Conjugating -ER verbs

We have been learning how to write using verbs that end in -ER.  For example, manger, sauter, jouer, nager, patiner, habiter are all -ER verbs that we should be able to conjugate.  In order to conjugate a verb, students should remember the song that I taught them. The song is:

e
es
e
e
e
ons
ez
ent
ent

These are the endings that they need to conjugate with the pronouns: je,tu,il,elle,on,nous,vous,ils,elles

Remember that before you can conjugate an -ER verb you have to drop the ER ending and then add the new endings to the root word.

Mots de la semaine - le 3 decembre

Here are the words of the week in case you didn't copy them in class.

Étudiez les mots de la semaine. Conjuguez les verbes # 2, 3 et 4.

1. les sports
2. jouer
3. patiner
4. nager
5. faire
6. sauter de la corde

Online Dictionary

I am aware that not everyone has a French dictionary at home.  There is a great online English-French and French-English dictionary that even I use from time to time.  The students have seen me using it in class.  The link is:   http://www.wordreference.com/enfr
As with any dictionary, the key is finding the word that  you need in the correct form.
Have fun!

A Riddle

This week students have been hard at work on their "Tache Finale" for the "Les Animaux" unit.  For their final task they will be creating a riddle for the animal of their choice.  They are all very engaged and are truly enjoying working on this project.  Great work everyone!  Next week we will be starting a new unit! I can't wait!

Etude des Mots

The Grade 5 students started a new program today.  It is a word study that they will have to complete at home over the week and hand in on Friday.  Every Monday they will receive a new list of words to study and will be asked to complete certain activities at home with those words.  They have to hand in their word study notebook every Friday.  The students are very excited to be learning how to read, spell and write with these new words!

Test de Grammaire - Les Animaux

Next week we are going to be very busy in the French classroom.  On Monday, the Grade 5 students have their French Grammar test. They will have to demonstrate their ability to work with the verbs avoir and etre.  Also, they will be starting to work on their Tache Final (Final Task) for the Animaux unit.  They will be making a riddle for their classmates to solve.  I hope you all have a great long weekend and study hard for your upcoming test!

Reading and Comprehension

This weekend the students took home une exposition to practise reading.  On Monday and Tuesday they will be reading 2 paragraphs from the text to me.  Also, they will have to answer comprehension questions.  We are still continuing on our theme of Animals.  It's great to hear them reading and trying to speak more French in the classroom!