1. Les fêtes de fin d’année
IPA by Jessica S. Miller, UW-Eau Claire
Les fêtes de fin d’année
Intermediate

2. Context
Winter is coming. How is it celebrated around the Francophone world?
Interpretative task (Monday) Examine the brochure of the Strasbourg (France) Christmas market. Then, watch a video showing how this annual event has been adapted in Québec (Canada).
Interpersonal task (Wednesday + Thursday) Every year, the Strasbourg Christmas market highlights a culture other than France. In a 3-minute individual oral interview, discuss ways in which your culture celebrates winter in order to convince the organization director (your teacher) to highlight it. Be ready to introduce yourself, talk about where you are from, and share your favorite winter-related activities and traditions.
Presentational task (Friday)
Based on what you’ve learned, create a local winter market. Hold a table presenting a cultural practice from the French-speaking world that might interest local residents. Think of winter-related topics (e.g., traditions, crafts, stories, recipes). Prepare a script that includes a description of the cultural practice you are presenting as well as a survey question for your visitors. Be prepared to read it in two minutes. Bring a visual: a photo, an illustration, an object, etc. Check spelling and grammar.

3. Strasbourg

6. Interpretive task: reading
Associate the phrases to their best definition. Use visual cues, cognates (i.e., similarities between French and English), and vocabulary you learned so far to help you find the answers. (20 points – estimated completion time: 10 minutes)
un marché _____
une promenade _____
les enfants _____
les infos pratiques _____
un sapin _____
un manteau blanc _____
une maison _____
une rue commerçante _____
un chemin de lumière _____
gratuit _____
non-payant; ne coûte rien
plante (un arbre) associée à Noël
local où on habite
détails utiles, bons à savoir
section de la ville avec des magasins
activité où on marche pour se relaxer
paraphrase pour la neige
passage illuminé
personnes très jeunes et petites
un endroit pour faire les courses

7. In French, answer the following: Based on the brochure, describe one event that interests you, one event that doesn’t interest you. Be sure to give a brief description of each that goes beyond simply naming the events, then explain why for both. (10 points – estimated completion time: 5 minutes)
In French, answer the following: Compare and contrast (i.e., describe a similarity and a difference) one event in your culture that celebrates a season with the Strasbourg Christmas market. (10 points – estimated completion time: 5 minutes)

8. Québec

9. Interpretive task: listening
Check only the translation of the phrases that were spoken in the video. (20 points – estimated completion time: 10 minutes)
everything is warm
a place that is cold
the one she opened 7 years ago
the one she opened 17 years ago
more than 5,000 visitors each year
more than 100,000 visitors each year
starting in the 4th century
starting in the 14th century
after winter
before winter

10. In French, answer the following: According to the video, what explains the success of this market in Québec? Do you feel it would be successful in your hometown? Be sure to briefly justify your opinion. (10 points – estimated completion time: 5 minutes)
In French, formulate a question you would include on a survey aiming at determining the best place to host a similar event. (10 points – estimated completion time: 5 minutes)