Revision for prelims should be well underway.
Mr Cunningham has recommended sites for S4 pupils to use.
Green book.
Red book.
In each case, info is for six out of the ten chapters so you will need to supplement this revision.
Don't forget to click on the label SG revision for many more hints, tips and places to revise.
Friday 12 November 2010
Tuesday 17 August 2010
H/ Int 2 Class
Don't forget the homework you have been set this week. For help with irregular verbs in the present tense, look at http://french.about.com/od/grammar/a/topverbs.htm or any of the other sites I have suggested.
Do remember when preparing the homework I have given that all pupils who have been through French from S1 to S4 are expected to know a basic level of vocabulary by now!
Also, those who were absent before the holidays are expected to go over regular -er, -ir and -re verbs in their own time but can ask for help if needed.
Do remember when preparing the homework I have given that all pupils who have been through French from S1 to S4 are expected to know a basic level of vocabulary by now!
Also, those who were absent before the holidays are expected to go over regular -er, -ir and -re verbs in their own time but can ask for help if needed.
Friday 18 June 2010
Higher/Int 2 French 2010-2011
It is strongly recommended that you look over the work you did in class in June. So far we have looked at:
Grammar
We have spent time going over the present tense. We have covered:
Grammar
We have spent time going over the present tense. We have covered:
- regular -er verbs
- regular -ir verbs
- regular -re verbs
- some common irregular verbs: aller, avoir, être and faire
- adjectives
Topics
- descrptions of people
- relationships with family and friends
- more about family, friends
- school and future plans
- we will be watching and writing in French about the film Amélie (as a NAB)
Thursday 13 May 2010
Reminder: Study day
The Modern Languages department is having a morning of extra revision for its Higher French pupils tomorrow, Friday 14th May in the Library.
Also a reminder that you all have a stock of preparation for the Listening/Writing paper, perhaps filed differently or forgotten about once March was over!
Other useful sites I've come across:
Podcasts with exam tips - well worth the time.
Reading practice
Listening practice - scroll to the bottom of the page
Also a reminder that you all have a stock of preparation for the Listening/Writing paper, perhaps filed differently or forgotten about once March was over!
Other useful sites I've come across:
Podcasts with exam tips - well worth the time.
Reading practice
Listening practice - scroll to the bottom of the page
Wednesday 31 March 2010
Holiday Homework
As warned promised:
1. How do those against the school uniform describe it? (2)
2. What does the author say in defence of the uniform? (2)
3. Is it becoming more or less popular? (1)
4. (lines 17 on). What potential advantages does it have? (5)
5. What causes this 'violence'? (2)
6. (lines 36 on) How does the author conclude the article? (3)
7. Find in French: opponents; abroad; save the life of; bullying; brand-name trainers
8. Write the English for: ancienne; terrain; auquel; tenter; lutter
Sunday 21 March 2010
Revision
I'm sure you're sick of hearing it but it is true: you cannot expect to rely on last-minute cramming to get you through. This applies to any subject, of course, but it really is particularly true for Modern Languages. You should already have started revising at home.
Things to remember:
- Work from both years of Standard Grade can and will be important.
- Vocabulary is best learned in small chunks.
- Find exercises appropriate to the level you are sitting.
- 'Easy' topics like numbers, time, subjects etc are the things that can trip you up.
- Sites aimed at GSCE students are at the correct level of language for you but their exams are different to yours. Vocabulary lists will be suitable.
Previous posts sharing the same labels have lists of websites pupils have found helpful in the past. Other sites I've recommended recently vary from the basic to the more challenging.
A tantôt (login required) and A tantôt Extra (interactive exercises include Fling the Teacher)
La France Bis - exercises in Listening, or you can listen and read at once to familiarise yourself with the sounds of French.
Le Point du FLE - especially Interactive vocab games
Word Prof - aimed at GCSE and A-level.
Let me know if you come across any I should add.
Monday 1 March 2010
Not sure how to prounounce words?
This site Miss Mula told me about might help.
- Type in what you want to say - correctly! If you make a mistake, it won't pronounce it properly.
- I'd type in a document, with correct accents and paste it in to the box.
- Select language as French (or Spanish or which you want) or the lanaguage you have typed in.
- Adjust the speed.
- You are give the option of embedding this in an email or web page.
Remember, though, results can only be as good as the work you put in to it.
Thursday 11 February 2010
Thursday 28 January 2010
Higher Speaking
Speaking is worth 25% of your overall Higher result. You will have to carry out a speaking assessment around the start of March (date still to be confirmed): this assessment will consist of a presentation by you, with a follow-up discussion with your teacher. The assessment has to be recorded and may be sent off to SQA for assessment/moderation. This Speaking assessment will also count as the Speaking assessment for the Language Unit (NAB). You can choose any topic area in the course.
Presentation
The presentation must last for up to two minutes and is worth 10 marks. You will be allowed to use notes consisting of 5 headings of up to 8 words each.
