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Slide 1: Français Forum Madame Dianne Krause 2007 - 2008

Slide 2: My goals as your teacher...

Slide 3: My goals as your teacher... To treat all students equally To teach the course to the best of my ability To be courteous and understanding of my students To be firm but fair in following guidelines To speak French during class

Slide 4: What I expect from you...

Slide 5: What I expect from you... To be courteous and respectful to each other and to me To do your work to the best of your ability To follow all instructions carefully To practice academic honesty; do your own work To conduct yourselves properly in the classroom To speak French during class

Slide 6: Course Outline French Forum

Slide 7: First Semester: Europe

Slide 8: First Semester: Europe Geography and overview of French- speaking Europe France: Geography, History, Regions, Cuisine, Daily Life Study of the film Les Choristes Belgium: Geography, Culture, Comic Books Switzerland: Geography, Culture, Teen Life Participation in National French Week Activities Completion of Midterm Exam

Slide 9: Second Semester : Americas

Slide 10: Second Semester : Americas Geography and overview of French- speaking Americas Louisiana: Geography, History of French Language, Mardi Gras, Culture, Cuisine, Music Study of the folktale “Moustique et Oreille” Quebec: Geography, History, Culture, Sports & Activities Study of the short story “Le Chandail de Hockey” Study of the film Cirque de Soleil’s Journey of Man Completion of the Final Exam

Slide 11: Class materials

Slide 12: Class materials

Slide 13: Your Notebook

Slide 14: Your Notebook

Slide 15: Your Notebook Your ‘book’ - a LOT of handouts

Slide 16: Your Notebook Your ‘book’ - a LOT of handouts Used ONLY for French class

Slide 17: Your Notebook Your ‘book’ - a LOT of handouts Used ONLY for French class 5 Tab Dividers: Les Papiers Importants Avant la Classe La Culture La Vocabulaire et Grammaire Les Examens

Slide 18: Your Notebook Your ‘book’ - a LOT of handouts Used ONLY for French class 5 Tab Dividers: Les Papiers Importants Avant la Classe La Culture La Vocabulaire et Grammaire Les Examens Stay Organized!!

Slide 19: General Procedures

Slide 20: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work

Slide 21: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work Begin pre-class activity right away

Slide 22: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work Begin pre-class activity right away Treat all property with respect & maturity

Slide 23: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work Begin pre-class activity right away Treat all property with respect & maturity Be respectful with substitutes

Slide 24: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work Begin pre-class activity right away Treat all property with respect & maturity Be respectful with substitutes Be responsible for your work and turn it in on time

Slide 25: General Procedures Be in class on time and ready to work Begin pre-class activity right away Treat all property with respect & maturity Be respectful with substitutes Be responsible for your work and turn it in on time SPEAK FRENCH !!

Slide 26: Absence & Make-up Procedures

Slide 27: Absence & Make-up Procedures Arrange for make-up work at least 2 days in advance for planned absences

Slide 28: Absence & Make-up Procedures Arrange for make-up work at least 2 days in advance for planned absences Email Madame when you are absent or check the website

Slide 29: Absence & Make-up Procedures Arrange for make-up work at least 2 days in advance for planned absences Email Madame when you are absent or check the website Show your gold excuse card to Madame within 3 days

Slide 30: Absence & Make-up Procedures Arrange for make-up work at least 2 days in advance for planned absences Email Madame when you are absent or check the website Show your gold excuse card to Madame within 3 days Make-up quizzes & tests within a week of your excused absence

Slide 31: Absence & Make-up Procedures Arrange for make-up work at least 2 days in advance for planned absences Email Madame when you are absent or check the website Show your gold excuse card to Madame within 3 days Make-up quizzes & tests within a week of your excused absence Homework must be made up ASAP, within 1 day of your absence. No late credit will be given for homework!

Slide 32: Grading

Slide 33: Grading Homework

Slide 34: Grading Homework Class work

Slide 35: Grading Homework Class work Participation

Slide 36: Grading Homework Class work Participation Quizzes

Slide 37: Grading Homework Class work Participation Quizzes Tests

Slide 38: Grading Homework Class work Participation Quizzes Tests

Slide 39: Grading Homework Dialogs Class work Participation Quizzes Tests

Slide 40: Grading Homework Dialogs Class work Presentations Participation Quizzes Tests

Slide 41: Grading Homework Dialogs Class work Presentations Participation Projects Quizzes Tests

Slide 42: Grading Homework Dialogs Class work Presentations Participation Projects Quizzes Online Activities Tests

Slide 43: Grading Homework Dialogs Class work Presentations Participation Projects Quizzes Online Activities Tests Semester Examinations

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