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Oui Teach FrenchBook Series Review - Les Enfants de la RésistanceIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid share how and why to use this parallel novel and graphic novel series, Les Enfants de la Résistance, in the French immersion classroom. Set during World War II, the rich graphics, language and compelling characters are a rich landscape to mine for new words, deeper meanings and to make comparisons. A captivating series to read and re-read. 2023-04-2407 minOui Teach FrenchGoing Wild - Animal Research in the French Immersion ClassroomThis episode has it all - personal stories, curated print and e-resources, our behind the scenes thinking and planning process and even our nomination of the Oui Teach French fave non-fiction children's book of 2022. Tune in now for the why, the what and the how of doing a research project on animals in the French Immersion classroom.
Resources / Ressources:
SARA - The Species at Risk Government of Canada Registry https://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/sar/listing/default_e.cfm
The Hinterland's Who's Who - Faune et flore du Pays hww.ca
L...2023-01-2938 minOui Teach FrenchHow Do We Plan a Unit for the Language Classroom?Les vêtements! Kelly and Ingrid talk about their planning process for introducing a topic such a clothing in the French language classroom. From an engaging culminating task (time for a fashion show) to day-to-day activities such as 'Le Vent du nord', we pull back the curtain on our thinking and planning process. 2022-12-2242 minOui Teach FrenchFeature Interview with Will's JamsToday's episode features an interview with Juno nominated Canadian children's performer Will of Will's Jams! Don't miss this feature interview with one of Canada's most important bilingual children's entertainers. Hear about his new album, Will et Seeka: Amis avec tout le monde. Learn how Will's music fits the French Immersion and Core French classrooms and new resources to support French language instruction. Above all, get to know Will's Jams from behind the scenes. Enjoy!
For more information, visit:
https://artsiq.ca/willetseeka/
https://www.willsjams.com
#frimm #cpf #ouiteachfrench #willsjams #caslt #ac...2022-11-1421 minOui Teach FrenchFavourite Math Problems for French ImmersionIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid share their favourite math problems and thoughts around teaching Math in French Immersion. How can we dial up context to make engagement with content easier? We talk about great problems such as l'ourson en gelée, 'cat cat', les gratte-ciels, le cadre des cartes and more. We share great places to find rich math problems including:
Peter Liljedahl's collection:
https://www.peterliljedahl.com/teachers/good-problem
Dan Meyer's collection:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jXSt_CoDzyDFeJimZxnhgwOVsWkTQEsfqouLWNNC6Z4/edit#gid=0
The nrich maths collection:
2022-10-2331 minOui Teach FrenchL'Hallowe'en dans la classe de françaisIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid discuss language teaching opportunities that connect to the theme of Halloween. They discuss a classic Halloween song, an animated short film and a TV series related to this theme. They also discuss how the subjunctive mood is a good pairing for this seasonal holiday.
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#corefrench #frenchimmersion #caslt #frenchteaching #halloween #L22022-10-0226 minOui Teach FrenchLa Rentrée - Back to SchoolIt's back to school season! C'est la rentrée des classes! In this episode, Kelly and Ingrid discuss what is top of mind for them as they set up routines and expectations for the second language classroom in September. Bonne rentrée!
#caslt #frimm #fsl #frenchimmersion #corefrench #L2 2022-09-181h 04Oui Teach FrenchSeason One FinaleIn this Season One Finale, Kelly and Ingrid pull back the curtain on the podcast. What is the value in creating a podcast? What is its impact on our practice? How does the podcast support us in becoming critically reflective teachers?2022-08-1528 min
Oui Teach FrenchReading Strategies in the French ClassroomIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid share what they are currently reading before diving into the world of literacy practices for French Immersion. Check out our favourite pre- during and post-reading strategies and how they work from the Anticipatory Set to Concentric Story Circles. 2022-05-2940 minOui Teach FrenchGraphic Organizers in the French ClassroomAre graphic organizers a must-have or a nice-to-have in the language classroom? In this episode, Kelly and Ingrid discuss the t-chart, Venn diagram, ranking ladder, webs, concept maps, mind maps and more. They also discuss how graphic organizers can support cognitive load and memory. 2022-05-1541 minOui Teach FrenchHits and MissesIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid take stock of the past few months and share stories of their best and worst lessons. 2022-04-1045 minOui Teach FrenchTo Dictée or not to DictéeIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid have a conversation about la dictée and its many variations. From 'la phrase élastique' to 'le mot mystère' and 'la dictée modifiée', listen in as your hosts consider the purpose of dictée and the role it can play in the language classroom. 