a note attesting that you participated in the full session for at least 30 minutes. 4 In English, write down a description of what you did in the session.

Option #__48_: Groupe d’Internet (Internet French exchange)1 Put together a ”Groupe d’Internet” (a French internet conversation group) where you and a partner get together on the internet and write emails or chat with each other in French. 2 You discuss various topics within your emails or chats in French3 Copy your chat or emails into a word document and print a copy.4 An observer (an adult) must sign a note attesting that you participated in the full session for at least 30 minutes.

Option #__49_: Groupe de Facebook

1 Put together a “Groupe de Facebook” (a French internet conversation group) where you and a partner get together on the internet and write on each other’s walls in French. 2 You discuss various topics within your writings in French.3 Copy your writings into a word document and print a copy. 4. An observer (an adult) must sign a note attesting that you participated for at least 30 minutes.

Option # 50 : Conversation par portable (SMS)

1. Pick a time when you and a partner can text (SMS) each other in French.2. You must discuss various topics in French.3. You may do this at different times as long as you accumulate at least 30 minutes of

SMS time.4. Download your SMS to your computer and copy to a word document, then print a

paper copy.

Option # 51: Speaking practice.

1 Draw an illustration from a story from class. 2 Tell the story in French to one of your parents or teachers without using written notes. 3 Have the parent/teacher write a comment on your presentation.4 Have the person you told the story to sign their name.

ARTISTIC/SELF-EXPRESSION OPTIONS (many of these could also be “Community building”)

Option #__52_: Storyboard

1 Draw an original story out in at least 6 pictures. 2 Under each picture write at least 3 sentences in French telling what is happening. 3 Make quality drawings and neat lettering. 4 The pictures must be related and tell a story.

Option #__53_: Comic strip

1 Draw an original comic strip with at least 8 boxes in length.2 Write the script for it in French. 3 It should be clever and amusing with quality full-color illustrations just like the comics in a newspaper or magazine. 4 At least 4 of the frames must also contain dialogue in French.

Option #__54_: Collage

1 Figure out a theme from the vocabulary words we are currently studying and adding some words from your extra lists, if you wish. 2 Cut out pictures from a magazine or the internet.3 Glue them on a sheet of 8x10 or 9x12 construction paper to make a collage. 4 Then write a story in French about the collage. 5 50 words minimum.

Option #__55_: Illustrated diary

1 Write a diary (true or made up) for 10 days in French telling the most interesting, memorable or unusual experience of each day. 2 For each day, write the day and date in French, write at least one sentence in French telling about the experience, then do an illustration in color of the experience. 3 You may use any diary type sheets or create your own format. 4 Ask the teacher for any specialized vocabulary you need.5 Use a different experience each day; do not repeat any experience twice.

Option #__56_: Play

1 Write a story using our MOST RECENT vocabulary words + any of the past ones you want.2. It must be presentable as a play.3. It may have speeches for the actors.4. It must have at least 100 words in it.5. Circle the newest vocabulary words.

Option # 57 : Radio Broadcast

1 Write a story using our MOST RECENT vocabulary words + any of the past ones you want.2 It must be a story that might be heard on Radio (it can be funny, nonsense, whatever).3 You may invite friends to participate in the oral part of the broadcast.4 It must have at least 100 words in it.5 Bring the script in to Madame Kunert to type up for you to use.6 Practice at least 2 times before you record the broadcast on a downloadable device.7 Bring the script back along with the recorded broadcast to download on Madame Kunert’s computer.

Option # 58 : Video of a play COUNTS AS 2 HOMEWORKS

1 Write a story using our MOST RECENT vocabulary words + any of the past ones you want.2 It must be presentable as a play.3 It may have speeches for the actors, BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE NUMBER OF CHARACTERS.4 It must have at least 100 words in it.5 Give the story to Madame Kunert on homework day and she will type it up and make any corrections needed.6 Make an appointment with Madame Kunert to video rccord the play, IF YOU WANT HER TO VIDEO RECORD IT.7 If you want to video record it yourself, get a corrected copy from Madame Kunert and get some help from family or friends to be the actors or man the puppets. YOU MUST PRACTICE SAYING THE STORY & ACTING.8 Video record the play.9 DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO TO MADAME KUNERT’S COMPUTER.

Option #__59_: Original song

1 Write and sing a song in French. 2 Record it on you i-phone or i-pad or perform it live for Madame Kunert or the class. 3 It should be at least one minute long. 4 Include a written script of the lyrics.

