French I M.

Suskey 2009-2010

C’est à vous, les devoirs!

This quarter, we will be following (roughly) the same format for our homework. The
packet of homework options has changed only slightly. You can choose which
assignments you would like to complete from the following packet. Unless otherwise
indicated, each assignment may only be submitted once.
During the second quarter (November 5th - January 22nd) you will be required to
submit 20 assignments, totaling 5 points each. This is roughly two assignments per week.
Unlike last quarter, you will now be required to submit your homework in blocks of five. Any
homework not submitted by the deadline automatically becomes a zero.

By mercredi, le 25 novembre : First block of five assignments

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By vendredi, le 11 décembre : Second block of five assignments

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By mercredi, le 6 janvier : Third block of five assignments

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By mercredi, le 20 janvier : Last block of five assignments

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Some assignments require you to use material from the classroom library. Materials
checked out may ONLY be borrowed for two days (0r one weekend). Due to some
materials being returned damaged (or not returned at all) you will no longer be able to
check out Dictionaries, or Children's Books. Any materials not returned, or returned
damaged, will result in loss of homework points and/or the student being charged the full
cost of replacement. Remember, we all need to share the same resources, so help keep
our materials clean and able to be used by everyone!

When you submit an assignment, be sure that it is labeled correctly with 1) your name,
2) the date you submit it, 3) the option number, and 4) your current total of assignments
submitted.
Example:
Monsieur Suskey, lundi 31/08/09, Option N° 1, devoir 1

VOCABULARY BASED OPTIONS

Option #1: Flash cards
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Using index cards, make fancy flash cards with the words you need to review most. On
one side of the index card draw or tape a picture from a magazine illustrating the
word. On the other side, neatly write the word in French spelled correctly. On a cover
card write your name, class period, and Clip or rubber band the cards together. Minimum
20 cards. (May be Done Twice)

Option #2: Original sentences

Write 15 original, non-repetitive sentences in French using vocabulary from one of our
stories (See M. Suskey for lists if needed). Underline the vocabulary word in each
sentence. (May be Done Twice)

Option #3: Crossword Puzzle

Make a crossword puzzle using at least 20 words from recent vocabulary quizzes. You
may not use any English in the clues: use French or illustrations. Make a key for the
puzzle.

Option #4: Vocabulary quiz

Write a vocabulary quiz using 15 words from our current unit. 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.) Your quiz MAY NOT BE translation
format (French to English, or English to French). Be sure to make an answer key for
your quiz and turn it in, too.

Option #5: Vocabulary Wordsearch

Using vocabulary from any of our units, make a TYPED word search that contains at least
20 vocab words. Make a list of picture clues. You can use an online puzzle maker for the
wordsearch, but remember that you will need to white out the clues so that you can draw
your picture clues instead. The online puzzle maker can be found at www.wordlearner.com
(you will need to create a free account). Make sure to include an answer key as well as the
puzzle.

Option #6: Opposites Poster

Make an “opposites poster.” Using a sheet of white computer paper, construction paper,
or poster board, draw and color at least 5 pairs of vocab words that are opposites (i.e.
Tall/Short, Black/White, etc.). The poster should be neat and attractive. NO ENGLISH
should appear on your poster.

Option #7: Be the Teacher

Teach a family member 10 French words, then make up a written vocabulary quiz and
have them take it. The quiz should be in a format such as t/f, multiple choice, fill in the
blank, etc. After they take the quiz, write a brief explanation telling what techniques you
used to teach them. To receive credit your family member must sign his/her name, and
write down his/her phone number
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WRITING OPTIONS
Option #8: Write a CD Review
Check out one of the French music CDs from the classroom library to listen to at home (or
afterschool in the classroom). Write a review of the CD (in English, minimum of 200
words). Then in French write one sentence describing a song you liked, and one sentence
describing a song you did not like. (May be Done Twice)

Option #9: Watch a Cartoon

Check out one of the cartoon DVDs from the classroom library. Watch two episodes (5-7
minutes each episode) from the disc. Write a brief summary (in English) about what
happened in each of the two cartoons. After, each description, write down at least three
new vocabulary words that you learned from the cartoon. You may need to use the
dictionary to check your spelling. (May be Done Twice)

Option #10: Write a Story

Using at least 10 words from our current unit, write a 100 word story in French. Also
include illustrations of the story.

Option #11: Write a Postcard

Pretend you are on vacation in a French -speaking country. You choose the location.
Make a postcard telling a friend about what you are seeing and doing during your vacation.
You should write at least 100 words in French and illustrate the postcard in a way that
shows a positive aspect of the place you are visiting.

Option #12: Write a Travel Brochure

Make a travel brochure in English about a French-speaking city, country, or region. It
should be neatly illustrated, neatly printed or typed, and should include the following
information: places to visit, things to do, climate, population, and typical foods of the area.
You must do some research to find this info. It should not be simply “invented.”

