World Languages and Cultures French III—Cover sheet 2010-2011
Class Title: French III
Instructor: Mme. Theisen
Tel: 613-7161 Email: (best way to reach me) 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 communicative competence: interacting with other speakers of the language, increasingly understanding oral and written messages, and producing more complex oral and written presentations in French. 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 aspects of the Francophone communities. French is used almost exclusively in the class as students develop the ability to discuss, write, plan and design projects/presentations on topics related to historical and contemporary events and issues, as well as Francophone literary texts, music and films. 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, which in many cases, is accomplished through the integration of technology into the classroom. Recommendation: Successful completion of French II.
Colorado Academic Standards for World Languages
Prepared Graduate Competencies (PGC)
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 foreign 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).
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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:
Unit 1 – My personal portrait Unit 5 – French Provinces
Unit 2 – Health and personal wellness Unit 6 – French-speaking Africa
Unit 3 – Childhood memories Unit 7 – Environmental Challenges
Unit 4 – Traveling
Materials needed 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.
¨ French dictionary-Please purchase your own.
¨ notebook/folder exclusively for French class/handouts and pens/pencils
Methods of assessment
Grading will be based on Le Set speaking and participation points, quizzes, exams, speaking and writing prompts, individual and group projects and assignments. Assessments are aimed at the targeted proficiency level.
Grading Scale:
90%-100% = A Le Set and Set participation points-5%
80%-89% = B Quizzes-10%
70%-79% = C Exams and projects-40%
60%-69% = D Oral Proficiency Assessments-10%
0%-59% = F Writing Proficiency Assessments-10%
Assignments-25%
Classroom policies:
1. Speak in French as much as possible.
2. At all times please respect your teacher, your classmates and the cultures studied.
3. Be in your seat ready to work when the bell rings. Have Le Set out ready to go.
4. Water is welcome, but leave your food soda, coffee, etc. at home. It helps keep our room clean and welcoming.
5. Respect 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 and dictionaries can be used when advised by teacher. Your own work is how you grow and learn. Be proud of it.
6. Respect what YOU can do.
7. Respect appropriate use of your cell phone and other electronic portable devices.
8. Use the pass whenever you leave the room. 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. No passes the first 20 minutes of class.
Attendance/tardies/excessive absences:
Many activities are done in class. Therefore, regular class attendance is necessary for success in a World Languages and Cultures class. Class begins on time. Le Set provides critical review and practice during the beginning of the period. Unexcused absences and tardies follow school policy. Check student handbook for details.
Harassment:
Harassment of any form will not be tolerated. It is against the law. Please tell your teacher if you are the victim of harassment. Consequences will follow student handbook.
Guidelines for our classroom community:
1. You are responsible for all make-up work, including the set activity. Ask another student what we did in class on the day you were absent.
2. Bring text, materials and other supplies everyday. Books must be covered, please.
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. Do Le Set everyday. It is a class participation grade and counts 5% of your grade. 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. Demonstrate stewardship for our classroom environment and the school by keeping it 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.
10. Be on time. Follow attendance policy.
Class discipline:
· Documented conference with student
· Parent Contact
· Parent conference/Referral.
Bienvenue à la classe, mes amis.