Bienvenue à la classe de français ! 2009-2010
Welcome to French 2! I am happy that you are continuing your studies of the
beautiful French language. This year, we will continue our study of French
grammar, literature, culture, history, music and film. We will also be
discussing the current events in France and other French-speaking
countries. As we converse and write in French on a daily basis, you will be
practicing and developing stronger oral and written communication skills.
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 ONE
HOMEWORK:
due 9/16 - signed letter
due 9/17 - current event article on French-speaking country (10 pts)
starting 9/21 - bring covered textbook and notebook to class every day
due 9/23 - study review packet which was done in class
due 9/24 - review Unit 3 (lessons 5-8)
due 9/25 - read p.126-131 and take notes AND also write/study p.132-133
due 9/29 - review Unit 4 (lessons 9-12)
due 9/30 - read p.194-195 and write/study p.196,197,199,200
due 10/1 - write/study p.206,208,210
due 10/5 - p.210, ex.7, complete sentences TYPED (20 pts)
10/7 - QUIZ on lessons 13 and 14
10/15 - QUIZ - verbs: être, aller, avoir, faire, venir
due 10/19 - workbook p. 133,134,135,136 (12 pts)
10/21 - QUIZ on lesson 15
due 10/22 - write/study p. 228,229,230
due 10/23 - write/study p.231,232,233
due 10/26 - workbook p.140,141,142 (6 pts)
10/28 - QUIZ - lesson 16 and reading comprehension
due 10/29 - p.236-237 - write out in complete sentences in notebook (10 pts)
IMPORTANT CHANGE:
Thursday, 11/5 - Unit 5 TEST (lessons 13-16 and culture)
MARKING PERIOD 2
HOMEWORK:
due 11/9 - read p.256-257 and write out vocabulary in French and English on
pages 258,259,260,262,263
due 11/11 - workbook p.152-155 (8 pts)
11/12 - QUIZ on lesson 17
due 11/16 - write/study p.268,269,270,271,272
due 11/20 - workbook p.159-162
11/23 - QUIZ - lesson 18