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French 11/12 Mme. Pozzobon

Chase Secondary School

The aim of this course is to enable you to
- Communicate in French, discussing and exchanging opinions
- Acquire information from French language resources, using authentic materials
- Experience analyzing and responding to authentic creative works in French
- Develop and demonstrate an understanding of Francophone cultures

Required Materials:

Text: Because this is a split class, there will be some overlap with the
textbooks depending on the particular activity or task; however, for the most
part grade 11 students will be working from the second half of Cest toi
level 2, and grade 12 students will use the beginning of Cest toi level 3.

Student Supplies: 3-ring binder with dividers, pen, pencil, eraser, & lined
paper. Students should also bring head phones to use for Duolingo. A good
French-English dictionary and pencil crayons are also recommended, but not
required.

Expectations:

SPEAK FRENCH! Learning a second language can be a very difficult
task. You are not expected to be experts, but you are always expected to try.
You learn from your mistakes. You MUST practice speaking the language.
Everyone is expected to participate in order to pass the course. 10% of your
grade will be allotted for your use of the language in daily class operations.

ATTENDANCE A large part of your mark is based on in-class activities,
and your grade is cumulative; therefore, it is required that you attend class.
It is your responsibility to catch up on missed work.

PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICES You are encouraged to bring
your personal technology devices to class as long as it complies with the
above expectations. Absolutely no texting or phone calls in class, and no
ear buds during instruction/interaction time. The use of these
technologies is subject to the discretion of the teacher, and abuse will lead to
immediate loss of privileges. Student initials: ________________

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HOMEWORK Class time will be provided to work on assignments;
however, you are also expected to practice and review material, as well as
finish any incomplete work at home. 10% of your grade will be allotted to
homework completion. If homework and/or assignments are not completed
on time, you will still be able to turn them in for full marks; however, you
will not be able to make up the hw completion marks.

FOOD & DRINK - Please bring a water bottle to class. Your brain needs
water! Other healthy drinks and snacks are permissible in class, only if you
can eat them quietly and by yourself. Absolutely NO ENERGY DRINKS
(ie. Redbulls, Monsters, etc.), and sugary drinks should be kept to a
minimum (nothing over a size small!).

Evaluation:

Term 1 and term 2 are worth a total of 80%, and the final year-end
examinations will be worth 20%. This evaluation will comprise of writing,
reading, speaking and listening. It includes assignments, projects, quizzes,
tests, and in-class activities.

For more info:

I have created a website for our classes. To check it out, please visit http://
mme-pozzobon.weebly.com . Here you will find information about Remind,
important course documents, and other helpful resources.

Also, as always, your marks will be posted on Jupiter Grading system.
There is a link on the CSS homepage, and both you, and your parents/
guardians will have access to your information.
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Student name: ____________________ Student signature: ______________________

Parent signature: __________________________ Date: ________________________

Parent email: _______________________________

Any questions, concerns, or just to touch base, please feel free to contact me
by email at kpozzobon@sd73.bc.ca (best option), or call the school at
250-679-3218.