French II

World Languages and Cultures-French II-Mme. Theisen
Mme. Theisen
Telephone: 613-7161
E-Mail: theisent@thompson.k12.co.us
Bienvenue à la classe mes amis.

French II is a two-semester course that expands the foundation for acquiring a second language by using the communication modes of interpersonal, interpretive and presentational while integrating the practices, products and perspectives of the Francophone cultures. Students will increase their communication skills and comprehension using a variety of materials and instructional strategies that reflect the needs of the novice mid proficiency level student. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French I.

 

World Languages and Cultures State and District Standards

Standard 1: Communication
Students communicate in a foreign language while developing literacy in all four essential foreign language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Standard 2: Culture
Students acquire and use knowledge of cultures while developing foreign language skills.
Level II students will:
* comprehend common learned words, expressions and simple instructions
*use basic pronunciation and intonation patterns, 
*express personal opinion desires and needs, 
*describe everyday topics, 
*ask and answer complex questions, 
*read and derive meaning from a variety of target language sources, 
*write about everyday topics, 
*demonstrate understanding of aspects of foreign cultures such as daily life, geography, business and the arts, distinguish similarities and differences among cultures

Functions: All functions learned in Intro and French I plus:
Describe people, pets and places in detail, identify Francophone holidays, obtain a hotel room and an apartment, 
write informational letters, letters of request, notes and invitations, describe leisure, travel and vacation activities, describe daily routines and chores, purchase items, know expanded food vocabulary, discuss health and fitness, know expanded clothing vocabulary, identify bank and post office vocabulary, use new expanded directions and city vocabulary, sequence events in present, past and immediate future, use the phone, restate information, make suggestions, compare, read a variety of texts

Context: All vocabulary learned in Intro and French I plus:
Descriptive adjectives, expanded city vocabulary and directions, Francophone holiday vocabulary, hotel and apartment vocabulary, health and fitness vocabulary, expanded clothing vocabulary, expanded food and food stores vocabulary, daily routines and chores, travel, vacation and leisure time vocabulary, expanded health and fitness vocabulary, expanded clothing vocabulary, sequence time vocabulary, simple art vocabulary, expanded geography terms

Structure: All structure learned in Intro and French I plus:
Apply regular –er, -ir and -re verbs in present and past and immediate future, use expanded and advanced question formation, use past tense with avoir and être, use imperfect tense, use reflexive verbs in present tense, distinguish between reflexive and non-reflexive verbs, use irregular verbs: savoir, connâitre, pouvoir, dire, vouloir, dormir, sortir, partir, dormir, lire, ouvrir, écrire, venir de, devoir, s’asseoir, offrir, use direct/indirect object pronouns, use qui, que in clauses, form comparative and superlative, apply preposition before countries and cities, form irregular plurals, applied expanded descriptive regular and irregular adjectives

Culture: All culture learned in Intro and French I plus:
Distinguish between cultural similarities and differences and compare and contrast cultural similarities and differences among Francophone countries in all unit topics and information in Level II. 

Assessments and Grading Scale
100% - 90% = A
89% - 80% = B
79% - 70% = C
69% - 60% = D
59% - 0% = F
 
 Grading will be based on:
Le Set and Set participation points-5% 
Quizzes-10%
Exams and projects-40%
Oral Proficiency assessments-10%
Writing Proficiency Assessments-10%
Assignments-25%
Grading will be based on Le Set speaking and participation points, quizzes, exams, speaking and writing situations, individual and group projects, assignments, worksheets and other activities. Students will be evaluated for the proficiency level expected in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. All assignments are due on time. It is the responsibility of each student to consult the teacher for make-up work. Make-up allowed according to school policy.
Attendance/Tardies
Many activities are done in class. Therefore, regular class attendance is necessary for success in a World Languages and Cultures class. Class begins on time. Le Set provides critical review and practice during the beginning of the period. Unexcused absences and tardies follow school policy. Check student handbook for details.

Everyday participation in class has the following benefits:
Maximum exposure to and participation in the language.
Personal growth, skill and confidence in a second language.
Developed communication and literacy skills
Diversity awareness and a multicultural perspective 
Special notes***
More and more universities are requiring a minimum of three to four years of one language for admission or graduation.
More and more careers in this global society require the ability to be able to communicate in another language and to be culturally aware.

Guidelines for Success and Community Partnership:
1. Be on time. Follow attendance policy. Take personal responsibility for makeup work.
2. Bring text, materials and other supplies everyday. Books must be covered. 
3. Come to class everyday prepared to actively learn and participate.
4. Be an active listener. Follow classroom procedures.
5. Do Le Set everyday. It is a writing grade and a class participation grade.
6. Work and create with integrity and respect for yourself, the teacher and your peers.
7. Respect the property of others and the intellectual integrity including not copying from peers or the Internet. Do not use a computer translator. 
8. Demonstrate stewardship for our classroom environment and the school by keeping it clean.
9. Work cooperatively in groups.
10. Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, creativity and independence.
11. Demonstrate willingness to experience unfamiliar materials and situations with an open mind.
12. Harassment and other discipline issues will follow the LHS Discipline code.

Texts and Materials 
C’est à Toi Niveau II 
notebook/folder

Telephone: 613-7161
E-Mail: theisent@thompson.k12.co.us
Bienvenue à la classe mes amis.

 

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