French 1B Syllabus 2018-19

Madame Anne EWALD

Email: anne.ewald@austinisd.org
Website: http://anne-ewald.weebly.com or BLEND French 1B
Phone: (512) 841-1133
Bienvenue! Welcome!

French 1B Scope – French 1B is a yearlong course that will introduce students to the basics of the French language and
the culture of the Francophone world. The course focuses on communication both in the spoken and written forms. In
addition, the class will broaden students’ understanding of our global community by exposing them to the French-
speaking people and cultures around the globe.

This course is a prerequisite for French 2 and is equal to 1/2 year of high school language credit. A variety of resources
are used throughout the year, including French websites, apps, music videos, magazine articles, literary works, and
parts of the textbook D’Accord! Level 1 and accompanying workbook.

Classroom Expectations
A. Come to class with materials and assignments already completed.
B. Follow all classroom procedures.
C. NO CELL PHONE USE IN CLASS unless instructed by teacher. Follow Kealing Cell Phone Policy.
D. Be respectful of classroom materials and equipment.
E. Remain on task. If you finish your work early, allow others to remain on task.
F. Listen attentively to your classmates and teacher. Respect others.
G. Take risks, speak often and practice, practice!
H. Be positive. Be productive. Be polite.

Failure to meet classroom expectations will result in receiving: verbal warning, Student-Teacher conference, phone
call home, 30 minute lunch detention, referral, and/or parent conference.

Class Materials
1. Three ring binder (1” or 2” if sharing with another subject)
2. 5 Dividers
3. Notebook paper
4. Black/blue pen or pencil
5. Colored grading pen/marker (not black or blue)
6. Highlighter pen
7. Ear buds
8. Recommended Materials: French/English dictionary or app
9. Requested/Extra Credit – 1 pack of Dry Erase Markers or Regular Markers or 1 Box of Tissues

Binder Divide and label your binder sections as follows:

Pour Commencer (Warm-up)
Notes
Classwork
Homework
Tests/Quizzes

Grade Distribution
Tests/Projects: 30% Quizzes: 35%
Classwork/Homework: 25% Daily Participation: 10%
Daily Participation
1. having homework out and completed at beginning of class
2. working on warm-up activity when class begins
3. bringing all class materials/supplies
4. participating actively in class
5. have cell phone turned off, headphones away and both stored in backpack
6. speaking in French!!!

Late Work Up to 100% = Work turned in on time

Up to 70% = Work turned in the next Class Day
Up to 50% = Work turned in 3rd School Day

 Must use “Missing Assignment Sheet” and turn in Late Work Box
 Absent work due at beginning of next class to count as on time
 Absent work follows Late Work Policy after that
 Projects -10 points off each School Day Late

NB- FR1B is a high school level course. Policies and procedures are consistent with high school standards.
Class/Homework Grades A portion of class/homework assignments will be picked and graded for accuracy, while others
will be a completion grade.

Tests/Quizzes Quizzes will be given approximately once a week and tests once per six weeks.
If absent, quizzes and tests need to be made up during office hours.
Tests/Quizzes 70 and under can be retaken during office hours only and averaged with original grade.

Final Exam There will be a cumulative midterm and final exam. These exams are averaged and weighted
equal to ONE six-week grade when calculating the percentage for high school credit.

Extra Credit Only available during office hours and after all missing assignments are turned in.

Absences When absent, it is students’ responsibility to find out what work was missed. Students should check the
Buddy Memo box and BLEND website. It is recommended that they attend tutoring to review the missed material.

Tutoring Wednesdays after school 3-4pm. Students are encouraged to come to tutoring at any. However, they are
required to attend tutoring if they are in danger of failing or have missed several homework assignments.

Email anne.ewald@austinisd.org Website anne-ewald.weebly.com or BLEND French 1B

Phone (512) 841-1133 Please leave a message, and I will return your call as soon as possible.

I look forward to working with you and your children and am dedicated to making sure that this year is a spectacular
success for each of my students. I appreciate your support and participation in this process.

Please sign below to acknowledge that you have read this letter and understand and agree with its content.
Merci beaucoup,

Madame Anne EWALD

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Student Parent Contact Number and Email

 FR1B Course Curriculum

1st Semester – Sequence

1st Six Weeks What I Like To Do

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Review 1st Year- Review Grammar Survey Project D’Accord 1 Unit 4 & 5
1A *Regular/Irregular Verbs D’Accord Workbook
Greeting *Present and Future Word Wall Displays Survey Monkey
Friends A and De Contractions WordArt.com
Family Question Formation Foldables
School Interrogatives Adjectives On-line Research
Leisure Activities

2nd Six Weeks What I Like To Do

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Celebrations Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 5 & 6
Shopping Past Tense- Regular Comic Strip D’Accord Workbook
Weekends Pouvoir/Vouloir Project Foldables
Colors Demonstrative Français Interactif
adjectives Pixton.com
On-line magazines

3rd Six Weeks Healthy Living

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Food Past tense Irregular D’Accord 1 Unit 4 & 8
Restaurants RE & IR-verbs Cultural Food Day D’Accord Workbook
Family Traditions Dire,Lire,Ecrire verbs Foldables
Culture This is Language.com
Français Interactif
2nd Semester

4th Six Weeks Healthy Living

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Sports Idiomatic Expressions Video- Hobbie / D’Accord 1 Unit 6 & 7
Questioning Past tense with Être Sports D’Accord Workbook
National French Boire/Devoir/Recevoir Commentary Foldables
Exam Review National French
Exam site
On-line websites

5th Six Weeks Getting There

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Travel Imparfait D’Accord 1 Unit 7 & 8
Vacation Imparfait vs. Passé Play- Travel / On D’Accord Workbook
Seasons Composé Vacation National French
Weather Negatives Exam site
National French Music Videos
Exam French Commercials

6th Six Weeks Getting There

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Cultural Events Reflexives - D’Accord 1 7 & 8
Francophone Past, Present, Future Francophone D’Accord Workbook
Countries Savoir vs. Connaitre Country Project Foldables
Geography Pronouns – Français Interactif
Direct/Indirect French news online