Eighth graders empathize with how colonists felt when they were taxed without representation. They use a metaphor of students and a school principal to describe the strained relationship that developed between the colonies and Britain.

Eighth graders explore manners by writing short stories. In this chivalry code lesson, 8th graders identify the traits of chivalry and explore the history of chivalry in England. Students complete a chivalry worksheet and write a...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 8 short answer questions based on characterization techniques used in the Sherlock Holmes series. 

Learners practice their communication skills with people from other cultures. Using predetermined questions, they email their penpal and wait for their responses. They reflect on the value of the information given to them and complete an...

Ninth graders to examine the past to find out why Quebec has been so determined to protect its cultural heritage. They access primary resources on the Internet to promote their engagement with the past.

Fantastic, comprehensive site organized into 13 chapters. Each chapter contains vocabulary, grammar, video clips with interviews and dialogues, written exercises linking to French magazines and periodicals. Also pertinent cultural...

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the uses, formation and negation of the passe compose, using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises. Contains link to usage with etre as...

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the uses, formation and negation of the passe compose, using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises. Contains link to usage with avoir as...

This page has a concise explanation of the subjunctive mood, listing some verbs that undergo stem changes. Brief explanation of when to use focuses primarily on "il faut que" constructions. Provides usage examples, dialogues and...

This site from Tex's French Grammar explains use of the subjunctive with expressions of doubt and uncertainty, interrogatives and negatives, relative clauses that express uncertainty and superlatives. Provides usage examples, dialogues...

This site from Tex's French Grammar explains use of the subjunctive with impersonal expressions of necessity and obligation. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both written and audio).

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a clear and concise presentation of verbs that are irregular in the simple future. Shows stem changes and provides written and audio examples and interactive practice exercises, including...

This site from Tex's French Grammar is a great, succinct lesson on Pronominal (reflexive, idiomatic & reciprocal) verbs. Site has short, very usable written and auditory examples and dialogues which can be used for listening...

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the formation of the imperative (l'imperatif), using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises. Explains and provides examples of irregular...

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides an excellent explanation of the use of the subjunctive when expressisng will, emotion, desire, opinion etc. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both...

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the uses, formation and negation of the passe compose with pronominal verbs, using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises.

This site from Tex's French Grammar explains the uses, of interrogative pronouns regarding people: (qui, qui est-ce qui, qui est-ce que) and things: (qu'est-ce qui, que, qu'est-ce que), quoi) using high quality examples, dialogues, (both...

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a succinct presentation of comparative adjectives (plus que, moins que, aussi que) and irregular adjectives (bon/meilleur, mauvais/pire). Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive...

This site from Tex's French Grammar has a good presentation of superlative adjectives (le, la, les,plus/moins) and irregular adjectives. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both written and audio).

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the uses and placement of the pronoun "y", using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises. Discusses the use of "y" in expressing place...

This site from Tex's French Grammar clearly explains the uses and placement of the pronoun "en", using high quality examples, dialogues, (both written and audio), and interactive exercises. Discusses the use of "en" in expressing...

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides good information on negation. "Different nuances of negation are achieved by using the following negative expressions: ne jamais, ne pas encore, ne rien, ne personne, ne pas du tout." Site...

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a clear and concise presentation of the future. Shows stem and endings, provides written and audio examples and interactive practice exercises, including dialogues.

This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a concise explanation of the subjunctive mood, listing some verbs that have irregular formations in the subjunctive. Brief explanation of when to use focuses primarily on "il faut que"...