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Le 23 septembreFrench 8
Every class…
• we will complete activities that require reading, writing, listening, and speaking in French.
• Students should participate in French as much as possible to practice the language.
• Student participation is noted with a rubric, and is an important part of the grade.
• More homework and written work than last year
AIM Teaching(Accelerated Integrative Method)
• Exclusive use of the target language• Students learn within a context: plays, stories, and
songs• Use of gestures helps students remember more• Students learn high-frequency vocabulary• Students gain fluency and confidence• Students enjoy learning a language
• Website: www.aimlanguagelearning.com
Curriculum for Grade 8
• Review of present tense of regular and irregular verbs• Past tense and imperfect tense• Use of tu and vous• Vous and nous forms of regular and irregular verbs• Ils and elles verb forms• Adjective agreement and placement• Direct and indirect object pronouns
• See curriculum maps through the school website
Availability
• During the school day:– Enrichment period on Tuesdays– Enrichment period other days when scheduled– Lunch and study hall
Grading Policy
Homework 20% Classroom Participation 30%Quizzes/Writing 20%Tests/Projects 30%
Schooltool Portal opens 10/5*Weekly Reports on homework, participation, behavior*Monthly calendar of quizzes and listening activitiesTeacher website for homework assignments and copiesPossible AIM portal…more info to come
What a normal class looks like
Intro and vocabulary review (4mins)Lesson on grammar/new vocabulary (10mins)Choral reading as class or small groups (10mins)Written work/comprehension questions (10mins)Closing: cards, points, homework (6mins)
