French class Mrs. Varacalli Room D96
Contact Information (610) ext. 2196
MATERIALS Bien Dit book series On-line version Go.hrw.com for extra credit and extra help Students need a notebook and a folder May work from a different level book
GRADES Test or project for units (100 pts.) Quiz, reading, writing, or speaking assessments for lessons (30-40 pts.) Homework and classwork (5-10 pts.) Notebook (30-35 pts.)
HOMEWORK 3-5 times per week Usually from the grammar and vocabulary workbook (GV in Pinnacle) No late homework (unless they were out sick)
What’s new this year? Avril à Paris units – (Virtual trip to France) Yabla accounts for kids Google Classroom Vocaroo recordings There may be some weekly digital homework soon.
HIGHLIGHTS Trip to Les Mis? National French Week (Nov ) art, music, sports/games, science/tech, cuisine Quebec trip over spring break? National French Honor Society French music and raps
Ways that you and I can help ? Practice at home daily Make flashcards Be a partner in quizzing of material Checking that homework is done Go to go.hrw.com and practice.hrw.com Encourage your child to come after school for help Ask for a student tutor me/Leave a message