FranÇais
1A
Mrs. Ben-Abdallah
703-720-5729
ben-abdallaha@fccps.org
Welcome to French class with
Madame Ben-Abdallah.
I am
confident that this will be a very successful and rewarding year for your
child. If there is ever a problem or question, please do not hesitate to
contact me directly before it is too late. Also, encourage your child to
contact me, either in person, or by e-mail with any question or concern he or
she may have. This way, we can all have a great year together.
Course
Description
French 1A
covers much of the basic material of the first part of the Level 1 high-school
course. However, it differs from the high-school course in several major
ways. Course content is geared to be relevant to the students’ interests,
with a focus on the world of the pre-adolescent, and an emphasis on knowledge
of other cultures, perspective-taking skills and the values and attitudes that
will enable students to function as productive and ethical citizens of the
global community of the future.
This
course introduces the student to the French language within the context of the
French-speaking world and its cultures. The aim is to enable the student
to attain basic proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing, with a greater emphasis on the listening and speaking
skills. Basic vocabulary, simple conversation skills, and grammatical
concepts are introduced with an emphasis on correct pronunciation and idiomatic
assimilation of the language. Correct rhythm and stress patterns are
practiced from the outset. Communication skills are practiced in a
variety of contextualized activities including real-life personal questions and
answers and situational dialogues. Active student participation in the
learning process is highly emphasized through projects, games and frequent
paired and small group communicative activities. Students are encouraged
from the beginning of the year to master useful expression and create simple
sentences with personal meaning. A variety of materials and strategies
are used to involve all students in the learning process. Success and satisfaction
in using the language are major goals.
Course
Outline:
Quarter
1 Discovering French Bleu Reprise,
Unit 1 and half of Unit 2
|
Communication
and grammar objectives: 1. To
say hello and good-bye 2. To
introduce yourself and say where you are from 3. To
count to 60 4.
To tell time 5.
To identify friends and acquaintances 6.
To count from 60-100 |
Culture
/ 1. The first day of
school (la Rentrée) 2.
French names 3.
Greetings 4.
Friends 5.
Montréal and Québec |
Quarter
2 Discovering French Bleu Unit 2 and
Unit 3
|
Communication
and grammar objectives: 1.
To say how old you are and find out someone’s age 2.
To talk about birthdays and holidays 3.
To identify family and relatives 4.
To give the date and the day of the week 5.
To order some common foods and beverages in a café 6.
To ask about prices and pay the check 7.
To ask friends to give or lend you something 8.
To talk about weather 9.
To name the seasons |
Culture
/ 1. The French family 2. Young French
people 3. Food 4. The café 5. The euro |
Quarter
3 Discovering French Bleu Unit 4
|
Communication
and grammar objectives: 1.
To describe some of your daily activities 2.
To say what you like and do not like to do 3.
To ask and answer questions about where others are and what they are doing 4.
To invite friends to do things with you 5.
To politely accept or turn down an invitation |
Culture
/ 1.
French school week 2.
Weekend activities for French teenagers 3.
Sénégal 4.
Unesco |
Quarter
4 Discovering French Bleu Unit 5
|
Communication
and grammar objectives: 1.
To talk about yourself: personality and what you look like 2.
To describe your friends and other people 3.
To describe your room 4.
To talk about everyday objects that you own or use 5.
to describe these objects: size and color 6.
to express your opinion about what you see or hear 7.
to identify colors |
Culture
/ 1.
2.
3.
French cars/driving 4.
Friendship |
Required
books:
Discovering
French Bleu (1A) and corresponding workbook
Assignments:
1. In-class
work (including projects) - Map of France and bordering countries, family
tree, weather poster, translations, letters, dialogues, short stories,
descriptions of people, dialogues, other fun stuff! (checklist
and rubric are given for each project)
2. Homework
- Homework will be listed on the chalkboard everyday. Students will write
it in their agenda at the beginning of class. It will also be
listed on my website under
3. Tests/Quizzes:
The major tests are Units 1-4, a vocabulary test for Unit 4, a verb test during
Unit 4, and 4 large lesson quizzes for Unit 5. During each Unit, there
may be small 10-15 point quizzes on various vocabulary and grammar.
4. Participation:
5 participation points will be awarded each class, for perfect behavior and
being on task. For each infraction, 1 point will be deducted.
Differentiation:
Dependent
upon ability, interest, progress and academic need(s) of a student in a given
class, it is possible that the course requirements/assignments may be modified.
Grading
Scale:
Grades are done on a point
system. The approximate breakdown is as follows:
Classwork / Participation - 25% Tests - 25%
Homework / Projects - 25% Quizzes
- 25%
All
graded assignments will be assigned a point value. The number of points
earned divided by the number of points available determines student's
grade. Students are expected to keep track of their grades on their grade
sheets.
Student
progress is recorded in a gradebook and on the computer.
Required
Student Materials:
1. Blue or black and red pens, and pencils
2. Agenda
3. Binder
with paper and three dividers
4. One
spiral or “marble-type” composition notebook for use in class.
5. For
projects, I will let the students know ahead of time.
Classroom
Procedures
Classroom
procedures and rules were discussed in class. Each student received a
copy of the rules and procedures. Parents were asked to review them with
their child and sign the paper indicating they have received them. If you
have not yet seen the guidelines, please contact me.
Make-up
work due to excused absences:
·
Missed homework is due the next class after the student’s return to
class. (One day for each day
absent.)
·
Missed tests or quizzes may have to be made up after school.
·
Extended absence due dates to be determined on an individual basis.
Make-up
work due to unexcused absences:
School
Board Policy states: “Students forfeit daily grades for unexcused
absences. Make up work including tests and quizzes will be provided,
however, timing of make-up quizzes or tests will be determined by the
teacher. A reduction of one letter grade will be levied and disciplinary
measures may be taken”.
Late
work Policy:
School
Board Policy states: “… if homework or project is submitted after the due date,
a deduction of 10% for each class day the assignment is late is deducted from
the earned grade. The maximum deduction is 50%. Students have until
one week before the end of the quarter to submit any late homework or
project. If not submitted by that time, students will earn a zero for the
assignment/project”.
Extra
help:
I am
available most days after school. Students should check with me in class
to confirm my availability.