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French Oral Conversation: Students are paired and select a conversational scenario. They are to come up with original conversation for their scenario. Each student should speak. Conversations should come as close to natural flow as possible and should not feel memorized or read. Students may use note cards as a reference.

You will choose a musician to study. You must RESEARCH your musician and SELECT a song or two of particular interest to you. You will cover enough material to present for two - three minutes. In section 1, you will introduce your musician and give a short biography. In section 2, describe the song(s) that you picked from this musician - and why you chose them. 3rd paragraph (Conclusion) Express why you've selected this musician to study. What interests you?

Student will read a simple French magazine article and summarize the main ideas in a presentation given to the class.

Research historical province and write a 1 - 1 1/2 double-spaced paper. Include: 1.) historical name and areas/provinces/departments it covers now 2.) Brief history of province (original tribes, ruling family, important events, when French) 3.)original language of province (if unique) and other languages or dialects 4.) significant people - historical or contemporary 5.) Significant aspects of economy 6.) 1 - 2 facts about geography, cities, cultures and/or food

Find a French recipe from your province from the 2nd quarter. Cook or make the recipe while you are video taped or photographed. Make sure we see the ingredients and the order in which they are included in the recipe. Use the imperative tense, linking words and complete sentences.