French IIIChristine Yardley

E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.orgTelephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202

Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564

Goal: Increase ProficiencyThe goal of the world languages department is

to immerse students in the target language in order to increase their proficiency.

ListeningSpeakingReadingWriting

Required Materials

Textbook: Allez, viens! Level 3We will cover the material in chapters 1-

6.Textbooks may be kept at home, as we

have a classroom set of books.Workbooks: - Grammar and vocabulary

workbook. It will be loaned to the student for the semester or can be purchased for $15.20. This workbook is mainly used for homework.

Other MaterialsListening TracksAllez, viens! Website

http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=wa0%20francophone%20europe

Teacher WebsiteHomework listed on the class calendarTest & Project datesPower Point presentations for grammar &

vocabularyLinks to useful websites

http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564

AssessmentsTests & Quizzes – 40%

One test per chapter & grammar/vocabulary quizzesTests and quizzes include writing, reading, listening

and speakingPerformance Assessments – 30%

Pronunciation, accuracy of grammar/structure and content are the main aspects evaluated.

Homework – 15%Participation – 15%

I am available for extra help after school most days.

Final GradeMarking Period 1 – 40%Marking Period 2 – 40%Final Exam – 20%

EducationHarvard University

B.A. in Social StudiesUniversité Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

certificat d’études européennesTemple University, M.Ed.

French & Social Studies teaching certificationUniversity of Pennsylvania

Graduate School of Education

Teaching ExperienceCosta Rica – 2 years

English as a Foreign LanguageQuakertown Community High School – 8

yearsSocial Studies Teacher

AP European History, U.S. Cultures II Honors & Academic, Ethics (for gifted students)

Gifted AdvisorCentral Bucks High School South

Long-term substitute for Marie Chemin who will return November 18

TravelLived in Belgium & Costa RicaTraveled throughout the United StatesExtensive travel in Europe, South America,

Central AmericaTrip Around the World with my 4 children

16 countries on 6 continents for 6 months Volunteered for 2-3 weeks in 6 countries (Vietnam,

Australia, South Africa, Italy, Costa Rica, Argentina)

French IIIChristine Yardley

E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.orgTelephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202

Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564