Course Description:
French B is the second of two sequential courses offered at MBA and is for 8th grade students. Students in this course will complete the second half of the Level 1 French program. High school credit is awarded for successful completion of French A and French B in 7th and 8th grades (1 credit). To earn this credit, students must meet the grading and attendance requirements.This course is cumulative and will include a midterm and final exam. Students must earn a C- (70%) or better for their final average in this course in order to continue on to French Level 2 next school year and earn one high school credit. Students with a B+ (87%) or better for their final average in this course will continue on to French Level 2 Honors. Students with more than 20 absences from the course in any given school year will not be eligible for high school credit. A loss of credit appeal meeting can be scheduled when mitigating circumstances are present.
What will I do this year?
The focus of this class is communication in French, and speaking French is the norm in our class.
How to succeed in this class:
Be an active learner. Participate and volunteer.
Listen, read, write and speak in French as much as possible.
Find your own audience to use your French - family member, friend, anyone.
Do your own work, this means no online translators.
Practice daily - at least 15 minutes.
Make up missed work on time.
Have a positive attitude. Everyone can learn a language.
Classroom Expectations:
Class information and assignments will be posted in Google classroom.
Students are expected to responsibly follow school/classroom rules in order to provide the best learning environment for everyone.
Grading:
We follow a points based grading system. Each assignment or activity is allotted a point value. Assessments and Performance Tasks will carry more weight toward your grade because they are worth more points.
Types of Assessments and Performance Tasks:
Tests
Quizzes
Projects
Studying Checks (Homework Quizzes)
Classwork
Participation
Students will be expected to speak French in class by participating in class discussions and paired speaking activities. Participation points will be collected at the end of class. Participation is a major component of the work habits rubric.
World Language Retake Policy
Eligibility of assessments
* Formative assessments retakes must be completed before the summative assessment for that unit.
* Projects are not eligible. Mid-terms and finals are not eligible.
Process
* Students indicate desire to reassess within 5 classes after receiving feedback on original assessment.
* Students must fill out a paper reflection and action plan form.
Frequency
* 1 summative assessment may be retaken per trimester.
* Up to 3 formative assessments can be retaken by the end of the unit.
Assessment Format
* Reassessments can be alternatives to the original or in the form of corrections/improvements to original.
Applies to
* Students who receive scores below 90% on initial assessment.
* All classes in the department.
Gradebook impact:
* The higher grade will prevail, but the max score possible to be entered in the gradebook is 90%. Initial grades will be recorded in the notes section of PowerSchool to indicate redo.
Missing/Late Work Policy
Homework and classwork are considered purposeful learning activities that support classroom instruction. Completing assignments on time is essential to maximizing the benefits of a student’s complete educational experience. Additionally, projects are supported by teachers throughout the duration of the assignment and are also expected to be turned in on time. Students who turn work in late will be held to the following standard:
1. Formative assessment is assessment for learning and helps to inform teachers about student progress toward mastering learning objectives over the course of a unit of study. Formative assessments turned in after the deadline will be reduced in grade by 10% and must be turned in before the end of the unit they were assigned in.
2. Summative assessment is assessment of learning and shows students, parents/guardians, and teachers what a student knows and is able to do after their learning through a unit of study. Summative assessments (i.e., projects) turned in late will be reduced by 10% if turned in within 5 days of the original due date. Summative assessments turned in after 5 days late will be subject to a 30% reduction in credit and will not be accepted past the end of the trimester.
CLASS TOPICS:
*Please Note: Curriculum content is subject to change based on class and student needs.
Units of Study:
We will start with a brief overview and review of French 7 and then:
Leisure Activities
Parties and Celebrations
Stages in Life
Clothing and Colors
Travel and Transportation
Hotels and Accommodations
Parts of the House and Furniture
Household Chores