Dear Parents,
Your child in French 1 has started a new Unit. We are in the 5th Chapter of the curriculum. French language learners has many benefits which include the ability to communicate in another language. Students who study another language improve their first language skills as well. They become more aware of the world around them and they learn to appreciate diversity.
In chapter 5, they sill be learning how to:
- Order food and beverage at a café and restaurant.
- Tell why they and others go.
- Give locations
- Tell what they and others are going to do.
- Describe more activities.
- Compare eating habits in the United States and France.
You can help your child be successful in his/her study of French even if you are not familiar with the language. Here are some suggestions:
Page 162 of the Online Student textbook shows a picture of the famous Café de Flore in Paris. Using a map and or a guidebook on-line, locate this restaurant and plan an imaginary trip with your child. Have him/her write in French, an itinerary of where you are going to go.
Prepare a traditional meal from France from a recipe found in a French cookbook or online. Share photos, with your family and friends. As an additional challenge you may wish your child to look at recipes written only in French.
Feel free to plan other activities you think will help your child develop his/her language skills. Thank you for supporting our classroom work. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Cordially,
Monsieur
