Syllabus and class information- le français avancé
Professeur : M. Hardy hardyd@cfbisd.edu
Overview: Materials and methods used in French
PreAP (2016-2017):
Because this is a mixed level pre-AP class an
effort will be made to include readings, music and other audio-visual materials
which work toward the AP model:
Spoken
Interpersonal Communication
Written Interpersonal
Communication
Audio, Visual, and
Audiovisual Interpretive Communication
Written and Print
Interpretive Communication
Spoken Presentational
Communication
Written Presentational
Communication
- The class will be taught using conversation, stories, reading, computer enhanced learning, movie clips and music. Communication in French, orally and in writing are the primary focus of the course, using situations and vocabulary which would allow a student to feel comfortable using the language with a native speaker, for pleasure or on the job. We have chosen to mix the advanced level classes and vary the content of the course from year to year.
- Skills we will work on: Learning to talk about your world in the past/present/future, to compare with others and to synthesize information from things we read, watch or experience.
The content
(novels/movies/stories/articles) varies from year to year.
There is only one objective in this class: to learn how
to communicate in French. To be able to read, write, speak and understand
well enough to communicate with a Francophone person.
Any other activity in this classroom is inappropriate!
Il y a juste un objectif dans cette
classe: apprendre à communiquer en français. Être capable de lire, écrire,
parler et comprendre assez bien pour communiquer avec une personne francophone.
Toute autre activité dans cette classe est
inappropriée!
Be responsible: be an active
participant: listen, take notes, ask questions, engage in your own learning. :)
Soyez responsables: soyez un participant
actif: écoutez, prenez des notes, posez des questions, engagez-vous dans votre
apprentissage :)
Be respectful: treat others how
you would like to be treated, celebrate diversity and differences. Leave the
classroom no worse for your having been here!
Soyez respectueux: traitez les autres
comme vous voulez être traité, célébrez la diversité et les différences.
Laissez la salle de classe dans le même état que vous l’avez trouvé: ou mieux!
Class room Expectations:
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(Also: stand at the
beginning of class to hear the day's objectives.)
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2. Listen attentively and politely when the teacher or other students are
speaking to the class. (and be ready
to take notes.)
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3. Be in your seat and ready to learn when the bell rings.
Immediately follow all instructions on the screen, desk, board etc. (exp.
Have a marker/eraser/notebook/pen ready to use)
(detention after three tardies!)
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4. Always have a book to read for SSR! (detention second and subsequent
times you do not have a book!)
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Tutorial Hours: Tuesday-Thursday
before school. Students that cannot meet during these times can make an
individual appointment with me for an alternate time. Come to tutorials with questions and materials!
Class Supplies for French Advanced:
This class will use classroom
notes, handouts, and internet activities extensively. All students should have a system for taking
and organizing these notes and handouts! (a designated binder/folder for this
class)
VERY IMPORTANT: To quickly
assess understanding and providing feedback in class we use individual white
boards. A package of dry erase markers AND a dry erase eraser (or cloth) is
essential!
If you do not have a place for
notes and supplies to write on the white boards your participation, progress and learning in class and will be
limited!
Additional requested supplies by class:
2nd Kleenex
6th Pump bottle of
hand sanitizer
3rd
Kleenex 7th
Pump bottle of hand sanitizer
5th
Kleenex
Class
information and documentation will be at Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/0/h
. Students can join the class with this code:
449wwql
We will use Quizlet often in class to practice
vocabulary. Please download the Quizlet
app onto your smartphone! On a computer join your class by going to: https://quizlet.com/David_Hardy4 or
load: David_Hardy4 into the app! J
A blog that may also be used
to communicate!: http://hardyd.blogspot.com/
Grading Policy
25 % formative--may include
homework, quizzes, warm-ups, class work, lab work, daily quizzes, class
participation, lab activities. Students are
responsible for a daily and homework stamp grid which will reflect many of
the formative grades given in class. A tally will be made each 3 weeks and be
reflected in progress reports. It is the
student’s responsibility to keep track of the performance sheet!
75% summative--may include tests (written
and oral) major projects or papers
- SSR: It is an expectation that all Smith students have appropriate reading material with them every day to engage in meaningful reading. This is a campus wide policy! The first instructional day of the week will be the “official” reading day for this class, but students should always have something to read with them every day!
- Ernest et Célestine: film which explores poverty/hunger/race differences et/ou Les Choristes, un film qui montre comment une personne peut influencer et peut-être changer la vie d’une autre .