2022-03-2743 minOui Teach FrenchAnimated Canadian Short Films for the French ClassIn this episode, Ingrid & Kelly share eight short animated films that are perfect for teaching French. Through diverse characters and situations, students will be able to see themselves reflected in these compelling stories. 2022-03-1335 minOui Teach FrenchOnline Translators Are Here to StayIgnore this topic at your peril! In this episode, Ingrid and Kelly talk all things online translation. What are the unintended consequences of online translators? How must teachers adapt their evaluation criteria accordingly? What are telltale signs of an overuse of online translators? What is the role of scaffolding in this landscape? Tune in to hear how online translators are shifting our teaching practices. 2022-02-2737 minOui Teach FrenchOur Favourite Free French ResourcesIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid share a ton of free French resources you can use in your classroom. This includes Adomania, Idello, Francolab, MinuteMAJ and more. We talk about how we use these resources and why we love them. And just when you think it's over, wait! There's more ... Enjoy! 2022-02-1337 minOui Teach FrenchImposter Syndrome: Should I Be Teaching French?In this episode, Kelly and Ingrid take a dive into the topic of identity. I'm not a francophone, should I be teaching French? What does it mean to be bilingual? What are the implications of being a non-native teacher teaching a language? Should we feel inferior? Kelly shares some of the highlights from her doctoral thesis on this topic.2022-01-3137 minOui Teach FrenchLes Comptines - Rhymes and ChantsIn this episode, Ingrid and Kelly share the traditional rhymes and chants they use to teach French including: Am stram gram, Toc-toc-toc, Promenons-nous dans les bois, Une Poule sur un mur and many more. How many will you recognize? As always, our hosts share their teaching successes and mishaps. Enjoy! 2022-01-1635 minOui Teach FrenchTo Teach or Not to Teach GrammarIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid explore the concept of "Just in Time Grammar", mneumonics and other strategies for creating awareness around language forms and patterns. As always, they share how their students blow them away with their sophisticated 'tournures de phrases.' 2022-01-0231 minOui Teach FrenchChristmas Greeting 2021A Christmas greeting from Kelly and Ingrid. Check out Instagram Christmas Greeting for the visual mash up of our year in review at Oui_Teach_French. Joyeux Noël et bonne année! On se reverra dans deux semaines! 2021-12-1900 minOui Teach FrenchFive Teacher Resources for French Immersion or FSLIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid talk about five rich teacher resources that they keep returning to for teaching ideas and inspiration. From reader's theatre, to cooperative learning to an old 'chestnut' published by CASLT, these gems are worth visiting and re-visiting. 2021-12-0517 minOui Teach FrenchBoard Games and Pattern BooksIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid share some of their favourite pattern books, easy chapter books and board games for the French classroom. From Aboie, Georges to a Choose Your Own Adventure book to la Guerre des clans and more, tune in for some inspiration on how to use these great resources. 2021-11-2121 minOui Teach FrenchEXPO: Teaching in the Content AreasIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid reminisce about Expo '86 and '92 and talk about their students' Expo Country projects through the lens of the Knowledge Framework, a tool for thinking about language objectives in the content areas. Sub-topics in this project include Climate, Population and History. 2021-11-0741 minOui Teach FrenchFave Tech Tools for French ImmersionIn this episode, Kelly and Ingrid discuss their favourite tech tools for the French immersion classroom including PicCollage, Flashcard Factory, Kahoot, Scratch Coding and more. They consider these tools through Puentedura's SAMR lens: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification and Redefinition. 2021-11-0442 minOui Teach FrenchHow We Use Songs in French ImmersionIn the first half of this episode, Kelly and Ingrid talk about how they use songs written for the purpose of teaching French. In the second half, they discuss favourite French pop songs for use in the classroom and the Song of the Week routine. Artists mentioned include Alain le Lait, Gregg le Rock, Charlotte Diamond, Black M, Maitre Gims, Indila, Vianney and more. 2021-10-1026 minOui Teach FrenchCalendar Time: Six Morning Routine IdeasIn this episode, Kelly shares her six part morning calendar routine. The components include:
1. Super Cinq
2. Greetings
3. Key Questions
4. Songs
5. A Mixer
6. The Morning Message2021-09-2630 minOui Teach FrenchPilot EpisodeWelcome to the pilot episode of "Oui" Teach French in which co-hosts Kelly Burt and Ingrid Veilleux introduce themselves and the "raison d'être" of the podcast. 2021-09-1238 minOui Teach FrenchFave Go-to Activities for French ImmersionToday Kelly and Ingrid share their favourite go-to activities for French Immersion including Bingo turned on its head, mixers, PWIM and more. This episode is chock-full of engaging, low prep ideas you can use in your class tomorrow.
Check back soon for a link to a downloadable sample Info Gap activity. 2021-09-1147 min