French Two
Madame Cook
330-954-2148
Bienvenue à la classe de français 2 à Aurora! My name is Madame Cook and this is my 14th year at Aurora High School. We will begin the year with some fun review and then head into new material! French is a truly international language. The area in Africa alone that is French-speaking (francophone) is larger than the entire United States! Of course we will study about the wonderful city of Paris which remains the number one tourist capital of the world. We will also explore the culture of our Canadian neighbors who, particularly in the Northeast, speak French. Learning a second language (or a third or fourth!) will help you to better understand your first language as well as improve your verbal scores on proficiency tests. The most important thing, however, is that it will make you a more well-rounded learner who is more comfortable and prepared for life in our global economy and society!
Materials:
-Text T’es Branché-Level 2 (online and hardcopy)
-workbook-T’es Branché Level 2-online
-pencils and pens
-a binder with pockets and paper in which to place handouts and write notes
Classroom Policies:
Grades-Grades will consist of unit tests and projects, small assessments and homework. Not all homework will be counted in your grade. You are encouraged to do all homework as if it will be as it is solid preparation for your success in class and on quizzes and exams. Grades are divided into two categories-formative and summative. Formative grades make up 30 percent of your grade and summative make up the remaining 70 percent. Homework should be done in a timely manner. If homework is one day late, I will give half credit but anything after will most likely earn a “zero”. An exception to this will be excused absences. Grades are posted online through PIV and you may look at these anytime. Grades follow the normal 10 point scale.
Honesty-Please do your own work and stay away from online translators. I know very easily whether one has been used and I will not take work from them. This is a global language department policy. Translators are considered to be a form of cheating and will result in a “zero” and a call home.
Assignments-Assignments will be posted in class as well as on my Twitter at MmeCookFrench. Any other major documents and extra copies of the syllabi are on my School Pointe at
Make-up work and Extra Help-Exams will mostly be made up after school. Extra help is available by appointment with me after school. There are upper-level students who volunteer their services to tutor who will be available about a month after school begins. I will let you know of their availability. You must show up for any scheduled session you sign up for with them or you will lose this privilege.
Helpful Websites:
This is my favorite francophone website. It has music, art, culture and news from all over the world.
A great site for learning basic and traditional French songs.
Search “French language” and you will find help with all grammatical aspects of the language and even how to type French accents on the keyboard.
The most comprehensive site to practice French vocabulary, grammar and culture.