French 1A Syllabus 2018-19

Madame Anne EWALD

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

Bienvenue! Welcome!

French 1A Scope – French 1A 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 1B 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 newly adopted 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 to 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- FR1A 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 1A

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
1st Semester

1st Six Weeks All About Me

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
How do I express who I am? Idiomatic D’Accord 1 Unit 1A
Who speaks French? Expressions Introduction D’Accord Workbook
Global Identification Être – verb Dialogue Skits Quizlet
Greetings Definite/Indefinite Foldables
Intro Conversation Articles Français Interactif
Personal Identity Nouns On-line Readings & Videos
Numbers Intro

2nd Six Weeks All About Me

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
Who am I? Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 1B
Public Identity Avoir verbs All about Me D’Accord Workbook
Culture Comparison ER – verbs Presentation Quizlet
Daily Activities Adjective Agreement Foldables
Dates Plurals Google Slides
Numbers Tu vs. Vous Prezi.com

3rd Six Weeks Family & Friends

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
How are we connected? Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 2A
Family Faire – verb Google Docs – Create D’Accord Workbook
Friends Faire expressions Oral Question Bank Music Videos
After school activities Possessive Adjectives Spotify
Music Negatives Café Day – Food Foldables
Global French music Presentation Google Docs
2nd Semester

4th Six Weeks Family & Friends

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
What activities do I share with Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 2B
my family and friends? ER – verbs, more Family Tree D’Accord Workbook
Community -IR verbs regular Presentation On-line articles
Possessions Advanced question Foldables
Likes/dislikes formation Practice Exams
Prezi.com

5th Six Weeks School Life

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
What does what I do at school Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 3A
shape who I am? Aller – verb D’Accord Workbook
Class schedule Future tense School Day Skits Français Interactif
Electives Partitive Realia – French magazines
La Politesse Negative Partitive Foldables
Google Docs

6th Six Weeks School Life

Topics Covered Grammar/Structure Projects/Other Resources
How does school in my Idiomatic Expressions D’Accord 1 Unit 3B
world vary from the world -Re verbs regular D’Accord Workbook
around me? Pouvoir/Vouloir Café Day – Recipe, On-line French Menus,
School sports Comparative Adjectives Culture and Food Cookbooks
School clubs Presentation Foldables
Fashion Google Slides
Colors