Core Skills Analysis
French
- The student learned about basic French greetings and phrases through interactions with locals during the holiday.
- Practiced vocabulary related to food and ordering meals in French restaurants.
- Gained understanding of French culture and traditions through visits to museums and historic sites.
- Improved pronunciation by listening to and trying to replicate French speakers.
Tips
To further enhance the learning experience from the 'Holiday in France' activity, encourage the student to continue practicing French by watching French movies or cartoons, joining language exchange programs, or using language learning apps. Encourage them to explore French cuisine through cooking classes or trying out French recipes at home. Additionally, suggest pen-pal exchanges with French-speaking children to practice writing skills and learn about different cultures.
Book Recommendations
- Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins: A young adult novel about love, friendship, and adventures in the city of Paris.
- Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans: A classic children's book following the adventures of a young girl living in a boarding school in Paris.
- The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Savage Carlson: A heartwarming story of a Parisian tramp and the homeless children who become his family.