Nom: ______Stachour
Date: ______français III
French III
Syllabus for 2009-2010
Instructor: Madame Stachour
Class location: W216
Class time: Period 4, Monday-Friday, Quarters 1-4, 2009-2010
Availability: Before School (7:45), Periods 2 & 7, After School (except Wednesdays)
Phone: (763) 258-2575
E-mail:
Course Overview:
· This course focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Methods include interactive classroom activities, a video program, and an audio program. Major grammatical concepts will include study of the preterit, imperfect, present perfect, subjunctive, conditional and future tenses. The course explores life and culture in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Sénégal, Morocco, the Central African Republic and Québec.
Additional Course Information:
· C- or above in French II
· Teacher recommendation
Text, Readings, Materials:
· Allez, viens! Level 3 textbook: 2003, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Replacement cost: $64
· Allez, viens! Level 3 grammar and vocabulary workbook, Fee: $13.50
· Allez, viens! Level 3 activity workbook, Fee: $15.50
· Materials: folder, notebook, pencil, and pen for correcting. Three ring binder (optional)
· You may choose to purchase a French dictionary for home, but it is not required.
All textbooks and workbooks must be returned to the teacher at the end of the school year.
General Guidelines:
- Be prepared and bring all of your materials to class including your homework.
- Be in your seat and ready to start when the class is scheduled to begin.
- Be courteous and respectful to everyone in class.
- Be positive and participate.
- Be in uniform.
Please respect these simple guidelines because they are the keys to success in this classroomJ
Course Policies:
Grades
Your quarter grade will be determined as follows:
Class Citizenship/Participation/Preparation 20%
Quizzes (Written and Oral) 25%
Tests and Projects(Written and Oral) 35%
Homework 20%
Grading Scale
A 100%-93%
A- 92%-90%
B+ 89%-87%
B 86%-83%
B- 82%-80%
C+ 79%-77%
C 76%-73%
C- 72%-70%
D+ 69%-67%
D 66%-63%
D- 62%-60%
F 59%-0%
You must average a C- or better in order to progress to French VI.
· Class Citizenship/ Participation/ Preparation: In order to participate, you must attend class. The participation portion of your grade is comprised of your active contributions in French during the whole class, partner work, and group activities. Participation means that you are on-task and speaking French. This portion of your performance allows me to evaluate your spoken French. During French class, you should speak as much French as possible. Please remember that effort counts! In addition to oral contributions in French, participation is also measured by good class citizenship and coming to class promptly with your supplies and daily assignments. In order for you to actively participate in class, you must be prepared. Take thorough notes on class topics, lessons and activities. Review your notes and the current textbook lesson daily. Read the material assigned for each class and complete written assignments prior to class. Completing an assignment in class that has been given as homework is unacceptable and will result in no credit.
· Attendance: Classroom attendance is necessary in order to be and feel successful in learning another language. It is an experience that can never be duplicated. You are expected to be on time to class. This means that you are in your seat and ready to begin when the bell rings. If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are tardy. Please remember that two tardies to class will result in a “skip.” Two skips during a semester will result in a failing grade in the course. Please be responsible if you are or will be absent from class in the following way: You should communicate with me in advance of a planned absence by obtaining the Planned Absence form (green sheet). Pick up this form from the US office. After an absence, please make sure to get all the assignments that you missed and turn in all assignments that you missed to me. You should complete all make-up work in a timely manner. If you are absent one day, you will have one day to make up the work. If you are absent for two days, you will have two days to make up the work and so on. Providence Academy does not permit make-up credit on unexcused absences
· Evaluations: Quizzes, tests, projects and oral interviews are the primary assessment evaluations in French class. You are always responsible for material when you are told to study, and you may have short pop-quizzes and dictées. You will be notified in advance of larger quizzes, tests, projects and oral interviews. Quizzes and tests may involve speaking, listening, vocabulary, reading, writing and culture.
· Homework: All written work should be done independently in order to discover your personal strengths and challenges as you learn a new language. All assignments will be checked at the beginning of the period for neatness, accuracy, and thoroughness on a daily basis. Homework is to be done well and to be ready when the bell rings at the beginning of class. Completing your homework on time will help you understand the material and will help keep your grade up! Late work will be accepted the next day for partial credit. Students will not receive credit for any homework, quiz, test, or project where cheating is evident.
Course Calendar/Schedule:
First Semester
France, les régions Chapitre 1 (August 31-September 28)
Renewing old acquaintances, expressing enthusiasm and dissatisfaction, exchanging information, asking and describing what a place was like; passé composé, the imparfait, France
Chapter 1: Première Étape August 31-September 11
Deuxième Étape September 15-22
Quiz 1-1: September 11 Quiz 1-2: September 22
Chapter 1 Test: September 28
Belgique, nous voilà! Chapitre 2 (September 29-October 26)
Asking for and giving directions, expressing impatience, the verb conduire, the imperative, pronouns and their placement, at the gas station, adjectives, Belgium
Chapter 2: Première Étape September 26-October 8
Deuxième Étape October 9-22
Quiz 2-1: October 8 Quiz 2-2: October 22
Chapter 2 Test: October 26
Soyons responsables! Chapitre 3 (October 27-November 17)
Asking for, granting, and refusing permission, expressing obligation, the subjunctive, ne pas + infinitive, household chores, personal responsibilities, social responsibilities, Switzerland
Chapter 3: Première Étape October 27-November 5
Deuxième Étape November 6-13
Quiz 3-1: November 5 Quiz 2-2: November 13
Chapter 3 Test: November 15 EC sign: November 15
Des goûts et des couleurs Chapitre 4 (November 23 -December 18)
Paying and responding to compliments, the interrogative and demonstrative pronouns, the causative faire, clothing and styles, describing clothing and hairstyles
Chapter 4: Première Étape November 23-December 4
Deuxième Étape December 7-December 16
Quiz 1: December 4 Quiz 2: December 16
Dialogue: January 16-Vocabulary and grammar from any chapter 1-4
SEMESTER EXAMS: Listening, Oral, and Written
Listening & Oral: January 8-12
Written: US Exams January 14
Second Semester
C’est notre avenir Chapitre 5 (January 27-February 26)
Future choices and plans, careers; the future tense, the conditional, question formation with inversion, Senegal
Chapter 5: Première Étape January 22-January 27
Deuxième Étape January 28-February 18
Quiz 1: January 27 Quiz 2: February 18
Chapter Test: February 26
Cyrano (February 1-4)
Watch and discuss film during Catholic Schools’ week. Dialogue project.
Ma famille, mes copains et moi Chapitre 6 (March 1-April 13)
Family relationships, making, accepting, and refusing suggestions, making arrangements, making and accepting apologies, showing and responding to hospitality, expressing and responding to thanks, quarreling, reciprocal verbs, the past infinitive, Morocco
Chapter 6: Première Étape March 1-12
Deuxième Étape March 13-March 19
Quiz 1: March 12 Quiz 2: March 19
Ch. 6 Test: April 13
Les Trois Femmes du Roi Storyboard project due: TBD
Un safari-photo Chapitre 7 (April 14-May 4)
Making suppositions, expressing doubt and certainty, asking for and giving advice, structures and their complements, the subjunctive, irregular subjunctive forms, rainforest and savannah, packing for a safari, African animals, Central African Republic
Chapter 7: Première Étape April 14-April 21
Deuxième Étape April 22-April 29
Quiz 1: April 14 Quiz 2: April 29
Ch. 7 Test: May 4
La Tunisie, pays de contrastes Chapitre 8 (May 5-May 27)
Asking someone to convey good wishes, expressing hopes or wishes, complaining, expressing annoyance, making comparisons, si clauses, traditional life, city life, Tunisia
Chapter 8: Première Étape May 5-13
Deuxième Étape May 14-25
Quiz 1: May 13 Quiz 2: May 25
SEMESTER EXAMS: Listening, Oral, and Written
Listening & Oral: US Exams: May 28-June 3
Written Exam: US Exams: June 7
Last Day of School: June 9 (Collect all texts and workbooks)
Please feel free to talk to me about any problems, questions, or concerns that you may have. I am here to help! You can reach me at (763) 258-2575. If you need extra help, try to schedule a time with me in advance. Let’s have a successful and fun year together!
This syllabus is subject to change as the course progresses.
The Department of World Languages
Mission Statement
9/24/2008
The Department of World Languages at Providence Academy invites students to explore, appreciate, and communicate purposefully in French, Latin, and Spanish. Our program promotes listening, understanding, reading, writing, and speaking. We teach linguistic, cultural, historical, and geographic aspects of these languages, challenging students to grow in their faith, sense of global community, and service to others. Students explore Spanish from pre-kindergarten through grade two and French from grades three through five; grades six and seven study Latin to build grammar and vocabulary; eighth graders through seniors may seek proficiency via five years of development in their chosen language.