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Goal: Increase Proficiency The goal of the world languages department is to immerse students in the target language in order to increase their proficiency. Listening Speaking Reading Writing

Required Materials Textbook: Allez, viens! Level 3 We will cover the material in chapters 1-6. Textbooks may be kept at home, as we have a classroom set of books. Workbooks: - Grammar and vocabulary workbook. It will be loaned to the student for the semester or can be purchased for $ This workbook is mainly used for homework.

Other Materials Listening Tracks Allez, viens! Website wordResults?keyword=wa0%20francopho ne%20europe

Teacher Website Homework listed on the class calendar Test & Project dates Power Point presentations for grammar & vocabulary Links to useful websites

Assessments Tests & Quizzes – 40% One test per chapter & grammar/vocabulary quizzes Tests and quizzes include writing, reading, listening and speaking Performance Assessments – 30% Pronunciation, accuracy of grammar/structure and content are the main aspects evaluated. Homework – 15% Participation – 15% I am available for extra help after school most days.

Final Grade Marking Period 1 – 40% Marking Period 2 – 40% Final Exam – 20%

Education Harvard University B.A. in Social Studies Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium certificat d’études européennes Temple University, M.Ed. French & Social Studies teaching certification University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

Teaching Experience Costa Rica – 2 years English as a Foreign Language Quakertown Community High School – 8 years Social Studies Teacher AP European History, U.S. Cultures II Honors & Academic, Ethics (for gifted students) Gifted Advisor Central Bucks High School South Long-term substitute for Marie Chemin who will return November 18

Travel Lived in Belgium & Costa Rica Traveled throughout the United States Extensive travel in Europe, South America, Central America Trip Around the World with my 4 children 16 countries on 6 continents for 6 months Volunteered for 2-3 weeks in 6 countries (Vietnam, Australia, South Africa, Italy, Costa Rica, Argentina)

Christine Yardley Telephone: , ext Website: