French II Syllabus Buckhorn High School Spring 2013
Teacher: Amanda Solberg
Phone 379-2123 Room ext 3185 Room 185 E-mail [email protected]
Description: French at its second level is designed to build upon the skills acquired in French I. Using these skills, more emphasis will be placed on the higher-level development of communication skills, reading comprehension, and composition. Many activities will aim also for the further exploration of the practices, perspectives, and relationships of the target culture. Geography, along with accomplishments in French literature and art will gain in-depth attention. The student will be given the opportunity to experience the target culture first-hand through situations beyond the classroom such as plays and trips.
Goals: The Grades 9-12 Modern Languages curriculum as per the AL Course of Study provides students with a four-year continuum of study in a modern language. The content standards for the curriculum are organized within the five goal areas of language education- Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
Upon satisfactory completion of the second level of French, students should achieve beyond the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language proficiency guidelines for the novice level and be able to perform at the intermediate low/mid skill level. *Please see related attached link.
A final goal is that interest in learning the language continues beyond the AL advanced diploma requirement to engage students in continuing their language study with levels III or IV or to begin the study of a second foreign language.
Requirements: Students enrolled in Level II must have successfully completed Level I and possess a novice-low to a novice-mid level of proficiency.
While foreign language classes are fun and interesting, we strongly encourage students to take the class as an advanced elective. (Foreign language classes are the stepping stone to an advanced diploma.) Students should remember the class is fast-paced and will require study time outside of class. *Please see related study hints on handout.
Texts: McDougal Littel Discovering French I & 2 and workbook Guest speakers
Various reference materials (newspapers, magazines, etc.) Video/Audio material
The World Wide Web: class website = www.edmodo.com, http:www.solberglanguages.weebly.com
Local exhibits, theaters, and conventions
*Required reading novel- to be announced
Supplies Needed: Single subject notebook/binder 3x5 index cards
Loose leaf paper USB drive for storage blue/black ink and/or pencil
Paperback dictionary French/English post-it notes and art supplies TBA
Strategies Used:
Bellringers, Games, Communication activities, Listening Activities, Projects, Partner
work, Individualized instruction, Portfolio, Total Physical Response, e-pals communication
■ Internet Lab- once a week for 30 minutes each session
Variety of cooperative learning projects
■ Internet Acceptable Usage Agreements must be signed by parents/guardians in order to
participate. Students who are not able to participate will be given alternative
assignments.
Grades: Reports will be issued to each student on January 29th, February 19th, March 14th, April 9th, April 30th, and May 29th.
■Parents are encouraged to come into the BHS Registrar’s office to enroll in the INow Home program which will allow online access to view student records such as grades and attendance. All assignment entries and grades in INow on-line are tentative until grades are published on progress reports on dates above.
10 point scale 100-90 A 89-80 B etc.
Daily Work 40% of overall grade
Includes homework, class work, participation, preparedness,
Internet lab work, e-pals exchanges
Quizzes & Tests 60% of overall grade
Quizzes- Primarily over vocabulary (F) and required reading, pop quizzes
Tests- Includes grammar/culture tests, projects, papers, presentations, speaking skills, creative writing work, Portfolios, and Fiche counts for class participation
Tests are announced in advance and study guides with practice activities will be made available on the class website. (See http://www.edmodo.com)
*****Please Read Carefully.*****
Make-up Work: Madison County policy states that students will have two weeks from
the day they return to class to complete missed tests. Make-up tests will be given on an
assigned day each week before or after school. You must sign up in advance to take a
make-up test. In order to make up homework, tests, quizzes or daily assignments, you must have an EXCUSED absence. An 8X is considered unexcused and therefore any student with an 8X will not be allowed to make up work. For daily work, however, it is my suggestion that missed
assignments should be completed and returned ASAP, or within a week on average. It is
the student's responsibility to check the class log for assignments missed. All work not
returned before the two week grace period ends will be assigned a grade of zero.
