Saint Joseph’s High School
saintjoehigh.com
French 3: College Prep B
Madame Fournier
(574) 233-6137
LFournier@saintjoehigh.com
Texts and Other Materials:
Discovering French Nouveau Rouge textbook
Discovering French Nouveau Rouge Workbook
Activités pour tous Rouge Workbook
Le Petit Prince
A set of index cards attached together in some way (from last year)
A set of index card rings
A whiteboard marker
A package of index cards
A notebook and/or loose leaf paper.
A folder/ binder in which you keep handouts/ packets
Course Description:
This course is based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for World Languages, builds upon effective strategies
for French language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed
purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing
opportunities to initiate, sustain and close conversations; exchange detailed information in oral and written
form; and write cohesive information with greater detail. This course also emphasizes the continued
development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using cognates, synonyms and antonyms
to derive meaning from written and oral information, as well as comprehending detailed written or oral
directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting student-created material on a variety
of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students
will continue to develop understanding of French speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations
among the practices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the
target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further
emphasizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding French
language and culture outside of the classroom.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Communication:
Use and comprehend paragraph length written and spoken French.
Show comprehension of an authentic French children’s book.
Write and speak with increasing independence.
Narrate in the past with greater accuracy.
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Connections:
Access a variety on media to enhance language learning. Examples: on line dictionaries, search engines,
advertisements, radio
Integrate reading, listening, writing, presentation and speaking strategies learned in other disciplines to the French
classroom.
Cultures:
Describe important aspects of French history.
Describe analyze French daily practices: examples: vacation activities, food habits,
Comparisons:
Recognize and use cognates and language structures: examples Use of past tenses, pronouns, and reflexives.
Compare and use selected idiomatic expressions and forms of address.
Communities:
Write letters, paragraphs, and children’s stories to share with others.
Use French outside the classroom to watch movies or teach French words/ phrases to others.
Course Strategies:
You will do your best in this class if you…
●Participate
●Even if we do not have homework, STUDY/REVIEW every day for at least 10 minutes. (It is almost
impossible to cram for French and remember the skills)
● Attempt to understand without always translating
●Come to class each day prepared to give your best
●What if I cannot do the homework?
Usually we will start homework in class. Use this time to begin and ask me your questions. If this does not
work come and ask BEFORE school. The moment the assignment is due is NOT the time to tell me you did
not understand.
●Help! I am totally confused. What should I do?
I am available before or after school. Simply ask me to help and explain again. It is amazing what a 3
minute individual explanation can do.
●Who should I speak to if I feel you cannot help me with my problem?
Look on-line. Re-read the text explanation and/or notes. Talk to another French student in a higher level.
Talk to another French speaking teacher, i.e. Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Benevich, Mrs. Crawford-Dixon
Class Rules/Expectations:
1. Be on time and prepared for class. (This means in your seat and working when the bell rings and coming to class
with all your materials.)
2. Respect others (including Madame) in your behavior and language.
3. Follow directions the first time they are given.
4. Follow all school rules.
5. Projectiles are not allowed. (This is my pet-peeve. If an object is in the air and no one is touching it, it is a throw
and results in an A.M.)
Please see attached sheet describing class procedures and consequences.
Grade Components:
How will the grade be calculated?
20% homework
20% class participation
60% other assessments (i.e. test quizzes, dialogues, projects, longer writing assignments, etc.)
Please see attached sheet describing each of these sections.
Grading Scale:
A+
A
A-
99 – 100
95 – 98
93 – 94
B+
B
B-
91 – 92
87 – 90
85 – 86
C+
83 – 84
D+
75 – 76
C
79 – 82
D
72 – 74
C77 – 78
D70 – 71
F
69 and below
I reserve the right to change things listed on this syllabus as needed and will inform students of changes.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns or questions. E-mail is by far the best way to reach me.
French 3
Signatures:
I have read this syllabus, attached classroom management plan, participation rubric, and classroom procedures,
and I understand what the course in general is about and what it asks of both teacher and student. I promise to do
my part to achieve the goals of the course.
Student _____________________________________
Parent ______________________________________