- Conversations: http://cmaj.coerll.utexas.edu/
- FLE Polar: un crime en Normandie: an exploration of French grammar WHILE solving a crime ! J
- Peur sur la Ville: a short novel that explores what happens when a French city is under great stress (city government/organization/ moral choices and consequences/ social consequences of decisions)
- Le voyage Perdu (novel) (practice reading in the past/summarizing texts/ cultural comparisons etc.
- Lessons about culture: La Civilisation Française and BBC France
- Other Vidéos: Sam en France: a series of videos that explore the misadventures of an American trying to fit in in France (personal identity/ the realities of ‘fitting in’ culturally in a different country)
- Musique: Music is not only a beautiful tool for language learning, it can enhance vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.
- We are also doing a cross cultural comparison between a Francophone culture (or possibly a sub-Saharan francophone culture) /France and the USA. A guest speaker from the World Affairs council will present about life and work in a Francophone culture. Students will explore and compare: la vie spirituelle/ la vie de tous les jours/ la vie politique/ les arts/ le monde des affaires/ l’école et l’éducation/ la vie de famille (Last year was a guest speaker from Algeria. J)
- This project covers many of the AP cultural themes from the entire year in one unit! Family/arts/business/social and environmental challenges etc.
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Lessons about the language (grammar!) are very important:
They will be taught as we need them to accomplish linguistic goals. For
instance, as we get to know each other at the first of the year we will review
at least 20-25 different verbs in the present tense comparing activities
we'll associate with each other. To compare our summer or life experiences will
require a review of the past tenses, but in the context of sharing information
about each other. Tex and Tammy
(for grammar!)
French 4 students may be graded accordingly and expectations for performance will be also in accord with their level. The course will be conducted in French except for explanations, instructions, and beginning of year activities. Lawless French is an invaluable resource!
French 4 students may be graded accordingly and expectations for performance will be also in accord with their level. The course will be conducted in French except for explanations, instructions, and beginning of year activities. Lawless French is an invaluable resource!
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Level 4 students will be required to listen to and/or
read French at least 30 minutes each week, recording a short (30 words or so)
synopsis of what they heard/saw. The source
could be a film on Netflix or DVD in French, songs, something read/listened to
on the internet (the news in simple French for example) News feed for RFI: les nouvelles en français (click a date to read and/or
listen!)
- SSR: It is an expectation that all Smith students have appropriate reading material with them every day to engage in meaningful reading. This is a campus wide policy! The first instructional day of the week will be the “official” reading day for this class, but students should always have something to read with them every day!
Grading: Daily and homework: 25%; oral and written
tests 75%
Students
are responsible for a daily
and homework stamp grid which will reflect many of the
formative grades given in class. A tally will be made each 3 weeks and be
reflected in progress reports. It is the
student’s responsibility to keep track of the performance sheet!
Daily Participation: Participating
includes contributing to stories and discussions, listening to me and your
classmates, asking questions when you do not understand, taking notes when appropriate,
and speaking as much French as you can.
An important part of
daily participation is bell-to-bell
learning. My expectation
is that when the bell rings, you will be in your seat, in dress code, with your
binder out and open and a pen/pencil out.
You will have looked at the agenda on the board and written down the
date and any material already on the board or screen. In other words, you will be prepared. Also, I expect you to keep your materials out
until I tell you to pack up at the end of class, and to write down any homework
assignment in an assignment notebook when
it is assigned.
It goes without saying that
all students must follow any rule or
procedure in the stud ent handbook.
Materials students will need to have in class every day:
Classroom supplies: All students
will need a packet of dry erase markers and a dry eraser for class participation! Amazon link for supplies: http://amzn.com/w/260MM4TBTTPED
Students will also need a folder
appropriate for keeping sequential class notes as well as pockets to organize
the many hand-outs we will use this year.
*French-English Dictionary (highly
recommended)
Additional Supplies by Class:
2nd Kleenex
5th Pump
bottle of hand sanitizer
3rd Kleenex 7th
Pump bottle of hand sanitizer
4th Kleenex
Tutorials:
Tuesday-Thursday 7:40-8:15 if no other
meeting is scheduled for me. Other times just let me know in advance. Students
should come to tutorials with all needed materials and a question.
Bathroom
breaks: No bathroom breaks will be given during the first
fifteen minutes of class. Students will be given a pass each semester which
allows a maximum of six opportunities to leave the classroom per semester
Department activities that give students a chance
to use the language and explore French culture:
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Video conferences and homestays: There will be 7-8 opportunities during
the year to speak directly with students live in Alençon, a small village in
Normandy, France. Many students have developed lifelong friendships from this
relationship. We are planning to go to Alençon in 2016 to visit the homes and
school of our French friends.
