In the eighth grade French classroom, communication is the goal. The eighth grade French students consistently bring a wide variety of topics, opinions, and stories to class. Through interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational activities, students practice their speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. They can create skits, drawings, stories, presentations, questions, and games with any topic. Every day is an adventure with their great sense of humor and enthusiasm for fun. This is a class full of curious, creative, and imaginative students. Yay!


In the fall, we talked about our diets, the food pyramid, and healthy and unhealthy food. We compared diets of different countries. Students wrote and spoke about what they should and shouldn't eat in their diet. This segued into what teens should and shouldn't have, such as tattoos and piercings. In the photo, the class shows off the tattoo they might get.





Mère Noël visited class before winter break. Students practiced asking her questions and listening and writing her answers. Apparently, she doesn't ski much, but she likes to go sledding.

Beverly Roberson (SVCS former parent) visits class once a month and has wonderful conversations with the students. Her daughter, Hannah Conn (SVCS alumna), visited today and we talked about routines and daily activities. We also discussed whether you should or shouldn't go to bed late on the weekends and sleep until afternoon!

Not only can these students create improv skits with vocabulary, speak with visitors, and give their opinions, they can even speak ONLY in FRENCH to kindergarten age children. These students were amazing when they worked with kindergarten students building marble courses. The eighth graders spoke French with the kindergartens, encouraged them with words, and worked with them to build their creations. It was really a true community building experience. Bravo!