Madame Little’s French Two Syllabus
Contact information: email— slittle1@wcpss.net (best form of contact)
Academic Assistance hours: Fridays —2:30 – 3:30/ Smart Lunch (Mondays). Other times available by
appointment. I am here to assist you in your learning. Do not procrastinate.
Necessary Supplies for class: 1 pack of #2 pencils. I require a 3 subject notebook/ binder with folder
Inserts specifically for French: Vocabulary- Grammar- Class practice. Have a file folder for all your
inserts.
Class Web Tool: http://www.edmoto.com. To join the group, use this code: feqerf
1 homework grade for joining by Thursday 28th
Website: slittle1.pbworks.com: you need to check this website before EACH class and when absent.
Grammar support: http://www.wcpss.net/success-series/hs-french1/index.html
Quiz/ test practice: http://go.hrw.com/gopages/wl-fr.html (no log-in required, click on “self test”
On-line textbook: http://my.hrw.com
Textbook: Allez-Viens! French 2; HOLT, Rinehart and Winston; A Hartcourt Education
Company.
What Will Students Learn In French Two?
WCPSS benchmarks for level 2
First Semester Benchmarks
2A: Students will describe, compare and contrast people and things.
2B: Students will describe and discuss their home and furnishings.
2C: Students will ask for and give directions.
2D: Students will discuss shopping and dining in the francophone world.
These are the benchmarks covered in chapters 1, 2 and 3 in the textbook. Chapter 1 is a
long chapter as it incorporates a lot of review for the French 1 course. In addition to
benchmark 2A, we cover the review of all main verbs and conjugation, adjectives, family
and professions.
Chapter 4 is based on “LA MARTINIQUE”. Students learn about this part of France in the
Caribbean Sea as a basis to learn to describe North Carolina to French Speaking visitors or
abroad in the French speaking world (geography, places of interest, climate, things to do).
The study of this chapter starts in the 1st semester but is mainly covered in the second
Semester.
2 nd quarter Benchmarks
2E: Students will discuss daily routine in the present and in the past.
2F: Students will relate past events and activities.
2G: Students will discuss health and well being of self and others.
2H: Students will students will describe their childhood days.
These benchmarks are covered chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Each benchmarks comprises 3 components: vocabulary (blue coded in the textbook; a
vocabulary list needs to be maintained in PART 1 of the notebook), grammar (red coded
in the textbook – a grammar summary and explanations need to be appear as class notes
in PART 2 of the student notebook, and functions ( green coded “Comment dit-on boxes”
in the textbook; must be memorized and maintained in Part 1 of the student notebook)
*comment dit-on means: How does one say?
One of the most important GRAMMATICAL component in the French 2 curriculum is the
study of the major past tenses: Le passé-composé with Avoir
Le passé-composé with Etre
L’imparfait , and the study of reflexive verbs.
The study of these past tenses is covered in chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8 in the second semester.
Students MUST master the conjugation of verbs in the present tense (especially AVOIR
and ETRE ) before the second semester. Reflexive verbs start with chapter 4, it is important
to master the rule.
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Immersion: Starting with Chapter 4, we will start our immersion program. This means that we will use
French only during all classes during that period. Detailed instructions will be given at the start of the
program.
Songs: Class typically starts with a song in French chosen for the reinforcement/ enrichment it offers
regarding vocabulary and/ or grammar. The songs also often carry an authentic cultural component
as well as offering an opportunity to practice pronunciation and intonation in French. Students are
REQUIRED to participate in this exercise. Hand–outs with the lyrics MUST be kept in the
folder inserts of your notebook and available immediately at the start of class. Each song is usually
practiced everyday for 2 weeks before moving on to a new one. Participation is reflected in a global”
grade (speaking) per quester. MRS. DRVANDERTRAMP will help you remember the Le passé-
composé with Etre.
It is expected that you write down the new vocabulary from each song in your vocabulary
list in Part 1 of your notebook. Motivated students will seek to memorize the lyrics. Some
songs will be followed by a quiz after 2 weeks.
Class work Assignments: Given in the form of written application of the concepts studied
(grammatical and/ or vocabulary) in the textbook. Handouts from Travaux pratiques de Grammaire or
Cahier d’activité book or in the form of various hand-outs. All work MUST be completed at the time it is
assigned! It is often a timed activity. Music is often played during its completion to facilitate your
focus and personal acquisition. The majority of class work assignments are graded for completion
not accuracy- given that a reasonable effort is made. It is your personal time to ask for
ASSISTANCE and additional explanations during this practice time. I will be circulating, make sure you
raise your hand- quietly so as not to disrupt the others- and I will come to assist you ASAP.
