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April 29 - Art class, music, and PE (physical education/EPS): do you take these classes at school? How long are they and how many times per week? What are you working on right now?

April 8 - Do you have to take important end-of-year exams at your school? What are they like? Why are they important for your future?

April 1 - Do you have a favorite artist or art form? Please insert a link to share the work of art with your partner. Explain why you like this art form/artist.

March 25 - Next year academics: do you know what classes you will be taking next year? Are you planning to study anything specifically?

March 18 - Spring break this year - Were you able to travel/ Will you travel during your spring break this year? If yes, where did/will you go? If not, what did/will you do instead?

February 4 - history class: What have you been studying in your social studies/ history class this year? What time period have you found interesting?

January 28 - music: What’s an artist or album you’ve been listening to? Recommend one song in English (for Baylor students) or one song in French (for St. Denis students) for your penpal to listen to and explain why you’re interested in this song.

January 21 - literature class: What have you been studying in your literature class (French or English) this year? (ex: book you’re reading now; book you’ve read this year; topic you’ve discussed that you found interesting)

le 10 janvier: les résolutions de nouvelle année // Jan 10: New Year's Resolutions

December 10/ le 10 décembre

  End of year holidays and celebrations

December 3/ le 3 décembre

What is the political system like in your country/state?  

November 26/ le 26 novembre

What are you interested in studying later on in your life?  Do you know what kind of work you'd like to do?  

November 19/ le 19 novembre

Have you traveled out of the country?  If yes, to where (please talk about your experiences)?  If not, where would you like to travel and why?  Explain.

October 15/ le 15 octobre

Watch these two videos and react to each video is English/French: ·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQTUWK7CM-Y ·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1b82uX08wU ·        Specifically explain what rules/laws exist in your country regarding use of plastics and one idea of something you think should be done.

October 8/ le 8 octobre

Describe your experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.  What has been challenging?  What are you thankful for? Do you like online learning/learning from home or do you prefer learning at school in person?  What are some of the pros and cons to each system?

October 1/ le 1 octobre

 Describe your school and school system.  What is different about this school year?  What is the same? 

September 24/ le 24 septembre

September 24 - General introductions (present yourself, where you’re from, interests, favorite subject, etc.). Ask partner(s) about their favorite music, movies, hobbies and sports.

penpals/ correspondants

Lou + Théodore + Mason Irène + Stella Linn Gabin + Hannah Axel + Nathan R + Rigdon Arsène + Allan + Marshall Hayoon+ Andrea + Ella Leo + Lourenço + Ezra Lorenzo + Eric Armelle + Sarah Elizabeth Jade + Ella Grace Nathan D + Ricard Louise + Kate Paul + Sam Héloïse + Anna Zélie + Eva Lina + Lilly