French 4R Course: Français 2R/S Textbook- Allez Viens 2/3 Teacher: Mademoiselle Ward rm. 225 (Block 3), 216 (Block 4) Tutor time/Office hours: Monday- Wednesday after school in room 216 Prep: Block 1 in World Language Office (room across from 218) Homework and class resources are found on my Schoolwires under French 4R tab.

Materials: Due by September – Please see me if you cannot complete this by the due date. ****** Internet access is ESSENTIAL at home, school or library. Notebook with tabs or sections for:  Notes/Do Nows  In-class worksheets  Study guides  Pen/pencil  Paper Grade weights Exams: 50% Homework/Classwork/Participation: 50%

A. Students will demonstrate the ability to understand spoken French in both formal and conversational situations. B. Students will demonstrate the ability to express ideas accurately with reasonable fluency, using correct pronunciation, intonation and structure. C. Students will develop vocabulary sufficient for reading, understanding and appreciating a variety of writing in French. D. Students will demonstrate the ability to express ideas accurately in writing using correct vocabulary, structure and spelling. E. Students will develop their cultural and literary horizon with more in depth study of the literature, arts, science and history developments of France and other French speaking countries Course Learning Objectives

Les objectifs Chapter 7 Expressing concern for someone; complaining Giving, accepting, and rejecting advice Expressing discouragement Offering encouragement Justifying your recommendations Advising against something Chapter 8 Telling what or whom you miss Reassuring someone Asking and telling what things were like Reminiscing Making and responding to suggestions

Les objectifs Chapter 9 Wondering what happened Offering possible excuses Accepting or rejecting explanations Breaking some news Showing interest Relating a series of events Beginning, continuing and ending a story

Les objectifs Chapter 10 Sharing a confidence Asking for and giving advice Asking for and granting a favor Making excuses Apologizing and accepting an apology Reproaching someone Chapters Identifying people and things Asking for and giving information Giving opinions summarizing

Grade breakdown Participation/Quizzes/Homework: 50% Tests/Special projects: 50% Daily assignments: skits, TPR/TPRS (miming), journal writing, poetry**, grammar practice***, whole-class discussions, short stories (Joie de Lire), video/music discussions Special Projects: Long role-plays with costumes and props, student-made powepoint presentations