Option #__60_: Commercial NO INTERNET ON-LINE TRANSLATOR

1 Write up a commercial in French for a made-up product. 2 You may make a magazine ad (on paper), radio ad or TV ad (record on I-Pad, i-phone,etc.)3 In the ad, provide the name of the product, give at least 3 reasons we should buy it and include the price. 4 Your ad must be catchy, convincing and entirely in French. 5 The recording must be at least 30 seconds in length; 6 The magazine ad must be in color with quality graphics/ illustrations on a 8.5 x 11 sheet of unlined paper (standard full page magazine).

Option #__61_: Clothing catalog NO INTERNET ON-LINE TRANSLATOR

1 Design a page for a clothing catalog. 2 On an unlined piece of paper,

A. include color illustrations,B. descriptions in French and C. prices of the clothing items.

3 The clothing items may be of any style or purpose, realistic or imaginative, as long as they are class appropriate. 4 All text must be in French. 5 The page must contain at least 50 words in French.Do not use a translator, use the language you know. Watch noun & adjective agreement.

Option #__62_: Cover for your favorite book - Design a better cover for your favorite book.

1 The front cover must include a full color illustration related to the book. 2 Include the title and the author’s name. 3 The back must include a brief description of the book. a Include at least 3 made –up reviews of the book (& names of the fictitious reviewers)––all in French. 4 Do not plagiarize anything off the back cover of the real book; use your own words. 5 The description and reviews must contain a total of at least 50 words in French.

Option #__63_: Magazine Cover

1 Make a cover for your favorite magazine in French – Write in French announcements about what’s in it.2 Use drawn or cut out pictures, titles and short bits of information that would peak the interest of someone who would like to read your magazine. 3 Your magazine cover may be a drawn, computer graphics, magazine cut-outs, or any other format you choose. 4 Make sure your magazine front colorful, interesting and well-designed. It must include at least 50 French words.

Option #__64_: Floor plan NO ON-LINE TRANSLATOR

1 Using your vocabulary list look up and draw the floor plan to your house or a house you would like to have (graph paper makes it easier). 2 Label each room in French, then draw and label in French the most important or interesting pieces of furniture in each room. 3 Each room should include at least 3 pieces of furniture or appliances. 4 Then on the back of the drawing or on another piece of paper write what you like about the house you just drew. 5 Hand both in.

Option #_65__: Pet Poster NO ON-LINE TRANSLATOR

Make a poster about one of your pets. 1 Use colored paper (9 x 12 inches or 8.5 x 11 inches in size) for the background. 2 Attach photographs, illustrations or graphics representing your pet. 3 In French, write a description of or poem about your pet telling why s/he is unique. 4 Include the description or poem on the poster. 5 Write at least 50 words in French. Do not use a translator of any sort.

Option #__66_: Poster about an important person

Make a poster about a person you think is important.

1 This person can be someone you’ve met, someone you’d like to meet, or a historical figure. 2 Use colored paper (9 x 12 inches or 8.5 x 11 inches in size) for the background. 3 Attach photographs, illustrations or graphics representing the important person. 4 In French, write a description of or poem about the person telling why s/he is important to you. 5 Include the description or poem on the poster. Write at least 50 words in French. (NO TRANSLATOR)

Option #__67_: Poster about French

1 Make a poster to convince other people to take French. 2 Your poster must be on colored paper (8.5x11” or 9x12”). 3 On the poster, include at least 10 true reasons for how the class will benefit them. 4 Include graphics/illustrations/photographs/lettering to make your poster eye-catching. 5 Your poster should be in English--any French you use should be understandable to someone who hasn’t taken French yet.

TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS

Option #__68_: Powerpoint presentation about any French subject 1 Create a Powerpoint presentation in French. 2 The presentation must contain at least 10 slides: 3 1 slide with the title and author’s name,4 8 slides with at least one sentence in French per slide.

Option #__69: French language practice Practice listening and speaking French on the internet or an I-pad app.1 Choose an I-pad app (such as Duolingo, busuu, MindSnacks French) or a podcast (see Option # 34) or another internet site (such as http://www.quizlet.com, http://www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/french/french.htm, http://www.quia.com, or www.lepointdu fle .net/french-learning-material.htm .) to practice French.2 Practice French for at least 30 minutes.3 Write down the name of the app or the specific site you used to practice French.4 Write down the title or theme of what you practiced.5 In an English paragraph, describe in your own words what you learned, how difficult or easy it was, and how much you liked the app/site.6 Have an adult observer (parent, teacher) sign that you practiced for 30 minutes.

