Français B: 8e Année
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. Some work will be done through Showbie which will be linked on Google classroom.
Students are expected to responsibly follow school/classroom rules in order to provide the best learning environment for everyone.
Grading:
Assessments (35%): Assessments include tests, quizzes, oral and listening assessments
Projects (20%):
Classwork and Participation (35%): This includes work done during class. The expectation is that you engage and participate fully in class every day and use the target language as much as possible.
Outside Practice and Preparation (10%): Practice activities outside of class will be assigned regularly and are due the very next class unless otherwise stated. Preparation involves bringing all necessary materials with you, including your charged Chromebook
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