Renovate and Invigorate—A Teacher Tool Kit for You! -
Kathy Darnell, French/Spanish Teacher- Cathedral High School kdarnell@cathedral-irish.org
See my website for rubrics :

TEST ANALYSIS CHART
Type of Error Key:
1. Vocabulary –wrong word 5. Punctuation 9. Comprehension (message misunderstood) 13. Other ( write it in)
2. Vocabulary- gender/number 6. Adjective agreement 10. Facts (geography/cultural knowledge)
3. Accent/ spelling 7. Conjugation 11. Incomplete response (insufficient content)
4. Article 8. Verb agreement 12. Word Order
Q #
Target/Goal/Skill addressed
(What you needed to know to do this question…content and skill)
Right Wrong Simple error
Didn’t know
Type of error
(see key)

Reflection:
 My strengths (the targets/skills I got right):
 My areas for growth (further study and practice):
 My learning goal:
 Strategies and activities I can do to address this goal:
Signature_____________________________________________________________Date____________________

Sampling of Strategies
Vocabulary. o Use study tool (read and spell both ways) o Write out 3-5 times each o Highlight spelling and accent errors on graded work, quizzes and tests o Highlight accents on study tool o Write out 2 sentences and a question using each new vocabulary word o Use flashcards (online or hard copy) o Record vocabulary list (with English equivalents) onto ipod or mp3 player and listen as often as you can o Sing the vocabulary words to a popular song and practice while singing o Draw a representation of each word and label them. Tape then to your bathroom mirror and study while brushing your teeth etc.
Listening comprehension. o Use online tools from Textbook (audio section) to practice listening. o Go to online Spanish radio and or news stations and listen in daily to 20 minutes of a broadcast o Have partner read Spanish word out loud when practicing vocabulary with study tool. o Pay attention in class (teacher speaks in Spanish) and respond purposefully using Spanish as much as you can. o Have partner read questions out loud when you are doing Q & A practice o Go over listening parts of tests and video worksheets with teacher after school for more individualized practice and understanding. o Watch online Spanish TV ( if you get it)
Writing. o Highlight errors on graded work and come see teacher so we can analyze the areas you need to work on.
There will probably be patterns. o Practice writing out answers to questions asked in class, on homework and online. Cut the words apart (after teacher checks it) and see if you can put the sentence back together again in order. o Take sentences from textbook you know are correct and highlight in different colors the parts of speech. o Practice writing definitions in Spanish. o Practice explaining “how to” processes in Spanish. o Write journal entries daily and have teacher look them over.

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Indiana World Languages Academic Standard #8:
Communities-Become an active global citizen by experiencing languages and cultures in multiple settings.
Learners use their knowledge of the target language and cultures both within and beyond the school setting both for personal enrichment and civic engagement.
National World Language Academic Standards- Communities:
5.1Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
5.2Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment
This is an ongoing homework assignment for the 2011-2012 school year. With these tasks you will meet the requirements of the Indiana World languages Academic standard #8 (stated above) as well as National World
Languages standards 5.1 and 5.2 (also stated above). Place all assignments in the basket/box marked
"community connections" in the classroom. You SHOULD complete these assignments BEFORE the due date.
The class late work policy applies.
Guidelines : For each
grading period, you will need to earn 40 Community Connections points. You must choose any combination of tasks adding up to your 40 points. You may choose to do additional activities (per quarter) for up to 10 extra credit points. (absolutely no more) The final grade is based on 40 points possible per quarter. Each activity may only be done once for the year so cross them off the grid upon completion of each activity. Assignments chosen will be graded , so do your best work! You are NOT guaranteed the full amount of points possible just for turning it in. Notice that the assignment deadline is close to the end of each grading period . I do not accept late work. You have pretty much the entire grading period each quarter to get these done and turned in. You will receive a zero if the deadline is not met . To receive full credit, you must follow all instructions.
Assignments must be legible.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Task
Written summaries
French Level Three
All in French- ¾ to full page in length
Written papers/reports
Oral summaries/explanations
All in French submitted with copy in English.
All in French with minimal clarification in English for class if needed.
All in French with minimal clarification in English for class if needed.
Oral presentations (songs, slide shows PowerPoint narrations etc.
Other See explanation of task on grid or see me.
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THE CHOICES GRID
Acknowledge / Report – 10 Point choices
Bring in an article about the French speaking world and explain it to the class. Explain in terms of: who, what, where, why, &what significance it has to your life or life in the US.
Leave me a voice mail message in
Spanish Don’t forget to include your name!(ext 429 ) Only on specified dates ! Listen for details.
Form and lead a study group for your French final Exam. Prepare a report of the event including: who participated, date, time, place, what you covered and obtain an adult signature as a witness.
Send me an e-mail in
French... Put CC and class period in the subject line and it should be at least 7 sentences long. kdarnell@cathedral-irish.org
Find and describe 10 good websites related to French.State the site address, rate it and give a brief synopsis of the contents of the site (in your own words)
Speak / Teach – 15 Point choices
Travel to a French speaking area and send me a postcard written in French !
(must still reach me by the due date)
Write an explanation of how knowing
French enabled you to help someone else or to understand something others did not. Must be a quality essay(CHS standards)
Have a parent/guardian introduce themselves to me in French and sign in during Meet The Teacher. (August
25 th )
Find a want ad in the news-paper or internet which requires the ability to speak a foreign language and explain what the other job requirements include and why use of the other language is important.
Write a letter to a French pen pal or epal twice and get an answer. (All in
French). Bring me copies.
Present to the class with slides or photographs about your visit to a
French -speaking location. Let me know when you would like to do this so I can schedule the time
Teach the class a popular French children’s game or rhyme. Be sure to demonstrate, use appropriate vocabulary and motions ( if appropriate) and research its origins. Cite your sources.
Speak French with a family member for at least 15 minutes. Write a l-page summary of your conversation. Have the family member sign your paper.
Create a song (French or English) to a popular tune about French vocabulary or grammar & teach it ( as well as perform it) to the class. PUT SOME THOUGHT INTO THIS!!
Tutor someone else in French several times and write a 1-page reflection.
Read a French children’s book to an audience of children (at library, church, school, home) and teach children some of the vocabulary. Write a summary of your experience and include pictures/ photos of the event.
Watch an French film (ask me to approve the film first)
And write a review that you will report to the class along with visuals.
Visit an authentic French restaurant . Order in French and write a summary of your experience(and get the owner’s signature to prove you were there)
Perform / Demonstrate – 20 Point choices
Prepare a demonstration with a French cultural theme to present to the class. You may present in English but include some pertinent vocabulary in French to teach to the class.
Include visuals as well as an assessment component. You will be teaching the class something they don’t already know. See me for topic approval. Make it look professional- not thrown together.
Sing or play for the class an authentic holiday song from a French speaking culture during month of that holiday. Explain its’ significance to the class and/or teach the class the lyrics.
Sing a song in French or play a French song (on an instrument) for the class.
Explain the song, its’ significance and its’ background and artist to the class in French.
This cannot be a song I have already taught you.
Song choice must be approved of by me.
Create – 25 Point choices
Create an awesome set of thematic picture flashcards to use when teaching others. You must choose a theme and find a group of at least 2 people (who do not know
French) to teach. Include photos of your teaching session, the flashcards and comments signed and dated by your
“students” about how it went.
Bring in at least 10 items with French on their Packaging and create an
AWESOME scrap book with the items in it and the French highlighted.
Include the English translations. Write a reflection on the significance of the bilingual packaging in American society.
Use an authentic popular French song to create an appropriate music video/PowerPoint... Be prepared to present it to class. Must include an explanatory introduction to clarify new vocabulary/ideas for the class.
Include written lyrics and background of artist in video. Cite sources.
Create a board game for review of a
French concept(s) or a French trivia game. Must include rules /instructions for playing, all parts needed to play and be neatly packaged for storage

