Les+fêtes+d'hiver 

= Les fêtes d'hiver en France et aux États-Unis Winter Exam =

= What is on the test and why? =

For your winter final exam, you will apply the language skills you have learned this semester while comparing and contrasting how holidays are celebrated in France as compared to how you celebrate them in the United States.

Essential Question(s)
1. What does the way we celebrate holidays say about our culture? 2. How does the way I celebrate holidays differ from other cultures?

Learning Goal
I can understand how French people celebrate their winter holidays and compare it to how they are celebrated in my country.

Assessment ( i.e. How will I be tested on the day of finals? )
1. I can listen to French people telling about how they celebrate their holidays and answer questions about what I understand. (INTERPRETIVE LISTENING) **LISTENING Assessment**: Listen to audio excerpts of how a French person celebrates her holidays and answer questions about it (multiple choice, short answer).

2. I can read a letter from a French person about how he/she celebrates the holidays and respond to it. (INTERPERSONAL WRITING) **WRITING Assessment:** Read a letter from a student in Dijon and write a letter in response including questions.

3. I can read an article about how different holidays are celebrated in France and show my understanding by answering questions. (INTERPRETIVE READING) **READING Assessment:** Read an article about different holidays celebrated in France. Answer questions (true/false, identification, multiple choice, short answer).

4. I can answer questions about how I celebrate my winter holidays. (INTERPERSONAL/PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING) **SPEAKING Assessment**: With your teacher at her desk: Respond to 3 questions out of 13 that you are allowed to prepare ahead of time. Questions will be chosen randomly and the question will be read to you.

= = = How can I prepare for this test? =

I also recommend you review the structures and vocabulary from the whole first semester, especially the lessons you found the most difficult. See links below.
=Leçon 1=

Quizlet: La famille et les amis
=Quizlet: La profession= Quizlet: Les présentations Quizlet: Au téléphone =Lesson 1 Practice Quiz=

=Leçon 2=

Quizlet Practice for French II Les adjectifs
Quizlet Practice for French II Les adjectifs II Lesson 2 BAGS adjectives: Description, Formation, and Practice Activities

Quizlet: Regular Verbs
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz

=Leçon 3=

Quizlet: expressions with faire
Online workbook: avoir expressions Online workbook: faire expressions

Online workbook: inversion questions
=Practice quiz: Leçon 3=

=Leçon 4= Quizlet: The verbs ALLER and VENIR

Online workbook: depuis
=Leçon 4 Practice Quiz=

=Leçon 5=

Online Workbook: Vocabulaire de Leçon 5
=Leçon 5 Practice Quiz=