Bienvenue à la classe de français ! 2009-2010
Welcome to the wonderful world of French! An exciting and challenging
curriculum awaits you. This year, in addition to French grammar and
literature, we will be learning about the culture, history, music, film and
current events of France and other Francophone countries. There will also
be a strong emphasis on developing oral and written communication skills as
we converse and write in French on a daily basis.
Materials required in class:
Textbook and workbook: Discovering French Bleu
Ring binder with dividers and paper
Folder, pens, pencils
French/English dictionary
Basic expectations:
1. Attendance, class participation, and completion of all assignments are
essential to a successful academic year.
2. If you are absent, you are responsible for the prompt completion of all
missed work; this includes classwork, homework, tests, quizzes, and projects.
3. Class participation is very important. We are learning a language and
that requires communication and repetition. Everyone makes mistakes, so
don’t be afraid to speak up!
4. Respect and courtesy towards classmates and teachers is expected at all
times.
Grading: You will be graded on all your quizzes, tests, projects, homework,
writing assignments and oral presentations, as well as class participation,
attitude and behavior. (Refer to MSDA grading policy in student handbook).
All written assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the class on
the day the assignment is due, or it will be considered one day late.
Homework that is not collected is checked at the beginning of each class in
order to receive credit. Since we go over this homework in class, it may
not be handed in late.
Teacher Web: All assignments, as well as my schedule and any other
important information, are posted daily on the Teacher Web.
Be sure to check regularly, especially when absent.
French Club: You are strongly encouraged to join the French Club and
participate in all the meetings and activities. It is a fun way to learn
more about the French world. It is also one of the requirements for
membership in the French Honor Society.
Remedial: If you experience any problems or difficulties, I will be happy
to help you. We can meet before or after school, or during the day at a
mutually convenient time.
I look forward to an enjoyable and rewarding year of French with you.
If you need to contact me, please call: 973-226-0660, ext. 1168,
or email: mjachens@msdacademy.org
MARKING PERIOD 2
HOMEWORK:
Monday, 11/9 - TEST - Unit 2 (lessons 3-4 and culture)
due 11/10 - write/study p.74,75,77,78
due 11/16 - workbook p.62-63
11/17 - QUIZ - lesson 5
due 11/20 - workbook p.55-58
due 11/23 - write/study p.84,85,86,87,89
due 12/1 - workbook p.67-68
12/2 - QUIZ - lesson 6
due 12/7 - Cultural worksheet (25 pts)
due 12/8 - write/study p.94,95,96,97
due 12/9 - write/study p.98,100,101
due 12/11 - workbook p.71-74
due 12/14 - Research Christmas in France and write 5 interesting facts in
your notebooks. (5 pts)
JOYEUX NOËL ET BONNE ANNÉE!!
HOMEWORK FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK:
Start studying for the Midterm Exam which will include lessons 1-6.
Using the Internet, go to www.classzone.com, find your book Discovering
French Bleu, click on online quizzes, and do the following online quizzes:
Unit 1 – Lesson 1 quiz, Lesson 2 quiz, Unit 1 Review quiz
Unit 2 – Lesson 3 quiz, Lesson 4 quiz, Unit 2 Review quiz
Unit 3 – Lesson 5 quiz, Lesson 6 quiz
This is a total of 160 sentences.
You can either print up the computer copy and fill in the answer circles
OR write out the complete sentences and answers on paper.
The above assignment is due on Monday 1/4/10.
If you have any questions, please email me.
Tues. 1/5 – Listening/speaking sections of midterm exam