2. Take French because… French is You will truly enjoy the time spent in my class! Learn by doing a variety of activities. Songs, Skits, Art, and Dancing. Learn about French Culture and Traditions. Food, Politics, History, and Fashion.

3. Take French because… You Will Learn How to: Speak a New Language! How to greet family and friends. Talk about yourself and your friends. Talk about what you do and don’t like. Order food at a café. Fantastic Field Trips! Trips are popular and exciting! A good way of practicing what you have learned.

4. End of Year Trip 2008 FRANCE

5. Paris City Of Lights The most visited city in the world!

6. Italy Trevi Fountain

7. Italy The Colosseum

8. Italy End of Year Trips Open to all 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th graders

9. To The Museum We Go! Llama, no drinking on the bus! Brook and Nada say yes to music!

10. At The Theatre Naila, Hager, Amanda, Reemah Best Friends Forever

11. Trip To Monroe, MI Ibrahim, Adam, Faraj, Khalil: “Yeah! We’re the cool 8 th graders!”

12. End Of Year Trip 2009 New York City Here We Come!

13. Excitement Awaits! In 7 th Grade we will learn 9 th grade French. We will use the same books they use in High School. Yes, we can! But Mme Sloan… Does this mean your class is HARD? NO!! On the contrary: Ask any 7 th grader who took French! They will tell you it fun and easy to learn French.

14. 7 th Grade French is… A semester class. You can sign up for French 1 st semester or 2 nd semester. Designed for students who are open-minded. Open to all students. Even if you didn’t take 6 th Grade World Language!

15. In the State of Michigan: Colleges & Universities are beginning to require the study of a second language. Colleges such as U of M and MSU are recommending four years of second language study in high school. Today’s 5 th graders in Michigan will have to take two years of a language in high school in order to graduate.

16. Study of a 2 nd language will: Improve your English vocabulary. Develop critical thinking. Strengthen study habits. Help you become a better student overall Higher SAT scores Higher ACT scores Open new opportunities Research supports this information!

17. * So What’s the Message? The Earlier you start the easier it will be for you to learn a language. The Earlier you start the easier it will be for you to learn a language.

18. Top 10 Reasons to take FRENCH 1. It is easy. 2. It is better to start learning a language early. 3. It shows that you are open to other cultures. 4. We play games and learn songs in a new language. 5. We participate in field trips, and travel opportunities. 6. We celebrate the French holidays. 7. We celebrate our cultural differences. 8. We write to pen pals in France. 9. It is FUN! 10. It is easy

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