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French I Honors Syllabus 2023-2024

Instructor: J. Quintana Room: 208

Course Description: In French I Honors, students are introduced to the five C’s of foreign language learning: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities. Students will learn the fundamental structures of the language by engaging in brief conversations, directed dialogues, and a variety of oral activities. In addition, short reading passages, aural comprehension, writing activities, and grammar are integral components of the program. Technology and other sources serve as useful, creative, and motivating tools to build language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Objectives/Goals: The Five C’s of Foreign Language Education.

Communication – Communicate in Languages Other Than English
Cultures – Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Connections – Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Comparisons – Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Communities – Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World

Expectations:

(Click on Classroom Rules/Procedures for more details.)

Be respectful.
Be on time.
Be prepared.
Be inquisitive.
Be honest.
Be curious.

Grading: Consists of but not limited to the following…

Bell work (Beginning of Class)
Class work (Worksheets)
Activities (Group/Individual/Games)
Participation (Attendance)
Homework (Google Classroom)
Exit tickets (End-of-Class)
Quizzes (In class/Google Classroom)
Exams (Mid-terms and Finals)

Grading Scale:

100 – 90 A

89 – 80 B

79 – 70 C

69 – 60 D

59 – 0 F

FALL 2024

- Introduction Week – Aug. 12^th – 16^th
- Vocabulaire Week A – Aug. 19^th – 23^rd
- Conversation Week A – Aug. 26^th – 30^th
- Vocabulaire Week B – Sept. 3^rd – 6^th
- Conversation Week B – Sept. 9^th – 13^th
- Vocabulaire Week C – Sept. 16^th – 20^th
- Conversation Week C – Sept. 23^rd – 27^th
- Vocabulaire Week D – Sept. 30^th – Oct. 4^th
- Conversation Week D – Oct. 7^th – 11^th
- FALL BREAK – Oct. 14^th – 18^th
- Vocabulaire Week E – Oct. 21^st – 24^th
- Conversation Week E – Oct. 28^th – Nov. 1^st
- French Project Week A – Nov. 4^th; 6^th – 8^th
- Vocabulaire Week F – Nov. 11^th – 15^th
- Conversation Week F – Nov. 18^th – 22^nd
- THANKSGIVING BREAK – Nov. 25^th – 29^th
- French Project Week B – Dec. 2^nd – 6^th
- Mid-Term Review Week – Dec. 9^th – 12^th
- Mid-Term Finals Week – Dec. 16^th – 20^th
- CHRISTMAS BREAK – Dec. 23^rd – Jan. 3^rd

SPRING 2025

- French Tournament Week – Jan. 6^th – 10^th
- French Project Week C – Jan. 13^th – 16^th
- Vocabulaire Week G – Jan. 21^st – 24^th
- Conversation Week G – Jan. 27^th – 31^st
- Vocabulaire Week H – Feb. 3^rd – 7^th
- Conversation Week H – Feb. 10^th – 14^th
- French Project Week D – Feb. 19^th – 21^st
- Vocabulaire Week I – Feb. 24^th – 28^th
- Conversation Week I – Mar. 3^rd – 7^th
- Vocabulaire Week J – Mar.10^th – 14^th
- Conversation Week J – Mar. 17^th – 21^st
- SPRING BREAK – Mar. 24^th – 28^th
- Vocabulaire Week K – Mar. 31^st – Apr. 4^th
- Conversation Week K – Apr. 7^th – 11^th
- Vocabulaire Week L – Apr. 14^th – 17^th
- Conversation Week L – Apr. 22^nd – 25^th
- French Project Week E – Apr. 28^th – May 2^nd
- Finals Review Week A – May 5^th – 9^th
- Finals Review Week B – May 12^th – 16^th
- Finals Week – May 19^th – 22^nd