French 1 Theme Project

Lamar Louise Curry Middle School

International Baccalaureate

Middle Years Programme

Theme Project 

          

Theme Project Proposal

Teachers:  Barbara S. Valdes

Subject:    French 1

Grading Period: 2^nd

Theme:     Allons au restaurant! (Relationships).

Instructional Focus:
1. The students will explore basic aspects of the French culture such as common food and they will identify some of them.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and use of vocabulary, ref. ordering in a restaurant.

Benchmark Covered (FL.A.2.1.3), FL.B.1.1.1, FL.B.1.1.3, FL.C.1.1.1, FL.C.1.1.2, FL.D.1.1.1 and FL.D.1.2.1.

Instructional Time: 3 weeks (1 week to complete the project).

Due Date: _________________

Major topic, terms, and skills discovered: Talking about foods, describing meals,. Ordering a meal in a restaurant, setting the table. Asking people to do things for you. Learning about French meals and restaurants. Learning about French Cuisine. Connecting to math: calculating quantities and prices. Comparing meals in France and the U.S using French language to order in a restaurant.

Tangible Outcomes for students: At the end of this project you will have learned about the various types of cuisine that you can find in Paris. You'll also have learned how to find a restaurant in Paris and how to tell someone else about a restaurant. Finally, you'll have learned how to write a thank-you letter in French.

Assessment:                          MYP Subject Area Assessment Criteria (Rubric)

Introduction: Imagine that you are on vacation in Paris with your family. It's the last night of your vacation, and you want to find a special restaurant where you can celebrate the wonderful time you've had in France.

Task:
Using the Internet, research four or five restaurants in Paris. Find information about the kind of food each restaurant serves, the price range, the location, and the hours of operation. Then decide which restaurant you think your family should eat at, and write a note to your parents explaining all the options and your choice. They will then use that information to help them make the final decision. Finally, create a menu and act out a scene at a French restaurant. You can use a round table (provide by the teacher) food, beverages, table cloths, music, etc.

Step 1:
First, think about the kinds of food your family likes to eat. Are they going to want to try something safe or experiment with a different kind of cuisine? Once you've settled on a particular type of restaurant, look at several restaurants on the web, and select four or five that you think your family might like. Take notes on the name of each restaurant, the type of food they serve, the price range, the location of the restaurants, and anything else that might be useful. Use the chart below or create your own graphic organizer.

Restaurant	Cuisine/Spécialités	Prix	L'adresse	Notes

Step 2:
Your parents are going to make a final decision about which restaurant to visit. Compile the information you found on all the restaurants in a note to your parents. Tell them about each restaurant, indicating which one you would choose and why. Be sure to include any information that you think might help your parents make up their minds.

Step 3:
Your meal was fantastic. It was so good that you want to write a note to the restaurant, thanking them for giving you such a wonderful last memory of Paris. Tell them when you dined at the restaurant, who your server was, what each of you ate, and what you thought of each dish. You'll want to be polite, so remember to use the vous form in your letter.

Evaluation:|

The students will present the project by writing a report and creating a menu to illustrate their work. The whole project is worth 100 points.
Step 1	(30 points)
Full Credit:	Evidence of good research Information well organized Good presentation
Half Credit:	Evidence of some research Information somewhat organized Not much effort on presentation
No Credit:	Chart not turned in or No real evidence of research No effort on presentation
Step 2	(30 points)
Full Credit:	Evidence of good research Information well organized Good presentation Few or no spelling and grammar mistakes
Half Credit:	Evidence of some research Information somewhat organized Not much effort on presentation Some mistakes in spelling and grammar
No Credit:	Chart not turned in or No real evidence of research Information not organized No effort on presentation Numerous mistakes in spelling and grammar
Step 3	(40 points)
Full Credit:	Letter well organized Few or no spelling and grammar mistakes
Half Credit:	Letter somewhat organized Not much effort on presentation Some spelling and grammar mistakes
No Credit:	Letter not turned in or Letter not organized No effort on presentation Numerous spelling and grammar mistakes

MYP Language B (French) Rubrics: Criterion Assessed Assignment: A, B, and D.

| Resources |

Restaurants:

http://www.paris.planresto.fr/ Interactive site where you can find a variety of restaurants in each area of Paris. It provides audio describing the type of restaurant and the menus. You can book reservations on-line.

http://www.parisinfo.com/ restaurants_paris/ rub7782.html Book reservations on-line for a variety of cafes and restaurants in Paris.

http://www.restoland.com/ index.htm Research restaurants in Paris by location, type of cuisine, type of restaurant, and price. Places of interest in Paris are also included, along with virtual visits to some of the monuments in the city.

http://www.restoland.com/ Recherche.php?local=Paris Interactive restaurant search in Paris and other parts of France. Search by location, type of cuisine, type of restaurant, and price.

http://www.leclubparis.com/ french/ restaurants/ restaurants.asp A list of the 400 best restaurants in Paris. Plus other information about Paris including art and music venues.

http://www.surfandbook.fr/ home_restaurant.asp List of restaurants in Paris and also around France. Choose your restaurant by location, meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner), type of cuisine, and price.

http://www.paris.org/ Restaurants/ Comprehensive list of restaurants in Paris. Restaurants are rated, and you can choose the location and the type of cuisine on-line.