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FRAN?AIS 1, 2 & 3 Class SyllabusMadame Maldonado – Rm. 2-140Email: imaldonado@ August 2019Dear Student:Cher (e) étudiant(e): ?BIENVENUE ? LA CLASSE DE FRAN?AIS 1, 2 & 3! Welcome to the French 1, 2 & 3 class! Course Description: The purpose of this course is to acquire intermediate proficiency in French through a communicative and interactive approach. Along with expressive (speaking and writing) and receptive (listening and reading) skills, emphasis is placed on the development of cross-cultural understanding of the countries of the French-speaking world in comparison with each other and with the United States. . The key to learning a second language is to be consistent, dedicated, hardworking, and most important, to be willing to speak and participate in class in the target language. Remember that practice is the key to success in the acquirement of a foreign language! Speaking in this class is MANDATORY without exceptions.Bonne Chance!The Florida Next Generation World Languages State Standards include Modes of Communication (listening reading, speaking and writing), and Intercultural Standards (culture, connections, comparisons and community). What does this mean for you? The students will have the opportunity to improve the four skills that are necessary to learn a language: speaking, listening, writing and reading. They will work in the textbook: Discovering French today! The students will have the opportunity to practice French not only with the workbook; I will include a variety of activities such as music, story reading, theater and projects about the different French cultures. One of my projects should include the participation in a total immersion activity, parents and students will be invited to attend this activity. Learning a new language should help you make connections to other school subjects, compare your native language to French and enrich your life by introducing you to another world.Learning a new language means that you will have to pay close attention to the teacher, listen carefully, read, frequently practice speaking and writing, and study vocabulary and grammar.Course Objective: Students will learn language skills which will allow them to complete real-world tasks such as tell a story in the past; describe their feelings, desires, and opinions; and talk about geography and history of various French-speaking countries. Students will expand many of the skills they already have to include new vocabulary and irregular grammar constructions.GradesGrades will be based on classwork, homework, projects and assessments that will measure your ability in French. A final exam will be given at the end of each quarter. Grading Scale Grading WeightsA 90 – 100%Classwork 30%B80 – 89%Homework15%C70 – 79%Quizzes20%D60 – 69%Tests35%F59% and belowExtra Credit: Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to earn extra credit at the teacher’s discretion.Late AssignmentsAll assignments must be turned in on time. If you are absent due to illness or family emergency as described in the Somerset school guidelines, you must make up the missing assignment and submit it within two class meetings after the absent day for the opportunity to earn full credit. After that, late work will automatically receive a reduced grade. If you are having problems meeting deadlines for assignments, please see me immediately for help on getting your work in on time.Plagiarism/CheatingStudents will be performing some research, whether it’s for a project or research paper. Plagiarism will not be tolerated under any circumstances! Plagiarism also includes copying someone else’s homework or classwork. Cheating is also an unacceptable offense and not tolerated under any circumstances! Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying another student’s work, allowing another student to copy your work, using any unapproved aides such as cell phones or other electronic devices, written materials, “cheat sheets” and anything that may unfairly provide a student with an answer. If a student is caught cheating or plagiarizing, they will receive an F for that assignment and a 1 in conduct for the nine weeks. They will receive a written notice and a parent contact will be made immediately after the infraction. The conduct grade cannot be improved for that 9-week grading period. If a student cheats on a test, a referral by the teacher will be submitted to administration. This is a school-wide policy.****PLEASE NOTE**** Google translate, NOR any other translating programs are acceptable for a language class.Class Rules1. Be Prompt (Be in your assigned seat and ready to work before the bell rings).2. Be Prepared (Bring all materials, workbook and homework to class.)3. Be Positive (Have a good attitude and don’t give up!)4. Be Productive (Complete all assignments, study and practice speaking.)5. Be Polite (Listen, raise your hand, respect others)6. Take care of the school(No gum, food, or drinks, unless part of the lesson)7. NO cell-phones use(unless part of the lesson)Behavior Consequences1. Student warning.2. Parent contact3. Teacher consequence (possible detention)4. Office referralCOURSE MATERIAL/TEXT:Valette, Jean-Paul (2013). Discovering French today! Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. (Textbooks will stay in the classrooms) – French 1, French 2 and French 3Discovering French Today! Activites pour tous, workbook. Holt McDougal. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. (Students will be given the workbooks by the first month). French 1, French 2 and French 3SuppliesPlease bring the following supplies to class:Subject Notebook 100 sheets with inside pockets (11 in x 9 in)1 flash drivepen (blue or black)hand-held pencil sharpenercolored pencils (sharpened)scissors/ Post itruler/ Highlighters1 ream of 8 ? x 11 Xerox/printer paper500 index cardsFrench-English paperback dictionary (optional)DonationsParents, it will be greatly appreciated any donations that you can give for our classroom, such as:dry erase markers in different colorshand sanitizer family sizeKleenexClassroom sharpener (electric)Pencil boxPen box8 ? x 11 Xerox/printer paper, white and colorsloose leaf paperdisinfectant wipesUseful Web Sites and Other Tips on How to Study a Foreign Language:To practice grammar: To practice reading comprehension and learn new vocabulary: the TeacherThe best way for parents to contact me is via email at imaldonado@Students may also email me or come to my classroom after school.I look forward to an interesting year in French class, exploring the French-speaking world, and getting to know you better.Sincerely, Madame MaldonadoAGREEMENTStudents, please sign this letter, have a parent or guardian sign it, to indicate that you have read the syllabus and understand the expectations and requirements for this class, including:1. I understand that the study of French requires active learning on my part, inside & outside of class.2. I understand that class time will involve individual, partner and group activities.3. I understand that class time is provided for me to increase my language skills and I commit to not misuse or abuse the time given. I will not participate in disruptive activities.4. I understand that sometimes I may need to seek help or work on extra practice on my own outside of class time to learn the material.Please return the signature page to me next class for a grade. You will not receive credit if the information is not complete (telephone number and email address are required)I have read the French class syllabus and I understand the class rules, consequences and expectations. I agree to follow them.Student Name (print) ________________________________________ Period ___________Student Signature ___________________________________________ Date _____________Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________Date ____________Parent Email Address: _________________________________________________________STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION FORMStudent Full Name: __________________________________________ Period: ________Today’s Date: ________________________Birthday: _______________Parent/Guardian Information:Name: ________________________________ Mother __ Father __ Other:_____________Telephone #’s: Home _______________________Work ________________________ Cell ______________________________Email: ____________________________________Name: ________________________________ Mother __ Father __ Other:_____________Telephone #’s: Home _______________________Work ________________________ Cell ______________________________Email: ____________________________________Does the student have access to the internet for school purposes? Yes ________ / No __________CLASS SCHEDULEPeriodSubjectTeacherRoom #Day A1246Day B1357Please write any additional information that you would like me to know. Thank you.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher’s Comments:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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