FRENCH 1A: HOMESTUDY

 

CHAPTER 5 ASSIGNMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPITRE 5: Le�on 1

 

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 1

Textbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Look at the list of vocabulary words for this section on pages 204-205. Use the supplemental tape to listen to the pronunciation of these words, and then listen and repeat, paying close attention to participation.

 

____ 2. Points de d�part, pages 161-162

__  Read the narrative in this section.

__  Listen and repeat using the supplemental tape #2.

__  Listen to the final recording of the selection, focusing on comprehension. You should listen until you can understand most of what you hear without looking at the book.

 

____ 3. Eclairages, page 162

__  Study this section using a highlighter.

 

____ 4. A vous la parole pages 163-164 (Exercise D, page 165; Exercise E, page 166)

__  Exercise A: Write out and correct with the answers that follow.

 

                       1. On se lave, et puis on s�habille.

 

                       2. On se lave les mains, et puis on se lave la figure.

 

                       3. On se r�veille, et puis on se l�ve.

 

                       4. On se d�shabille, et puis on se couche.

 

                       5. On se douche, et puis on se peigne.

             

                       6. On se brosse les dents, et puis on se couche.

 

                       7. On se couche, et puis on s�endort.

 

                       8. On se lave, et puis on s�essuie.

 

__  Exercise B: Write out and correct.

 

                       1. Il va se raser.

 

                       2. Il va se coucher.

 

                       3. Elle va se laver les cheveux.

 

                       4. Elle va s�endormir.

 

                       5. Il va se lever.

 

                       6. Il va se laver.

 

                       7. Il va s�essuyer.

 

                       8. Elle va se peigner.

 

__  Exercise C: ---

__  Exercise D: Practice both roles in this exercise orally.

__  Exercise E: ---

 

____ 5. Eclairages, page 164

__  Read and study this section. You should know all of the vocabulary presented and be sure that you can distinguish between the rez-de-chauss�e and the premier �tage, etc. 

 

____ 6. Sons et lettres, page 166 and A vous la parole, pages 166-167

__  Read over the text and practice all of the exercises with the aid of the Student Audio CD. This is a very important section as the distinction between the pronunciation of the letters �u� and �ou� is critical for comprehension in French.


____ 7. Formes et fonctions, pages 168-169

__  Study this section in detail, taking notes and using a highlighter. Memorize the conjugation of the verb forms and reflexive pronouns presented here. Be sure to learn the placement of reflexive pronouns, especially as they relate to the command forms of a verb.           

There is a lot of important information in this section. If you have time, additional practice with your CD-ROM and via the text website (http://www.prenhall.com/cheznous) is recommended.

 

____ 8. A vous la parole, pages 169-170

__  Exercise A: Write out and correct with the answers that follow.

                       1. Ils se lavent la figure.

 

                       2. Il se rase.

 

                       3. Vous vous essuyez.

 

                       4. Tu t�habilles.

 

                       5. Je me brosse les dents.

 

                       6. Nous nous peignons.

 

                       7. Elle se maquille.

 

__  Exercise B: Write out. Answers will vary but will resemble the answers that follow.

                       1.  Qui se l�ve en premier?

                           g Ma camarade de chambre se l�ve en premier. Et toi?

                                   g Moi, je me l�ve en premier.

 

                       2. Qui se douche en premier?

                            g Mon camarade de chambre se douche en premier. Et toi?

                                   g Ma m�re se douche en premier.

 

                       3. Qui se maquille tous les jours?

                            g Ma s�ur se maquille tous les jours. Et toi?

                                   g Ma camarade de chambre se maquille tous les jours.

 

                       4. Qui s�habille avec beaucoup d�attention?

                            g Mon fr�re cadet s�habille avec beaucoup d�attention. Et toi?

                                   g Mon camarade de chambre s�habille avec beaucoup d�attention.

 

                       5. Qui se lave les cheveux tous les jours?

                           g Ma s�ur se lave les cheveux tous les jours. Et toi?

                                   g Moi, je me lave les cheveux tous les jours.

 

                       6. Qui se couche tard le soir?

                            g Moi, je me couche tard le soir. Et toi?

                                   g Mon fr�re a�n� se couche tard le soir.

 

                       7. Qui se r�veille facilement le matin?

                           g Ma camarade de chambre se r�veille facilement le matin. Et toi?

