Bienvenue à la classe de français!

FSF 3U/4UMlle Beaugrand

Course InformationYou will use oral speaking, listening, reading and writing

You will read authentic articles and stories ranging from one page to a full novel

You will build your vocabulary on topics such as la francophonie, awareness of issues that affect us, advertising, yourself, your family and your friends

You will work individually and in groups

Your final mark will be made of: 70% from work during the semester (tests, quizzes,

assignments, presentations etc) 30% from the final examination (in-class test & written

project)

Course MaterialsThe textbooks will be kept in class

If you need to take a textbook home to complete homework or a project, please sign it out on the board

Bring your binder to class EVERYDAY

There are dictionaries in class but it is recommended to get your own French-English dictionary to use at home

It is recommended that you download the free Word Reference App to help with translating words and phrases.

Course Info70% of your final mark is based on course work

throughout the semester (quizzes/tests, presentations, dialogues and projects).All summative assessments assigned must be

completed to be successful in this class

30% of your final mark will be based on the final evaluation in-class testwritten projectoral component

Attendance and Punctuality

You are expected to be in class, on time, everyday. You must arrive, ready to work when the bell rings

You must ask permission (en français) if you need to leave the classroom to use the washroom or for any other reason

You are responsible for making up all material missed (including tests) if you are absent. Look at the class website or ask a classmate before class

If you know you will miss a class, let me know before that class so you can be given work to complete

Electronic DevicesUnder no circumstances are cell phones permitted in

this classroom unless you have prior permission the only exception to this rule is to use the Word Reference

App – you MUST ASK before taking your phone out or I will confiscate it.

iPods and MP3 players may be used only during individual work time and must be turned off during lessons, presentations and tests

If I see any cell phone in class, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day

Continued presence of cell phones in class will result in increasingly severe consequences

Class websiteToday’s information, along with daily lessons,

announcements and useful links will be posted on the class website

If you miss class, you are responsible for finding out what you missed by checking the website

http://beaugrandd/wikispaces.com

Class Rules

RESPECT!Respect for the teacher

Respect for your classmates

Respect for the classroomWhat does this look like? Brainstorm!

When RESPECT is lost…Together, let’s decide what appropriate actions

can be taken when there is a lack of respect in the classroom

Behaviour Contract

How to be successful in French

Come to every class prepared – what does this mean?

Cahier, binder, pencil/pen, paperHomework/assignments completedPositive attitude!

Hand in assignments on time

Study for tests

Take good, organized notes in class

Come in for extra help if you are having trouble – don’t wait until it’s too late!

Oral CommunicationThere will be an added focus on oral

communication

You will be expected to participate in all class discussions and activities

CEFR: What is it? -> It’s a global framework for learning a language with the focus on teaching speaking and culture

Don’t worry about saying everything perfectly correct when speaking – we learn by making mistakes! CEFR’s goal is to increase the AMOUNT you speak in French before improving the QUALITY of your speaking.

Late Policy – French Dep’tNote: Online translators are NOT permitted for ANY

assignments and will result in you re-doing an alternate assignment

If an assignment is not submitted on time, the Continuous Communication Policy will be put in place

Consequences of not submitting assignments by the due date will get increasingly severe with each occurrence

You will be required to come in for lunch detention everyday until the assignment is submitted

Same goes for assignments submitted that are less than a Level 1

Any Questions?

What’s YOUR True Colour?This is another personality test

It groups people into 4 different categories based on answers to questions

Fill in the sheet to determine your True Colour!