Option #__70_: French language internet site

1 Look for a site on the internet in French that is interesting to you (google.fr is a good place to start).

2 You can find a site about a musician, athlete, sports team/event, news, country, cultural event, animal, etc. 3 Spend at least 30 minutes reading as much as you can on the site and going to the different links. 4 Print out the home page of the site, then write at least 75 words in English telling why you picked this site, what you learned on the site and what you found interesting about the site. 5 The site must be more than 90% French and must be about something specific.

REVIEW/MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS

Option #_71__: Chapter worksheet

1 Invent an Exercise for the Chapter /vocabulary we are doing in class. 2 It must be based on the Chapter story and contain at least 10 items. 3 It must be different from class exercises, and it must be in French. 4 Write clear instructions in English. 5 Turn in your exercise with no answers on it.6 Turn in a key as well on a separate piece of paper.

Option #__72_: Grammar––“ils/elles” they form CHECK YOUR VERB SECTION OF VOCAB

1Use a copy of a story in French that we have done in s/he form in class. 2 Change the main character to two people (as if the main character did everything with his/her best friend). 3 Make sure to change the articles (un/une, des, il/elle, ils/elles, etc.) and the adjectives, too. 4 Underline any words that need changing, and write the complete word above. 5 Do not change any of the other characters in the story,that would be too complicated for you.

Option #__73_: UNIT review

Your review will have 3 parts. A. Do parts 1 & 2 on one side of an unlined piece of paper. Do part 3 on the other side of the paper.

1) In English, tell how verbs change when talking about “je”, “tu” or “il/elle”. Give a minimum of six examples.2) Make a list in French of at least 10 vocabulary words from the chapter that you need

to review.3) A On the other side of the paper, make “un dessin fou” (a crazy drawing) that contains

all of the words from the review list you made for #2. B Label each word in French on the illustration. C The illustration must be in color.

Option #__74_: Marking Period Exam—Speaking (French 1 and 2)

1 Design the speaking section for a MP test. 2 Create a speaking assignment that can be prepared and carried out in 5 minutes. 3 The goal of the speaking section is for students to show the teacher how well they can speak French spontaneously (without memorization or written notes). 4 Write complete instructions in English for your test idea and include a grading scale. 5 The best idea(s) will be used for the test. 6 You may use drawings that reflect the vocabulary we have used for them to use to tell about.

Option #_75__: Class review

1 Create an activity for reviewing all the vocabulary we’ve studied since the first day of school. 2 The activity should keep all students engaged for 45 - 60 minutes. 3 It should include as many words as possible from the word lists/your vocabulary dictionary. 4 Write complete instructions in English for your activity. 5 The best idea(s) will be used to review for our final.

Option #__76_: Vocab review

1 Pick 15 words from vocabulary we are using that you need to review the most. 2 Write an interesting and original sentence for each word that lets the reader know the meaning of the word from the sentence. 3 Circle the word in the sentence. 4 Write the sentences in a perspective different from s/he – CHECK YOUR VERBS IN VOCAB.

Option #__77_: Composition about your brothers and sisters THEY – CHECK VERBS IN VOCAB

1Write a composition in French on the topic “My brothers and sisters.” 2 Are your siblings important in your life? 3 What are your relationships with your siblings like? 4 If you are an only child, describe the advantages and disadvantages of not having siblings. 5 Write at least 100 words in the best French you can. 6 Remember you will be using s/he form when discussing 1 of them and “ils/elles” form when talking about them together. You should use both forms in your story. CHECK VERBS IN VOCAB.

Option #__78_: Art critique of a French Artist’s work (architecture, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.) any time

1 Find a color print of a work of art made by a French artist (look on the internet, in the library, at home, or with the help of the art teacher). 2 Write a critique of the artwork.

3 The critique should include: A.the name of the artist, B. his/her country of origin, C.the name of the piece, D. the date it was made, E. a brief description of the piece, F. what you like or dislike of the piece, and the message or purpose of the piece.

4. Your essay should be at least 100 words long. 5.Turn in the print with your critique.

Option #_79__: My vacation “meilleures or pires” best or worst

1 Write a composition on the topic “the best and worst of my Thanksgiving /Christmas/ 4th of July/ etc. vacation.” 2 Write at least 100 words in your best French, include lots of funny, nice or crazy information depending on which type you are doing.

Option #_80: The French alphabet

1 Make a poster or book containing all the letters of the French alphabet. 2 Remember to include accent marks in words.3 For each letter, select a word beginning with that letter.4 Select an illustration or graphic representing the word.

Option #81: A news event

1 In a magazine or newspaper 2 find an article in English with news about a French-speaking country or about the French language.3 Write a summary of the article in English, at least 100 words long. 4 Cut out or photocopy the article and staple it to your summary.

