French Film Guidelines
Professeur: Mme Eareckson
[email protected]
882-2591 (W) 883-8407 (H) Call before 9:00 p.m., s’il vous plaît.
Prep Hour: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 12:30-1:30
French III/IV In this course we will explore the history of francophone countries from the dawn of civilization to the present day. In-class activities will include viewing and discussing (in French!) French films, and reading and discussing short stories and poetry. A French grammar review will accompany each week’s lesson. Weekly written homework assignments will allow students to synthesize the grammar and vocabulary form 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.
Required books:
Text: Trésors du temps
Workbooks: AMSCO French 2 years (Optional $13 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.
201 French Verbs - This is an excellent reference for students, and will be especially valuable for those who intend to pursue further studies in French.
Class work. In class, we will view one film approximately every two weeks. We will read literature that complements each film, and will focus on a specific grammar topic for each two weeks unit. We will discuss the films and literature in class. All discussions will be in French, just in case you were wondering! And, yes, we will take field trips to the Food Coop, Goodwill, Wheatberries, and other places that we can directly relate to our films!
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.
Parent signatures. Some of your oral homework assignments require a parent signature. Keep a list of the signatures in the back of your spiral notebook.
Supplies - Due the first day of the second week of classes.
Spiral notebook Pen and pencil
Colored pencils (at least 8 different colors) Highlighter
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.
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. NO credit is given for late homework. A maximum of 50% is given for projects received within 2 days of the due date. Projects must be received by the beginning of class on the due date, even if you are absent on that date.
Course Credit – Upon completion of this class, you will receive credit for either French III or French IV, not for both. The homework assignments and tests will be different for the two levels.
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.
About the films – I have selected French films that depict 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!
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
[email protected]
882-2591 (W) 883-8407 (H) Call before 9:00 p.m., s’il vous plaît.
Prep Hour: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 12:30-1:30
French III/IV In this course we will explore the history of francophone countries from the dawn of civilization to the present day. In-class activities will include viewing and discussing (in French!) French films, and reading and discussing short stories and poetry. A French grammar review will accompany each week’s lesson. Weekly written homework assignments will allow students to synthesize the grammar and vocabulary form 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.
Required books:
Text: Trésors du temps
Workbooks: AMSCO French 2 years (Optional $13 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.
201 French Verbs - This is an excellent reference for students, and will be especially valuable for those who intend to pursue further studies in French.
Class work. In class, we will view one film approximately every two weeks. We will read literature that complements each film, and will focus on a specific grammar topic for each two weeks unit. We will discuss the films and literature in class. All discussions will be in French, just in case you were wondering! And, yes, we will take field trips to the Food Coop, Goodwill, Wheatberries, and other places that we can directly relate to our films!
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.
Parent signatures. Some of your oral homework assignments require a parent signature. Keep a list of the signatures in the back of your spiral notebook.
Supplies - Due the first day of the second week of classes.
Spiral notebook Pen and pencil
Colored pencils (at least 8 different colors) Highlighter
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.
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. NO credit is given for late homework. A maximum of 50% is given for projects received within 2 days of the due date. Projects must be received by the beginning of class on the due date, even if you are absent on that date.
Course Credit – Upon completion of this class, you will receive credit for either French III or French IV, not for both. The homework assignments and tests will be different for the two levels.
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.
About the films – I have selected French films that depict 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!
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