World Languages and Cultures: French III—Cover sheet 2011-2012
Toni Theisen: Instructor
Class Title: French III: Targeted Proficiency Range is Novice-High
Instructor: Mme. Theisen
Tel: 613-7161 Email: Website: http://lhsfrenchclasses.wikispaces.com
General Overview: French III is one-year course where students continue to develop their proficiency in the three modes of communication: interpersonal, interpretive and presentational. Students communicate using more complex structures in the language on a variety of topics, moving from concrete to more abstract concepts. They comprehend the main ideas of the authentic materials that they read, hear and view and are able to identify main points and significant details when the topics are familiar. Students integrate knowledge of content across disciplines and demonstrate an understanding of the cultural products, practices and their perspectives of the Francophone communities. French is used almost exclusively in the class as students develop the ability to discuss, write, plan and design projects on topics related to historical and contemporary events and issues, as well as Francophone literary texts, music and films, news sites, etc. A continued important component of language classes is the use of the language beyond the classroom in order to apply knowledge of the language in the real world. Recommendation: Successful completion of French II.
Colorado Academic Standards for World Languages
http://tsdwlstandards.wikispaces.com
Communication in Languages Other Than Englishv Engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. (Interpersonal mode)
v Understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics. (Interpretive mode)
v Present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics. (Presentational mode)
Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
v Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied.
v Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied.
Connections with Other Disciplines and Information Acquisition
v Reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.
v Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the world language and its cultures.
Comparisons to Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
v Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
v Demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.
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Language learners can be expected to move through levels of proficiency at different rates. In addition, language learners may demonstrate differing proficiencies depending upon the communicative mode in which they are functioning: interpersonal, interpretive or presentational.
According to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language Proficiency Summary:
Targeted Proficiency Range: Novice-High: Students communicate using words, lists, and simple sentences to ask and answer questions, to handle simple transactions related to everyday life, and to talk about subject matter studied in other classes. Students are able to speak and write using short sentences that contain learned words and phrases.
Unit 1 – My personal portrait Unit 5 – The regions of France
Unit 2 – Childhood memories Unit 6 – Environmental Challenges
Unit 3 – Health and personal wellness Unit 7 – French-speaking Africa
Unit 4 – Preparing for a trip
Materials/supplies needed and used daily:
¨ C’est à Toi, Niveau II (textbook) Please cover your text. You are personally responsible for the use and care of all materials checked out to you.
¨ Authentic materials and other authentic sources, many from the Internet.
¨ French dictionary-Please purchase your own or use http://wordreference.com/.
¨ Notebook/folder exclusively for French class/handouts and pens/pencils
¨ If available: cell phone and other personal portable devices such as iPod, iPad and personal laptop computers.
Assessment
Grading will be based on Le Set activities, assignments, quizzes, exams, projects and interpersonal, interpretive and presentational listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing assessments. Assessments are aimed at the targeted proficiency level for the class.
Grading scale / Assessments/Activities90-100 / A / Interpersonal Mode assessments (speaking and writing) / 15%
80-89 / B / Interpretive Mode assessments (listening, reading, viewing) / 15%
70-79 / C / Presentational Mode assessments (speaking and writing) / 15%
60-69 / D / Exams/Projects / 25%
0-59 / F / Quizzes / 10%
Assignments / 10%
Le Set activities / 10%
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Classroom policies:
1. Speak in French as much as possible.
2. Be in your seat ready to work when the bell rings. Have Le Set out ready to go.
3. Water is welcome, but no other food or drink. It helps keep our room clean and welcoming.
4. Respect Academic Honor Code: This means, but is not limited to, using an online translator, copying another student’s work, or using a native speaker’s help when turning in your work for a grade. Online dictionaries can be used when advised by teacher. World Language students should be reminded that it is usually quite easy for a teacher to detect Internet translations, since programs cannot tell the difference between literal and idiomatic usage.
5. Respect what YOU can do.
6. You will be using a variety of technology hardware and Internet applications including computers and various Web 2.0 tools. You are expected to comply with all acceptable use policies.
7. Use the pass whenever you leave the room. Always put it back in the same spot. Do not use the pass when instruction is taking place. Any abuse or overuse (i.e. going to the cafeteria, leaving to use your cell phone, or using it too often, etc.) will result in suspension of privileges.
Attendance and tardiness:
Many activities are done in class. Class begins on time. Tardiness and truancy issues will follow school policy, but will not be included in evaluating a student’s level of academic proficiency.
Harassment and Bullying:
Harassment of any form will not be tolerated. It is against the law. Please tell your teacher if you are the victim of harassment or bullying. Consequences will follow school policy.
Guidelines for our classroom community:
1. You are responsible for all make-up work, including Le Set. Ask another student what we did in class when you were absent.
2. Bring text, materials and other supplies everyday. Please cover your book.
3. Come to class everyday prepared to learn actively and participate. Everyday participation in class has the following benefits: maximum exposure to and participation in the language; personal growth, skill and confidence in a second language; developed communication and literacy skills; diversity awareness and multicultural perspectives important to be an effective, contributing global citizen in a 21st century world.
4. Listen for bell signal to start and stop activities.
5. Work and create with integrity and respect for yourself, the teacher and your peers.
6. Respect the property of others.
7. Help keep our classroom and school clean.
8. Work cooperatively in groups/teams in our diverse learning situations.
9. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, creativity and independence. Demonstrate a willingness to experience unfamiliar materials and situations with an open mind.
Class discipline:
· Documented conference with student
· Parent Contact
· Parent conference/Referral.
Bienvenue à la classe, mes amis.
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