Option #_82: Sequel to a story

1 Write a sequel to a story we told in class. 2 Tell what will happen next. 3 Write at least 100 words in French.4 You may NOT count the words copied from a copy of the original story.

Option #_83: French language magazine

1 Come during lunch to borrow a French-language magazine from Madame Kunert or buy your own. 2 Flip through the magazine. 3 Read at least one article in it.

4 Write at least 100 words in French describing the article that you read and your opinion of the magazine in general ( how you like it, are there good articles, how is it different from what you normally read). 5 Turn in the magazine with your paragraph (I will return a purchased magazine to you after reading your composition.) 6 Use your own words, don’t use the article or translator to copy from.

Option #_84.: Your summer (near future tense – use “je vais” or “nous allons”)

1 Tell me something interesting you plan to do this coming summer. 2 Write at least 100 words in French. 3 Use the near future when writing this – Je vais - I’m going to/ Nous allons– We are going to, etc.

EX. Cet été je vais beaucoup dormir. Je vais aussi aller à la plage avec mes copains.

Option #_85.: Your summer – Past CHECK YOUR VERBS IN THE VOCAB SECTION

1 Tell me something interesting that happened to you this past summer. 2 Write at least 100 words in French.

Option # 86: A futuristic story

1 Write a story in French that takes place in the future. 2 Use the vocabulary words we are currently studying in class. Use the “va” form for the near future. EX: Vendredi, Paul va aller à une fête d’anniversaire. Il va manger de la pizza et danser.4 Your story should be at least 100 words long.

Option #87: Teach French in class

1 Write a simple 6-sentence story for French 1 (use the words we are currently studying & the structures we are studying). 2 Show the story to Madame Kunert. 3 Illustrate the story in 6 squares. 4 Present the story to the class during your class period.

a. first with actors from the class (practice with them ahead of time) b. use your illustrations copied for the class to have (I will copy it for you, if you

need me to).

Option #_88: Your future – Use the near future (je vais)

1 Write a description of something you’re going to do in the future. 2 Write at least 100 words; use the near future.

Option # 89: French language poetry

1 Read a poem in French (a list of poems is on my webpage).2 Write a composition in French at least 100 words long giving your interpretation of and commentary about the poem. 3 Turn in a copy of the poem with your paragraph.

Option #__90_: Diorama for a story in class.

1 Make a diorama that shows your favorite part for a story we have done in class. 2 Make the diorama in a small box of some sort. 3 Decorate the ceiling/sky, the walls/background and the floor/ground of the scene you are representing. 4 Include figures representing the action of the scene. 5 Write a story about the scene including a description of the scene in 100 words.6 Attach the story to the outside of the box.

Option #__91_: Interview in French

1 In French, interview a French speaker. 2 Before the interview, write down 10 questions to learn something new and interesting about the person. 3 Record the interview. 4 Ask your 10 questions, plus 2 more that occur to you during the interview. 5 Turn in the recording and your list of questions. 6 Have the person you interviewed sign your list of questions and answers as proof of the interview.

Option #__92_: Illustrated autobiography

1 In 10 squares, illustrate in color an experience from your life. 2 It can be an important event or just a typical day of your life. 3 In each square, explain in French what’s happening. 4 Write at least 2 complex sentences per square in French.

Option #__93_: French Christmas

1 Research any French Christmas tradition. 2 Make a poster about the tradition. 3 On the poster, include illustrations of the tradition. 4 Include a paragraph explaining the tradition:

a. in what country (or countries) it’s celebrated, b. where it’s celebrated (in the countryside, the city, the street, in church, at home,

etc.)c. who the celebration is for (children, women, men, etc.).

5 Your poster should be 11”x 14” and the paragraph at least 100 words long.

Option #_94__: 20 questions

1 Write a list of 20 questions in French that you would like to ask someone you admire. 2 In the title, include the name of the person the questions are for. 3 Make your questions related to the personality, profession and/or interests of the person. 4 Be sure to use your question words & question format.

Option #__95_: Illustrated diary: Winter break

1 During our winter vacation, keep a diary in French telling the most interesting, memorable or unusual experience of each day. 2 For each day, write the day and date in French, write at least two sentences in French telling about the experience, then do an illustration in color of the experience. 3 You may use a regular diary sheet or create your own format. 4 Ask the teacher for any specialized vocabulary you need.5 Use a different experience each day; do not repeat any experience twice.

SELF-GUIDED STUDY OPTION

Option #__96_: Your own idea (must be approved on or before the Monday before the Friday it is due). You are to write on a sheet of paper what you want to do for homework and present it to Madame Kunert – before school, after school or during lunch to be approved BEFORE YOU DO THE ASSIGNMENT.