Metro Academic & Classical High School ~ French 5/6
UMSL Course 1001 ~ French Language and Culture I
2016-2017
Instructor: Dr. Corinne Wilson Room: 229
E-mail: [email protected]
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COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
In this level 3 French course, students will (1) improve their communication skills (listening, speaking,
reading, and writing); (2) increase their understanding of the French-speaking cultures; (3) continue to make
connections with other disciplines and acquire information in French; (4) further their ability to make
cultural comparisons; (5) use their French language in communities both within and beyond the school
setting. By the end of this course, students will have gained the Novice-Mid ACTFL (American Council on
the Teaching of Foreign Languages) levels of listening, speaking, and Novice-High for reading and writing.
Students will hear French almost exclusively.
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TOPICS
The textbook used is Bon Voyage 2 (chapters 7-14), and the topics covered are: Cars and driving; Accidents
and medical problems; At the hotel; Public transportation; Life in the city and in the country; Holidays and
Celebrations; Social Etiquette; Professions. There will be an introduction to IB topics and assignments.
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ASSESSMENT Tests 30% (formula to increase grade with proper follow up)
Quizzes 20%
Projects 10%
Attendance/Participation/Homework 20% (Calculated at the end of each semester)
Final Semester Exam 20% (Earned at the end of each semester)
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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
• Attendance: Students are expected to attend class and be in class on time as participation is crucial to
being successful in learning a foreign language. Students earn 5 points (5 “euros”) for being present and
on time. In case of an absence, it is the students’ responsibility to catch up with all the missed work and
assignment prior to coming back to the next class. Students and/or parents must send an email with an
excuse for being absent.
• Homework: Students are expected to review their notes and textbook to complete the homework
individually. Understanding will be tested daily at the beginning of each class in the form of a quiz and
rewarded 5 points (5 “euros”). Not graded, but lack of study = 0 points. Students may use the library or
computer lab to check for homework, if they do not have a computer at home. Students who are tardy will
have their homework collected and graded.
• Do Now: is an individual five-minute written activity given at the beginning of each class and is worth 5
points (5 “euros”). It consists in a daily question, prompt or short assessment on previous class material.
Students who are tardy will get no do now credit.
• Participation: Participation is essential and required. It consists in contributions to class, good note
taking, and use of French during class as well as active listening and being on task during all class
activities. Students may receive 5 points + (5 “euros”) per class.
• Reflection: At the end of every session, students will indicate in French orally what area of study they will
focus on to improve, and receive 5 points (5 “euros”) for it.
Metro Academic & Classical High School French 5/6
Formula: Students need to turn in their test corrections when due (the next session), to benefit from the
formula (that will boost their test grades only).
Expectations:
Students are expected to:
· strive to be IB learners: Inquirers (ask questions); Knowledgeable (learn new things);
Thinkers (use their head); Communicators (share their ideas); Principled (do what is right);
Open-minded (listen to others); Caring (be kind with others); Risk-takers (try new things);
Balanced (take care of themselves); Reflective (think of how to improve). · be prepared for class every day: bring (1) the Bon Voyage textbook (2) a notebook - and loose
leaf paper - in which they collect ALL of their French-related material (3) a pen or pencil, (4) a
red pen for correcting homework, (5) be ready for a surprise quiz (be on top of their homework
and read their notes daily).
· be polite: Respect others as well as yourself (no cell phone use, or any sort of class disruption
allowed). Students will pay 10 points (10 “euros”) for each disruption (toilet breaks included).
· be productive in and out of class: take good notes, review their notes, learn daily, even when
they do not have class the next day.
· make arrangements for makeup work, quizzes, or tests prior to the next class. · be honest: copying someone else’s homework, project quiz or test; having a parent, friend or
tutor do ALL, part, or help rewrite a paper or project for you; and translation from the Internet
are all instances of cheating.
Students will make progress and build on their skills when they practice using what they have learned. At
the end of each semester, the sum of students’ points (“euros”) will determine their Attendance/
Participation/Homework grade (20%). The goal is to reach 1,000 euros to get 100% for each semester (40
sessions, 25 euros/session, equals 1000 euros).
I have read the syllabus and understand both the expectations and my responsibilities.
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Student: print name and sign
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Email address: print legibly
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Parent responsibilities: Parents must make sure students attend school and complete their assignments
(available for all to see online under Metro/Teachers/Corinne Wilson/Français 5-6/Programme), and send an
email when their child is/will be absent.
I have read the French 5/6 syllabus and understand my son/daughter’s responsibilities for the year in
progress.
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Parent or guardian: print name and sign
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Email address: print legibly
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