Research – 30 Point choices
Read a book written in French (without
English translation) or read a book in English based upon cultural/ political theme of a country where the language is spoken. Write an original reaction paper about it using details from the literature to illustrate/support your thoughts. Create a poster for display in class advertising the themes and ideas from the literature. Cite your sources and quotes.
NO PLAIGERISM
Investigate a local and/or global need associated with the French language
/culture and report your findings to the class. EXPLAIN all aspects of the issue: need/problem, reasons, solutions etc . In a formal paper and orally to the class. Sources and support must be evident and given.
Research and present information to the class regarding how a knowledge of French has helped you in your other studies (classes). Convince your audience that knowledge of
French language or culture will continue to help you in your future endeavors. Give specific examples and use visuals. Cite your sources.
Make an informational PowerPoint about a cultural custom or tradition in country where French is spoken.
Must be very well researched, visually outstanding and All sources must be cited. Do NOT plagiarize! I
WILL FIND OUT! Must be at least 15 slides of information and visuals.
Experience! – 40 Point choices
Volunteer your service to the local community (Indianapolis) where knowing and using French is necessary. (or in a
French community on a mission trip etc)
Show proof of your participation and write a reflective summary of your experience.
Feed your family French cuisine!
Take pictures of you actually preparing the food as well as your family enjoying it. Include the recipe(s) and a written summary of your experience.
Attend a performance (concert, theater production, ballet, etc.) or museum exhibition that is related to
French . I will highlight as many of these as I can throughout the year.
Include a program or ticket stub from the event along with your summary and reaction.
Use your French within our Cathedral community for service in a meaningful way. Write a reflective summary and include photos. Have an adult witness sign your summary to verify your participation.
Interview a native speaker in FRENCH and make a recording of it. Write a summary and include pictures if the recording was audio only.
Make a food or drink item for the rest of the class. Just a small taste for everyone is fine. Research the food and the French speaking country it is from. Write a small report to tell us why this dish is important there and include the recipe. You will make a brief oral presentation to the class before serving the food. All food presentations must be given on the same day. I will let you know the dates. (It must be authentic and nonalcoholic)
Attend a French club meeting (not the call out one) or event or participate in a French competition. Be sure to sign in and/ or include proof of your participation as well as write a small summary of your experience. .
Invite a French speaking guest speaker to class to talk about a current global or cultural topic in French. You will make the arrangements ( see me for dates) as well as introduce the speaker to the class and prepare class to ask appropriate questions as well as prepare a follow up questionnaire or quiz for the class when the speaker has gone. See me about approval for all arrangements as well as procuring a cathedral gift for the speaker.
Teach a French vocabulary lesson to the elementary or middle school class of a willing teacher at your former school (in
Indy). Be sure it is a day we have off here first and show me your lesson plans and materials in advance. Take pictures and write a summary of the experience.