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· French club: The Smith French club has been one
of the most active on campus for over 32 years. Annual events include field
trips (art museums, French bakeries, dining events, guest speakers, French
Christmas and other holiday celebrations, among many others. We meet on all
club days and other times after school. Dues for the club are $10 per year if
you decide to belong to the organization. The club does sponsor many events
(including video conferences, contests, films, guest speakers) that do not
require membership. (Fees are used for transportation for field trips, prizes,
parties etc.)
- National French Honor Society: Students who maintain a 90 + average for a minimum of three consecutive semesters (and who have at least 83+ in other courses) may apply for membership to this sister organization of the National Honor Society. Members graduate with an additional French diploma seal and are entitled to wear the French cord of honor at graduation. Student members are required to maintain an 'A' average in French as well as perform service requirements.
Parents,
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Your child is expected to behave appropriately in class. Your signature
shows that you have looked over the syllabus and expectations with your child.
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Your child has a package of dry
erase markers and a dry erase eraser to use in class.
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Any behavior which disrupts learning in the classroom will be addressed
according to school policy and I may take the opportunity in that case to call
and work with you to meet the needs of your son or daughter. I do look forward to seeing you at parent
meetings this year!
Parental and student recognition of receipt and content of this packet:
_____________________________
Student signature
____________________________
Parent signature/
Parent daytime
phone number ___________________
Unit Description
In each of the six thematic units of
instruction, all of the following six modes of communication will be addressed using authentic francophone
materials where possible.
Spoken
Interpersonal Communication
ü Impromptu conversations
ü Role play
ü Socratic seminar
ü Telephone conversations
ü Video conference
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Written
Interpersonal Communication
ü Blogs
ü E-mails
ü Letters
ü Pen-pals
ü Postcards
ü Social networking
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Spoken Presentational Communication
ü
Debates
ü
Group
presentations
ü
Impromptu
spoken presentations
ü
Interviews
ü
Mock
elections
ü
Project
presentations
ü
Skits
ü
Speeches
ü
Videos
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Written Presentational Communication
ü
Articles
ü
Autobiography
ü
Brochures
ü
Comic
strips
ü
Essays
ü
Journals
ü
Message
boards
ü
Poetry
ü
Review
or critique
ü Stories
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Audio,
Visual, and Audiovisual Interpretive Communication
ü Advertisements
ü Art and photographs
ü Authentic video
ü Dictations
ü Music videos
ü News programs
ü Podcasts
ü Radio
ü Songs
ü Sound files from Internet
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Written and Print Interpretive Communication
ü
Literature
ü
Magazine
articles
ü
Newspaper
articles
ü
Poetry
ü Short stories
ü
 Websites |
General Guide to Thematic Units
Each unit of instruction is based on
one of the six themes of the AP French Language and Culture Exam and will focus
on one or more of the sub-themes. Every unit will include the following:
vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, interpersonal speaking, presentational
speaking, interpersonal writing, and presentational writing.
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Ma famille et ma vie/la vie
contemporaine : qui je suis, où j’habite, ce que je fais + comparaisons
avec une autre culture francophone…
(les travaux domestiques)
Les défis sociaux : la
faim dans le monde…
La Beauté : (avant la
visite du musée) C’est quoi la beauté ? l’art ?
Unité 1: La vie
contemporaine (Contemporary Life)
Time frame: August/September
Sub-themes: advertising and marketing, education, holidays and celebrations,
housing and shelter, leisure and sports, professions, rites of passage, travel
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with professions and acquiring a job
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Nouns and articles
ü Present tense (regular and irregular)
ü Imperative
ü Conditional, future and associated compound tenses (conditional
perfect and future perfect)
ü Si clauses
3.
Listening
ü Inverviews with French professionals from www.lesmetiers.net
4.
Reading
ü Chapter 17 “Au travail” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü Le secret
de Maître Cornille from Allons au-delà!
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5.
Interpersonal Speaking
ü Mock job interview
ü Sélection Numéro 7 from AP
French (Ladd)
6.
Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation chosen profession and job options
in a French-speaking country
7.
Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to temp agency
8.
