French 1 Guidelines
Bienvenue dans la classe de Français I
Professeur: Lee Anne Eareckson
[email protected]; [email protected]
882-2591 (W) 883-8407 (H) Call before 9:00 p.m., s’il vous plaît.
Website: http://www.msd281.org/pamp/index.htm
Prep Hour: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 12:30-1:30
French I – In French I, you will master basic skills in written French, spoken French, French comprehension, and French culture. Class time will be devoted to introduction of vocabulary and grammar, and to practicing speaking and comprehending spoken French. Homework will include practice exercises in written and spoken French. Students are expected to do many of the CD audio activities at home. In general, one year of high school French is equivalent to one semester of college French.
Text: Bon Voyage I - Hardcover and CD version
Workbook: Bon Voyage I Workbook ($20.00 purchase) or CD Workbook ($10 purchase)
Class work and Homework. Learning a foreign language requires PRACTICE. During class, I will introduce vocabulary and grammar, and will teach pronunciation and oral comprehension. For homework, you will need to memorize vocabulary and complete written and audio workbook exercises. You will also practice speaking French at home, with a parent, friend or pet.
You will have a homework assignment in French EVERY NIGHT, which will take approximately ½ hour. I make every effort to assign homework several days in advance, so that you may plan ahead. However, if possible, it is better to study a foreign language for a short time each day than for a long time once a week.
Parent signatures. Many of your homework assignments require a parent signature. Keep a list of the signatures in the back of your spiral notebook, in the following format:
Date Activité Signature
5 septembre 2006 Recite the French alphabet Sarah Johnson
Grading. You will be evaluated on your ability to understand French, speak French, and write in French, as well as on important aspects of French culture. At the beginning of the year, your grade will be based approximately equally on home work assignments, quizzes, tests and projects. As the school year progresses, your performance on quizzes and tests determines a larger portion of your grade.
Homework Daily 10-20 pts each
Quizzes Daily 10-20 pts each
Tests Every 2-3 weeks 100 pts each
Projects Every 6 weeks 100-200 pts each
Activity Points Every 6 weeks 50 pts (optional) every 6 weeks
Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Long-term projects must be received by the beginning of class on the due date, even if you are absent on that date. Late assignments, large or small, earn only 1 point of credit.
Extra Help. You may seek extra help during lunch or by appointment. I may REQUIRE you to stay for extra help, with parental permission, if you have several late or missing assignments, or if your scores drop below a B.
Supplies –- Due the first day of the second week of classes.
Spiral notebook (carnet) Pen and pencil
Colored pencils (at least 8 different colors) Highlighter
Scissors Flashcards
Glue stick Sense of humor
Loose leaf paper (50 sheets)
You need to bring ALL supplies each day. Your spiral notebook (carnet) is an essential component for success in this class. In it you will keep class notes, vocabulary lists, and some grammar lessons. You will occasionally be able to refer to your carnet during quizzes.
A Tip About My Teaching Style: I will speak French as much as possible in class. Try not to be discouraged by unfamiliar vocabulary, and do not try to translate each phrase into English. Instead try to comprehend based on the vocabulary and grammar you know, and by reading my body language. These sills will be essential when you travel to a Francophone country. I will make every effort to challenge you, and I will do my very best to help you be successful.
A Tip About Your Learning Style: Each of you has your own unique learning style, be it oral, visual, kinesthetic, musical, one that hasn’t yet been identified by educators, or a combination of several. For example, your may learn very easily by hearing spoken French, or you may learn better when you see the written language. I memorize vocabulary best when I am walking or knitting. (I’ll teach you to knit, if you want!) Regardless of your learning style, you will profit from a variety of methods of teaching. I will help you identify your gift for learning foreign language, and determine what methods you need to cultivate. Behavior Expectations. I expect you to know and to demonstrate appropriate high school classroom behavior. Our class rules are simple: Soyez gentil, respectez les autres, debrouillez-vous, et amusez-vous bien! (Be nice, respect others, apply yourself, and have fun.)
Activity Points. Activity Points are optional. Your grade will not be lowered if you do not complete Activity Points; however, Activity Points may raise your grade. Suggested activities, worth approximately 10 points each are:
Classroom helper: “Ministre” of Dictionaries, Technology, Supplies, Plants
Participating in International Club activities
Watching and summarizing French films
Reading and summarizing French stories and magazine articles
Summarizing completed activities from www.tv5.org
Additional Resources
Barron’s French Verbs, or any small book of 200-300 conjugated verbs is a useful purchase.
www.tv5.org is a great source of French current events with accompanying activities.
http://platea.pntic.mec.es/~cvera/hotpot/chansons/ provides audio and lyrics to French songs.
http://www.msd281.org/pamp/index.htm My Moscow High School website has current assignments and suggested activities.
Remember to use the CD version of the text and workbook.
