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French 1A French 1B
7th Grade / Yearlong 8th Grade / Yearlong
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: French 1A
Bienvenue au cours de français de Madame Kandell!
I can't wait to meet you.
Reading stories and novels is a big part of French class at JLS.
Reading stories and novels is a big part of French class at JLS.
At the end of 7th grade, students write beginner books that incoming 1A students then read. We celebrate with a book-reading party to share our books.
At the end of 7th grade, students write beginner books that incoming 1A students then read. We celebrate with a book-reading party to share our books.
We celebrate lots of French holidays and have many annual events celebrating francophone culture that students look forward to.
We celebrate lots of French holidays and have many annual events celebrating francophone culture that students look forward to.
la St. Nicholas
la St. Nicholas
la Chandeleur
la Chandeleur
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Mme Kandell does an annual potluck for families in October.
Mme Kandell does an annual potluck for families in October.
Every year, in May, 7th grade students get to try escargot
Every year, in May, 7th grade students get to try escargot
A JLS parent, who works for a French cheese company, led a tasting
A JLS parent, who works for a French cheese company, led a tasting
Manie Musicale introduces French students to popular singers across the French-speaking world!
Manie Musicale introduces French students to popular singers across the French-speaking world!
Every year, JLS French classes participate in a Musical Madness fest, timed to coincide with March Madness. This is by far the favorite activity of all my students. First we read biographies of all the artists in French.
Every year, JLS French classes participate in a Musical Madness fest, timed to coincide with March Madness. This is by far the favorite activity of all my students. First we read biographies of all the artists in French.
manie22bestsound.mp4Then we listen to the songs and study the lyrics. Next we fill out our brackets. Finally we compare our results with tens of thousands of other students across the world who are listening to the same songs!
Then we listen to the songs and study the lyrics. Next we fill out our brackets. Finally we compare our results with tens of thousands of other students across the world who are listening to the same songs!
The curriculum can change from year to year, depending on what is going on in the world.
The curriculum can change from year to year, depending on what is going on in the world.
We celebrate special events as they arise. For example, in 2022 we learned French through the World Cup. We also discussed the Olympic Games that were in France in the summer of 2024!
JLS French class encourages students to teach others in our community about French culture.
JLS French class encourages students to teach others in our community about French culture.
After learning about Paris, French 1A students host a French night in the cafeteria and invite families.
Our annual French culture night happens in January.
Our annual French culture night happens in January.
Students, acting as tour guides, present their learning about monuments in and near Paris.
Students have fun replicating the monuments and bringing Paris alive!
French 1B students research a famous francophone person from any French-speaking country. They then write about that person in French from the first person perspective.
We try to bring French out of the classroom and into the community
We try to bring French out of the classroom and into the community
Students dress up as the person and families are invited to listen to the presentations. 1A students also get to see what level they will reach next year.
JLS French students win prizes in competitions, exchange letters with students in France and have guest speakers from the French-speaking world.
JLS French students win prizes in competitions, exchange letters with students in France and have guest speakers from the French-speaking world.
All 8th grade French students take Le Grand Concours, a national French test. Many win medals that show off how much French they have learned at JLS.
JLS French students write letters to a middle school in Chambéry, in the French Alps. This year we hope to start an exchange with our sister city in Albi.
In French class, we learn about the francophone world through books, songs, sports, biographies, Peace Corps volunteer and other guest speakers.
Here are some quotes from students in Mme Kandell's French 1 classes about why they're glad they took French as their elective
Here are some quotes from students in Mme Kandell's French 1 classes about why they're glad they took French as their elective
"French is really fun, and it is really enjoyable to be exposed to a new language. Mme Kandell is a great teacher too."
"I love all the activities we do and how Madame Kandell is always positive and understanding in our learning."
"I'm glad I chose French because I got to meet new people and make new friends."
"I like learning French with friends and attempting to talk to them in French!"
"It's a fun class with lots of immersive class activities."
"I have learned so much, and Madame Kandell is an amazing teacher."
"The class is fun and the activities make the class enjoyable because they're interesting."
"I'm glad I chose French because the teacher is very nice and teaches me so much."
"You can learn French while having fun by playing learning games and listening to fun music!"
"I chose French because I wanted to learn a language my parents speak. I am happy I chose it because I can feel connected."
"I like French because we learn in an interactive, good spirited and fun way. Also, our teacher makes sure we understand what we are learning."
"I've learned a lot about different countries who speak French."
"There are a lot of projects and events. The learning style is different and engaging. Sometimes you get yummy, authentic French food!"
"I like French class because it's fun to learn a new language in school. It's fun to be able to speak a language that you've never learned."
"I chose French because I want to learn more about France and go to France for a full experience."
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