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=**Français 3H (pd. 7)**=

Mlle Greenberg / sgreenberg@mbs.net Mme Onsdorff / aonsdorff@mbs.net

__ **Course Overview** __

Students will continue to practice communication abilities in many every-day contexts, but with emphasis on developing vocabulary, structures, and usage that reflect more sophisticated thinking abilities within the target language (evaluation, analysis, synthesis, creative writing). Growth is promoted through in-depth projects and tasks, and greater contact with authentic materials. The course will emphasize working in the language as much, if not more, than on the language. As in the lower levels, all fundamental language skills are encouraged (listening, reading, speaking, writing), but with increased expectations for sustained discourse and creative use of previously practiced skills. A high degree of proficiency in previously studied material is implicit, and may require that students review content from levels 1 and 2.

With the exception of Latin, the honors distinction exists from levels 2-5. While treating the same themes, skills and communication abilities as the regular sections, the honors sections go into greater detail, breadth and depth. The expectations are that honors students be organized, self-motivated, consistently produce higher quality work, have a solid work ethic and be more prone to independent thinking and investigation. Entrance into an honors section is year-by-year and by teacher recommendation. Recommendations are not based solely upon a student's current grade, although an A- or better in a regular class and a B+ or better in an honors class are recommended. Factors such as commitment, maturity and ability are also considered. All students are encouraged to achieve at their highest possible level and may actively pursue honors designation for the following year. Students interested in the honors designation should make this fact known to their teachers early in the year and be proactive about the teacher's performance recommendations.

__**Required texts**__ Texts should have been purchased online.

//Discovering French Nouveau!// (Blanc) Textbook //Discovering French Nouveau!// (Blanc) Workbook

__**Required Materials**__ iPad (stylus optional)/ One-subject binder / One-subject notebook / Pencils (for notes)/ Pens (for corrections only) / Highlighter

__ **Grading** __ Grades are determined by a point-based system. Homework will typically range from 1-5 points; quizzes, between 15-35; and tests, upward of 50 points. The occasional project is worth a test grade.

__ **Rules and Expectations** __ Sticking to these rules will earn you an excellent participation grade — they’re also designed to give you the tools, structure, and organization you need to do well in this class. Conversely, failure to adhere to the following will result in a lowering of your participation grade.

-Speak in French, unless otherwise directed.

-Please spit out your chewing gum and/or candy when you walk in. Speaking French can already be a mouthful!

-Arrive to class on time, prepared with all due homework/assignments and required materials/texts. You will need your iPad (charged and ready to go), textbook, binder, notebook, pencils, and pens on a daily basis. I will notify you when you will need to bring your workbook.

-Please bring only the materials you need for class (listed above) to your desk. Leave backpacks and cellphones in the designated corner of the room. I want your full attention in class!

-Remain organized throughout the duration of the course. Use either a notebook (for French only) or your iPad (if you prefer) to take notes. Loose-leaf paper tends to get lost and out of order. If you take notes with your iPad, I expect that you add all accents (eg. é, â, ö...) used — no exceptions.

-Use a small binder (not a folder — they get messy) to securely store all assignments. You don’t need dividers — just keep your documents in chronological order.

-Use of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, iChat etc...), emailing, and texting in class is strictly forbidden. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in confiscation of your device and a zero for the day.

-Strive to be a good peer; show compassion, patience, courtesy, and respect at all times.

__ **Apps** __ Please create a “French” folder on your iPad and drag the following apps into it:

**Required:**

**Quizlet** (free) Free; see above.

**iTalk** (free; iPhone App — works just as well with iPad) Free; we will use iTalk to record (and listen to) ourselves speaking French.

**LaRousse English/French Dictionary** ($5.99) The LaRousse dictionary will be the official and ONLY online dictionary you will be permitted to use. Please familiarize yourself with its functions and don’t hesitate to ask if you need help using it.

**Suggested:**

**Radio France Direct** (free) Streaming news in French; French music.

**LeMonde.fr** (free) French newspaper online. Center-leaning; challenging level of French.

**Libération** (free) French newspaper online. Left-leaning; less difficult than //Le Monde//.

**French Gender** (free) Practice those tricky gender rules on this app.

**Just for fun:**

**Fotopedia Paris** (free) Explore Paris on iPad. Discover art, street life, architecture, and even the Louvre (art museum). **French Word of the Day** (free) Pourquoi pas?

__**Missed Classes and Late Work Policy**__ If you miss a class due to illness or a sports game, **you are still responsible for all work you missed**, both in and out of class. This is a school-wide policy.

Generally, my late policy is as follows: 1 day late: -50% 2 days late: zero

If you need special accommodations or an extension on an assignment, please talk to me **at least 24 hours** before the assignment is due.

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Let's work hard and have fun this semester! Mademoiselle G.