Avoid internet translators. They are only useful once you have a good mastery of French.
Professeur: Lee Anne Eareckson
[email protected]; [email protected]
882-2591 (W) 883-8407 (H) Call before 9:00 p.m., s’il vous plaît.
Website: http://www.msd281.org/pamp/index.htm
Prep Hour: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 12:30-1:30
French I – In French I, you will master basic skills in written French, spoken French, French comprehension, and French culture. Class time will be devoted to introduction of vocabulary and grammar, and to practicing speaking and comprehending spoken French. Homework will include practice exercises in written and spoken French. Students are expected to do many of the CD audio activities at home. In general, one year of high school French is equivalent to one semester of college French.
Text: Bon Voyage I - Hardcover and CD version
Workbook: Bon Voyage I Workbook ($20.00 purchase) or CD Workbook ($10 purchase)
Class work and Homework. Learning a foreign language requires PRACTICE. During class, I will introduce vocabulary and grammar, and will teach pronunciation and oral comprehension. For homework, you will need to memorize vocabulary and complete written and audio workbook exercises. You will also practice speaking French at home, with a parent, friend or pet.
You will have a homework assignment in French EVERY NIGHT, which will take approximately ½ hour. I make every effort to assign homework several days in advance, so that you may plan ahead. However, if possible, it is better to study a foreign language for a short time each day than for a long time once a week.
Parent signatures. Many of your homework assignments require a parent signature. Keep a list of the signatures in the back of your spiral notebook, in the following format:
Date Activité Signature
5 septembre 2006 Recite the French alphabet Sarah Johnson
Grading. You will be evaluated on your ability to understand French, speak French, and write in French, as well as on important aspects of French culture. At the beginning of the year, your grade will be based approximately equally on home work assignments, quizzes, tests and projects. As the school year progresses, your performance on quizzes and tests determines a larger portion of your grade.
Homework Daily 10-20 pts each
Quizzes Daily 10-20 pts each
Tests Every 2-3 weeks 100 pts each
Projects Every 6 weeks 100-200 pts each
Activity Points Every 6 weeks 50 pts (optional) every 6 weeks
Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Long-term projects must be received by the beginning of class on the due date, even if you are absent on that date. Late assignments, large or small, earn only 1 point of credit.
Extra Help. You may seek extra help during lunch or by appointment. I may REQUIRE you to stay for extra help, with parental permission, if you have several late or missing assignments, or if your scores drop below a B.
Supplies –- Due the first day of the second week of classes.
Spiral notebook (carnet) Pen and pencil
Colored pencils (at least 8 different colors) Highlighter
Scissors Flashcards
Glue stick Sense of humor
Loose leaf paper (50 sheets)
You need to bring ALL supplies each day. Your spiral notebook (carnet) is an essential component for success in this class. In it you will keep class notes, vocabulary lists, and some grammar lessons. You will occasionally be able to refer to your carnet during quizzes.
A Tip About My Teaching Style: I will speak French as much as possible in class. Try not to be discouraged by unfamiliar vocabulary, and do not try to translate each phrase into English. Instead try to comprehend based on the vocabulary and grammar you know, and by reading my body language. These sills will be essential when you travel to a Francophone country. I will make every effort to challenge you, and I will do my very best to help you be successful.
A Tip About Your Learning Style: Each of you has your own unique learning style, be it oral, visual, kinesthetic, musical, one that hasn’t yet been identified by educators, or a combination of several. For example, your may learn very easily by hearing spoken French, or you may learn better when you see the written language. I memorize vocabulary best when I am walking or knitting. (I’ll teach you to knit, if you want!) Regardless of your learning style, you will profit from a variety of methods of teaching. I will help you identify your gift for learning foreign language, and determine what methods you need to cultivate. Behavior Expectations. I expect you to know and to demonstrate appropriate high school classroom behavior. Our class rules are simple: Soyez gentil, respectez les autres, debrouillez-vous, et amusez-vous bien! (Be nice, respect others, apply yourself, and have fun.)
Activity Points. Activity Points are optional. Your grade will not be lowered if you do not complete Activity Points; however, Activity Points may raise your grade. Suggested activities, worth approximately 10 points each are:
Classroom helper: “Ministre” of Dictionaries, Technology, Supplies, Plants
Participating in International Club activities
Watching and summarizing French films
Reading and summarizing French stories and magazine articles
Summarizing completed activities from www.tv5.org
Additional Resources
Barron’s French Verbs, or any small book of 200-300 conjugated verbs is a useful purchase.
www.tv5.org is a great source of French current events with accompanying activities.
http://platea.pntic.mec.es/~cvera/hotpot/chansons/ provides audio and lyrics to French songs.
http://www.msd281.org/pamp/index.htm My Moscow High School website has current assignments and suggested activities.
Remember to use the CD version of the text and workbook.
Avoid internet translators. They are only useful once you have a good mastery of French.