1. Bienvenue à la classe de français!
FSF 1D
Mme Beaugrand
Joey Learns French

2. Je me présente!
I love: travelling, reading, going to the beach, hanging out with my friends, hiking, running, and of course, French!
I dislike: cooking, horror movies, mushrooms and peppers, waiting in line, large crowds
I have lived in France and South Korea and traveled to at least 21 countries around the world
I earned a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do when I lived in Korea
I moved to Goderich 3 years ago, on the day of the tornado
I got married this summer and then traveled to Turkey, Bulgaria and Greece for my honeymoon

3. Black Belt!

4. Course Information
You will be speaking, listening, reading and writing
You will read short stories, write letters, dialogues and descriptions
You will build your vocabulary on topics such as family, 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
30% from the final examination

5. Course Info - Marks
70% 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
All projects and assignments will be completed in-class ONLY
30% of your final mark will be based on the final evaluation
in-class exam (grammar, reading & writing)
oral component (in-class)

6. Course Materials The textbooks will be kept in class
Bring your binder & writing utensils to class EVERYDAY
There are dictionaries in class but it is recommended to get your own French-English dictionary to use at home
If you have a smart phone or iPod, please download the FREE WORD REFERENCE App. It is a French-English dictionary, and very useful!

7. Le cahier
In this class, practice worksheets will be in your cahier. You will need your cahier EVERYDAY in class.
the cahier for this class costs $5 – some of you have already paid for it at registration day
if you have not paid for your cahier, please bring the $5 tomorrow
if you choose not to buy a cahier, you will have to copy out all activities in your binder
Since the new curriculum is expected soon, we will build the cahier as we go, adding pages to the cahier for each unit

8. In French, “Je peux…”
We focus on things you CAN DO, not what you cannot do
We will use authentic materials to build vocabulary and learn about French culture
There will be daily oral communication activities to build basic practical literacy skills (introducing self, talking about friends, family and interests, asking questions, etc)
This is an opportunity to break the classroom mold, talk to your peers, move around and be ACTIVE, rather than passive – you will only get out of this what you put into it.

9. Je peux…parler en français!
We will begin class everyday with a short speaking activity related to the topic we are studying
This daily practice is to help you learn new vocabulary and grammar
Speaking assessments in this class will mostly be done spontaneously (with lots of pre-practice). This means you will NOT be reading from a script. The more you practice and participate in class, the more success you will have during assessments.
If you choose not to participate, this will be directly reflected in your marks

10. Attendance and Punctuality
You are expected to be in class, on time, everyday. You must arrive, ready to work when the bell rings (this means having your books/pencils with you) - if you forget your materials and need to get them from your locker, you will be marked LATE, so come prepared!
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. Check out the class website, or ask me or 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

11. Electronic Devices
Cell phones can be used in this class, under strict rules. You may use your phone as a dictionary if you are on the Word Reference App. Any other use will result in your phone being taken away.
iPods and MP3 players (with headphones) may be used only during individual work time and must be turned off during lessons, speaking activities and tests
Continued presence of cell phones in class will result in increasingly severe consequences
If you finish your work before others, you may use your phone, providing you are NOT disrupting others. Failure to do so, will result in your loss of privilege and your phone will be taken away.

12. Remind 101
This App helps me send you reminders about due dates or announcements in a safe way
The texts come from the app, not my phone and it does not show me your cell number
PERIOD 1: take out your phones and send a text to (705) In the message
It will send you a text back asking for your name. Please type your first and last name and send it back.
If you don’t have a phone, you can still get updates from me by ing to join the class

13. Class website
Today’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
Extra handouts

14. RESPECT! Class Rules Respect for the teacher
Respect for your classmates
Respect for the classroom
What does this look like? Brainstorm & share!

15. When RESPECT is lost…
Together, let’s decide what appropriate actions can be taken when there is a lack of respect in the classroom
First offence:
Second offence:
Third offence:

16. How to be successful in French
Come to every class prepared – what does this mean?
Cahier, binder, pencil/pen, paper
Homework/assignments completed
Positive attitude!
Hand in assignments on time
Ask questions
Study for tests
Participate in class activities every day
Take good, organized notes in class
Be willing to take a risk and have an open mind
Come in for extra help if you are having trouble – don’t wait until it’s too late!

17. Late Policy – French Dep’t
Note: 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, a phone call or will be sent to your parents informing them
You will be required to come in for lunch detention everyday until the assignment is submitted
Consequences of not submitting assignments by the due date will get increasingly severe with each occurrence
Same goes for assignments submitted that are less than a Level 1

18. Any Questions?

19. 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
Talk in French! If someone asks you in English, don’t answer them