Francais+III+BI


 * Français III IB Syllabus**

Prof: Mme Jefferson, Rm. 328 Coach Class: Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:15 or by appointment majefferson@bcps.k12.md.us IB assignments will be graded using the IB rubric on a scale of 1 - 30 : 10 – langue, 10 – interaction culturelle, 10 – tâche. Late homework will not be accepted unless due to a documented, excused absence. DEADLINES must be adhered to for program success. Notebooks will be checked sporadically to verify notes are current. Participation grade will be determined by attendance and effort in class. & Life Skills || bringing materials to class, respecting deadlines, taking notes, finishing work || Everybody must be an active participant in the daily tasks and bring required materials. ||
 * Course Summary** Bravo mes élèves et félicitations! You have now graduated to a higher level of French studies. This course is designed to prepare you for the various assessments of the International Baccalaureate Language B Exam. As of now, you must be ready to challenge yourself to discuss, analyze and expand upon a variety of topics in the French language. One of these topics will become your focus for the final recording which is completed in the spring of your senior year, then sent to an outside IB examiner. Research will be your key to success. Throughout the course, your exposure to a variety of text, in French, will serve as a platform for oral and written response. YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO SPEAK AS FLUENTLY AS POSSIBLE, IN FRENCH, DURING CLASS! Digressions in English will be rare and only for grammar clarity. In order to accomplish our goals, we must be diligent, inquisitive and intellectual. Bonne chance! **Expectations** //I. You will speak, read, write and listen to dialogue about the following:// *__Les relations sociales__: la vie scolaire, la famille, l’amour, l’amitié, le monde du travail *__La francophonie__ : les pays francophones, la géographie de la France *__Les loisirs et la santé__ : le parkour, les plaisirs de la table, la musique francophone *__Les coutumes et traditions__ : les contes du monde francophone, les fêtes françaises, les différences culturelles *__L’histoire francophone__ : la Révolution Française de 1789 et les révolutionnaires, l’occupation Nazi de France, la révolution haïtienne *__La littérature__ : les œuvres de Victor Hugo, la Négritude de Léopold Senghor, les paroles des chansons *__Les Thèmes Mondiaux__ : l’environnement, l’immigration __IB French Units:__ //(These are some of the broad themes we will be studying this year for 3-4 weeks each. 3rd year students will be building vocabulary, learning higher-level grammar & syntax along with each topic, and also reviewing known grammatical structures & vocabulary. Diploma-level courses)// //II. You will work to master how to…// -discuss and debate an issue -write a short essay (100 words) based on a text -write an essay (250 - 400 words) corresponding to a particular format such as a friendly letter, a guide, a persuasive speech, a news article, a journal entry, a formal letter, a brochure, a blog, web homepage, a film critique and/or a formal essay. -effectively perform on French reading comprehension tests through frequent exposure and practice on a variety of topics in the IB format -listen to and accurately respond back when spoken to in French -demonstrate international awareness by your knowledge of world events and your actions **Course Reading Materials** __Allez, Viens III__, __La France dans tous Ses Etats__, __Reprise__, __Bravo__, as well as, a variety of newspapers, magazines and literary works: René Goscinny //Le Petit Nicholas// Vary/Brouillet //Contes et légendes du monde francophone// Victor Hugo, //Les contemplations// Léopold,Senghor,. //Œuvres Poétiques////. Paris : Seuil// **Films** //Les misérables// //Au revoir les enfants// //Rue cases nègres// //La vie en rose// **Attendance**
 * Regular and prompt attendance is essential! Please remember…NO PASS, NO CLASS! Frequent lateness will result in a lowering of your participation grade or further action.
 * If late, with a PASS, please drop the pass in the late envelope, sit in your assigned seat and begin work.
 * STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MISSED WORK!! With an excused absence, missed work can be made up by arrangement or during coach class. NO assignment will be offered for unexcused absences !!
 * Behavior** A classroom is only effective if everyone feel safe to take risks, share their thoughts and concentrate on their work…therefore, PLEASE abide by the class rules in order to support your future!
 * 1) Enter class quietly, on-time and take assigned seats.
 * 2) Take out only required materials for the lesson.
 * 3) Raise your hand and wait quietly to be called upon.
 * 4) Respect the members of the class by treating them the way you want to be treated.
 * 5) Please remain in your seat and throw away trash at the end of the period.
 * 6) Do your best to complete ALL assignments.
 * 7) Leave room in a neat and orderly fashion.
 * 8) Bring your postitive energy and brilliance to share with all.
 * 9) WRITE IN FRENCH! SPEAK IN FRENCH! THINK IN FRENCH !
 * Grading Policy** In accordance with the policies of Baltimore City College, as well as IB, grading is as follows :
 * Grammar Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 50%
 * Classwork/Participation – 25%
 * Homework/ Portfolio Entries– 25%
 * **Assessment Type** || **Area of language** || **Timing & Miscellaneous** ||
 * Tests &/or Projects || speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture || Tests occur at the end of each topic unit and the semester. Projects are infused throughout the course. ||
 * Quizzes || speaking, listening, vocabulary, spelling, grammar || Quizzes on the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are given continuously throughout each topic to check for clarity and performance. ||
 * Classwork || listening, speaking, reading, writing, notes || Class work occurs daily in a variety of formats and should be reflected in student notebooks. Drills will be placed in a drill notebook which will remain in the class. ||
 * Homework || speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture || Homework is given daily and will be visible on the blackboard for the entire week. It is collected on Mondays, therefore, late homework is never accepted unless excused absence. ||
 * Participation
 * Required Course Materials** -two composition notebooks -erasable blue or black pen -pencils and colored pencils -a dry erase marker and two highlighters of different colors -two folders with pockets and prongs -notebook paper -a French/English dictionary -__301 French Verb Book__ (Little Blue Book of Verbs is recommended) -daily access to world news media (tv, newspaper, internet) **Enfin…** Be prepared for a challenging yet rewarding experience. « Qui ne risque rien, n’a rien ! »