French II Honors

Bienvenue à la classe de français !                   2009-2010

Welcome to French 2 Honors!  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 9/15 - signed letter
due 9/17 - current event article on French-speaking country (10 pts)

starting 9/21 - bring covered textbook and notebook to class everyday. 

due 9/22 - study review packet
due 9/24 - review Unit 3 (5-8)
due 9/25 - read p.126-131 and take notes AND also write/study p.132-133

due 9/28 - review Unit 4 (lessons 9-12)
due 9/29 - 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, write in complete sentences TYPED (20 pts)
10/6 - QUIZ - lessons 13 and 14
due 10/9 - write/study p.218,219,220,221

due 10/15 - workbook p.133,134,135,136
10/16 - QUIZ - lesson 15

due 10/19 - write/study p.228,229,230
due 10/20 - write/study p. 231,232,233
due 10/22 - workbook p.140,141,142 (10 pts)
10/23 - QUIZ - lesson 16

due 10/26 - Read p.246-253 and do activités culturelles on p.249,251,253 in 
notebooks (15 pts)
due 10/27 - Unit 5 Writing Performance Packet (50 pts)
due 10/29 - write/study p.256,257,258,259,260,262,263

due 11/2 - workbook p.152-155 (8 pts)
due 11/3 - QUIZ - lesson 17 (AND workbook homework from 11/2)
due 11/5 - bring in 5 items of clothing/accessories to wear for fashion show 
and write up on index card what you will be wearing (complete sentences)



MARKING PERIOD 2

HOMEWORK: 

due 11/9 - read p.266-267 and answer questions on p.267 in complete sentences 
in notebook (10 pts)
due 11/10 - write/study p.268,269,270,272,272
due 11/12- workbook p.159-162

11/16 - QUIZ - lesson 18
due 11/17 - write/study p.278,279,280
due 11/19 - workbook p. 165-167
11/20 - QUIZ - lesson 19

due 11/24 - write/study p.286,288,290,291