Bienvenue à la classe de français!

FSF 1D/FSF 2DMlle Beaugrand

Course InformationYou will use oral speaking, listening, reading and

writing

You will read short stories, write letters, dialogues and predictions

You will build your vocabulary on topics such as friends, travel, movies and your interests

You will work individually and in groups

Your final mark will be made of: 70% from work during the semester (tests, quizzes,

assignments, presentations etc) 30% from the final examination (in-class test & written

project)

Course MaterialsThe textbooks will be kept in class

Your cahier (workbook) will cost $5 – some of you have already paid. If not, please bring in $5 tomorrow.

Bring your binder & cahier to class EVERYDAY

There are dictionaries in class but it is recommended to get your own French-English dictionary to use at home

Course Info70% of your final mark is based on course work

throughout the semester (quizzes/tests, presentations, dialogues and projects).All summative assessments assigned must be

completed to be successful in this class

30% of your final mark will be based on the final evaluation in-class testwritten projectoral component

Attendance and Punctuality

You are expected to be in class, on time, everyday. You must arrive, ready to work when the bell rings

You must ask permission (en français) if you need to leave the classroom to use the washroom or for any other reason

You are responsible for making up all material missed (including tests) if you are absent. Look at the class website or ask a classmate before class

If you know you will miss a class, let me know before that class so you can be given work to complete

Electronic DevicesUnder no circumstances are cell phones permitted in

this classroom unless you have prior permission the only exception to this rule is to use the Word Reference

App – you MUST ASK before taking your phone out or I will confiscate it.

iPods and MP3 players may be used only during individual work time and must be turned off during lessons, presentations and tests

If I see any cell phone in class, it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day

Continued presence of cell phones in class will result in increasingly severe consequences

Class websiteToday’s information, along with daily lessons,

announcements and useful links will be posted on the class website

If you miss class, you are responsible for finding out what you missed by checking the website

http://beaugrandd/wikispaces.com

Class Rules

RESPECT!Respect for the teacher

Respect for your classmates

Respect for the classroomWhat does this look like? Brainstorm!

When RESPECT is lost…Together, let’s decide what appropriate actions

can be taken when there is a lack of respect in the classroom

Behaviour Contract

How to be successful in French

Come to every class prepared – what does this mean?

Cahier, binder, pencil/pen, paperHomework/assignments completedPositive attitude!

Hand in assignments on time

Study for tests

Take good, organized notes in class

Come in for extra help if you are having trouble – don’t wait until it’s too late!

Late Policy – French Dep’tNote: Online translators are NOT permitted for ANY

assignments and will result in you re-doing the assignment

If an assignment is not submitted on time, the Continuous Communication Policy will be put in place

Consequences of not submitting assignments by the due date will get increasingly severe with each occurrence

You will be required to come in for lunch detention everyday until the assignment is submitted

Same goes for assignments submitted that are less than a Level 1

How will a Split Class Affect Me?

Many oral communication activities will be done together at the beginning of each class

Most grammar concepts will be taught separately

This means, at times, I will be teaching the other students --- What if you have a question?ask another student look in your textbook/class notes look in the dictionary look for anchor charts on the wallswrite it down and ask me when I am finished

Any Questions?

Get to know your classmates

Find one student in the class that each statement in true for

Using the form EST-CE QUE TU…

When a student answers OUI, write their name on the line

If they say NON, then ask someone else!

You can only write each students’ name once