Presentational Writing
ü Sélection Numéro 4 from AP
French (Ladd)
Unité 2: La science et la
technologie (Science and Technology)
Time frame: September/October
Sub-themes: current research topics, discoveries and inventions, ethical
questions, future technologies, intellectual property, the new media, social
impact of technology
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with 21st century technology
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Past tenses (passé composé, imperfect, pluperfect)
ü Passé simple
ü Comparative and superlative
3.
Listening
ü Radio Canada: 1er févr. 2011, « Pour un courriel
efficace »
4.
Reading
ü Chapter 15 “Une industrie innovante” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü La
mauvaise surprise Kindle from
Allons au-delà!
5.
Interpersonal Speaking
ü Simulated smart phone conversation
ü Sélection Numéro 3 from AP
French (Ladd)
6.
Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation on advancement of technology
7.
Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to media download company
8.
Presentational Writing
ü Sélection Numéro 7 from AP
French (Ladd)
La vie de Marie Curie
Unité 3: L’esthétique (Beauty and Aesthetics)
Time frame: November/December
Sub-themes: architecture, contributions to world artistic heritage, ideals of
beauty, literature, music, performing and visual arts
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with visual arts
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Adjectives
ü Adverbs
ü Interrogative sentences
ü Interrogative adjectives and pronouns
3. Listening
ü Audio guide from the Musée du quai Branly from www.zevisit.com
4. Reading
ü Chapter 20 “Les grands courants artistiques” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü Oscar et
Erick from Allons au-delà!
5. Interpersonal Speaking
ü Mock museum conversation
6. Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation on Francophone artist, focusing on style
7. Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to curator of museum
8. Presentational Writing
ü Sélection Numéro 2 from AP
French (Ladd)
Unité 4: Les défis mondiaux
(Global Challenges)
Time frame: December/ January
Sub-themes: diversity issues, economic issues, environmental issues, health
issues, human rights, nutrition and food safety, peace and war
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with nutrition and health
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Subjunctive (present and past)
ü Reflexive verbs (present and past)
ü Passive voice
ü Prepositions
3.
Listening
ü Video clips on nutrition from aujourdhui.com (YouTube)
4.
Reading
ü Chapter 25 “À table” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü Articles from mangerbouger.fr and aujourdhui.com
ü Une
generation “élèvé au fromage pasturisé et au soda” from Allons
au-delà!
ü Cantine
scolaire: ceux que l’on vous cache from Allons au-delà!
5.
Interpersonal Speaking
ü Mock party food conversation
ü Sélection Numéro 10 from AP
French (Ladd)
6.
Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation on causes and solutions to global hunger
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7.
Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to food bank
8.
Presentational Writing
ü Sélection Numéro 5 from AP
French (Ladd)
Unité 5: La famille et la
communaute (Families and Communities)
Time frame: February/ March
Sub-themes: age and class, childhood and adolescence, citizenship, customs and
ceremonies, family structures, friendship and love
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with friendship and love
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Relative pronouns and clauses
ü Participles and infinitives
ü Negative sentences and indefinites
ü Possessive and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
3.
Listening
ü French love songs
4.
Reading
ü Chapter 17 “Au travail” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü La
legende de Tristan et Iseult from Allons au-delà!
5.
Interpersonal Speaking
ü Mock conversation with girlfriend/boyfriend
ü Sélection Numéro 4 from AP
French (Ladd)
6.
Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation on the role of the best friend
7.
Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to celebrity fan letter
o (student will play role of celebrity)
8.
Presentational Writing
ü Essay on relationships using 3 sources (Ladd)
Unité 6: La quête de soi (Personal and Public Identities)
Time frame: March/April
Sub-themes: alienation and assimilation, beliefs and values, gender and
sexuality, language and identity, multiculturalism, nationalism and patriotism
1.
Vocabulary
ü Vocabulary associated with multiculturalism (citizenship,
immigration, etc.)
ü Idiomatic expressions and proverbs
ü French slang
2.
Grammar
ü Disjunctive pronouns
ü Object pronouns
3.
Listening
ü Music from Diam’s (Ma France à moi, etc.)
4.
Reading
ü Chapter 11 “La France dans l’Europe et dans le
monde” from Civilisation Progressive Du Français
ü Immigration
– Ces etrangeres, eleves modeles from Allons au-delà!
5.
Interpersonal Speaking
ü Conversation about immigration
ü Sélection Numéro 8 from AP
French (Ladd)
6.
Presentational Speaking
ü Oral presentation on discrimination
7.
Interpersonal Writing
ü E-mail reply to friend in reference to their speaking engagement
8.
Presentational Writing
Presentational Writing
ü Sélection Numéro 3 from AP
French (Ladd)
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