Vicenza Middle School

Course Name and Number

French I semester class School Year 2014-2015
Course Description
During this semester, we will be covering the following aspects of the French
language:
Vocabulary
Structures
Situations
Culture
Text
Daccord! + workbook
Supplementary materials, such as crosswords, puzzles, dialogues, etc.
Teacher Name
Isabella Pani
Contact Information
+39-0444-715701, DSN 634-5701, e-mail Isabella.Pani@eu.dodea.edu
Location
Room 1021 second floor
Philosophy
The aim for the end of this course is that you should be able to communicate
linguistically and to operate comfortably within French language.
High frequency vocabulary is presented in situational experiences such as meeting
people, asking for directions, shopping, etc. You will be expected to communicate in
basic French by giving especially oral information, by using speech patterns and
grammatical structures.
Furthermore, you will be taught to identify geographical and cultural features of
France.
Materials
A notebook or 3-ring binder. Pens and pencils.
Grading Policy
DoDEA Grading Scale:
90-100 = A
80.89 = B
70.79 = C
60-69 = D
59 or below = F
Assessment

Participation
Warm ups/journal
Tests

Homework

30%
20%
30%
20%

What do we mean by Participation?

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You participate in the lesson when you:

Listen to the teacher while she speaks
Follow instruction
Respect others right to learn
Take notes
Raise your hand before asking any question and wait to be recognized before
giving your answer
What are Warm-Ups?

As you enter the classroom, you will find an exercise or a

quote on the board.
Sit down and quietly follow the instructions given.
When the late bell rings, you are supposed to be working
already.
When you finish, quietly wait until the teacher gives
further instructions.

Tests

Tests will be given periodically, usually at the end of each unit

They will NOT be based only on textbook, but also on teachers
explanation of rules and expressions (so make sure to take notes!)
Quizzes will be daily administered on the newly acquired vocabulary (so
make sure you memorize that list!)

Homework

Every day you will find a short assignment on the board

Take a few minutes every night and do your assignment
On the following day, put your assignment on your desk before doing your
warm-up: the teacher will walk around and initial and/or collect it.

Classroom Management
Rules:

Be Present: Students are expected to attend class unless excused through

the proper school channels.
Be Prompt: Students are expected to be in class on time. Students should
be in their seats and working when the bell rings or a tardy will be assigned.
Be Prepared: Students are expected to bring their supplies, including
notebooks, writing instruments, and appropriate texts to class everyday.
Homework should always be ready at the beginning of the class period.
Be Productive: Students are expected to be on task at all times.
Be Polite:
Students are expected to demonstrate good manners and
courtesy to everyone in the classroom.
No put-downs or disrespectful
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language, actions or attitudes will be tolerated in this class.

Consequences:
These steps are optional (at the teachers discretion) depending on the
offense:
1. Warning / conference with the student
2. Contact with parent
3. Detention
4. Meeting with counselor / parent
5. Referral to the administration
Policies:
Excused make-up work (not school related): Students who miss class
work due to an excused absence may make-up class work and tests. The
deadline for turning in late work is one day for each day absent. Students
should first check the bulletin board for missing assignments, then see the
teacher if there are any unanswered questions about an assignment or lesson.
Tests can be made-up during seminar or after school.
Excused make-up work (school related): Work is due immediately upon
return. Missed tests must be taken after school the day of the students
return.
Cheating: Any student caught cheating will receive a 0 grade for the
assignment or test. This includes all students and assignments involved.
Water: Water is allowed in the classroom at all times
Homework we comply with the school H2.0 policy. Students will have the
opportunity to make up any incomplete or missed work for half credit

Content Outline

Vocabulary and Structures

Among other things, you will learn about the following topics:

French Alphabet

Greetings and people introductions

Classroom objects

The home

The family

Sports

Shopping

Food

Means of Transportation
Articles
Gender of nouns
Singular and plural of nouns
Noun/adjective agreement
Questions
Negative expressions
Present tense of most common verbs

Additional Information

You need to have a neat, ordered NOTEBOOK in which you collect notes,
handouts and such. Your notebook and workbook chapters will be graded at
the end of the quarter.

Standards
Please make reference to the standards from the DODEA website:
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/curriculum.htm