Madeline - the French Ambassador Have you ever heard these lines: ’In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve girls in two straight lines’? If yes, you know that they were written by Ludwig Bemelmans,

Madeline’s creator.

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Madeline Weekly Fox Hill School

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Madeline’s adventures

The original books and the TV show

describe Madeline’s life in Paris.

Madeleine film debut from 1952

https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=HHuQlcO7hyI

Madeline’s age Madeline has been seven years old since the first book about her was published in 1939.

WAS MADELINE FRENCH?

In fact Madeline is American.

1THE NAME

Madeline was named after the author’s wife -

Madeleine.

2SCHOOL

Madeline is a student of a boarding school in

Paris, France.

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Madeline is an extremely popular book series across the globe, and has been translated into a number of different languages. It was written by American author and artist Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939. The original books are set in Paris and are a wonderful introduction to the French culture.

Madeline - the beginnings The adventures of the little Madeline were based on Ludwig Bemelmans’ own life.

Madeline’s character was inspired by the writer’s daughter Barbara, however, she gets her name from the author’s wife. It is worth pointing out that Madeline’s life story was loosely based on his mother’s childhood memories.

It took the birth of the author’s only child, Barbara, and a family trip to France, for the book to be written. In 1938, the Bemelmans’ travelled to the southern part of the country. Whilst sightseeing the author had to be taken to hospital because of a bike crash.

In an adjoining room there was a girl who was recovering from appendicitis. This should sound familiar, especially that Madeline in the very first book is taken to hospital

because she is suffering from… yes, you’ve guessed it! She’s suffering from appendicitis!

Madeline, the smallest of all the pupils attending Miss Clavel’s school, is a very courageous little girl, she is honest and always ready to help others.

She has many amazing adventures.

Her friends include Pepito, the son of the Spanish ambassador who lives next door; Lord Cucuface, owner of the house, and Genevieve, a dog who

rescues Madeline from drowning.

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DID YOU KNOW? Although Ludwig Bemelmans died in 1962, Madeline still continues her adventures ‘lining up in one of two straight lines, leaving the house at half past nine’.

The writer’s grandson, John Bemelmans-Marciano, has carried on the legacy of his famous grandfather. His titles include Madeline in the White House, Madeline in Texas and Madeline and the Cats of Rome. Currently there are sixteen Madeline books available. They were later made into a TV series and a film.

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Madeline Series

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The original series by Ludwig Bemelmans consists of six books:

★ Madeline - Madeline gets ill and must go to a hospital. ★ Madeline’s Rescue - Madeline falls off a bridge and is

rescued by a stray dog, who joins her school. ★ Madeline and the Bad Hat - The Spanish Ambassador moves in

next door, and Madeline meets Pepito. ★ Madeline in London - Madeline visits Pepito, who moved to

London. ★ Madeline and the Gypsies - Madeline and Pepito run away to join

a group of traveling gypsies. ★ Madeline’s Christmas - Madeline celebrates Christmas with her

friends.

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Competition time

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The new series by John Bemelmans-Marciano (Ludwig Bemelmans’ grandson)

consists of the following books: ★ Madeline in America and Other

Holiday Tales - Madeline travels to Texas, USA.

★ Madeline Loves Animals - Madeline meets the animals.

★ Madeline Says Merci - Madeline learns good manners.

★ Madeline and the Cats of Rome - Madeline and her class travel to Rome.

★ Madeline at the White House - Madeline and her class visit the White House in Washington, DC.

★ Madeline and the Old House in Paris - Madeline and Pepito encounter a ghost in the old house in Paris!

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A very big thank you to all those who took part in our ‘La Joconde’ competition! Your paintings are amazing, you can admire them in our virtual museum, click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYnQ0Y-5iY&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0ZtfheKeQjCkehhmTzuWCl5Xo3EtpHQGKmNiEUc-20C011T3IaisfMfyw

The winner of our competition is: Chloe from year 6! Bravo!

Dear readers,

This week, Monsieur Claude and I would like you to construct, paint or draw your version of the Eiffel Tower and then fly the French flag on top of it.

You can use:

• spaghetti and marshmallows

• straws and blue tack

• LEGO

• cardboard boxes

• anything else you can think of!

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If you love painting or drawing choose any technique you like (pencil, pen, watercolour, pastels, crayons or paints).

Please email the pictures of your entries to the office with the title ‘for Madame Yau’, the deadline to hand in your work is the 13th July.

The prizes are waiting!

Learning material for year 3-6

Open the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaVCr8pJtuA

Listen and repeat. Do you think you could introduce yourself now?

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Today we going to learn about polite greetings

and courteous expressions.

Have a look at the picture on the left, do you know all

the phrases?

excuse-me please that you you’re welcome enjoy your meal

I am sorry thank you very much

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Open the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hzi1_bh8W4 and watch the video.

Now watch it again and tick the words you can hear:

How well did you do?

bonjour

bonsoir

merci beaucoup

merci

pardon

bonne nuit

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Can you read these words for me? Do you remember what they mean?

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Open the link below: https://www.educandy.com/site/resource.php?activity-code=298f4

Try playing the games Madeline and I have prepared for you. How many polite greetings did you manage to find?

À bientôt Madame Yau

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