French II Course

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Français II

Madame Wiesley

¡Bienvenue à la classe de français!

Overview

This year you will learn the language of over 200 million people.  Course topics will include basic vocabulary, grammar and culture.  In addition, you will begin to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.  These are the tools you need to communicate effectively in French.  Much of the class will be conducted in French.

Expectations

I have high expectations for all my students and believe in your ability to succeed in this class.  To be successful:

      1.  Be in your seat when the bell rings and ready to work every day.

      2.  Bring the required materials to class every day.  Please keep cell phones, iPods, and other                    similar devices turned off and stowed away! 

3.      Participate in class activities.  Speak French and ask questions.  Give your best

effort at all times, and be willing to try new things.

4.      Study every day.  You will have homework most days.  It is expected that all students will review

      vocabulary and grammar notes on a daily basis.  Homework is to be completed before class.

5.      Do your own work.  Copying someone else’s homework, looking at someone else’s quiz or using

      any type of notes during a test will earn you a 0 (zero).  You cannot make this up. 

6.      Get help if you don’t understand!!  See me before or after school for extra help and make-up work. 

      I will gladly assist you.  I would appreciate knowing ahead of time that you are coming in.  I am

            at school by 7:30 each morning.  Thank you!

7.      Show respect for self and others, including substitute teachers and guests. 

      Be supportive and encouraging of your classmates.  Do your part to help create a positive and

      cooperative learning environment. 

Attendance

Daily attendance is very important as it provides an opportunity for practice in listening, reading and writing French. This daily practice will also help you to improve your ability to speak in French and to feel comfortable doing so.  Students should be familiar with West High’s policy on attendance.  The penalties for tardies and absences are outlined in your WEST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PLANNER (pages 10-13).

When you return to class from being absent, you will find a list of missed assignments and worksheets stapled together with your name in your class’s envelope on the homework wall.  I do this as a courtesy to you.  As a courtesy to me, you will be expected to complete make-up work in a timely manner.  You will have the same number of days to make up the work as you were absent.  If your absence is pre-excused, see me about making up the work in advance.

Materials                     

Please bring to class every day:

1.       Textbook-Bien Dit II

2.       Workbook

3.       Binder/Folder for French only

4.       Pencil

5.       West High Student Planner

Grading

Grades are calculated based on total points and will be divided into the following categories:

1.    Daily assignments (Normal homework assignments will be worth 2 points)

• 2 points = complete & accurate, 1 point = partially complete, 0= homework is incomplete and/or homework is not in class      

o   Homework is to be completed before class begins.  Late assignments will not be accepted for credit.

o   It is more important that you complete an assignment, although it may have errors, than to not try at all or to leave the assignment unfinished.  “I didn’t get it” is not an acceptable excuse.

o   In addition to any written assignment, it is expected that all students will review vocabulary and grammar on a daily basis.

2.   Assessments

This includes phrase quizzes, chapter quizzes and tests, as well as compositions and projects. Phrase quizzes are worth 10 points each week.  Journals are typically worth 10-20 points each depending on requirements.  Quizzes will normally be worth 25-35 points, and chapter tests will normally be worth 50-70 points.  Project point values will vary but will be specified when project is assigned.                     

3.  Participation/ Oral Proficiency     

This will include but is not limited to skits, oral presentations, oral Google Voice or recorder recordings, and target language usage grades.

~25-30 Target language usage points will be given per trimester.  You will be graded 2-3 times per trimester based on the rubric handed out in class.

     

Grading scale

The grading scale is as follows:

                 100-99%        A+                             79-77%               C+

                   98-93%         A                               76-73%               C

                   92-90%         A-                             72-70%               C-                

                   89-87%         B+                             69-67%               D+

                   86-83%         B                               66-63%               D

                   82-80%         B-                               62-60%               D-

                                                                           59%-below          F

NO EXTRA CREDIT PROJECTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Let’s work together to make this a productive and enjoyable year.  ¡Allons-y! 

                                         

                                          ¡Bonne Chance!

                                                                                                        

                                                                                                            wiesley.catherine@iccsd.k12.ia.us

                  

HELPFUL WEBSITES:        An excellent excuse for being on the Internet

o   www.mswiesley.blogspot.com – The class blog to find daily information about what we did in class, what we have for homework, what you should be studying / practicing, and very useful links.

o   www.my.hrw.com  - Excellent practice directly from the textbook.  Website includes

o   entire textbook along with vocabulary pronunciation, flashcards, self tests, all class

o   videos.  Usernames and passwords will be handed out in class.

o   http://conjuguemos.com/home/index.html - Great conjugation drills

o   www.wordreference.com - Online dictionary that lists multiples meanings of searched word.

o   http://www.uni.edu/becker/french31.html - Many links to explore – great for culture