French IV
Sutton Memorial High School
Madame Zhobro
E-mail:zhobroj@suttonschools.net
508- 581-1640 x
Bienvenue! Welcome to French IV! This course provides in depth view of France, its civilization and its contribution to the treasury of Wester Civilizations. This is achieved by means of a systematic introduction to French History and Literature. At the same time, the grammar that is reviewed and expanded upon in each chapter will serve to strengthen language skills.
The textbook Tresor du temps ( Niveau avancé) includes the following etapes:
Review:
Present tense of regular and irregular verbsPremière Etape:History: prehistory.Life
and Literature: provinces and departments.Grammar: être, avoir, faire, aller,
depuis, pendantArt: prehistoric.Deuxième Etape:History: Gaule through Middle
Ages.Life and Literature: Jules César, Grégoire de Tours.Grammar: -er,
-ir,-re,-oir verbs, commands, adverbs, on.Art: Astérix.Troisième Etape:
Histaory: Dark Ages.Life and Literature: La Chanson de Roland, Tristan et
Yseut.Grammar: imparfait, passé composé, passé simple, plus-que-parfait.Art:
1,000 ADQuatrième Etape:History: Crusades, cathedrals, 100 Years War, Joan of
Arc.Life and Literature: La Farce de Maître Pathelin, La Ballade des
pendus.Grammar: object pronounsArt: Middle AgesCinquième Etape:History: 15th
century.Life and Literature: Rabelais, Montaigne, Ronsard.Grammar: future,
conditional, devoir.Art: Renaissance.Sixième Etape:History: 17th century.Life
and Literature: Molière, de Sévigné.Grammar: subjunctive.Art. 17th
century.Septième Etape:History: 18th century.Life and Literature: Voltaire,
RousseauGrammar: Pronominal verbs, faire causatif.Art: 18th century.Huitième
Etape:History: Leading up to the Revolution.Life and literature: young,
Vigéé-Lebrun, Deflue.Grammar: adjectives, negatives, present participle.Art:
End of 18th century.Neuvième Etape:History: French Revolution.Life and
Literature: Adaptation, Cléry.Grammar: possessive, relative, interrogative, and
demonstrative pronouns.Art: of the Revolution.Dixième Etape: History: Napoleon
and the beginning of the 19th century.Life and Literature: Hugo, Chateaubriand,
de Lamartine.Grammar: verbs of communication and expression, indirect
discourse.Art: NapoleonicOnzième Etape:History: 19th century.Life and
Literature: Hugo, Rimbaud.Grammar: passive voice, infinitives, quelque chose+
prepositionArt: 19th century.Douzième Etape:History: 20th century.Life and
Literature: Prévert, Camus, Duras, Bâ.Art: 20th century.Le Petit Prince
This course also
aligns with the school’s mission statement and expectations for student
learning:
Sutton High School Mission
Statement
At Sutton
Memorial High School, we are committed to providing a foundation on which
all have the opportunity to pursue
academic excellence and personal development in a safe, supportive, and
challenging learning environment.
Expectations
for Student Learning
“ The Sutton
High School student (1) is a critical thinker; (2) is culturally aware; (3) is
a responsible citizen; (4) works cooperatively.”
and
French IV follows the standards of the Massachusetts
Foreign Language Curriculum Framework( available online at http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html)
Objectives
By the end of French IV you will be able to
understand the connections between historical events and the art and literature
of each time period. Furthermore, you will demonstrate an understanding of the
connections between content studied in French class and other subject areas.
You will improve speaking and writing skills as you discuss literary works and
current events in French. In addition to the textbook you will have access to
the course workbook, audio and video programs. Throughout the year you will
engage in spontaneous conversations, write short essays and summarize a short
text.
General
Classroom Guidelines
Ici, on
parle francais
The success of
any language program depends upon the consistent use of the foreign language in
the classroom. Students are expected to participate in class in an active and
constructive manner. French will be used as the language of instruction and
discussion in this class.
La
promptitude
Lateness is not
acceptable. Students are expected to arrive in class on time and prepared for
class. Late assignments receive "0"credit.
Supplies
Three
ring-binder, divided into sections for vocabulary; grammar; homework; quizzes
and tests; hand-outs. This binder is to be used exclusively for French.
Grading/assessment
·
Homework 15%
·
Quizzes 30%
·
Tests 30%
·
Participation 25%
Les devoirs
Written
assignments are often from the Travaux pratique de grammaire. All
assignments will be reviewed in class. I will also assign certain other
activities to be written and handed in. Late homework assignments receive
"0"credit.15% of the grades will be based upon homework.
Les
interrogations
Quizzes are a means
of encouraging consistent daily preparation. Quizzes may be given at any time,
without prior announcement.30% of your grade will be based upon your quiz
average.
Les examens
There will be
several tests per marking period. Tests will be announced at least one week in
advance and will be scheduled after consultation with students.30% of
your grade will be based upon your test average.
Les
absences
If a student is
absent for one or two days, he/she should contact a classmate for homework
assignments. If the absence is more prolonged, please contact the school for
assignments. Assignments are due upon your return to class.
La
participation
Class
participation is an essential part of acquiring another language. Students who
demonstrate strong active participation will have appropriate responses to
teacher and student-initiated questions, constructive participation in paired
and group activities, voluntary participation in skits, reading, and other
activities. Students will good passive participation will be attentive to
lessons and discussions, show a respectful and positive attitude in listening
to others, and demonstrate careful note taking. An average of both passive
and active participation will count as 25% of your quarter grade.
Bonne chance!
Madame Zhobro