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Bienvenue à Français II

Je m’appelle Katie Paduch-Ledford

et mon numéro de téléphone est 378-8400 x-6833.

Room #190 / Office hours: M-F 7:50-9:20 am

school website: www.kpt.k12.tn.us/db

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course the student will consistently pronounce sounds and words correctly. They will understand vocabulary, grammar and syntax appropriate to their level in order to use it in practical communication aurally, orally, and in writing. All grammar that was introduced in French I will be reviewed and expanded upon.

The student will be able to identify countries where French is spoken and the cultural differences that accrue to geographical differences. The student will have basic historical knowledge of Franco phone countries and realize how a Francophile may value and interpret history differently from a person not influenced by that culture.

Examples of new topics:

· le passé composé (the past tense)

· le futur (future tense)

· interrogative adjectives

· house vocabulary

· pronouns

· more irregular verbs (ouvrir, devoir, connaître)

· body parts, illnesses & injuries

· health & taking care of yourself

· l’imparfait (imperfect tense)

· creating a story

· “il est” versus “c’est”

· genres of films & books

· animals & outdoor activities

GRADES:

1. 85% of the graded material will directly represent mastery, while no more than 15% will reflect homework, class activities, and/or participation.

2. For six weeks grades chapter tests will carry twice the weight of quizzes.

3. Grades will be averaged to determine mastery of referenced standards.

4. Late work may be accepted according to the teacher announced deadlines with a penalty.

5. Group work will be graded when appropriate with individual participation accounted for within the specific rubric.

6. Make up assignments (tests, essays, quizzes, projects, etc.) are the responsibility of the student. Upon missing class for any reason, the student should check the Class Log to obtain missed work, in advance if possible.

7. Tests and quizzes may be re-taken one time. Students will have one week from the date the test is returned to re-take the test. The test will be similar in skills, but may not be the same test. The better grade stands.

8. The final examination will be a comprehensive assessment of the student’s language skills. The student will perform during as many as three class periods at the end of the semester prior to and including the scheduled examination period. The student’s grade for the examination will be an average of the performances.

As the semester grade, the student will receive the higher of:

1. His/her six weeks and exam average OR

2. The final exam grade

***If a student cheats, their parents will be called by the teacher and the student will be referred to the principal. The student will be allowed to retake a similar test/activity.

Please realize that it is imperative for you to start studying and memorizing vocabulary from the very first day. Even if you don’t have written homework assigned, you always have vocabulary that needs to be learned. This requires discipline and motivation on your part. Please don’t fall behind! Ask for help the minute you feel as if you are to far behind.

I’m looking forward to a wonderful semester!