http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:32:08 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:32:08 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=78038 A sophisticated site from a design standpoint, where users can test their knowledge in French and the Francophone world. This site will definitely appeal to young users with its modern use of graphics, photography and sound. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76944 A forty-five minute French proficiency test with listening and reading activities. Corrections and feedback available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88659 A Francophonie quiz game that can be played by region, country or theme. More than 1000 questions, with scoring. Sponsored by the Centre International de Documentation et d'Information. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=290864 On the BBC French language site, there is a self-assessment called Gauge Your Level that allows you to figure out what your french level is and what exercises and activities will help you improve. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83202 Interactive grammar tests with detailed explanations of answers. Topics include agreement of the past participle, proper accent use and general grammar questions. Effective for those preparing for placement or standardized tests. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83468 Rubrics for the evaluation of speaking and writing from the Fairfax County Virginia Public School System. Though intended for secondary school, postsecondary faculty can make good use of these tools. Spanish for heritage Speakers rubrics also available. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=486105 In this lab experience, students work in teams of two or more to test their knowledge of sustainable development. They take an online quiz from a French-language environmental website named Agir 21. Each time the students answer a question correctly, they gain a point and one brick for their pyramid. If they miss two consecutive questions, they lose the game. If they get through the test, they get to see the percentage of questions they needed to complete their pyramid. The pair that constructs their pyramid with the fewest number of questions wins the game. By taking the test, students enlarge their French vocabulary on the topic of sustainable development. This lesson plan is part of the SERC Pedagogic Collection. It contains lesson plans on science topics in a variety of disciplines, including World Languages. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=334364 From the National Museum of Language, a game about the Chinese writing system. A good way to pique curiosity about the Chinese language http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84241 This publisher’s web site contains quizzes in French that are suitable for students of advanced language proficiency levels. An equally useful section on dictation is also included. The section Chroniques has information on etymology. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=88174 Crosswords, cloze, short answer and multiple choice exercises, organized around thematic vocabulary. Categories include: Everyday activities, Personal and social life, World Around Us, International World.