One Teacher's Adventures

  Back to School time is just around the corner for us here in BC. For my FSL classes, I like to start the year off with a study (or review) of basic greetings and introductions. That way, we can get to know each other and speak French at the same time. Here is a free FSL greetings and introductions packet that can be used with beginner French students or as a review for those kids who may need a reminder after the summer break! Click on the picture to get this free packet! How do you like to begin your year in FSL? Let me know in the comments! Looking for more great tips and ideas for middle school? Subscribe to my email list and receive an exclusive FREE sub plans resource. It includes plans for math, ELA, science, social studies, and Core French. Click  here  to subscribe.

  I've used this format to teach independent novels to students in grades 5-9.  Because it is so open-ended, it allows for easy differentiation of kids in the same grade, or for kids in split classes. I like this project a lot because it is very student-centred, and once I hand out the project outline, the students can work at their own pace.  Because there is so much choice involved, the quality of work is usually very high, as well. I have borrowed pieces of this from other bloggers and teacher friends.  I've also been adding to it/changing things around for a few years, and I have forgotten which pieces came from whom.  If you see one of your ideas, please know that I love it (which is why it's still in my project), and let me know in the comments so that I can credit you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Novel Project Over the next four weeks, you will complete a choice novel study p...