                                   g Moi, je me r�veille facilement le matin.

 

__  Exercise C: Write out and correct.

                       1. Allez, Guy, l�ve-toi!

 

                       2. Allez, Guy, lave-toi la figure!

 

                       3. Allez, Guy, essuie-toi!

 

                       4. Allez, Anne, habille-toi bien!

 

                       5. Allez, Anne, peigne-toi!

 

                       6. Allez, Anne, ne te maquille pas trop!

 

                       7. Allez, Guy! Allez, Anne! D�shabillez-vous rapidement!

 

                       8. Allez, Guy! Allez, Anne! Ne vous couchez pas tard!

 

__  Exercise D: Write out and correct; practice orally as well.

                       1. Tu te l�ves t�t le matin?

                            g Non, je ne me l�ve pas t�t.

                            g Moi, je me l�ve tr�s t�t.

 

                       2. Tu te l�ves tr�s tard le matin?

                           g Non, je ne me l�ve pas tr�s tard le matin.

                           g Moi, je me l�ve tr�s tard le matin.

 

                       3. Tu te couches tard?

                           g Non, je me couche t�t.  / Non, je ne me couche pas tard.

                           g Moi, je me couche tr�s tard.

 

                       4. Tu te r�veilles la nuit?

                           g Non, je ne me r�veille pas la nuit.

                           g Moi, je me r�veille toujours la nuit.

 

                       5. Tu t�endors en classe?

                           g Non, je ne m�endors jamais en classe.

                           g Moi, je m�endors quelquefois / souvent / toujours en classe.

 

                       6. Tu te d�shabilles et t�habilles trois ou quatre fois par jour?

                           g Non, je me d�shabille et m�habille une fois par jour.

                           g Moi, je me d�shabille et m�habille trois ou quatre fois par jour.

 

                       7. Tu te peignes en classe?           

                           g Non, je ne me peigne pas en classe.

                           g Oui, je me peigne toujours en classe.

 

                       8. Tu vas te coucher tard ce soir?

 g Non, je vais me coucher tr�s t�t ce soir. / Non, je ne vais pas me   coucher tard ce soir.

                           g Oui, je vais me coucher tr�s tard ce soir.

 

__  Exercise E: Practice describing your typical daily activities, an ideal day�s activities, and activities for you on a horrible day out loud.

 

____ 9. Formes et fonctions, page 171

__  Study this section, taking notes and using a highlighter.

 

____ 10. A vous la parole, pages 171-172

__  Exercise A: Write out one sentence for each item, using an adverb in each sentence to describe your routine. Answers will vary.

__  Exercise B: Tell aloud how many of the items you have.

__  Exercise C: Practice this exercise aloud, being sure to use an adverb in each sentence.

 

____ 11. Ecrivons, pages 172-173

__  This section is not assigned.

 

 

When you�ve finished the textbook exercises for this le�on staple them together with this assignment checklist on top, and place them in the Chapter 5 section of your course binder.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 1

Workbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Exercises 5-1 through 5-8, pages WB63-WB66

__  Complete the written exercises on these pages.

 

____ 2. Ecrivons, page WB66

__  Follow all of the steps for the section.  Cut your final typed--or neatly handwritten--paragraph to fit and tape or staple it to the middle of page WB66.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 1

Lab Manual assignment:

____ 1. Using the CD�s (or cassette tapes) of the Audio Program, complete the oral comprehension exercises on pages LM49-LM53 of your Workbook/Lab Manual.

____ 2. Correct your work using the Answer Key at the end of the workbook.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 1

Vocabulary

__  Review the vocabulary for this le�on.

 

 


CHAPITRE 5: Le�on 2

 

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 2

Textbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Go over vocabulary for this le�on as per previous directions.

 

____ 2. Points de d�part, pages 173-175

__  Read the text in this section. Listen and repeat using the supplemental tape #2.

 

____ 3. �clairages, page 175

__  Read this section, making sure you understand the concept and can translate �military time� into our 12-hour system, and vice versa.

 

____ 4. A vous la parole, page 176-177

__  Exercise A: Practice this exercise orally.

__  Exercise B: ---

__  Exercise C: Write out this exercise and correct with the answers that follow.

                        1. � la Nouvelle-Orl�ans il est six heures, on se l�ve

 

                        2. � Cayenne, il est huit heures, les �tudiants vont en classe.

