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The Wasatch Junior High FRENCH program Teacher: Pierre Baigue Educated in France and in Utah Master of Arts in Teaching Degree 21st year at Wasatch The FIRST objective of the class is NOT to learn the French language. Why? There is little chance that students will need this language in the future. However, most students will need to interact with non-English speakers at some time in the future for work, study, pleasure, and humanitarian or church service. The FIRST objective of the class is to learn and practice skills and strategies to communicate (listen, read, speak and write) with others in ANY LANGUAGE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, FOR ANY PURPOSE. In addition, cognitive abilities are developed which will positively affect general studies in high school and college. The immersion approach or “natural way” is used rather than translation and formal grammar. The SECOND objective of the class is to learn and practice how to view and understand cultures different than ours. This is done through discussing “in French” a variety of materials which have integrity covering current events, history, geography, art, and philosophy. The THIRD objective of the class is, of course, to learn French …the natural way. Authentic and current news items, short stories, and modern songs are used at all times. Wasatch students who have been tested with the STAMP test (Standards-based Assessment & Measurement of Proficiency) have consistently scored at or above grade levels. High school French teachers have indicated that Wasatch students are extremely well prepared for their classes including AP and IB programs.