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French 1
Credit: 1 unit Grades 9-12 Teacher’s Daily Schedule: 1st—French ¾ Honors 5th—Spanish 2 2nd—Planning 6th—Spanish 2 3rd—Spanish 2 7th—Planning 4th—French 1 Course Description: This is an introductory French class, which will prepare students to function at beginning levels of proficiency in a variety of authentic situations. Consistent with the South Carolina state framework for foreign language, emphasis will be placed on communicating in French, building cultural awareness, making inter-disciplinary connections, drawing comparisons between languages and cultures, and learning to use French within our school community and the broader regional and global communities. Text: Discovering French Bleu (D.C. Heath, French 1) Ancillaries: Workbook, tape activities, videos August Students will be able to: Lessons 1-4 - Say hello and goodbye. - Introduce themselves and tell where they live. - Count to 60. - Tell time. - Identify directions. September Students will be able to: Lessons 5-8 - Identify people. - Give his/her age. - State birthdays and holidays. - Count from 60 to 100. - Give the day of the week and its date. Project: Family Tree October Students will be able to: Lessons 9-11 - Order food and beverages. - Ask about prices and pay the check. - Ask friends to give or lend something. - Identify French money. - Identify basic foods. - Ask for quantities. Poem: Clemson Declamation Contest November Students will be able to: Lessons 12-14 - Describe the weather. - Name the seasons. - Describe daily activities. - State favorite activities. - Make, accept and refuse invitations. Internet project: Regions of France December Students will be able to: Lessons 15-16 - Ask and answer questions affirmatively and negatively - Describe when, where, how and with whom they do certain things. January Students will be able to: Lessons 17-19 - Describe him/herself, friends. - Describe his/her room. - Describe objects and possessions. February Students will be able to: Lessons 20-21 - Identify colors - Express opinions. - Describe his/her town and neighborhood. - Give and ask directions. - Describe his/her house or apartment. March/April Students will be able to: Lessons 22-24 - Describe future plans. - Identify possessions. - Tell what they have just done. Poem recitation May Students will be able to: Lesson 25 - Identify and describe clothing - Make comparisons. - Make suggestions. - Talk about money. Project: Dream house plan or Fashion catalogue and show GRADING Assessment of progress will include listening, speaking, reading and writing components. Quarter grades will be determined as follows: Unit tests: 25% Quizzes: 20% Recitations/taped assignments: 5% Compositions: 5% Other assignments (maps, etc) 5% Homework (assigned daily) 15% Class participation: 10% Class notebook: 15% *** The only excuse accepted for missing homework will be a note signed by a parent or guardian. Cheating and Plagiarism In accordance with Greenville County School District policy, all cheating and plagiarism will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment. This includes electronic plagiarism via computer or the Internet. Absences If a student is absent on the day of a test or quiz, but was present the day it was assigned, s/he must be prepared to take it the day of her/his return to school. If the student was not present for instruction critical to the test or quiz, the student will need to make arrangements with me to prepare for the missed instruction and assessment. Also, any papers due during the absence must be turned in the day the student returns to school. Materials All students must have the following materials: - A separate 3-ring binder just for French class. This must be large enough to hold class notes, handouts, graded assignments. Notebooks will be graded at least once each quarter. Sometimes they will be collected for grading and sometimes an open-notebook quiz will serve as the grade. - Student agenda notebooks. - Black pens, a highlighter and lead pencils. - Loose leaf, college rule paper. - 3 x 5 Index cards Students must bring their textbooks, and notebooks to class each day. Care of Textbooks and Workbooks Textbooks must have covers. Do not keep pencils and papers in it. Each student receives a workbook, which is for his personal use. No writing is to occur in the textbook. Extra Help Extra help is available Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Please feel free to see me about getting help if you need extra practice or explanation. Do not wait until you get behind. Classroom Rules 1. Show respect for others at all times. 2. Be punctual. Be in your seat when the bell rings. 3. Be prepared. Have your homework and materials. 4. Be cooperative and attentive, using French as much as possible. 5. Do not bring food, drink or gum into the classroom. Water bottles are acceptable. 6. Remain seated until dismissed by the teacher by ‘Au revoir’. 7. Use the language lab equipment only as directed by the teacher. Consequences 1. Lunch detention. 2. Phone conference with parent or guardian. 3. Parent/teacher/student conference after school. 4. Referral to the administration. Rewards 1. Positive notes or phone calls to guardians. 2. Smiles. 3. The feeling of personal accomplishment. Referrals A referral will be written for behaviors that prevent other students from learning and/or are considered hazardous. They include: 1. Excessive and disruptive talking. 2. Walking out of class without permission and class cutting. 3. Arguing and hitting other students. 4. Vulgar language/ physical behavior and sexual harassment. 5. All rules in the handbook. Communication with Parents 1. Progress reports will be sent out to all students at mid-quarter. 2. Good and bad news calls and cards will be made/mailed regularly. 3. Parental contacts are very important. Please note Open House dates on your calendar and come on in. Students perform better when they know that parents and teachers are communicating with each other. Important Dates and Activities October 28,2006 Clemson Declamation contest (approx. $15) December, 2006 International Festival |