 

                        3. � Dakar, il est onze heures, c�est le matin.

 

                        4. � Marseille, il est midi/douze heures, on rentre � la maison pour manger.

 

                        5. � Djibouti, il est deux heures, on fait la sieste.

 

                        6. � Mah�, il est trois heures, on nage.

 

                        7. � Noum�a, il est minuit/vingt-quatre heures, on se couche.

 

__  Exercise D: Write out one sentence for each item, telling what you are going to do tomorrow. Answers will vary.

 

____ 5. Formes et fonctions 1, page 178

__  Study this section, using a highlighter and taking notes. Memorize the meaning of verbs conjugated like dormir and their conjugations.

 

____ 6. A vous la parole, page 179-180

__  Exercise A: Write out and correct with the answers that follow.

                        1. Nous sortons du magasin.

 

                        2. Il sort du bureau.

 

                        3. Vous sortez de l�usine.

 

                        4. Je sors du th��tre.

 

                        5. Ils sortent de l��cole.

 

                        6. Tu sors du bureau.

 

                        7. Elles sortent du restaurant.

 

__  Exercise B: ---

__  Exercise C: Write out the questions (only) for the odd-numbered items. Correct with the answers that follow.

                        1. Est-ce que tu dors pendant les cours?

 

                        3. Est-ce que tu pars pour le week-end?

 

                        5. Est-ce que tu dors tr�s tard le matin?

 

                        7. Est-ce que tu pars de chez toi tr�s t�t le matin?

 

                        9. Est-ce que tu sors avec tes parents?

 

                        11. Est-ce que tu sers du caf� quand tu as des invit�s?

 

__  Exercise D: Practice this exercise orally, completing each sentence by stating your own routine.

 

____ 7. Formes et fonctions 2, page 180

__  Study this section using a highlighter. Memorize the adverbs presented in this section.

 

____ 8. A vous la parole, page 181

__  Exercise A: Write out one statement for each number and correct with the answers that follow. Answers will vary but will resemble those below.

1.  Ma m�re chante mieux que moi. / Je chante moins bien que ma m�re. /

     Je chante mieux que ma m�re. / Ma m�re chante moins bien que moi�etc.

 

2.  Je travaille mieux que mon camarade de chambre. / Je travaille moins bien que mon camarade de chambre... etc.

 

3.  Mon ami danse mieux que moi. / Je danse moins bien que mon ami.

 

4.  Mon professeur parle mieux le fran�ais.

 

5.  Mon p�re mange mieux que moi. / Je mange moins bien que mon p�re.

 

6.  Moi, je joue mieux au basket que mon fr�re/ma s�ur. / Je joue mieux au basket que mon fr�re/ma s�ur.

 

7.  Mon camarade de chambre s�habille mieux que moi. / Je m�habille mieux que mon camarade de chambre.

 

__  Exercise B: ---

__  Exercise C: ---

 

____ 9. Parlons, page 182

__  Practice this exercise orally. It�s an excellent preparation for your exam.

When you�ve finished the textbook exercises for this le�on staple them together with this assignment checklist on top, and place them in the Chapter 5 section of your course binder.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 2

Workbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Exercises 5-10 through 5-15, pages WB67-WB69

__  Complete the written exercises on these pages.

 

____ 2. Ecrivons, page WB70

__  This exercise is not assigned. Please draw a big �X� through this exercise in your workbook.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 2

Lab Manual assignment:

 

____ 1. Using the CD�s (or cassette tapes) of the Audio Program, complete the oral comprehension exercises on pages LM54-LM58 of your Workbook/Lab Manual.

 

____ 2. Correct your exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the workbook.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 2

Vocabulary

__  Review the vocabulary for this le�on.


CHAPITRE 5: Le�on 3

 

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 3

Textbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Go over vocabulary for this le�on as per previous directions.

 

____ 2. Points de d�part, pages 183-184

__  Read the text. Study the vocabulary. Listen and repeat using the supplemental tape #2.

 

____ 3. �clairages, pages 184-185

__  Read this section, using a highlighter, and writing the answers to the Et vous? sections on page 185 in your book.

 

____ 4. A vous la parole, page 186-187

__  Exercise A: Write this exercise out and correct with the answers that follow. Answers will vary but will resemble those below.

