FRANÇAIS 20 IB Madame Sarnecki or A.

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1 FRANÇAIS 20 IB Madame Sarnecki or A. COURSE OBJECTIVES The goals of the French 20 course, identified by Alberta Education, are to develop in students: 1. intermediate, to advanced communication skills in French in the areas of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 2. cultural sensitivity, by developing a greater awareness and appreciation of other cultures and lifestyles. 3. originality and creativity in the language. 4. the ability to acquire, and expand on concepts and generalizations about language and language learning. 5. the desire to improve one's proficiency in the language through enrichment and further study. B. CLASS EXPECTATIONS All students are expected to : 1. cooperate with and be respectful of one another and the teacher 2. be punctual 3. attend all classes unless there is some serious reason to be away. (A note and/or phone-call from your parent(s) / guardian(s) is required to explain all absences. If the absence should occur on an examination day, or when a major assignment is due, a note written by your parent(s) / guardian(s) to teacher is necessary to explain the absence) 4. speak only French during class time. C. ASSIGNMENTS 1. Usually, some class time will be devoted to assignments. Students may, however, be expected to do an average of 20 minutes of homework per day. 2. Whether or not homework has been assigned, students should get into the habit of reviewing the new concepts taught in class daily. D. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES Late Assignments and Missed Exams: Assignment extensions and rescheduling of quizzes, tests, and exams are granted only on excused absences. In this case, the student will be allowed to complete their evaluation within one week of their return only if they provide documentation to support their absence. In the case of an unexcused absence a mark of zero will be applied. Academic Honesty and Integrity: A student cheating on a quiz, tests, or an exam will automatically receive a mark of zero.

2 E. EVALUATION Evaluation in French is based on communication, language and culture. 1. Communication Listening Comprehension Reading Comprehension Oral Production Written Production 2. Language Knowledge of Language Concepts Application of Vocabulary and Language Concepts 3. Culture Based on the suggested allotment of time for skill development of the French Curriculum Guide, marks for each report card will be allocated as follows in a cumulative format: 20% oral production -oral presentations -in-class question/answer communication -oral reading -discussion pertaining to a particular reading, or piece of French literature -participation and contribution to in-class discussions and debates. 55% term work -tests (quizzes, unit tests, lab tests) -major assignments (some research involved) -homework assignments -grammar structures -interpretation of, or pertaining to a particular reading, or piece of French literature -in-class essays - listening exercises -prepared oral presentations (individual and group) -Written exam 25% final exam 10% Multiple Choice Exam 5% Oral Exam 5% Written Exam (Composition) 5% Listening Exam The Power School Grade Book Codes: Only the following may appear for a student on an assignment in a course. 1. a numeric value 2. [Green check mark ] This indicates an assignment has been received 3. Late L (Red L ) this indicates that the assignment is has not been turned in on time. No change to the course grade will result. 4. Exempt EX (Grey EX ) this is used for all items that are not to be included in that student s grade calculation. (see disclaimer) No change to the course grade will result. 5. Missing M (Tan M ) The student has missed an assessment but has the opportunity to complete the required work. The work will be evaluated when submitted according to a timeline set up in consultation between the student and the teacher. This code will calculate as a zero until the code has been replaced with a numeric value.

3 Please Note: A range of assessment information is used to determine a student s final grade. At Archbishop MacDonald High School, individualized assessments provide specific information regarding student progress and overall performance in the course. Student assessment may vary from student to student to adapt to differences in student needs, learning styles, preferences, and paces. Due to special circumstances assessment criteria may vary from student to student in the same course. F. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES: Late Assignments and Missed Exams: Assignment extensions and rescheduling of quizzes, tests, and exams are granted only on excused absences. In this case, the student will be allowed to complete their evaluation within one week of their return only if they provide documentation to support their absence. In the case of an unexcused absence a mark of zero will be applied. Academic Honesty and Integrity: A student cheating on a quiz, tests, or an exam will automatically receive a mark of zero. G. COURSE CONTENT The French 20 course uses the primary text, DISCOVERING FRENCH 2, as well as other texts and online resources. Fields of Experience Senses and Feelings Exploration of feelings and emotions Exploration of the senses Close Friends Friendship Social Life Conflict resolution Fads and Fashion Past and present Careers in fashion Language Concepts Revision of adjectives Expressions with être Recent past venir + de + infinitive Use of present + depuis Direct object pronouns- le, la, les, me, te, nous, vous Indirect object pronouns- lui, leur Relative pronouns qui, que Emphatic pronounsmoi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, elles Imparfait and passé composé Adjectives comparative and superlative Adverbes - comparative and superlative Resources Unité 1- Qui suis je? Film Monsieur Batignole Reprise Entre amis Unité 4 Loisirs et spectacles Unité 6 Chez nous Film Maurice Richard Le chandail talk about conflict in both stories Oral interaction showing conflict and resolution Unité 7 Soyez à la mode!

4 Consumerism Consumer choices Consumer rights and responsibilities Outdoor Life (optional) Survival skills Outdoor experiences International Focus Adverbial expressions de temps en temps, puis, d habitude L adjectif tout Expressions de quantité- assez de, beaucoup de, trop de, peu de, un peu de, combien de Pronominal Reflexive Verbs Expressions of negation- ne jamais, ne personne, aucun, rien ne Conjunctions car, cependant, c est-àdire, par exemple Unité 3 Bon appétit! Film Ratatouille Unité 2 Le weekend, enfin! Unité 5- Vive le sport! Unité 8 Bonnes vacances! From Acadian to Cajun MATERIALS NEEDED: 1-2 binder/ 1 duotang/ 1 coil scribbler French-English dictionary (HARRAP'S ; LARROUSE, ROBERT is recommended) Recommended: Bescherelle IB-DP SYLLABUS OUTLINE CORE: required area of study Communication and media Possible aspects to cover: advertising bias in media censorship internet mail press radio and television sensationalism in media telephone Global Issues Possible aspects to cover: drugs energy reserves food and water globalization international economy

5 migration poverty and famine the effect of man on nature the environment and sustainability racism, prejudice, discrimination Social relationships Possible aspects to cover: celebrations, social and religious events educational system language and cultural identity, or self-identity linguistic dominance minorities multilingualism nationalism, patriotism,fanaticism relationships (friendship, work, family) social and/or political structures social behaviours and stances taboos versus what is socially acceptable OPTIONS: teachers select two from the following five options Cultural diversity Customs and traditions Health Leisure Science and technology IB- Diploma Language B Assessment component* External assessment Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Receptive skills Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core. Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills One writing exercise of words from a choice of five, based on the options. Written assignment: Receptive and written productive skills Intertextual reading followed by a written exercise of words plus a 100-word rationale, based on the core. Internal assessment Internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. Individual oral (8 10 minutes) Based on the options: 15 minutes preparation time and a 10-minute (maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher. Interactive oral activity Based on the core: Three classroom activities assessed by the teacher. Weighting 70% 25% 25% 20% 30% 20% 10% *Language B Guide International Baccalaureate Organization 2011

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