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NORTH ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT 2010 - 2011 COURSE DESCRIPTION **French 2** ** ¡Parlez la langue que vous apprenez! **   **Instructor**: Reina Martinez (Coordinator of World Languages Department) E-mail: Rmartinez@nrhs..nrcsd.org Phone: 845-942-3337   Period 3 9:13 – 9:58 M-F

** FRENCH 2 ** This course, for students who have completed 1-BR, presents some more complex structures of the basic language and expands on reading and writing and the cultural themes of the first level. Students work toward mastery of the key vocabulary, phrases and structures necessary for personal communication, and develop an appreciation of cross-cultural awareness. ** Course Outcomes: Communicate in written and oral forms in a variety of topics in the Target Language according to the NYS and ACTFL standards. With consistent feedback from the teacher the students will move through the modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and presentational communication through a cyclical approach of assessments which integrate Bloom’s Taxonomy. **

** Required Course Materials: ** __Bon Voyage,__ McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2008 ill be provided by the department. ** Textbook must be kept covered. ** 3 Ring Binder: four sections—Vocabulary, Grammar, Literature, Culture ** Grading Policy: Grades will be calculated according to the following ** ** Tests 60% ** ** Quizzes 20% ** ** Homework/Participation 20% ** **Grading:** 93 -100 –A 90 – 92 – A- 87 – 89- B+ 83 – 86 – B 80 – 82 – B    77 – 79 – C- 73 – 76 – C 70 – 72 – C+ 65 – 69 – D <64 - E   ** Course Expectations: **  Ø Be **__PROMPT__** and in you’re assigned seat when the bell rings.  Ø Be **__PREPARED__** and ready to work hard and actively participate in class.  Ø Be **__POLITE__** and respect each other and each other’s property. Students are expected to follow District’s Student Code of Conduct.  Ø **__ Obey ALL SCHOOL RULES __**.  Be Prepared to use TECHNOLOGY: WEB 2.0 TOOLS

**Expect to be present**: Attendance: Daily attendance is essential for the success of the educational program. **__Any student exceeding 10 absences__** in a full year course shall be subjected to denial of credit. ** Expect to be on time ** Expect that if you are absent for any assignment or test you will need to make up work/test immediately after absence. A monthly calendar of assignments will be distributed. Expect homework. It will be assigned at least 3 times a week. Expect to hand in homework on time. Expect to implement technology in assignments, projects  Expect to participate in class   Expect to demonstrate what you are learning through activities (see course components below) and assessments: Exams (Chapter Tests/Quizzes, Fall/Spring Common Assessments, Midterm, and Final Exam   ** Description of Course Components: **  · Homework/Daily Class Grade   · Reading Comprehension (Students will read a brief passages and answer questions about the material, choose the correct response, complete the sentence, identify the main idea, respond in complete sentences, etc.)

 · Listening Comprehension/Language Lab (Students will write out what the instructor says, choose the correct answer or respond in writing or orally to oral questions.)  · Grammar (Students will practice grammatical structures explained in class and then will be asked to write or choose the appropriate form, fill in the blank, complete the sentence, etc. Formats will be similar to those found in the textbook.)  · Vocabulary (Students will be expected to produce the appropriate Spanish words in context.)  · Culture (Students will experience culture through reading, movies, current events articles, videos  · Content Questions (Study Guides) regarding video episodes or audio materials viewed/listened to in or out of class   · Compositions (Students will write one or more short compositions on topics associated with course material.)   · Journal Entries (Students will be expected to make two journal entries per month) **Strategies: to increase comprehension and communication in French** Thinking about what you already know helps you better understand   When listening, watching the speaker closely and looking for clues help me understand more. When reading, looking at pictures, charts and other visual cues will help you better understand. Speaking To converse and improve conversation skills, listening to the speaker is important to continue the conversation.

**Course Outline**:
 *  [|Review] ||  [|Emergency and Services]  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Leisure Cultural Activities] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> Hotel  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Health and Well-Being] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Transportation le metro et l] [|'autobus]   ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Communication] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">[|Leisure Outdoor Activities]  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Travel] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">[|Les Fetes]  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Public and Social Services:] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Living, Health and well-being]  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Meal taking] || <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;">[|Earning a Living]  ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-element-anchor-horizontal: page; mso-element-anchor-vertical: paragraph; mso-element-frame-hspace: 9.0pt; mso-element-left: 152.3pt; mso-element-top: 4.6pt; mso-element-wrap: around; mso-element: frame; mso-height-rule: exactly;"> [|Transportation - Driving] ||   ||

Our Foreign Language experience can be profitable and enjoyable. Learning involves trying and often making mistakes. Take the risk of not knowing. Come to class with an open mind and be prepared to participate and demonstrate how useful and fun learning a foreign language is. Thank you for your cooperation. Welcome to my class! Have a great year! You will receive a copy of this course outline for your reference.

Mme. Martinez

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