1.   La dame? Elle porte un chemisier blanc et une jupe bleue (or violette), mais elle n�aime pas �a. Elle pr�f�re�.

 

2.   Le monsieur? Il porte un pull bleu (or violet) et un jean, mais il n�aime pas �a. Il pr�f�re�

 

3.   La fille? Elle porte une robe orange, mais elle n�aime pas �a. Elle pr�f�re�

 

__  Exercise B: Tell aloud what you would put in your suitcase for each of the destinations mentioned.

__  Exercise C: ---

__  Exercise D: Do this exercise orally. Answers will vary.

 

____ 5. Sons et lettres, page 187 and A vous la parole, page 188

__  Study the text and do the exercises that follow with the Student Audio CD.

 

____ 7. Formes et fonctions 1, pages 188-189

__  Study this section using a highlighter. Memorize the spelling changes for the verbs presented.

 

____ 8. A vous la parole, page 190

__  Exercise A: Write out complete sentences for each of the items. Answers will vary but the verb forms will be those that follow.

1.     Nous achetons�.

 

2.     Mes parents ach�tent� / Ils ach�tent

 

3.     David ach�te� / Il ach�te

 

4.     Maryse ach�te� / Elle ach�te

 

5.     Vous achetez�

 

6.     Christiane ach�te� / Elle ach�te

 

7.     Nous achetons�

 

8.     J�ach�te�

 

__  Exercise B: Write out the questions only and correct with those that follow.

                      1. Pourquoi est-ce que tu ach�tes tous ces magazines?

 

                      2. Pourquoi est-ce que tu n�appelles pas tes parents?

 

                      3. Pourquoi est-ce que tu portes mon beau pull rouge?

 

                      4. Pourquoi est-ce que tu n��pelles pas correctement mon nom?

 

                      5. Pourquoi est-ce que tu ach�tes toujours des chips et du chocolat?

 

                      6. Pourquoi est-ce que tu jettes ma cassette pr�f�r�e?

 

                      7. Pourquoi est-ce que tu appelles tous tes amis?

 

__  Exercise C: ---

 

____ 9. Formes et fonctions 2, page 191

__  Read and study the information.

 

____ 10. A vous la parole, pages 192-193

__  Exercise A: Write out and correct. Answers may vary but will resemble those that follow.

                      1. La robe violette est plus �l�gante que la robe avec les fleurs.

 

                      2. Le blouson sans poches est plus large que le blouson avec poches.

 

                      3. La jupe bleue est plus courte que la jupe orange.

 

                      4. Les sandales sont plus fines que les tennis.

 

                      5. Le chemisier vert est plus � la mode que le chemisier avec des imprim�s.

 

__  Exercise B: Write out and correct.

                      1. g Christine est moins grande que Denise.

                          g Mais elle est moins �g�e / plus jeune qu�elle.

 

                      2. g Amaury est moins grand que Jean-Paul.

                          g Il est aussi plus jeune que lui.

 

                      3. g Denise est plus grande qu�Yves.

                          g Mais elle est plus jeune que lui.

 

                      4. g Yves est moins grand qu��mile.

                          g Mais il est plus �g� que lui.

 

                      5. g Martine est moins grande que Fran�oise.

                          g Elle est aussi plus jeune qu�elle.

 

                      6. g �mile est plus grand que Jean-Paul.

                          g Mais il est plus jeune que lui.

 

                      7. g Yves est moins grand que Jean-Paul.

                          g Ils sont du m�me �ge. Ils ont le m�me �ge.

__  Exercise C: ---

__  Exercise D: Do this exercise orally, giving at least two sentences for each person.

 

____ 11. Lisons, pages 194-195

__  Start this section by reading Activity A, Avant de lire, on page 195. Then use Activities    B and C to aid comprehension as you read the excerpt on page 194.

 

When you�ve finished the textbook exercises for this le�on staple them together with this assignment checklist on top, and place them in the Chapter 5 section of your course binder.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 3

Workbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Exercises 5-17 through 5-23, pages WB71-WB73

__  Complete the written exercises on these pages.

 

____ 2. Ecrivons, pages WB73-WB74

__  This activity is not assigned.

 

____ 3. Lisons section, pages WB75-WB76

__  Do Activity A.

__  Read the poem on page WB76.

__  Do exercise B on page WB 75.

__  Activity C on page WB76 is not assigned.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 3

Lab Manual assignment:

 

____ 1. Using the CD�s (or cassette tapes) of the Audio Program, complete the oral comprehension exercises on pages LM59-LM63 of your Workbook/Lab Manual.

