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Que préfères-tu...? "Would You Rather" FRENCH Conversation Starters 5 Themes

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with "would you rather" (or "this or that") illustrated options written in plain language. Through independent discussions with these visual prompts, students not only build oral skills and pronunciation, but their

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

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French Conversation Starters: Les Fruits et Les Légumes

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on fruits and vegetables. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. Tracking sheet for oral participation is included.A black and white printable for core French teachers in

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French, Other (World Language), en Français

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Bonne Année French Conversation Starters for the New Year

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions and ring in the New Year with French question and answer prompts. Speaking is easy with sentence frames and a vocabulary list. "Prof du Jour"- appropriate. Includes:• New Year questions and answer frames (2 lists per page to cut in

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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$1.75

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French Conversation Strategies

By Madame Yak

Promote French speaking through tried-and-true conversation strategies in guided discussions. Through illustrated posters, students remember how each strategy works. Before long, they'll glance at the posters you're highlighting, and take over

Subjects:

French, en Français, Classroom Community

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Posters

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Préfères-tu...? Illustrated "Would You Rather" FRENCH Conversation Starters

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with these scenarios written in plain language with clear illustrations. Through independent discussions with these visual prompts, students will not only build oral skills and pronunciation, but their vocabulary will

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

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$2.50

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Voice Volume/ La Volume de la Voix: French or English poster

By Madame Yak

How can you encourage appropriate voice volume levels in the classroom? All language programs depend on it. In student-friendly language, this resource includes:• teacher suggestions for using the resource• an illustrated poster• a follow-up

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), Classroom Management

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts, Printables, Posters

$2.25

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FRENCH Conversation Starters: 13 Prof du Jour Themes

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with question and answer prompts on 13 themes. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. "Prof du Jour"- appropriate. Includes: • teacher suggestions• 13 themed handouts• suggested roll-out for the year• tracking

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$5.75

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Trouve Quelqu'un(e) Qui/ FRENCH Find Someone Who

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with a "Trouve Quelqu'un(e) Qui/ Find Someone Who" activity, illustrated to promote comprehension. This speaking activity includes: • teacher suggestions (page 1)• 16 illustrated question prompts (page 2)• follow-up

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$2.00

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French Conversation Starters: Les Habitats

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on natural habitats. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. "Prof du Jour"- appropriate. Includes • teacher suggestions• tracking sheet for oral participationA black and

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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French Conversation Starters: Les Transports/ Transportation

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on transportation/ les transports. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. "Prof du Jour"- appropriate. Includes • teacher suggestions• tracking sheet for oral participationA

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

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French Conversation Starters: À L'École/ At School

By Madame Yak

Lead or direct conversations about school/l'école (locations, classroom objects) with this 1-page black and white printable. The illustrated handout supports speaking strands for core or immersion French discussions. Also includes:• teacher

Subjects:

World Languages, French, Oral Communication

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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French Conversation Starters: Le Calendrier/ The Calendar

By Madame Yak

Lead or direct conversations about the calender (days, months, time and numbers 1 - 31) with this 1-page black and white printable. The illustrated handout supports speaking strands for core or immersion French discussions. Includes teacher

Subjects:

World Languages, French, Oral Communication

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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French Conversation Starters: Les Animaux / Animals

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on animals/les animaux. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. "Prof du Jour"-appropriate. Includes • teacher suggestions• tracking sheet for oral participationA black and

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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French Conversation Starters: La Famille / The Family

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on the family/la famille. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. "Prof du Jour"-appropriate. A black and white printable for core French teachers in grades 4 - 8. Also

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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French Conversation Starters: Les Activités / Activities

By Madame Yak

Boost discussions in French with themed question and answer prompts on activities and pasttimes/les activités. Speaking is easy with illustrated vocabulary. Tracking sheet for oral participation is included.A black and white printable for core

Subjects:

French, Other (World Language), en Français

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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French Conversation Starters Les Sentiments et La Météo or Feelings and Weather

By Madame Yak

Lead daily emotion and weather checks with this 1-page black and white printable. The illustrated handout supports speaking strands for core or immersion French discussions. Includes teacher suggestions and tracking sheet for oral participation.

Subjects:

World Languages, French, Oral Communication

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

$1.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching grades 4 - 8 core French in Ontario, Canada for over 10 years, and before that, visual art and English in upper grades. I've also written a young adult novel (Signs of Martha, 2011) published by Great Plains Publications, and have published a number of short stories and illustrations.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love using visual support to build language skills. I appreciate the communicative approach to language learning too, where students learn through authentic opinions and experiences. Language-learning through visual arts and drama also engages diverse learners and opens more windows into French and French culture.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Moon Beam Children's Book Award for writing (2011), for novel Signs of Martha.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Visual Arts/English at University of Waterloo, Ontario; Humber School for Writers; additional qualifications in French, Special Education and Visual Arts and English as a Second Language

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Other big interests? Two beautiful (of course) grown-up kids, Alice the poodle, yoga, reading graphic novels and drawing and drawing and drawing!