Les Signes du Zodiaque
In this lesson, we will explore the
constellations of the zodiac, including
the various qualities of each sign and
infuse some French into it as well.
La Léçon
L’objectif –
Using the signs of the zodiac in French, students
will create a power point presentation using the individual qualities
of each sign as adjectives to describe family, friends, and/or
classmates in addition to being able to identify the zodiac
contellations. Students will also be able to write sentences about
their birthdays. Students will create 10 slides describing one
person on each side using a minimum of 4 sentences for each
person.
World Language CCCS 7.1 NM 1-5 -
All students will
be able to use a world language in addition to English to engage in
meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and
written language, and to present information, concepts, and ideas,
while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other
cultures. Through language study, they will make connections with
other content areas, compare the language and culture studied
with their own, and participate in home and global communities.
Les Règles des Adjectifs
Je suis – I am
Il est – He is
Elle est – She is
•Adjectives must agree with the subject.
•When the subject is masculine, the adjective must be in the masculine form.
•When the subject is feminine, the adjective must be in the feminine form.
To make an adjective feminine, just add an e.
EXCEPT
•if an adjective already ends in e, it stays the same.
•Ends in “if”, it changes to”ive”
•Ends in “x”, it changes to “se”
•Ends “é”, add another “e”
•Ends in “l”, add “le”
Les Descriptions
Je m’appelle Karen.
Mon anniversaire est le 27 avril.
Je suis le taureau.
Je suis forte et patiente.
Mon mari s’appelle Alan.
Son anniversaire est le 19 janvier.
Il est le capricorne.
Il est ambitieux et sensible.
Ma fille s’appelle Alaina.
Son anniversaire est le 9 octobre.
Elle est la balance.
Elle est équilibrée et calme.
Mon ami s’appelle Jeanne.
Son anniversaire est le 12 décembre.
Elle est le sagittaire.
Elle est honnête et active.
Le Capricorne
Le Verseau
du 22 décembre au 19 janvier
perfectionniste
efficace
serieux(se)
arrogant(e)
ambitieux(se)
sensible
persévérant(e)
prévoyant)e)
Du 20 janvier au 18 février
libéré(e)
eExcentrique
intuitif(ive)
intelligent(e)
original(e)
indépendant(e)
loyal(e)
amical(e)
Les Poissons
du 19 février au 20 mars
agréable
émotif(ive)
généreux(se)
patient(e)
gentil(le)
charmant(e)
rêveur(se)
Intuitif(ive)
secret(e)
Le Bélier
du 21 mars au 19 avril
impulsif(ve)
énergique
idéaliste
égoïste
courageux(se)
enthousiaste
loyal(e)
ambitieux(se)
Le Taureau
du 20 avril au 20 mai
fort(e)
fascinant(e)
patient(e)
têtu(e)
obstiné(e)
charmant(e)
sensuel(le)
matérialiste
réaliste
pratique
loyal(e)
Les Gémeaux
du 21 mai au 21 juin
brillant(e)
intelligent(e)
excité(e)
inconsistant(e)
changeant(e)
ambitieux(se)
charmant(e)
inquiet(e)
nerveux(se)
Le Cancer
Du 22 juin au 22 juillet
émotif(ive)
sensible
jaloux(se)
timide
charmante(e)
intelligent(e)
inquiete(e)
ambitieux(se)
Le Lion
Du 23 juillet au 22 aout
noble
ambitieux(se)
fiere(e)
calme
égoïste
digne
généreux(se)
romantique
inventif(ive)
dramatique
La Vierge
La Balance
du 23 aout au 23 septembre
individualiste
calme
intelligent(e)
délicat(e)
économe
efficace
irrésistible
perfectionniste
sympathique
adroit
du 23 septembre au 22 octobre
équilibré(e)
impartial(e)
logique
élégant(e)
charmant(e)
diplomate
calme
juste
bavard(e)
Le Scorpion
Le Sagittaire
Du 23 octobre au 21 novembre
secret(e)
impulsif(ive)
courageux(se)
tenace
patient(e)
persistant(e)
sensible
gourmand(e)
énergique
passioné(e)
Du 22 novembre au 21 décembre
optimiste
honnête
franc(he)
sociable
amical(e)
idéaliste
impulsif(ive)
énergique
actif(ive)
heureux(se)
You Tube Video about the Zodiac Constellations
History of Zodiac Constellations
and Astrology
The zodiac, derived from the Greek word meaning "circle of animals" is believed to have
developed in ancient Egypt and later adopted by the Babylonians. Early astrologers knew
it took 12 lunar cycles or months, for the sun to return to its original position. They
identified 12 constellations that linked to the progression of the seasons and assigned
them names of certain animals and persons (in Babylonia, for example, the rainy season
was found to occur when the Sun was in a certain constellation which they named
Aquarius, or water bearer).
Stars move across the sky on a regular schedule, much like the sun. At various times of
year, different constellations appear at sunset. The Babylonians are generally credited
with the birth of astrology. Their astrological charts helped them to predict the recurrence
of seasons and certain celestial events. Around 2000 B.C., Babylonian astrologers
believed that the Sun, Moon, and the five planets known at that time (Jupiter, Mars,
Mercury, Saturn, and Venus) possessed distinct powers. In modern astrology, each planet
is associated with two signs, and the Sun and Moon with one each.
The sun, the moon, and the planets travel on a set elliptical path through the sky as the
Earth rotates. There are 13 constellations that they pass through known as the stars of the
Zodiac. In the previous slides we saw the 12 zodiac signs but as we learned in the you tube
video there is a 13th sign, Ophiucus.
The vernal equinox
marks the first day of
spring and occurs at
the intersection of the
ecliptic and the
celestial equator. The
vernal equinox also
marks the zero point of
the Zodiac. In other
words, the starting
point of the zodiac is
Aries, not Aquarius.
Le Zodiaque or L’Horoscope
Astrologers use 12 of these constellations as signs of the Zodiac, omitting Ophiucus to make
predictions. Unlike astronomy, astrology is not a science. Signs differ from constellations,
bearing only a loose reference to one another.
The signs of the zodiac are subdivided into four groups: Fire, Water, Air, and Earth.
Fire – Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Water – Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Air – Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Earth – Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
What’s Your Sign ?
Your zodiac sign date refers to the position of the sun at the time you were born.
Your zodiac characteristics are loosely based on characteristics of the
planets, each planet rules two signs.
For example:
Mercury represents the intellectual part of your personality – Gemini and Virgo.
Venus represents love – Taurus and Libra.
Mars represents active energy – Aries and Scorpio
Jupiter shows how the socialization process works – Sagittarius and Pisces
Saturn, also a social planet, defines limits and provides focus – Capricorn and
Aquarius
 Uranus represents individualism – Aquarius
 Neptune represents the spiritual side – Pisces
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Fin!
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