9th Grade French Interactive Notebooks

A reference for your students to keep track of the most important French vocabulary, no paper necessary! You can share the entire notebook with students, or give them the pages as they learn each verb.

This item consists of a 19 slide Google document. The slides have either an English translation or a photo on them. Students can move the box aside to see the French version. Can be used as a reference as well as practice activity.

Vocabulary includes:

colors

How are you?

weather

tu or vous?

school supplies

accent marks

numbers 0-10

numbers 11-20

numbers 20-1000

seasons & months

question words

basic foods

days of the week

prepositions

furniture in the bedroom

pronouns

politeness expressions

clothing

This item is also part of a bundle with the verb notebook here.

Smash Doodles are a great way to assess French reading while encouraging creativity. I love using this at the end of the year to demonstrate that a student can read independently and show what they know. Plus, it's easy to grade!

The set up for these Smash Doodles (along with the rubric) make it easy to grade.

Included:

1. Instructions

2. Sample sentence starters (including a couple that would be great for subjunctive practice)

3. Sample image

4. Smash Doodle Sheet that students fill out to make sure they meet all the criteria.

5. A second Smash Doodle Sheet that allows for more creativity

6. Easy to use rubric.

7. Criteria that pushes students to think critically and make use of best practices in reading comprehension.

So, what is it?

A Smash Doodle is a way to show what students have learned from the chapter or reading assigned. It involves creativity, color, the most important vocabulary, students' thoughts and questions.

Who is it for?

This assignment works for any level of French students. Any reading assignment can work with Smash Doodles. It can be used with novels meant for early language acquirers, short stories, poetry, etc. This assignment is automatically differentiated as students will choose the vocabulary that they need and not simply a list dictated by the teacher.

What does the assignment include?

This particular Smash Doodle assignment includes:

1. The title and chapter of the book
2. 5 vocabulary words in French with the English translation and a hand-drawn picture in color.
3. 3 thoughts about the chapter in French
4. 3 quotes from the book, in French
5. 3 questions in French. It could be things you are curious about or questions for characters
6. A main image that represents the chapter.

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A reference for your students to keep track of the most important French verbs, no paper necessary! You can share the entire notebook with students, or give them the pages as they learn each verb.

This item consists of a 31 slide Google document. The verb slides have an English box that is on top of the French translation - students can move the box aside to see the French version. Can be used as a reference as well as practice activity.

Verbs include:

3 regular verbs & a list of some of the most common verbs of those conjugations

4 "big" irregular verbs - faire, être, aller, avoir

expressions with faire, être and avoir

irregular verbs: vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, lire, dire, écrire, mettre, prendre, venir, ouvrir, croire, connaitre, savoir, servir, partir, sortir, dormir

Verb pages are color-coded so students can see different types.

This item is also part of a bundle with the vocabulary notebook here.

Students can write and speak in the past tense of "aller" with this journal activity designed for the je and tu forms. Included are visuals, posters, and word strips. Perfect for homeschooling, public schools, and Christian schools, this versatile set of materials helps students practice and solidify their understanding of this key French verb.

What’s Included:

• Transition Word Strips: Color and black & white strips featuring transition words like "d'abord," "ensuite," "puis," "après," "finalement," and "avant" to help students sequence their sentences and narrate their experiences. These are great for interactive notebooks and word walls!
• 8.5x11 Poster: A visually appealing poster with transition words, ideal for classroom display or individual reference.
• Picture Cards: Images depicting various locations such as "marché," "bibliothèque," "magasin," "match," "école," "église," "café," "restaurant," "zoo," "chez mon ami," "chez mon amie," "piscine," and "salle de sport." These pictures assist students in creating sentences about where they went.
• Chat Mats: Color and black & white mats with the question "Où est-ce que tu es allé(e)?" and example responses like "Je suis allé(e) au magasin." These mats are perfect for interactive practice and can be used for partner or independent work.
• Journal Pages: Various formats, including pages suited for plastic covers and dry erase markers (for reusable practice) and pages with space for two days of journaling. Includes prompts for writing about today’s date, past visits, and future plans.

Benefits:

• Versatile Use: Ideal for both group and individual work, this resource is excellent for quietly beginning or ending a class, as well as for independent practice.
• Ease of Use: The included materials make it simple for students to work independently, fostering confidence and fluency in the past tense of "aller."
• Convenient Formats: Options for different journal pages and chat mats accommodate various classroom setups and student needs.

Equip your students with the tools they need to master the past tense of "aller" with this all-in-one resource. Perfect for reinforcing classroom learning or providing extra practice, this set supports students in confidently describing their past activities and experiences. Follow-up with a conversation about where everyone went the day before and where you are going today!

French Calendars are a necessity for teaching and practicing the days and dates daily. Helping students organize is a bonus! This resource for all levels will give you 12 months, from July 2024-June 2025. Included are

1. 15 slides in color (février, décembre, août with and without accents since the letters are all capitalized)
2. 15 in black and white (février, décembre, août with and without accents since the letters are all capitalized)
3. 12 half-sized calendars-2 on a page to save paper. (no accents but all letters are capitalized)
4. Minimal decor to reduce distraction
5. French months and days with colorful backgrounds and accents
6. French months and days in black and white with black and white clipart
7. Activities to help students practice the days and dates
8. Instructions for printing to save paper for students.
9. Each day has the number spelled out in French to help students practice numbers in a natural way.
10. Great for binder or interactive notebooks

Also included is a video resource for I how teach calendar talks. Get ready for the 2024-2025 year now! All you do is print!

Start the year off right with this bundle for French class! It includes what you need to get your students organized as well as working on their language skills right away. This is helpful for all levels. AND...There is even a lesson you can use to start day 1 off for French level 1.

Check out what's included!

1. Minimalist calendars in color AND black and white
2. Stripes and Plaid background calendars in color AND black and white
3. Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
4. Color Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
5. Black and White Dividers for Binders for Interactive Notebooks
6. Calendar Talk Presentation with handouts for students
7. Journals with handouts for calendar and weather discussions
8. A video describing how I do calendar talk