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La Fable de l'Escargot

Notre pauvre escargot! Il ne voulait pas suivre les conseilles de ses amis et il términe mal à la fin de l'histoire. Et toi, est-ce que tu as fait une chose pareille? Dans peu de mots, explique ce qui s'est passé et lis les récits de tes copains.

Allons à l'école!

Allons à l'école en France! You have learned many things about how French high schools and American high schools are different. Now, imagine that you are an exchange student who has gone to live in France for a year. (1) What 2 things would you like best about attending high school in France and why? What 2 things would you like the least and why? (2) What do you think a French exchange student living in the U.S. would like and dislike about attending high school here? Post your response and see what your classmates think, as well!

Le Poisson d'Avril

The French have a fun way of celebrating Arpil Fools' Day - le Poisson d'Avril! What did you think of this interesting custom? Did you "fish" anyone? What was their reaction?

Can you think of any American holidays and customs that might seem strange to a French person? Which customs can you think of and how might a French person react to them if he/ she were visiting the United States?

Français 4 Only!

On a lu deux histoires de Marie de France dans notre classe. Réfléchissez un peu sur les histoires du Bisclavret (l'homme qui devient un loupgarou quand se déshabille) et Guigemar (le chevalier qui est blessé par une flêche et qui trouve une belle dame qui est captive dans le tour d'un château.)

Quels éléments préfères-tu de l'écriture de Marie de France?

Vous aimez ses lais? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas?

Qu'est-ce que tu n'aimes pas de ses histoires? Pourquoi?

Mangeons à la française!

Snails? Duck? Rabbit? Leeks? Goose liver pâté?

Does this sound like your typical dinner at home? Maybe not, but for the French, these are common, everyday foods. You learned in class that it is impolite to turn down food that is offered to you in a French home. Would you be willing to try the above named foods or other typical French foods? Which ones would you eat or not eat and why?
Can you think of some American foods that might seems strange to a visiting French person - which ones? Would you be insulted if your French friend turned down food you offered him/ her in your home?

Living in France

By now you have learned a few ways that French houses are different from American houses. If you were to go live in France for 6 weeks as an exchange student, what would you like best about living in a French house? What would you like the least and why? What do you think a French student coming to live in America would like or not like aobut our houses? Post your comments and find what you and your classmates think about cultural differences.

First Voki Avatar Assignment

Salut, Les Enfants! By now you should have made a Voki Avatar that you like. I can't wait to see them! So, here is your first assignment: Make your Voki speak! You may type your words in to the text box and give your Voki a French accent, or you may record your own voice speaking your words. Just remember that no recording may be longer than 60 seconds or it will not save. I want you to describe yourself and the things that you like and dislike using your Voki - en français!! You should have around 6-7 sentences. Save and publish your Voki and then e-mail it to me by Monday, February 14th: gomezn@gcsnc.com.

Bonne chance et bon weekend!

Madame Gomez