High School French Club (Any Level)

This French club is designed for students who are interested in French culture! Students will enjoy videos, reading, conversation, creative activities, games, and more to discover French culture, without tests or homework. Each week will have its own theme, and activities will help students explore each theme.

NOTE ON BREAKOUT ROOMS
Break-out rooms will be used in this class for group work for certain weeks and themes. All break-out rooms will be closely monitored by me switching between rooms to keep students on-topic and help when needed. If a particular group of students gets to a point of being out-of-control and other methods don’t work, break-out rooms will be stopped for a few weeks. 



SUMMER 2024

Week of 5/19 - Music
Create a French music playlist together
Students will write their own French poem in groups  

Week of 5/26 -  Movie Discussion: Le huitième jour
We will watch and discuss the trailer of Le huitième jour
Students will create their own mini trailer in groups

Week of 6/2 - Comedy
We will watch and discuss a French comedian
Students will create their own jokes in groups

Week of 6/9 - Recipes
We will read and discuss French recipes written in French 

Week of 6/16 - TED Talk
We will watch and discuss a TED Talk in French
Students will write a mini speech of their own

Week of 6/23 - Movie Discussion: Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
We will watch and discuss the trailer of Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis
Students will create their own mini trailer in groups

Week of 6/30 - Would you rather
We will play "Would you rather" in French
Students will write their own "would you rather" questions

Week of 7/7 - French Karaoke
Students may bring appropriate French song requests
We will play the karaoke version of French songs, and students can sing alone, in groups, or altogether (students are also able to just listen if they prefer)
If karaoke ends before class does, we may play a game or two in French

Week of 7/14 - Bastille Day
Video and discussion about what Bastille Day is and how it's observed (focus on France)
Write an anthem for something you love/appreciate

Week of 7/21 -  Movie Discussion: Le hérisson
We will watch and discuss the trailer of Le hérisson
Students will create their own mini trailer in groups

Week of 7/28 - Game Day!
Games are dependent on student preference and discussion. I will have a few ideas planned if needed, but we will play several different games using our French skills (mixed with English if need be)

Week of 8/4 - Art
Video and discussion on French art
We will study French paintings, and students will design their own painting


FALL 2024

Week of 9/3 - Kirikou et la Sorcière
We will watch and discuss the trailer of Kirikou et la Sorcière.
Students will create their own mini trailer in groups. 

Week of 9/10 - Music
Create a French music playlist together
Students will write their own French poem in groups

Week of 9/17 - Comedy
We will watch and discuss a French comedian
Students will create their own jokes in groups

Week of 9/24 - TED Talk
We will watch and discuss a TED Talk in French
Students will write a mini speech of their own

Week of 10/1 - Movie Discussion: Astérix
We will watch and discuss the trailer of Astérix
Students will create their own mini trailer in groups

Week of 10/8 - Would you rather
We will play "Would you rather" in French
Students will write their own "would you rather" questions

Week of 10/15 - Book Discussion: Le Petit Nicolas
Video and discussion about Le Petit Nicolas in as much French as possible: opinions, character analysis, perceived plot

*No class week of 10/22*

Week of 10/29 - French Karaoke
Students may bring appropriate French song requests
We will play the karaoke version of French songs, and students can sing alone, in groups, or altogether (students are also able to just listen if they prefer)
If karaoke ends before class does, we may play a game or two in French

Week of 11/5 - Armistice Day
Video and discussion about what Armistice Day is and how it's observed (focus on France)
Make appreciation cards for veterans or loved ones

Week of 11/12 - Movie Discussion: Les Choristes
Students will be asked to watch Les Choristes trailer before class
Discussion of the trailer in as much French as possible: opinions, character analysis, perceived plot
Read and discuss some of the songs from Les Choristes

*No class week of 11/19*

Week of 11/26 - Play
Video and discussion on French theatre
We will read through a portion of a French play, giving students a part who would like one (students are also welcome to just listen)

Week of 12/3 - Book Discussion: Le Petit Prince
Students will be asked to read the blurb (provided) and watch the trailer for Le Petit Prince before class
Video and discussion about Le Petit Prince
Discussion of the blurb and trailer in as much French as possible: opinions, character analysis, perceived plot

Week of 12/10 - Game Day!
Games are dependent on student preference and discussion. I will have a few ideas planned if needed, but we will play several different games using our French skills (mixed with English if need be)

Week of 12/17 - Christmas
Video and discussion on how Christmas is viewed and celebrated in France
Make paper garlands, wreaths, or other paper decorations (Note: students are welcome to create decorations based on the holiday they celebrate, even if it's not Christmas)

*No class week of 12/24*