Winter Break 2011
French 1
You will need to complete the following over break:
Portfolio:
· Go through your portfolio with an adult. They should answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper either in English or Spanish. I also need their signature!!
o What were your overall thoughts of your child’s/student’s progress?
o What would you say you are impressed with?
o After speaking with your student about their improvement goals, how can you support them to maintain these goals?
Francophone Regions Webquest:
· Next semester we will be researching various Francophone regions and presenting them to the class / school.
· Complete the Cultural Comparison worksheet for your own country, and for the country I have assigned you.
o The name & flag of the country / region
o 
Capital
Capitalo Population
o Official Languages
o Motto (slogan/phrase)
o Currency (Money)
o Origins
o Major Religions
o Interesting Facts
o 3 APPROPRIATE YouTube clips that show various cultural aspects of your country/region.
Extra Credit:
· In France, it is a holiday tradition to bake a “Bouche de Noel” or "La Galette des Rois". I will be posting several recipes online for you to choose from. If you prepare one, send me photos of the experience, and tell me the importance of this holiday treat, and I will reward you with 10 bonus points.
