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French II Honors Syllabus 2023-2024

 

Instructor: J. Quintana                                  Room: 208

 

E-mail: [email protected]

 

 

 

Textbooks/Materials:           - D’accord! I (Vista Higher Learning) – (In-class textbook)

                                            - En Avant! (McGraw-Hill Education) – (Google Classroom pdf)

                                                - Google Classroom Access (Chromebook)

 

  • Three-ring binder
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Coloring pencils/Markers
  • Index cards
  • French/English dictionary (home use)

 

 

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.

  1. Communication – Communicate in Languages Other Than English
  2. Cultures – Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
  3. Connections – Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
  4. Comparisons – Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
  5. 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…

 

  1. Bell work (Beginning of Class)
  2. Class work (Worksheets)
  3. Activities (Group/Individual/Games)
  4. Participation (Attendance)
  5. Homework (Google Classroom)
  6. Exit tickets (End-of-Class)
  7. Quizzes (In class/Google Classroom)
  8. Exams (Mid-terms and Finals)

 

 

Grading Scale:

 

100 – 90 A

89 – 80 B

79 – 70 C

69 – 60 D

59 – 0 F

 

 

 

FALL 2023



  • Introduction Week – Aug. 14th – 18th
  • Conversation Basics I – Aug. 21st – 25th
  • Conversation Basics II – Aug. 28 – Sept. 1st
  • Conversation Basics III – Sept. 5th – 8th
  • Conversation Basics IV – Sept. 11th – 15th
  • Phonétique Français I – Sept. 18th – 22nd
  • Phonétique Français II– Sept. 25th – 29th
  • Phonétique Français III– Oct. 2nd – 6th
  • FALL BREAK – Oct. 9th – 13th
  • Conversation Exam One – Oct. 16th – 20th
  • Chapitre 10.a – Oct. 23rd – 26th
  • Chapitre 10.b – Oct. 30th – Nov. 3rd
  • Chapitre 11.a – Nov. 6th – 9th
  • Chapitre 11.b – Nov. 13th – 17th
  • THANKSGIVING BREAK – Nov. 20th – 24th
  • Chapitre 12.a – Nov. 27th – Dec. 1st
  • Chapitre 12.b – Dec. 4th – 7th
  • Conversation Exam Two – Dec. 11th – 15th
  • Midterm Finals Week – Dec. 18th – 20th
  • CHRISTMAS BREAK – Dec. 21st – Jan. 3rd

 

 

 

 

SPRING 2024

 

 

  • Welcome Back Week – Jan. 4th – 5th
  • Chapitre 13.a– Jan. 8th – 12th
  • Chapitre 13.b– Jan. 16th – 19th
  • Chapitre 14.a– Jan. 22nd – 26th
  • Chapitre 14.b– Jan. 29th – Feb. 2nd
  • Chapitre 15.b – Feb. 5th – 9th
  • Chapitre 15.b – Feb. 12th – 15th
  • Reading Passage I – Feb. 20th – 23rd
  • Reading Passage II – Feb. 26th – Mar. 1st
  • Reading Passage III – Mar. 4th – 8th
  • Reading Passage IV – Mar. 11th – 15th
  • Conversation Exam Three – Mar. 18th – 22nd
  • SPRING BREAK – Mar. 25th – 29th
  • Adv. Conversation I – Apr. 2nd – 5th
  • Adv. Conversation II – Apr. 8th – 12th
  • Adv. Conversation III – Apr. 15th – 19th
  • Adv. Conversation IV – Apr. 22nd – 26th
  • Adv. Conversation V – Apr. 29th – May 3rd
  • Adv. Conversation VI – May 6th – 10th
  • Conversation Exam Four – May 13th – 17th
  • Finals Week – May 20th – 23rd