French 4 AP
French 4 AP
AP French focuses on concentrated practice of the four language skills, with an emphasis on the most advanced writing and speaking skills, as well as highly specialized vocabulary acquisition. French and Francophone cultural themes area also explored in depth throughout the year through a variety of authentic online resources, reading narratives, discussions, and year-long cultural comparison research projects. A strong foundation of basic and more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures prior to enrollment is vital, as it will serve as the basis for all new learning. French is exclusively the language of the classroom. The only use of English is by the teacher to clarify concepts or to make important announcements when a misunderstanding would be harmful to the students. Students must be willing to speak only French in the classroom. Class participation, work completion, and spending some time reviewing concepts, reading, watching French news, or using other authentic online resources each day are essential for the development of oral and written proficiency and preparedness for the AP French Language and Culture Exam in May.
Syllabus
Class Calendar
Required Class Materials
Students will need a district-issued iPad and compatible earbuds with a microphone every day for this class.
Google Classroom
Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.
Additional Resources
For additional resources, students may use the Quiztlet study sets in our Quizlet class, in addtion to the following websites:
French 4 Quizlet class: quizlet.com/join/9WeAjgzjN
Click here for instructions on how to access the lower-level online textbook platform through Clever and click here to watch a video explaining how to find the eReaders within this platform.
Online French program from the University of Texas with additional explanations, practice, and other resources: www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/
Vocabulary and grammar practice in French: www.francaisfacile.com
Vocabulary and verb conjugation practice in French: conjuguemos.com
Online French-language news for French-speaking children: www.1jour1actu.com
French/English online dictionary with verb conjugations: www.wordreference.com/enfr/
French/English online dictionary; French thesaurus; verb conjugations: dictionnaire.tv5.org/dictionnaire