Where are French names clustered together (other than Québec)?
• Have students exchange e-mail or letters with Francophone Canadian students. Letter topics could include school hours, subjects, and pastimes. After exchanging letters, students reflect on the results by responding to prompts such as: • Something that surprised me about the results was _______. • Something predictable was _______. • Something I liked was _______. • Something I disliked was _______. Students then chart the information. • Have students work in groups to find information about Francophone businesses or families in BC. Students may search newspapers or the Internet, or refer to Annuaire, published by La Fédération des Francophones de la C.-B. Have them share their information, create a class chart, and discuss the types of organizations and businesses in operation. SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES At this level, assessment should be based on studentsÕ growing understanding that some of their family traditions are similar to the traditions of others and some differ, but al
