French IV

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

French IV 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 intermediate proficiency level student. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III.

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 IV students will:
*comprehend the main idea from instructions and conversations, survival situations and familiar topics; 
* identify the main idea and specific information from a variety of sources;
* use pronunciation and intonation patterns; 
* describe and narrate; 
* express and support opinions; maintain brief conversations on familiar topics;
* infer meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases from context; 
* respond to reading selections/interpret literature; 
* analyze cultural elements found in reading materials; 
* develop and organize ideas by planing, drafting, revising, proofreading and editing own work and others;
* write to obtain and report information using expanded vocabulary and grammatical structures; 
* discuss and write about components of the social patterns being studied; 
* distinguish similarities and differences among cultures

Functions: All functions learned in Intro-French III plus:
retell in the past; persuade and propose solutions; hypothesize; narrate in the past; express concern; interpret; propose solutions; express feelings and moods; write to inform, persuade and describe

Context: All vocabulary learned in Intro-French III plus:
survey of French history; making formal and informal phone calls; selected Francophone literature pieces; social, economic and political situations in France using an election campaign simulation; advanced writing activities, including reports, curriculum vitae, journals, poetry and reaction papers; oral presentations and oral situations

Structure: All structure learned in Intro-French III plus:
use subjunctive ; identify passé simple; use compound tenses: plus-que-parfait and past conditional; use direct and indirect object pronouns; use possessive pronouns; use demonstrative pronouns; recognize interrogative pronouns: forms of lequel; use si clauses; identfiy present participles; identify past infinitives

Culture: All culture learned in Intro-French III plus:
demonstrate knowledge of aspects of Francophone culture such as literature; music; education; government; current events; environment; social, political and economic issues; demonstrate knowledge of French history; interpret a variety of texts including advertisements, career information, Francophone literature selections.

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 III-EMC 2002 
French Three Years: Troisième Année--Amsco 1978 
Texts and authentic materials from magazines, journals, and the Internet, etc.
notebook/folder 
French dictionary

 

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