You will be able to prepare this topic well in advance and learn it so that you can be absolutely sure of what you want to say. Your French should be accurate and you should use a variety of tenses and structures. You must be sure to go beyond the ideas, structures and vocabulary expected at Standard Grade, as discussed in class. There should be a clear beginning, middle and end. Expressing your opinions is essential, and you should also include reasons for some of these opinions.
Your talk: Dos and Don'ts
Choose a topic you feel comfortable with but one that allows you to show off what you know. Make sure that it allows you to express a range of opinions and language. You may want to base your talk on a small area of a topic, allowing you to expand on this and talk about this topic in a wider context in the discussion. For example, if you chose education, you could talk about the the importance of learning a foreign language and how you could promote this in school. This could naturally lead on to topics like careers, future plans and travel in the conversation.
As you can have up to five headings, (5 cue cards?), one way might be to structure your talk in to three to five parts. If you get mixed up in one part, your cue cards could help you get back on track. Once your talk is planned and structured, focus on your language. You should be sure that you:
• understand everything you intend to say.
• use previous classwork to help you. This is all at the appropriate level for you.
• include a variety of structures and ideas. Useful phrases have been brought to your attention throughout the course and you should have collected these in your vocab section.
• vary tenses and include complex phrases (again, using your vocab section) but make sure you are comfortable with this language.
• record the corrected version/final redraft well in advance.
There are also things you need to avoid, most of which you should know about already. For example:
• don't leave everything until the last minute. If you do, you make life more difficult for yourself and also for others.
• don't stick to 'safe' language. Simple may be easier but it will not get a good grade. Pick out phrases from your vocabulary.
• don't make lists or repeat language excessively.
Follow-up discussion
This is worth 15 marks and usually lasts around 5 minutes. While this is NOT prepared in advance, you will have some element of control over how the conversation proceeds. It should be like any other spontaneous conversation (except in French!). Questions could begin by picking up a point raised in your presentation but the remainder will go far beyond this.
You can and should remain in control throughout e.g. by giving detailed answers to your questions, that naturally to a further question or even by asking a question of your own. Short answers will prompt even more questions, and also give you less of a chance to 'show off' and get a good grade.
Again, try to vary your language and not simply stick to familiar structures and vocabulary.
Please note that this is a discussion, e.g. a conversation! It should flow and not be entirely one-sided. If you do get stuck, you can ask for help in French (asking your teacher to repeat, for instance) without it counting against you. Have a few useful phrases in mind just in case!
Presentation
The presentation must last for up to two minutes and is worth 10 marks. You will be allowed to use notes consisting of 5 headings of up to 8 words each.
You will be able to prepare this topic well in advance and learn it so that you can be absolutely sure of what you want to say. Your French should be accurate and you should use a variety of tenses and structures. You must be sure to go beyond the ideas, structures and vocabulary expected at Standard Grade, as discussed in class. There should be a clear beginning, middle and end. Expressing your opinions is essential, and you should also include reasons for some of these opinions.
Your talk: Dos and Don'ts
Choose a topic you feel comfortable with but one that allows you to show off what you know. Make sure that it allows you to express a range of opinions and language. You may want to base your talk on a small area of a topic, allowing you to expand on this and talk about this topic in a wider context in the discussion. For example, if you chose education, you could talk about the the importance of learning a foreign language and how you could promote this in school. This could naturally lead on to topics like careers, future plans and travel in the conversation.
As you can have up to five headings, (5 cue cards?), one way might be to structure your talk in to three to five parts. If you get mixed up in one part, your cue cards could help you get back on track. Once your talk is planned and structured, focus on your language. You should be sure that you:
• understand everything you intend to say.
• use previous classwork to help you. This is all at the appropriate level for you.
• include a variety of structures and ideas. Useful phrases have been brought to your attention throughout the course and you should have collected these in your vocab section.
• vary tenses and include complex phrases (again, using your vocab section) but make sure you are comfortable with this language.
• record the corrected version/final redraft well in advance.
There are also things you need to avoid, most of which you should know about already. For example:
• don't leave everything until the last minute. If you do, you make life more difficult for yourself and also for others.
• don't stick to 'safe' language. Simple may be easier but it will not get a good grade. Pick out phrases from your vocabulary.
• don't make lists or repeat language excessively.
Follow-up discussion
This is worth 15 marks and usually lasts around 5 minutes. While this is NOT prepared in advance, you will have some element of control over how the conversation proceeds. It should be like any other spontaneous conversation (except in French!). Questions could begin by picking up a point raised in your presentation but the remainder will go far beyond this.
You can and should remain in control throughout e.g. by giving detailed answers to your questions, that naturally to a further question or even by asking a question of your own. Short answers will prompt even more questions, and also give you less of a chance to 'show off' and get a good grade.
Again, try to vary your language and not simply stick to familiar structures and vocabulary.
Please note that this is a discussion, e.g. a conversation! It should flow and not be entirely one-sided. If you do get stuck, you can ask for help in French (asking your teacher to repeat, for instance) without it counting against you. Have a few useful phrases in mind just in case!
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