French 3 Guidelines
Bienvenue dans la classe de Français III/AP, French History through Literature and Film
Professeur: Mme 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 III/AP
In French III/AP French we will explore the history of francophone countries from the dawn of civilization to the present day. In-class activities will include reading and discussing short stories and poetry, and viewing and discussing French literature and films. A French grammar review will accompany each week’s lesson. Weekly written homework assignments will allow students to synthesize the grammar and vocabulary from each film or piece of literature. Since students have already mastered the basics of French grammar and vocabulary, the focus of this class will be on conversation and writing. Tests will cover the grammar and vocabulary associated with each film and work of literature. All classes for French III/AP French will be conducted entirely in French, and are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement French Language Exam. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take the AP Exam, which is administered in May.
Required books:
Text: Trésors du temps
Workbook: AMSCO French (Optional $12 purchase)
Dictionary - I strongly recommend purchasing a small paper-back French-English/English-French dictionary. Larousse and Harraps each
publish a good dictionary for less than $7.00.
Book of Conjugated Verbs: Barron’s French Verbs” OR “201 French Verbs”(out-of-print but often available from Amazon) OR “501 French Verbs”
I will recommend optional AP reference books for AP students throughout the year.
Homework and tests. You will have weekly homework assignments, in which you will address the themes of the films and literature, using the vocabulary and grammar from each two-weeks topic. The homeworks will usually be in essay format. You will have short quizzes on vocabulary and grammar. You will be tested every 2-4 weeks, on the film and literature themes, vocabulary and grammar.
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 homeworks, 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. 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.
About the course films – I have selected French films that depict important historical events from pre-history to the present. The films include documentaries, dramas, musicals, and films animés (cartoons). Some are comedies and some are tragedies. They deal with themes such as colonialism, nationalism, morality, war and its aftermath, and French society. All are well-known and well-respected French films. The films will be shown in French with French subtitles, whenever possible. Sometimes they will be shown in French with English subtitles and sometimes with no subtitles! After all, part of learning a language is learning how to infer meaning!
Film Ratings - Many French films, including some that I have selected for this class, are rated R by the American film rating system, or are not rated. As a parent myself, I greatly respect the involvement of parents in their children’s film viewing decisions. I will notify you of each film to be shown that carries an R rating. You must give written permission for your child to watch these films. I also edit each film that I show to eliminate scenes of nudity, sex, and violence. If you would prefer that your child not watch a particular film or films, your child will be given an in-class assignment to replace the film.
Extra help and missed films. You may seek extra help during lunch or by appointment. If you miss a film, you may be required to watch it during lunch or after school. You may not take my films home.
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:
Participating in International Club activities
Preparing French food at home
Summarizing French current events (en français, bien sûr!)
Watching and summarizing French films not shown in this class.
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: Mme 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 III/AP
In French III/AP French we will explore the history of francophone countries from the dawn of civilization to the present day. In-class activities will include reading and discussing short stories and poetry, and viewing and discussing French literature and films. A French grammar review will accompany each week’s lesson. Weekly written homework assignments will allow students to synthesize the grammar and vocabulary from each film or piece of literature. Since students have already mastered the basics of French grammar and vocabulary, the focus of this class will be on conversation and writing. Tests will cover the grammar and vocabulary associated with each film and work of literature. All classes for French III/AP French will be conducted entirely in French, and are designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement French Language Exam. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take the AP Exam, which is administered in May.
Required books:
Text: Trésors du temps
Workbook: AMSCO French (Optional $12 purchase)
Dictionary - I strongly recommend purchasing a small paper-back French-English/English-French dictionary. Larousse and Harraps each
publish a good dictionary for less than $7.00.
Book of Conjugated Verbs: Barron’s French Verbs” OR “201 French Verbs”(out-of-print but often available from Amazon) OR “501 French Verbs”
I will recommend optional AP reference books for AP students throughout the year.
Homework and tests. You will have weekly homework assignments, in which you will address the themes of the films and literature, using the vocabulary and grammar from each two-weeks topic. The homeworks will usually be in essay format. You will have short quizzes on vocabulary and grammar. You will be tested every 2-4 weeks, on the film and literature themes, vocabulary and grammar.
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 homeworks, 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. 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.
About the course films – I have selected French films that depict important historical events from pre-history to the present. The films include documentaries, dramas, musicals, and films animés (cartoons). Some are comedies and some are tragedies. They deal with themes such as colonialism, nationalism, morality, war and its aftermath, and French society. All are well-known and well-respected French films. The films will be shown in French with French subtitles, whenever possible. Sometimes they will be shown in French with English subtitles and sometimes with no subtitles! After all, part of learning a language is learning how to infer meaning!
Film Ratings - Many French films, including some that I have selected for this class, are rated R by the American film rating system, or are not rated. As a parent myself, I greatly respect the involvement of parents in their children’s film viewing decisions. I will notify you of each film to be shown that carries an R rating. You must give written permission for your child to watch these films. I also edit each film that I show to eliminate scenes of nudity, sex, and violence. If you would prefer that your child not watch a particular film or films, your child will be given an in-class assignment to replace the film.
Extra help and missed films. You may seek extra help during lunch or by appointment. If you miss a film, you may be required to watch it during lunch or after school. You may not take my films home.
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:
Participating in International Club activities
Preparing French food at home
Summarizing French current events (en français, bien sûr!)
Watching and summarizing French films not shown in this class.
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.