MYP Language Acquisition: French 2

Patrick Henry High School

2016-2017 School Year
Instructor: Mademoiselle Allyson Esades
CONTACT INFORMATION
e-mail: allyson.esades@mpls.k12.mn.us room : 130

COURSE DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW
Students continue their study of French by further expanding their knowledge of key
vocabulary topics and grammar concepts. Students not only begin to comprehend listening and
reading passages more fully, but they also start to express themselves more meaningfully in both
speaking and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading
and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural
presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar
The course is mainly taught in French to promote language proficiency. Speaking and writing will
develop at different times for students, but will be expected of all students. Students are expected to
participate in class which will make our French learning community more meaningful and fun.

COURSE GOALS/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will communicate about family, friends and interests.
Students will discuss every day or common activities such as food, school and traveling.
Students will ask and respond to simple questions.
Students will read texts such as books and short stories.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Students will need personal supplies such as a notebook, binder, pencils and a pen.
Students will need at times a technology device (phone, iPad, computer, etc.). These devices
will be used to further instruction. We live in a technology driven world where the devices that
teachers and students have can be incredibly useful. However, students should not use personal
technology during class for personal reasons. There is a time and a place for technology. Students will
learn when it is appropriate and when it is not. If students are using their personal technology
inappropriately during class it will be confiscated.
Students may need headphones or ear buds but will be prompted to bring them to class the
day before.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
See Les Règles de la Classe handout.

STANDARDS BASED GRADING

Students will be graded according to the MPS Standards for World Language based on the
ACTFL national standards (listed below) as well as the MYP Language Acquisition Objectives (listed
below.) The aim of all assignments in class is to create opportunities for students to work towards
mastery of these standards. The standards are the basis of the grading criteria for each assessment.
Higher assessment scores therefore indicate that the student has shown a higher degree of mastering
the standards being assessed.
In a standards based grading system, student learning is the focus. Sometimes, students may
need more time and more than one opportunity to show what they know and can do. For this reason,
they are allowed and encouraged to take multiple opportunities to revise and improve their work,
within the guidelines set and communicated to students by the teacher. Students are encouraged to
talk with their teachers when there are unforeseen circumstances related to deadlines.

Assignments in class are divided into two categories:

Academic Practice also known as formative work, is worth 20% of the course grade. Academic
practice assignments are designed to help students build the skills and develop the ideas needed to
be successful on the summative work. Examples of academic practice are: classwork, homework,
rough drafts, warm-ups, pair work, group work, etc. Participation is considered academic practice.
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Patrick Henry High School
2016-2017 School Year
Instructor: Mademoiselle Allyson Esades
Homework should be turned in on time in the bin marked with the student’s hour and the word
“RENDRE” (to hand in).
Summative Work is worth 80% of the course grade. Summative assessments require students
to apply the skills and carry out the ideas from formative work. Examples of summative work are:
quizzes, tests, projects, performance assessments, etc.
Students are allowed and encouraged to retake assessments to show a higher mastery of the
standards being assessed. Summative assessments can be retaken at the student’s request if they
follow these guidelines:
1. Arrange to take the assessment outside of class time and show up
2. Show evidence of additional practice / learning / re-learning of the material on the
assessment
3. Turn in all academic practice for that unit

Late or Missing Work:

Students must complete ALL summative work in order to receive a grade for the course.
There is no point reduction penalty for assignments turned in after a deadline. However, it is
expected that the student will work with the teacher to make a plan for when the assignment will be
completed and turned in. Students cannot turn in late work after a unit has been completed. Missing
work will calculate as a zero in the gradebook.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Students will adhere to the Minneapolis District Citywide Discipline Policy.
Students will live by the Patriot Pledge:
I will respect myself and others.
I will do my personal best.
I will make good decisions.
I will honor myself, my school, my family, and my community.
I will pursue the college and career of my choice.

ABSENCE POLICY
Students should check in with me about what they missed prior to school, or through email,
not during instruction time. If the absence is anticipated, students should talk to me before their
absence. As an alternative students can also check the bin with their class period on it labeled “HIER”
(yesterday). They can also ask a trusted classmate for their notes from the day of the absence.
If a student misses an assessment, they will receive a reminder to schedule a time to take it
outside of regular class time.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
It is expected that members of this class will observe strict policies of academic honesty and
will be respectful of each other. Any instances of cheating, (plagiarism, unauthorized use of
copyrighted materials, computer accounts, or someone else’s work) will be referred to Student
Services and will be investigated to its full extent. Student’s will receive a 0 for that assignment and
will be encouraged to redo it. Copying someone else’s homework counts as cheating.

MYP OBJECTIVES FOR LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

1. Comprehending spoken and visual text
2. Comprehending written and visual text
3. Communicating in response to spoken, written, and visual text
4. Using language in spoken and written form
*Students will be assessed on each objective twice during the year using the corresponding MYP
rubrics.
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Patrick Henry High School
2016-2017 School Year
Instructor: Mademoiselle Allyson Esades

MPS WORLD LANGUAGE STANDARDS (ACTFL)

1. Communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational)
a. Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings
and emotions, and exchange opinions.
b. Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of
topics.
c. Students convey information, concepts and ideas to listeners and readers for a
variety of purposes.
2. Culture
a. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the perspectives
and practices of cultures studied and use this knowledge to interact effectively in
cultural contexts.
b. Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the perspectives
and products/contributions of the culture studied.
3. Connections
a. Students reinforce and further knowledge of other disciplines through foreign
languages.
b. Students acquire information and perspectives through authentic materials in the
foreign language and written cultures.
4. Comparisons
a. Students recognize that different languages use different patterns to communicate
and can apply this knowledge to their own language.
b. Students recognize that cultures use different patterns of interaction and can apply
this knowledge to their own culture.
5. Community
a. Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting for a variety of
purposes.