Teacher: Amanda Solberg
Phone 379-2123 Room ext 3185 Room 185 E-mail [email protected]
Description: French at its second level is designed to build upon the skills acquired in French I. Using these skills, more emphasis will be placed on the higher-level development of communication skills, reading comprehension, and composition. Many activities will aim also for the further exploration of the practices, perspectives, and relationships of the target culture. Geography, along with accomplishments in French literature and art will gain in-depth attention. The student will be given the opportunity to experience the target culture first-hand through situations beyond the classroom such as plays and trips.
Goals: The Grades 9-12 Modern Languages curriculum as per the AL Course of Study provides students with a four-year continuum of study in a modern language. The content standards for the curriculum are organized within the five goal areas of language education- Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
Upon satisfactory completion of the second level of French, students should achieve beyond the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language proficiency guidelines for the novice level and be able to perform at the intermediate low/mid skill level. *Please see related attached link.
A final goal is that interest in learning the language continues beyond the AL advanced diploma requirement to engage students in continuing their language study with levels III or IV or to begin the study of a second foreign language.
Requirements: Students enrolled in Level II must have successfully completed Level I and possess a novice-low to a novice-mid level of proficiency.
While foreign language classes are fun and interesting, we strongly encourage students to take the class as an advanced elective. (Foreign language classes are the stepping stone to an advanced diploma.) Students should remember the class is fast-paced and will require study time outside of class. *Please see related study hints on handout.
Texts: McDougal Littel Discovering French I & 2 and workbook Guest speakers
Various reference materials (newspapers, magazines, etc.) Video/Audio material
The World Wide Web: class website = www.edmodo.com, http:www.solberglanguages.weebly.com
Local exhibits, theaters, and conventions
*Required reading novel- to be announced
Supplies Needed: Single subject notebook/binder 3x5 index cards
Loose leaf paper USB drive for storage blue/black ink and/or pencil
Paperback dictionary French/English post-it notes and art supplies TBA
Strategies Used:
Bellringers, Games, Communication activities, Listening Activities, Projects, Partner
work, Individualized instruction, Portfolio, Total Physical Response, e-pals communication
■ Internet Lab- once a week for 30 minutes each session
Variety of cooperative learning projects
■ Internet Acceptable Usage Agreements must be signed by parents/guardians in order to
participate. Students who are not able to participate will be given alternative
assignments.
Grades: Reports will be issued to each student on January 29th, February 19th, March 14th, April 9th, April 30th, and May 29th.
■Parents are encouraged to come into the BHS Registrar’s office to enroll in the INow Home program which will allow online access to view student records such as grades and attendance. All assignment entries and grades in INow on-line are tentative until grades are published on progress reports on dates above.
10 point scale 100-90 A 89-80 B etc.
Daily Work 40% of overall grade
Includes homework, class work, participation, preparedness,
Internet lab work, e-pals exchanges
Quizzes & Tests 60% of overall grade
Quizzes- Primarily over vocabulary (F) and required reading, pop quizzes
Tests- Includes grammar/culture tests, projects, papers, presentations, speaking skills, creative writing work, Portfolios, and Fiche counts for class participation
Tests are announced in advance and study guides with practice activities will be made available on the class website. (See http://www.edmodo.com)
*****Please Read Carefully.*****
Make-up Work: Madison County policy states that students will have two weeks from
the day they return to class to complete missed tests. Make-up tests will be given on an
assigned day each week before or after school. You must sign up in advance to take a
make-up test. In order to make up homework, tests, quizzes or daily assignments, you must have an EXCUSED absence. An 8X is considered unexcused and therefore any student with an 8X will not be allowed to make up work. For daily work, however, it is my suggestion that missed
assignments should be completed and returned ASAP, or within a week on average. It is
the student's responsibility to check the class log for assignments missed. All work not
returned before the two week grace period ends will be assigned a grade of zero.