FRELINGHUYSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

 

COURSE STANDARDS

 

 

COURSE:   WORLD LANGUAGE                                                   GRADES 6/7/8

 

I.       METHODS OF EVALUATION:

 

          1.       Class participation

          2.       Homework and class work – completion, quality, timeliness

          3.       Notebooks

          4.       Tests and quizzes

                   5.       Final Exam – for all 8th graders

          6.       Oral Performance

          7.       Various projects pertaining to current subject matter

 

II.      MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:

 

          1.       Covered textbooks

          2.       Loose-leaf notebook and paper

          3.       Pen and pencils

          4.       Workbook

 

III.     CRITERIA FOR EXCELLENCE (Requirements for receiving an “A”.)

 

          1.       Marking period average of 90% or above

          2.       Preparedness of class

          3.       Frequent, thoughtful class participation

          4.       Regular completion of homework with evidence of thoughtfulness

and effort.

          5.       Positive attitude

 

IV.     MAKE-UP AND EXTRA HELP POLICIES

 

1.       Upon return from an absence, the student must make up all homework, class work, notes, tests and quizzes.  A reasonable time will be established with the student.

2.       Teacher will be available to assist students by appointments.

 

 

 

FRELINGHUYSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

COURSE PROFICIENCIES

 

COURSE:  8TH GRADE FRENCH

 

I.COURSE OVERVIEW:

8th grade French is an expansion of the introductory course which began in 6th grade. The program’s philosophy is to provide an emphasis in all four communicative areas:  listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as an overview of culture.  In this course, the student will continue to acquire the basic verbal, reading, and writing skills of the language.  Cultural aspects of the French speaking world will be further explored. 

 

II.COURSE PROFICIENCES: (Specific measurable student outcomes written in behavioral terms to include one or more of the following:  Skills, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior.)

          By implementing a thematic approach, the student will demonstrate the ability to communicate in the target language.  The following themes will be implemented:

 

8th Grade

Unit 1.  Let’s Visit Our Town - Identify buildings and places in the city; choose various   

                means of transportation; state at what locations various activities take place; identify   

                French specialty stores; describe the rooms of the house.

 

Unit 2.  What to Wear, When, and Where - Identify clothing items by color, size, price,

and appearance; state where various clothing items and accessories can be

purchased; inquire and respond to questions concerning appropriate clothing choices  for different weather conditions and occasions.

 

Unit 3.  Going on Vacation – An introduction to travel vocabulary, Paris and its sites -

plan a weekend vacation in Paris explaining where students will stay, what they will visit, and how they will get around.

 

Unit 4.  What’s for Dinner? - Categorize foods into appropriate food groups and express

preferences; compare and contrast a student’s weekly diet with that of a classmate     

after maintaining a food log of everything eaten; explain how to set the table;    compare and contrast food and eating habits between French-speaking countries and the United States. 

 

Unit 5.  Exploring Other Cultures - Identify French-speaking people who have made a

positive contribution in history and describe their accomplishments; summarize a current event and explain its significance; recreate authentic festivals, holidays, and special events that are celebrated in the target language country; listen to and sing traditional songs to acquire specific vocabulary and colloquialisms in the target language. 

 

 

 

FRELINGHUYSEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

COURSE PROFICIENCIES

 

COURSE:  8th FRENCH HONORS

 

I.COURSE OVERVIEW:

            In this Honors course, the student will continue to develop and improve his/her fluency in oral expression, reading, writing, and aural comprehension.  In addition, there is an expansion of cultural awareness.  This course continuously integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiencies with culture in a spiral of ever increasing complexity.

Authentic learning experiences enhance language-learning and cultural sensitivity for all learners.

 

II.COURSE PROFICIENCES: (Specific measurable student outcomes written in behavioral terms to include one or more of the following:  Skills, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior.)

          By implementing a thematic approach, the student will demonstrate the ability to communicate in the target language.  The following themes will be implemented:

 

Unit 1.  All About Me - Describe self and others (physical appearance, personality,                    

intelligence, occupation); identify various occupations; explain job requirements and responsibilities; ask  and respond to questions about hobbies, activities, and school preferences; identify and describe extended family members;  identify the nationality of various people and state their country of origin

 

Unit 2.  Thank Goodness It’s Friday! - Compare and contrast leisure activities with a

classmate; identify and explain frequency of household chores; respond orally to various situations presented in farm and zoo illustrations; create and narrate schedule of activities for a typical Saturday.

 

Unit 3.  Bon Voyage! - An introduction to travel vocabulary, Paris and its sites -

retell a vacation in Paris explaining where students stayed, what they visited, and how they got around (using the passé composé.)

 

Unit 4.  Food For Thought - Categorize foods into appropriate food groups and express

Preferences; Compare and contrast a student’s weekly diet with that of a classmate after maintaining a food log of everything eaten; identify specific shops in France and what is sold in each; explain how to set the table; read and write recipes; compare and contrast food and eating habits between French-speaking countries and the United States. 

Unit 5.  Experiencing New Cultures  -  Identify French-speaking people who have made a

positive contribution in history and describe their accomplishments; summarize current events and explain its significance; recreate authentic festivals, holidays, and special events that are celebrated in the target language country; use acquired vocabulary in the target language to explain the preparation of cultural dishes; listen to and sing traditional songs to acquire specific vocabulary and colloquialisms in the target language.