Option #13: Describe the Picture

Draw a picture that you could describe using vocabulary you know IN FRENCH. (For
example, you don’t know how to say "fire truck", so don’t put a fire truck in the picture.)
Then, using the question words posters for help, write 15 questions about the picture (i.e.
"what color is it?" "where are they?" etc.) Make sure to include the answers to each
question on a separate sheet of paper!

Option #14: Movie Critic

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Write a 100 word description IN FRENCH of an American movie or T.V. show that you
have seen recently. (May be Done Twice)

Option #15: Comic Strip

Draw 5 pictures in a story format and under each picture write at least 2 sentences IN
FRENCH that describe the picture. (May be Done Twice)

Option #16: Change of Perspective

Take a story that we have learned in class and re-write it IN FRENCH from a different
perspective. (For example, je form, vous, tu, nous, etc…) Make sure you make all the
necessary changes for the new perspective!

Option #17: Rewrite the Ending

Take a story that we have done in class and write a different ending to it IN FRENCH.
Change what happens…write at least 100 words. (May be Done Twice)

Option #18: Make the Sequel

Write a sequel to a story that we have done in class…what happens next? You must write
at least 100 words IN FRENCH. (May be Done Twice)

Option #19: Travel Documentary

Check out a video from our class library, or rent a video about a French speaking country
(or from Enoch Pratt Library). Write a handwritten, one-page paper telling what you
learned about the country from the video. (In English)

Option #20: Vacation Memories

In French, describe a one of your family vacations. It should be at least 100 words.
Attach a photo or drawing or memento (like a map or brochure) from the trip.

Option #21: Movie Review

Check out a movie from our class library, or rent a French video from a video store or
Enoch Pratt library. Look in the foreign films section. Write me a handwritten, one page
paper telling me what the film was about and your reaction to the movie, whether you liked
the film or not, if you understood the film, and anything else that you feel like telling me
about the movie. (May be Done Twice)

Option #22: Web Quest

Find an informative website that contains cultural information about a French speaking
country. Make a TYPED question sheet for your classmates to answer based on the site.
The sheet should contain at least 15 culturally relevant, meaningful questions about a
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cultural topic. You should include the typed answer key on a separate sheet of paper.
Make sure to carefully type the web site address (URL) at the top of the worksheet. No
credit will be given if the questions were already made up by the web page author!!

CREATIVITY BASED OPTIONS

Option #23: Make Music
If you are musical, write and sing a song in French and tape it on cassette or burn onto a
CD. It should be at least one minute long. Include written lyrics. Use vocabulary you
already know!

Option #24: Poet’s Corner

Write a poem IN FRENCH. It does not have to rhyme! Your poem should be at least 40
words long! You should write your poem in French to begin with, because translating from
English is very difficult.

Option #25: La Bonne Cuisine

Find recipes from a specific French-speaking country. Cook one of the recipes you find
for your family or friends. You choose the country. Take a picture of everyone enjoying
the meal and include a comment sheet from the tasters with their opinions of the feast.
Also include a copy of the recipe. Don’t forget: picture, comment sheet, copies of
recipes.

Option #26: Storytelling

Make up a story in French of at least 100 words. Make an illustrated Power Point
presentation of the story. Turn in the presentation on a disk, or E-mail it as an attachment
to monsieur.suskey@gmail.com If you turn it in as a disc, be sure to label the disk and
secure it to your homework packet by placing it in a zip-lock plastic bag and stapling the
bag to the rest of your assignments.
Option #27: Collage
Choose 1 “scene” from a novel or story that we have done in class. On a 8 ½” X 11” white
paper draw a colored picture, collage, or other attractive visual image representing the
scene and then write 50 words in French describing the picture.

Option #28: Sell me something!

Write a script in French for a commercial for a “new product” and star in your own
commercial. Record your commercial on video tape and include your written script. You
may use “extras” in your commercial but the “narration” must be in French; the ad must be
at least one minute in length. If you wish to use Monsieur Suskey’s video camera, you may
do so afterschool, but it cannot leave the classroom.

READING OPTIONS
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Option #29: Read the news!

Find a news article about a French speaking country or an aspect of French culture. These
can come from the newspaper (check the International Section), a magazine (i.e.
Newsweek, Time, The Economist, etc.) or from a website (Newyorktimes.com,
washingtonpost.com, etc.) The article should be in English. Read the article and write a
brief summary of the article in English. If there were any French words in the article (i.e.
cooking terms, city names, celebrities, etc.) write down at least five of them and give their
definition. (May be Done Twice)

Option #30: Storytime!

Check out a children’s book from our in-class library. (One you have not read before!)
Spend at least 15 minutes reading the book at home. Have your parent or guardian write
me a note telling me (in their own handwriting) that you read the book for 15 minutes.
They should sign the note. (Make sure to include the book title in the note.) Create a list of
at least 10 new vocabulary words and write the English translation next to the word. (May
be Done Twice)

Option #31: Watch a Story

Go to the following website, and watch or read one of the stories there. When you have
finished write down at least five new vocabulary words that you learned from the story and
their meaning in English.

http://www.a-graph.net/rigolo/