ChezVousMorpion.doc
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This document outlines the main homework project for a 7-week French class called "Chez Vous". Students must complete a tic-tac-toe board of projects on various topics related to French culture and history. They can choose from easier to more challenging options for each topic, such as writing reports, creating posters or videos, or completing activities involving food, art, or literature. The projects focus on exploring the French-speaking world and are due at the end of the 7-week period. Guidelines are provided for each potential project.
ChezVousMorpion.doc
- 1. During the seven (7) weeks of this French wheel, you do not have daily homework. Chez Vous (“At Home”) is the main homework project that you must do. It is due at the end of the wheel, so you will need to plan now! Attached is a 7 week calendar you should use to schedule. This project will be challenging and fun, and some options can even include the whole family! You will explore the French-speaking (francophone) world – its language, culture, and history – and hopefully learn more about our own, too. Choose three (3) of the themes below to make a tic-tac-toe (morpion).You must go through the center box! A list of different project choices for each theme is on the back of this sheet, ranging from easier to more difficult. When you have chosen your projects, ask Mademoiselle for each project’s criteria/grading sheet. If you (or your parents) have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Assigned: ______________ Due: _________________ Possible Points: 50 Morpion L’Histoire History Les Célébrités Famous People Le Tourisme Tourism Le Vocabulaire Vocabulary Stereotypes La Littérature Literature Les Beaux-Arts The Arts L’Ecole School La Cuisine Food __________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
- 2. All Chez Vousprojects need to be on 1 or more of these French-speaking (Francophone) countries: Pick a project you like below to make your Morpion tic-tac-toe. Different ideas? It’s possible! Talk to Mademoiselle... ⬜Required : French-American Stereotypes Project ⬜L’Histoire (History) Research a historical event in a French-speaking country. 1. Write 1 pg with the most important and interesting facts 2. Make a poster to highlight what you learned 3. Make a video/skit acting out the event. (partner ok*) or4. See a historical movie and write a movie review.** or5. Read a newspaper article and write a 1-pg review ⬜L’Ecole (School) Research a typical day in the life of a French student. 1. Write 1 pg with the most important and interesting facts 2. Make a poster to highlight what you learned 3. Make a video/skit acting out a typical school day (partner ok) ⬜Le Vocabulaire (Vocabulary) 1. Find objects at home that are labeled in French 2. Make a 20-page picture dictionary 3. Listen to a francophone music CD: find the words online ⬜Le Tourisme (Tourism) Plan a 4-day trip to a French-speaking country/city. 1. Write out a day-by-day itinerary for the trip 2. Make a brochure of the main tourist attractions or 3. Bring in your family’s photos, souvenirs, or books from a trip to a French-speaking country ⬜Les Beaux-Arts (The Arts) 1. Rent a French movie** and write a 1-pg movie review 2. Go to a museum** with francophone art and write a 1-pg exhibit review 3. Listen to a francophone music CD: Research the song and singer, and write a 1-pg summary of what you learn ⬜La Littérature (Literature) 1. Read something by a French-speaking author in English and write a 1-pg book review 2. Memorize a short poem or song in French 3. Research a French-speaking author and write a 1-page summary or make a poster about them. ⬜Les Célébrités (Famous People) Research a famous native French-speaker or American celebrity who speaks French. 1. Write 1 pg describing what the person is famous for and any French-related facts about them 2. Make a poster about their life and accomplishments 3. Make a video/skit presenting the facts about this person. (partner ok) ⬜La Cuisine (Food) Research an aspect of French cuisine (table manners, traditional dishes, regional food/beverages, open markets) 1. Write a 1-pg summary of what you learned 2. Make a poster illustrating the things you found or3. Make a French recipe for your family or 4. Go out to eat with your parents to a French restaurant and write a 1-pg restaurant review.** * On “Partner ok” projects you can work with one other student if it’s easy to meet after school. Choose wisely! ** These activities require parent permission