MADAME GARAY’S FRENCH CLASS SYLLABUS 2014-2015
GRADES! You will earn
your grade by
showing proficiency in
writing, reading,
listening and speaking
in the target
language.
PARTICIPATE! Every
activity, every day,
whether in class or
outside, practice.
Includes any
homework assigned.
STAY CURRENT! Don't
fall behind, check with
me or other students
when you miss class
for any reason. BE
RESPONSIBLE!!
CELEBRATE FRENCH!
Use the French you
learn in and out of
class. Immerse
yourself in the total
experience.
GET HELP! Tutoring
and more! Make-up
work, missed work
and retake poor
exam/assignment
grades on
Wednesdays from 45!
USE RESOURCES!
School technology will
be used frequently,
remember to respect
your priveleges at all
times.
CEll PHONES? Sure,
when I give you
permission for a class
assignment. Any other
time, all technology
must remain out of
sight.
ZERO TOLERANCE EXPECTATIONS:
 NO USE OF CELL PHONES, HEAD PHONES OR ANY OTHER DEVICES AS PER SCHOOL POLICY DURING CLASS TIME
FOR PERSONAL USE. YOUR TECHNOLOGY WILL BE CONFISCATED AND GIVEN TO FRONT OFFICE AFTER 1
WARNING.
 ALWAYS VISIBLY WEAR YOUR ID; IT IS FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE ON CAMPUS!
 ONLY BLUE PASSES ARE ALLOWED, AT ALL TIMES, WHEN YOU ARE OUT OF THE CLASS FOR ANY REASON.
 NO CHEATING! AUTOMATIC ZEROS WILL BE GIVEN FOR ANY/ALL ASSIGNMENTS. RE-DO’S WILL BE AVERAGED IN
WITH THE ZERO.
 GROUP WORK IS A MAJOR PART OF LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, BE SURE TO ALWAYS PARTICIPATE AND
EARN YOUR GRADE!
 ALWAYS BE PREPARED WITH YOUR BINDER, PAPER, NOTES, ASSIGNMENTS AND PEN/PENCIL. IF YOU CANNOT
PURCHASE YOUR SUPPLIES PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP!
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR EXTRA PRACTICE:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/
http://www.bonjour.com/
http://www.thelanguageplayground.com/recommended-sites/french-website-recommendations/
http://www.france.fr/en.html
MADAME GARAY’S FRENCH CLASS SYLLABUS 2014-2015
SUPPLY LIST: Please have all supplies by August 1st!
 1 – 1 INCH BINDER
 1 PACKAGE NOTEBOOK PAPER
 AT LEAST 5 DIVIDERS:
o GRAMMAR & VERB CONJUGATIONS
o VOCABULARY
o CULTURE
o QUIZZES & EXAMS
o MISCELLANEOUS/HANDOUTS
 1 BOX OF KLEENEX OR HAND SANITIZER
 PENS/PENCILS
 1 PACKAGE OF CONSTRUCTION PAPER (WE WILL DO MANY PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)
PLEASE NOTE: IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SUPPLIES CANNOT BE PURCHASED PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO THAT I CAN MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS TO HELP YOU!
FIRST 9 WEEKS CURRICULUM - Tentative
1st three weeks
Goals: We will be able to introduce ourselves and other people, exchange personal information, ask for and give
spellings, and conjugate the verb “ETRE” for all subject pronouns using our four skills: writing, reading, listening and
speaking.
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Discuss all classroom procedures, student expectations and campus EOP. Class “ice breakers”.
Alphabet, sounds, letters, and accents
Subject Pronouns and conjugation of the verb ETRE-to be
Formal vs. Informal
Introductions and Greetings
Brief history of France
Project Grades: (Details and grading rubrics will be provided)
o “Self-Introduction” to campus faculty/staff (5 minimum)
o Presentation of history of France in groups (Timeline)
o July 14th Bastille Day
2nd three weeks
Goals: We will be able to identify objects in the classroom, give and
perform commands, confirm and correct, and apologize and thank
different people using our 4 skills.
 Numbers
 Definite and indefinite articles (singular/plural)
 Demonstratives
MADAME GARAY’S FRENCH CLASS SYLLABUS 2014-2015
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Yes/No questions and answers
Classroom Objects & Supplies Vocabulary
Prepositions
Asking questions
Geography: 22 Regions of France ( 9 major)
Project Grades:
o Research, create brochures and presentations over the 22 Regions of France in pairs
3rd three weeks
Goals: We will be able to identify and describe people in our families using the correct adjectives and exchange
information using the conjugation of the verb “AVOIR” for all subject pronouns.
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Identify the family members
Placement and agreement of adjectives (BANGS)
Simple adverbs
Negation
Conjugate the verb AVOIR-to have
Project Grade:
o Create individual family trees describing family members and present to class in target language using
Prezi, PowerPoint, Posters or any creative method!
o LOOK!! - 1st 9 week exam approximately during the week of September 26th
NOTE: Students will be provided with a tentative calendar at the start of every new 9 week grading period.
Parents and students: Please review all information and expectations of the syllabus that are in compliance with the
Student Handbook, sign and date at the bottom and return to Madame Garay by August 1st.
“We have read through the syllabus and fully understand the student expectations for Madame Garay’s French class.
We also acknowledge that the misuse of any technology in the class will result in confiscation of device(s) and disruptive
behavior will not be tolerated and appropriate consequences will be implemented such as contacting parents/guardians,
referrals, detention (before, lunch, after school) as seen fit by Madame Garay and/or campus administration.”
Student Name (Print)
Student Signature
Parent Signature
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at any time.
Email: agaray03@sisd.net
Phone: (915) 937-9517
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MADAME GARAY’S FRENCH CLASS SYLLABUS 2014-2015