Francais2
Madame Verspieren
Vista Del Lago HS
Term 2, 2015-2016 academic yearjanvier 2016
Bienvenue à la classe de français 2!
Tips for success in French class:
Enthusiastically complete class activities – singing, speaking, reading, listening, drawing, videos, partner conversations and anything else included.
Do your homework everyday! Daily practice of the language in addition to classtime is essential to make progress. Homework is assigned from the workbook (wb) and posted on my web page.
Try to understand but don’t worry if you don’t understand everything I say. I conduct the majority of the class in French. You will be surprised at how quickly you learn!
Use the study guides posted on my teacher web page.
Listen and don’t speak when I am speaking. Write everything I write on the whiteboard in your notes.
Plug in to French media: download as much French music as possible on your i-pod/computer/etc. so that you are hearing the language as much as possible. Watch French tv (tv5, available on satellite and cable) Check websites such as French.about.com or culturebox.fr daily. Add French language learning apps such as quia, quizlet and mindsnacks on your phone! Set your cellphone language to French!
PLEASE keepbackpacks and purses on the floor and under your chair or desk at all times.
Keep all cellphones or other electronic devices out of reach (i.e. zipped in backpack) at all times. Visible cellphones will go to the vice-principal’s office immediately.
No chewing gum or food!Only water is allowed in class!
Materials necessary for French class:
1. T’esBranché2 textbook (provided)
2. T’esBranché Fr. 2 workbook (important: pick up at student accounts - $20 check or cash)
3. 3-ring binder with dividers: divided into 6 units: Classwork, unite 1, unite 2,…..unite 6
4. 2 dry erase markers and an eraser (keep in binder)
5. 1 box of Kleenex or roll of paper towels
6. 3-hole notebook punch (keep in binder)
7. 2 red pens for correcting in addition to black or blue pens and pencils
Student grade is updated weekly on powerschool and will be based upon:
1. Exams (one per unit)- 20%
2. Quizzes - 20%
3. Final - 20%
4. Homework - 20%
5. Projects - 10%
6. Classwork/Participation - 10%
Course Description:
This class focuses on developing a strong range of competency in all areas of the French language: speaking, reading, listening and writing. An in-depth study of grammar will be transferred from book exercises to daily conversations, reading and writing. Reading will include magazine articles and internet sites in addition to textbook material. The class is conducted entirely in French with oral presentations and discussions in the target language to promote progress in listening and speaking. In addition, students explore the culture of France and other francophone (French-speaking) countries through textbook and supplementary material, movies and research.
Quizzes(normally three per unit) and unit examsare given on a regular basis throughout the term, usually twice weekly.
Homework, posted in the classroom and on my teacher web page, is assigned daily from the Workbook and the Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises book and must be completed by the beginning of the next class period for full credit. Thereafter assignments may be submitted for half-credit until the end of each unit. If a student is absent, they must submit missing assignments within two days of returning unless special arrangements have been made.
Articles/song: each week two students present an article, movie clip or songin French from a French web site on TuesdayandThursday. You will be assigned a date for your article/song/movie clip.
Make-upwork: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS. This includes lectures, notes, homework, quizzes and exams, and future assignments. IF A STUDENT MISSES A QUIZ OR EXAM, he or she is expected to make up the quiz/exam within the following week on advisory day or in class during the next quiz/exam.
Tutoring: Please make an appointment to see me any day during “B” lunch, before school or on Wednesdays during advisory if you would like extra assistance.
Classwork: Students are expected to communicate actively in French in class work and assignments, and to ask questions when in doubt. The classwork grade will reflect students' contribution to and participation in individual, pair and group activities. Inattentiveness such as talking out of turn (i.e. when I am speaking to the class or when another student is speaking), reading material from another class, not coming to class with completed assignments, etc. will result in a lower classwork grade.
ABSOLUTELY NO CELLPHONE USE OR CHEWING GUM OR ANY TYPE OF FOOD IN CLASS. ONLY WATER is allowed in class; any other type of liquid will be taken away and the participation grade will be lowered. VISIBLE OR AUDIBLE CELL PHONES will be confiscated and given to the vice principal and the classwork grade will be negatively affected. BACKPACKS and PURSES must remain on the floor at all times (not on the desk).
Tardiness: tardiness is not tolerated and will also lower the participation grade. Students are to be seated and ready to work when the bell rings. STUDENTS ARE TO REMAIN SEATED UNTIL THE BELL RINGS AT THE END OF CLASS.
Academicdishonesty: please be aware that cheating and plagiarism from any sources - and especially the internet - constitute severe violations of school policies and will be treated accordingly.
Please indicate that you have read and understood the course description for French 2, Term 2, 2014-2015 academic year by signing below. Merci. Also please indicate if you are possibly interested in taking a trip to France in Spring 2017. More details to follow depending on level of interest. Merci!
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Trip to France during Spring Break 2017! Interested yes /no? Cost is approximately $3500. ____yes ____no
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