Francais+IV+&+V

Prof: Madame Jefferson  majefferson@bcps.k12.md.us   Coach class: Wednesdays, 2 :50 – 3 :30 or by appointment

Bravo mes élèves et félicitations! You are now in the next stage of the French Baccalaureate Program!! This course is designed to prepare you for the oral, reading comprehension and written portions of the French 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 final year and sent to an outside IB examiner. Research will be your key to success.
 * Course Summary**

The course is designed to maintain and further students’ knowledge of the French language through the use of oral communication, reading, speaking and writing activities based on a variety of French Literary and media works. Students read, analyze, discuss, compare/contrast, and write extensively in these selections. The literature prompts the refinement of vocabulary and grammar structures.

The French B course gives students the opportunity to reach a high degree of competence in French and to explore the French speaking cultures. This course is conducted in French and is designed to increase the student’s fluency, comfort and cultural appropriateness in the target language. The class extends the review and expansion of the student’s knowledge through the following: structure and regional variations of the French language, history and contemporary civilizations of the French-speaking world, social customs of the French-speaking world, and especially idiomatic usage of French. The student will also gain understanding of the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world and international mindedness. At the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the IBSL examination. Bonne chance!:-)

//I. You will speak, read, write and listen to dialogue about the following://
 * Expectations**
 * __Les relations sociales__: la famille, l’amour, l’amitié, les valeurs des jeunes, le monde du travail, discriminations et identité, la vie dans la cité
 * __La diversité culturelle__ : aspects géographiques et historiques, migrations, stéréotypes, la francophonie, le français (dialectes, patois, créoles, jargon et argot)
 * __Thèmes mondiaux__: le patrimoine culturel, la pauvreté, les catastrophes naturelles. l’économie
 * __Les coutumes et traditions__ : traditions familiales et rites de passage, fêtes et festivals, autour de la table, politesses et bonnes manières, croyances et superstitions
 * __Sante__ : dépendances, déséquilibres et mal-être, la santé dans le monde, médicine et éthique
 * __Communications et medias__: la propagande, les nouvelles technologies, internet et communications en ligne
 * __Loisirs__ : tourisme et voyages, sport et éthique, cinéma et télévision, musique et arts du spectacle
 * Sciences et technologie : les technologies environnementales, les manipulations génétiques, prévisions et explorations

//II. You will work to master how to…// -discuss and debate an issue -write a short essay (100 words) based on a text -write a long essay (250 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, etc. -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 of Study **

__Bravo__, __French B: Course Companion__, __Controverses__, as well as, a variety of newspapers, magazines and excerpts from classic literary works:
 * Course Reading Materials**

Voltaire, //Candide// Guy de Maupassant //La Parure// Vary/Brouillet //Contes et légendes du monde francophone// Charles Baudelaire, //Les fleurs du mal (poésie)// René Goscinny, //Le petit Nicholas//

//Les choristes// //Cyrano de Bergerac// //L’affaire du collier// //Kirikou// //Diamants de conflits// //Indochine//
 * Films**


 * 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 !!

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 ! In accordance with the policies of Baltimore City College, as well as IB, gradin gis as follows : IB assignmements will be graded using the IB rubric on a scale of 1 - 30 : 10 – langue, 10 – interaction culturelle, 10 – tache. 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.
 * Behavior**
 * 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**
 * Grammar Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 50%
 * Classwork/Participation – 25%
 * Homework/ Portfolio Entries– 25%

& Life Skills || bringing materials to class, respecting deadlines, taking notes, finishing work, etc. || Everybody must be an active participant in the daily tasks and bring required materials. ||
 * **Assessment Type** || **Area of language** || **Timing & Miscellaneous** ||
 * Tests &/or Projects || speaking, listening, reading, writing, culture, etc. || Tests occur at the end of each topic unit and the semester. Projects are infused throughout the course. ||
 * Quizzes || speaking, listening, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, etc. || Quizzes on the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are given continuously throughout each topic to check for clarity and performance. ||
 * Class work || listening, speaking, reading, writing, notes, etc. || 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, etc. || 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

-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 -noteook 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) Be prepared for a challenging yet rewarding experience. « Qui ne risque rien, n’a rien ! »
 * Required Course Materials**
 * Portfolio will be provided to store final drafts of French work.
 * Enfin…**