 

____ 2. Correct your exercises using the Answer Key at the end of the workbook.

 

Chapitre 5, Le�on 3

Vocabulary

__  Review the vocabulary for this le�on.


CHAPITRE 5: Venez chez nous!

La mode dans le monde francophone

 

The Venez chez nous section in Chapter 5 focuses on fashion in the Francophone world, with an emphasis on Africa. If this topic is of interest to you, then complete the related assignment given on the following page. If not, you can substitute a different topic of personal interest for this assignment.

 

OPTION 1

__  Pick a topic and do some brief research, either using the internet or other sources you may have.

__  When you�ve finished, write 7-10 sentences (in English) on things you found of interest.

__  Title your paper �Chapitre 5: Venez chez nous! Replacement assignment.�

__ Put your paper in your binder with the other textbook assignments for Chapter 5.

 

 

There is a wealth of information available on the internet, both in French and in English, on France and other French-speaking countries and cultures. A few websites are listed below. At the time of the printing of this Study Guide, all of the following links were active.

 

For travel:

http://www.france.com/

http://us.franceguide.com/

http://www/bonjourparis.com/pages/france_travel.php

For a long list of links that lead to a wealth of information

Tennessee Bob's Famous French Links: http://www.utm.edu/departments/french/french.html

 

For information on Paris:

 http://www.paris.org

Comprehensive links to French resources around the world--Canada, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Belgium, and France:

http://www.les.aston.ac.uk/freweb.html

 

Great French language site with news, games, an interactive dictionary, music clips and lyrics and much more:

http://www.tv5.org

Some French search engines (moteurs de recherche francophones):

Yahoofrance:http://fr.yahoo.com/

Voil�: http://www.voila.fr/

Nomade: http://www.nomade.fr

Altavistafrance: http://fr.altavista.com

 

For tips and resources for beginning students of French:
http://french.about.com/cs/beginning1/a/begin.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/index.html

 

For children's songs:

Mama Lisa's Children's Songs: http://www.mamalisa.com/world/france.html

For French song lyrics:

http://www.ramdam.com/cat/108.htm

http://www.paroles.net

http://fr.search.yahoo.com/search/fr?p=paroles+chansons

http://www.frmusique.ru/top100.htm

OPTION 2

 

Chapitre 5, Venez chez nous: La mode dans le monde francophone

Textbook assignment:

 

____ 1. Read La mode vestimentaire, on page 196 of your textbook.

__  Write the answers to Un peu de vocabulaire in your textbook and correct with those that follow.

 

                                    1. c

                                    2. d

                                    3. f

                                    4. a

                                    5. e

                                    6. b

 

__  Do the Et vous exercise on page 197. Write out the answers to the questions in French. You don�t need to write complete sentences for most questions; just a few words will suffice for most. Answers will vary.

 

____    2. Parlons, pages 197-198

__  Give aloud a description of the clothing in the photo on page 197, as per directions on the page.

__  Read La haute couture en Afrique and the information on the poster on page 198.

__  The A vous exercise on page 198 is not assigned.

 

____ 3. Lisons, pages 199-200

__  Do the Avant de lire and the En lisant activities mentally.

__  Read the selection on page 199.

__  Write the answers for exercise C on page 200 in your book and check with the answers that follow.

                        1. a) commencer

                            b) en comparaison avec

                            c) a des difficult�s

 

                        2. are lacking

__  Exercise D is not assigned.

 

____    4. Ecoutons, pages 200-201

__  Prepare all of this section, doing the readings, the listening comprehension activities (using the Student Audio CD), and the pre and post listening activities. You can write the answers in your book for those exercises which require a written response.

 

____ 5. �crivons, pages 201-202

__  This activity is not assigned.

 

Chapitre 5, Venez chez nous: La mode dans le monde francophone

Workbook assignment:

____  None of the exercises in the workbook are assigned for this section and there is no Venez chez nous section in the Lab Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

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