We're off. Well I've decided to start doing the vocab for No et Moi. An evening in on my own so I've sorted out the first 20 or so pages. Some would say you shouldn't give so much help but my opinion is that A level French resources should be comprehensive so that the student can read the page without looking up then just double check any words/expressions he has guessed. If everything is there this will increase confidence. Also it is intended that students should not need to use a translation-once they have a translation most aren't going to read the book again, thereby losing out on the benefits of familiarising themselves with the language.
I have also identified a sequence of text for reading comprehension for each of the 12 AS topics in the new Attittudes French course which will be coming out at the end of spring. My theory is that reading a straightforward book at AS will bring students on much better than a succession of journalese. Alevelfrench.com is built with the aim of improving the attitude to French culture and books such as No et Moi particularly if accompanied by a film can give a much deeper insight into the essence of being French.
So watch this space - a combination of lit and film for improving students' appreciation of language. "No way" you may say and I respond no, "The No Way"!!
I have also identified a sequence of text for reading comprehension for each of the 12 AS topics in the new Attittudes French course which will be coming out at the end of spring. My theory is that reading a straightforward book at AS will bring students on much better than a succession of journalese. Alevelfrench.com is built with the aim of improving the attitude to French culture and books such as No et Moi particularly if accompanied by a film can give a much deeper insight into the essence of being French.
So watch this space - a combination of lit and film for improving students' appreciation of language. "No way" you may say and I respond no, "The No Way"!!
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