French 2 Syllabus 2015-16
Madame Anne EWALD
Email: anne.ewald@austinisd.org
Website: http://anne-ewald.weeby.com
Phone: (512) 841-1132
Bienvenue! Welcome!
French 2 – French 2 is a yearlong course that will continue to expose students to the basics of the French
language and 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 3 and is a full 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 portions of the Bon Voyage! (Level 2) 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 School Day
*NB- FR2 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.weeby.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
_________________________
Student
__________________________
Parent
_____________________
Contact Number
FR2 Course Curriculum
1st Semester
1st Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Review - 1A and 1B
Greeting
Friends and Family
School
Weather
Food
Sports
Grammar/Structure
Etre – verb
-ER – verbs
IR and RE verbs
Present Tense
Avoir - verb
Projects/Other
Graphic MiniNovel- Project
Grammar/Structure
Aller – verb
Future tense
Faire – verb
Past Tense w/ Avoir et
Etre
Projects/Other
Resources
Crystal Ball-Project Ch. 1
Student Workbook
Le Petit Prince
Listening Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
Le Petit Prince
Grammar/Structure
Past Tense w/ Etre
Reflexives in Past
Indirect and Direct
Objects
Projects/Other
Cutural Interest
Project
Skit- My friends
and I
Resources
Review Chapter
Student Workbook
Listening Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
Google Docs
2nd Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Fine Arts
Cinema
3rd Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Health
Daily Routine
Medecine
Le Petit Prince
Resources
Ch. 2
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
2nd Semester
4th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Technology
Professions
Travel
Grammar/Structure
Imparfait vs. Passé
Composé
Prepositions
Projects/Other
PresentationWhat I want to be
Resources
Ch. 3 and 4
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
Grammar/Structure
Qui and Que pronouns
Negatives
Past participle agreement
Future tense
Projects/Other
Recipe
PresentationCooking
Resources
Ch. 5 and 6
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites
5th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Banking
Money
Post Office
In the Kitchen
Play-At the Bank
6th Six Weeks
Topics Covered
Traveling
Geography
Hotel
Subway
Traveling by Car, Plane, Train
Grammar/Structure
Conditional
Review of Tenses
Projects/Other
Travel Brochure –
Project
Skit – Checking
into Hotel
Resources
Ch. 7, 9, 10 - parts
Student Workbook
Video/Listening
Activities
Flashcards
Français Interactif
On-line websites