French 1B Syllabus 2015-16
Madame Anne EWALD
Email: anne.ewald@austinisd.org
Website: http://anne-ewald.weebly.com
Phone: (512) 841-1132
Bienvenue! Welcome!
French 1B Scope – French 1B is a yearlong course that will introduce students to the basics of the French
language and the culture of the Francophone world. The course focuses on communication both in the
spoken and written forms. In addition, the class will broaden students’ understanding of our global
community by exposing them to the French-speaking people and cultures around the globe.
This course is a prerequisite for French 2 and is equal to 1/2 year of high school language credit. A variety of
resources are used throughout the year, including French websites, apps, music videos, magazine articles,
literary works, and parts of chapters 8-13 in the Bon Voyage! (Level 1) textbook and workbook.
Classroom Expectations
A. Come to class with materials and assignments already completed.
B. Follow all classroom procedures.
C. Be respectful of classroom materials and equipment.
D. Remain on task. If you finish your work early, allow others to remain on task.
E. Listen attentively to your classmates and teacher. Respect others.
F. Take risks, speak often and practice, practice!
G. Be positive. Be productive. Be polite.
Failure to meet classroom expectations will result in receiving: verbal warning, Student-Teacher
conference, phone call home, 30 minute detention, referral, and/or parent conference.
Class Materials
1. Three ring binder (1” or 2”if sharing with another subject) with five dividers
2. Notebook paper
3. Black or blue pen
4. Colored grading pen
5. Highlighter pen
6. 1 package Dry Erase Markers
7. 1 Box of Kleenex
8. Recommended (Not Required) Materials: Ear buds, French/English dictionary or app
Binder – Divide and label your binder sections as follows:
Pour Commencer (Warm-up)
Notes
Classwork/Homework
Tests/Quizzes
Vocabulary
Grade Distribution
Tests/Projects: 30%
Classwork/Homework: 25%
Quizzes: 40%
Daily Participation: 5%
Daily Participation
1. having homework out and completed at beginning of class
2. working on warm-up activity when class begins
3. bringing all class materials/supplies
4. participating actively in class
5. speaking in French!!!
Late Work:
Up to 100%
= Work turned in on time
Up to 70%
= Work turned in the next Class Day
Up to 50%
= Work turned in 3rd Class Day
*NB- FR1B is a high school level course. Policies and procedures are consistent with high school standards.
Class/Homework Grades: A portion of class/homework assignments will be picked and graded for accuracy,
while others will be a completion grade.
Tests/Quizzes: Quizzes will be given approximately once a week, and tests twice per six weeks.
Final Exam: There will be a cumulative midterm and final exam. These exams are averaged and weighted
equal to ONE six-week grade when calculating the percentage for high school credit.
Absences: When absent, it is students’ responsibility to find out what work was missed. Students should
check the Buddy Memo box. It is recommended that they attend tutoring to review the missed material.
Tutoring: Wednesdays after school 3-4pm. Students are encouraged to come to tutoring at any time during
the six weeks. However, they are required to attend tutoring if they are in danger of failing or have missed
several homework assignments.
Email: anne.ewald@austinisd.org Website: http://anne-ewald.weebly.com
Phone: (512) 841-1132 Please leave a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
I look forward to working with you and your children and am dedicated to making sure that this year is a
spectacular success for each of my students. I appreciate your support and participation in this process.
Please sign below to acknowledge that you have read this letter and understand and agree with its content.
Merci beaucoup,
Madame Anne EWALD
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FR1B Course Curriculum
1st Semester - Sequence
1st Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Review 1st
Year- 1A
Greeting
Friends and
Family
School
Grammar/Structure
Idiomatic Expressions
Etre – verb
ER - verbs
Present and Future
Aller - verb
Projects/Other
Autobiography
Project
Resources
*BV-ReviewCh.1-6
*BV -Student
Workbook
Listening Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
Glogster.com
Library Research
*NB-Glencoe’s Bon Voyage French Level 1 is the textbook and workbook for this course.
**NB – Listening is directly connected to almost all Speaking activities.
2nd Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Travel
Air Travel
Countries
Geography
3rd Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Travel
TransportationTrain
Culture
Grammar/Structure
Idiomatic
Expressions
IR-verbsPast Tense- regular
Tout, quel adjectives
Projects/Other
Passport Project
Play-Traveling
Grammar/Structure
-RE – present
Dire, Lire, Ecrire-verbs
Past Tense-regular
Demonstrative
Adjectives
Resources
Ch. 8 , (parts Ch.10)
Student Workbook
Listening Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
Projects/Other
Resources
Cutural Interest
Project
Ch. 9,
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
2nd Semester
4th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Sports
Questioning
National French
Exam
Review
Grammar/Structure
Past tense of
irregular and regular
Question
expressions
5th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Seasons
Weather
Outdoor Activities
National French
Exam
Grammar/Structure
Past tense with etre (to
be)
Negatives
6th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Cultural Events
Favorite Past
time Activity
Grammar/Structure
Reflexives
Savoir vs. Connaitre
Pronouns
Past, Present, Future
Projects/Other
Video- Sports
Commentary
Resources
Ch. 10
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
Projects/Other
Favorite Outdoor
Past time Project
Resources
Ch. 11
Student
Workbook
Play-At the Beach Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français
Interactif
On-line websites
Projects/Other
Power Point
PresentationCultural Night Out
Resources
Ch. 13 (parts of 12)
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites