Course Syllabus
IB French 1/2 2012-2013
Morgan Park High School
1744 West Pryor Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
Instructor: Ms. Watson, MEd
773-535-2550
Phone:
bawatson@cps.edu
E-mail:
Morganparkcps.org / impact.cps.k12.il.us
Website:
**COURSE SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS TEACHER DEEMS NECESSARY**
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours by Jules Verne (to be supplied by student)
French/English dictionary (to be supplied by student)
Allons au-delà (textbook)
French B Course Companion
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The IB French program prepares students for the rigors of the IB examination process
through both oral and written tasks. The IB French curriculum this year will have a focus on themes of Global Issues,
Social Relationships, Communication and Media, Leisure and Customs and Traditions as they are linked to the French
speaking world. The Standard-based curriculum incorporates focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking French
and understanding the culture. Students are encouraged, and expected, to interact in French as much as possible. There
will be opportunities for additional practice outside of regular class time.
COURSE OBJECTIVE: The communication-driven curriculum helps to build upon the foundation for verbal, listening
and writing skills laid in previous French courses. It is designed to help students understand more complex connections
between other cultures and the world in which they live. The aim of the course is to:
1. develop students’ intercultural understanding
2. enable students to understand and use the language they have studied in a range of contexts and for
a variety of purposes
3. encourage, through the study of texts and through social interaction, an awareness and appreciation
of the different perspectives of people from other cultures
4. develop students’ awareness of the role of language in relation to other areas of knowledge
5. develop students’ awareness of the relationship between the languages and cultures with which they
are familiar
6. provide students with a basis for further study, work and leisure through the use of an additional
language
7. provide the opportunity for enjoyment, creativity and intellectual stimulation through knowledge of
an additional language.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:
IB French I/II Quarter 1
Week
1
Present reg
present irreg futur proche
2
Immediate past
Immediate Past
quiz/Reading
3
Imperfect
Imperfect
Imperfect
4
Passe compose w/avoir passe compose w/etre
Reading
5
PE Review
Passe compose w/objects
Reading
6
conditional
conditional
conditional
7
Past of Conditional
Past of Conditional
Reading
Plus que parfait
Plus que parfait
Reading
futur proche pres/FP quiz/Reading
Futur simple reg
Futur simple irreg
IP/ FS
Imp quiz/listening
Reading
passe compose w/negation
IB Practice Exam
passe compose mix
Passe compose quiz/ listening
conditional quiz
Reading
Past of Conditional quiz
Reading
Plus que parfait
PQP quiz/ IB Practice Exam
Fall Intersession
8
9
PE Review
Futur Anterieur
Futur Anterieur
Futur Anterieur
Futur
Anterieur quiz/ Reading
10
Listening
Qtr 1 review Qtr 1 review Qtr 1 Exam Reading
IB French I/II Quarter 2
11
Subjunctive triggers Subjunctive triggers Subjunctive triggers Reading
trigger quiz/
Reading
12
Subjunctive conj
Subjunctive conj
Subjunctive conj
Subjunctive quiz/ IB Practice
Exam
13
PE Review
Subjunc conj irreg
Subjunc conj irreg
Reading
14
colonization colonization Reading
Thanksgiving Holiday
15
Dir. Obj pro Ind obj pro
ind obj pro - y ind obj pro - en/reading
obj pro quiz/ reading
16
listening/ Etre a/ 's
etre a/ 's
etre a / 's
etre a / 's quiz IB Practice Exam
PE
Review
possessive adj possessive adj possessive pro possessive pro Reading
Winter Intersession
17
18
possessive pro pssessve pro/adj
pssessve pro/adj
poss adj/pro quiz Semester 1 Review
Semester 1 Review
19
Semester 1 Review
Semester Finals (Even)
Semester Finals (Odd) Semester
Finals Make-Up
20
Reading
Reading
Reading
IB Practice Exam
IB French I/II Quarter 3
21
PE Review
Superlatives Comparatives Superlatives comparatives quiz/ reading
22
Demonstrative adj
Demonstrative adj
Demonstrative pro
Demonstrative pro
Demonstrative quiz/ reading
23
listening
reading
reading
reading
24
reading
reading
IB Practice Exam
PE Review
25
Interrogative adj
Interrogative adj
interrogative pro
interrogative pro
interrogative quiz/reading
26
Pulaski's Day reading
reading
reading
reading
27
past of subjunct.
past of subjunct.
past of subjunct.
past of subjunct. Quiz/
reading
Reading
28
Reading
Reading
Reading
IB Practice Exam
PE Review
29
Spring Intersession
30
listening
qtr 3 exam review
qtr 3 exam review
qtr 3 exam
IB French I/II Quarter 4
31
passe simple passe simple passe simple
passe simple quiz/reading
32
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
33
French cinema French cinema French cinema IB Practice Exam
PE Review
34
French cinema French cinema French cinema French cinema French cinema
35
French music French music French music French music French music
36
French music French music French music French music French music
37
presentations presentations presentations presentations
38
Semester 2 Final Review
Semester 2 Review
REQUIREMENTS:
1. French/English Dictionary
2. Notebook (as outlined below)
3. Writing utensil (Black/blue ink or pencil only. However, final versions of projects/papers must be typed or
written in ink unless cleared with teacher ahead of time.)
4. All work should be completed on time for credit. 2 late assignments per quarter will be accepted for full
credit if turned in within 1 week of being assigned. All other late assignments will receive no more than ½
credit, depending upon quality of work, IF TURNED IN WITHIN 1 WEEK OF BEING ASSIGNED. No
work will be accepted later than 1 week from being assigned. (Subject to teacher’s discretion.)
5. In most cases, in the event that you are absent from school, any work/quiz/test that was given will have as many
days to make up missed work as the number of days you were absence NOT to exceed two weeks. However, if
the absence is unexcused the quiz/test may not be made up and NO credit will be given. Make up work is to be
scheduled outside of regular class time by signing up in the classroom. It is YOUR responsibility to see your
instructor and to make arrangements.
GRADING SCALE:
90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
59 and below = F
TEACHER’S SCHEDULE:
Ms. Watson
RM 330
Period 1
RM 330
Period 2
RM 330
Period 4
RM 330
Period 5
RM 330
Period 8
The following are the cornerstone of a positive learning environment
1. Respect. You are accountable for your behavior. THINK before you ACT. Respect yourself, each other and
keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
2. Punctuality. Be prompt! Be on time to class, in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
Being prompt to class also means being prepared, bringing all classroom materials needed to learn.
3. Attitude. Come into class with a good, positive attitude.
4. Effort. TRY!!! Effort in this class can go a long way. Trying also means taking responsibility for your own
academic progress in this class.
GRADE EVALUATION:
1. The grade for each quarter will be determined in the following way:
Grade weighting
Classwork
Quiz
Test
Mid-Term/Semester Finals
Projects/Special Assignments
Homework
Binder/Notebooks
25%
15%
15%
15%
15%
10%
5%
2. All assignments/tests/quizzes for the week are announced and posted in the classroom on the first day of the school
week. Assignments/announcements are also posted on www.morganparkcps.org under the corresponding course.
Homework assignments are given three to four times a week and vary in point values and focus. Some assignments
require writing, while others involve and/or include speaking practice and study. To receive full credit, homework must be
ready to turn in when students enter. Some assignments will be counted as a test or quiz grade. Please remember that a
lack of points for homework will bring down your grade. Grades are updated weekly on IMPACT. Parents and students
are encouraged to access the IMPACT portal often to monitor student grades. Your goal in class should be to receive
100% for each assignment, which is assigned to help you study as well as to prepare you for a success in the acquisition of
your new language.
***Students will be given weekly assessments on the grammar topics covered that week. If a student
has not mastered the concept (receiving a score or 85% or better), he or she will be given additional practice
assignments over the weekend. All other students will be excused from the weekend assignments.
3. Students will be required to keep notebooks/binders. The notebook/binder should have 4, completely separate and
clearly marked sections. The following are the requirements for each section:
1. Homework and Objectives- students must have the date, daily objectives and homework listed for each
day. Students may list more than one day per page.
2. Grammar- students must record grammar lessons/points for the day/week in the grammar section.
3. Vocabulary- students must record vocabulary for the day/week in the vocabulary section.
4. Returned work/handouts- students must keep all returned work/handouts to ensure accurate
recordkeeping.
ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
It is important for you to keep up with ALL classroom assignments and homework as it gives practice of the new material
being learned in class. To receive full credit for any assignment, it must:
1. Be turned in on time at the beginning of the period for homework and at the end of the period for class work.
2. Be complete.
3. Be legible.
4. Be the student’s own work.
RECOVERY PLAN:
If a student is failing, or in danger of failing, at, or before, the time of progress reports/report cards, he or she is entitled to
ask for the World Language Recovery Plan. The plan is as follows:
1. The recovery plan must be initiated AT LEAST 4 WEEKS BEFORE THE FINAL REPORT CARD
GRADE IS DUE.
2. Students must make up missed homework/class work for ½ credit.
3. Students must attend weekly tutoring sessions.
4. Students may make up 1 test or quiz
The recovery plan is also posted along with other class documents on the school website: morganparkcps.org.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES/SUGGESTIONS:
1. Students, when in class, SPEAK FRENCH! Even if you make mistakes, your French will improve.
2. Ask your child to go over the day’s or week’s notes with you and explain what they have learned.
You can have them explain what they didn’t understand so that they can articulate a question they want to ask in
class the next day.
3. Help your child make and study flashcards for the chapter’s vocabulary.
4. After a quiz or test, go back over the notes or book to find the correct answers to the questions they missed.
5. Rent French films. (You can get them at many larger libraries for free.)
6. Using the language selection option on most DVDs, watch a familiar movie with French subtitles or language
track.
7. Contact the Alliance Francaise to find a language exchange group that will allow your child to practice French
with a native speaker.
8. Stay away from online translators!!!!
9. Visit websites such as www.rfi.fr.com to help read and listen to authentic French media.
10. Review notes 10-15 minutes on a daily basis, even when there is no formal homework due.
11. Check school website for current and upcoming assignments/tests/projects.
CLASSROOM/LEARNING ENVIRONMENT EXPECTATIONS:
1. Students are expected to be in the classroom and in their seats when the bell rings. Students will lose the
points for the daily bell-ringers every time they are tardy. If they are late on a quiz day, they will NOT
receive additional time to take the quiz. If they miss it entirely, they have one day to make it up during their
lunch period.
2. Students are expected to come to class fully prepared with book, notebook, assignments and writing utensils.
Students who come unprepared will receive a zero for the day’s work.
3. Students are expected to use class time wisely, no personal grooming or completing work for other subjects.
4. Students are expected to raise their hand to get out of their seat or speak during instruction time. Students
will be reminded of classroom protocol, but will face disciplinary actions if it is a continual problem.
5. Students are expected to use appropriate school language. Cursing is not acceptable. Major occurrences of
obscenities will result in a phone call home and possible office referral.
6. Students are expected to respect each other and the teacher. There will be no name calling or insulting of
anyone. Penalties include, but are not limited to: verbal warning, writing assignment, phone call home and
parent conference.
7. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time. (Classwork cannot be turned in late. 2 late
homework assignments without penalty, every late homework assignment thereafter worth no more than ½
credit per quarter. Major assignments turned in after the due date for any reason is worth no more than half
credit.)
8. Students are expected to complete their own work. There is to be no use of ANY type of translator, copying
or allowing someone else to do the assignment. Any work not the student’s own will receive a zero without
possibility for a make –up.
9. Students are expected to check the homework board, or school website, if they are absent on the first day of
the week to get the homework/vocabulary for the week.
10. Students will be allowed to re-take one test or quiz per quarter. It is up to the student to arrange for a time to
complete the make-up test within one week of the original test.
11. Students are expected to respect the property of others. This includes school property. Do not take or touch
what does not belong to you without permission from the owner or teacher.
12. Students are expected to consume any food, drink, gum or candy during lunch. Such items are not allowed in
the classroom and will be placed directly in the garbage.
13. Students are expected to follow the school rules concerning all electronic devices. Items will be confiscated.
14. Students are expected and encouraged to ask the teacher for additional work and/or assistance when needed.
15. The students can expect the teacher to treat them with respect.
16. The students can expect the teacher to consider different points of view and circumstances when making
decisions.
17. The students can expect the teacher to follow the discipline guidelines and rules set forth by the school, CPS,
or both.
Parents can expect grades on the IMPACT parent portal and homework on the school website to be updated weekly.
I have read carefully and I agree to:
a. Complete all of the assignments to the best of my ability.
b. Attend all classes unless I am ill or in an excused school activity.
c. Abide by all guidelines as specified in the course syllabus.
d. Work with my student to achieve the course’s academic/language acquisition goals.
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