Homework Assignments : Although homework is not assigned for every class, it is your
responsibility to study/ review in your notebook before EACH class (vocabulary, grammar; memorize
functions; study your song, check the website, monitor Edmoto. Remember that you only have 2 and a
half periods a week.
When homework IS assigned, it is written on the agenda on the website, Postings will also appear on
Edmoto. You should nevertheless recordyour homeworkt in your own planner and make sure that you
take the appropriate hand-outs and notes for its completion at home.
You should be alert to anything concerning the French speaking World (Le monde Francophone) in
the news or in your personal readings or in your other classes. Make sure you SHARE whatever new
information you come across with the class! (i.e.: bring an article related to France to class and ask
me for a good time to share it)
Homework/Class Work
Policy
On Time??—Full Credit if complete!
Late??— School wide policy to be announced.
Projects: Chap 1: Presenting yourself/ family/ hobbies/ clothing/ professions. Writing composition.
Chap 2: presenting your house and neighborhood. Writing and speaking presentation of your home and
city.
Chap 4: presenting North Carolina to a French speaker. Speaking presentation –
vocabulary missing with holes or booklet.
Chapter 7 is studied on a “PBL” model. Typically, 3 classes take place in the media center for
this chapter and students are assigned groups to conduct the study as defined in a hand-out. A large
part of the final exam comprises an evaluation of this chapter! There are 3 smaller individual
projects which will be assigned during the course. (adjectives, food and daily routine).
Tests/ Quizzes: All tests have a listening, reading, and writing part. Some quizzes are Listening
Comprehension only. Some quizzes are speaking only or writing only. Speaking grade are also a quiz
grade. The Minimum that MUST appear on Every Paper that you turn in for this class:
Name (Last + first) and Date (in French- see website if not sure)
No date? No name? Lose a point.
It is extremely important that you practice your listening comprehension skills with the Listening
Comprehension exercises practiced in class.
The last page of each chapter “ QUE SAIS-JE? ” (what do I know?) is a study guide for each chapter test
and for the mid-terms and final exams. In front of this “ QUE SAIS-JE? ”, there is a vocabulary list
with each word translated. By the end of each chapter, you should have MEMORIZED + WRITTEN
DOWN in your notebook (part 1) each of these words. This is the most basic list.A hand out will be given
with this list so you can study it at home. You should always write down additional new words as they
come up in songs or exercises to build up your vocabulary.
Interim Dates: Progress reports will go out every three weeks. Your grade will also appear fully
updated on SPAN at that time.
How a student is graded in French 2:
Reading: 25% (major/ minor)
Speaking: 25% (major/minor)
Listening: 25% (major/ minor)
Writing: 25% (major/minor)
 Major assessment means that it is a test therefore there will be more than 30 points for
that assessment.
 Minor assessment means that it is a quiz therefore there will be no more than 25 points.
Students are assessed in all 4 skills. Culture is embedded in each skill.
Feel free to contact me any time at: slittle1@wcpss.net – emails are generally answered
within the same day - except holidays, week-ends or unforeseen absence.
Rules and Expectations
I enforce ALL WCPSS policies as stated in the student handbook. Please align your
conduct with all Millbrook High School policies.
Tardiness is subjected to the CATS protocol . No exception!
Essential class rules are posted in the classroom:
NO electronic devices or games allowed in class unless required for instruction.
(Violation of Policy 6426A)
Sleeping is prohibited.
NO talking, conversations, noise making or disruptions are allowed. (violation of policy
6410D)
NO head coverings. (Violation of policy 6410A: No hoodies, hats, scarves)
Be Respectful – Policy 6410F. Proper trash disposal falls in this category!
Students stay focused & on task at all times.
No Food, snacks, or sugar drinks. (you can bring water in plastic bottles)
Students must bring ALL materials needed for class work (books, pencils, workbooks,
textbooks,
notebook and paper)
Bathroom/ water: Pass with signature required. No leaving class for any other reason
(see counselor, other teacher etc…) – 4 passes per semester.
In addition, ALWAYS USE THE FRENCH REQUEST FORMULAS POSTED in the
classroom!
Consequences:
1st and second violations: Infraction recorded & warning. Parent phone call.
3rd violation: Confiscation of electronic device or any irrelevant material used in the
French class (i.e:novel, algebra book or homework/ textbook for other classes).
Conference. Documentation in discipline database for discipline referral. Parent
notification.
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