PRE-REQUISITES
Students must have taken Semester 1 of this class, or meet all the following pre-requisite skills that were covered in Semester 1.

REQUIRED VOCABULARY SKILLS
-Introducing yourself
-Introducing other people
-Describing physical appearance and personality
-Talk about the present using regularly conjugated verbs (all three types)
-Talk about breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods
-Making polite requests using "I would like"
-Immediate and extended family members and pets
-Adjectives that fall in the BANGS category
-Counting to 10
-Question words (who, what, why, etc.)
-Days of the week
-Months of the year

REQUIRED GRAMMAR SKILLS
-French pronouns (tu vs. vous, etc.)
-Articles for the and a/an
-Masculine and feminine nouns and adjective agreement
-Conjugate regular verbs (ER, RE, and IR) in the present tense
-How to use de when talking about eating or drinking
-Negative sentences using ne...pas AND ne...jamais
-BANGS adjectives and adjective placement
-Forming questions using "est-ce que"

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This class is designed for French students who have completed the first semester of this series, or who have taken enough French that they meet the pre-requisites. Students will continue to build their French vocabulary and grammar while focusing on being able to communicate. 

Please note that while I will make sure we follow the planned trajectory of vocabulary and grammar topics, some sections may require extra practice on certain topics. Language learning is similar to building a house in that you must have a strong foundation in order to have a strong house. If I notice a group of students struggling with a topic, I will send out a class announcement letting families know that we will spend a little extra time on that topic. We will still have our new topics, but we will replace the last 10-15 minutes of class with varied practice activities (conversation, textbook exercises, games, etc.) I will also include some extra activities on the subject for students who need them. 

This class will be taught using the flipped classroom method. Each week before class, students will be expected to watch a video where I will go over the vocabulary by teaching the French translations of English words, as well as a grammar point and any connecting vocabulary. They are asked to look over this material a second time if possible, just to make sure they're prepared. This method frees up class time for questions and more practice time. Students will complete several group and break-out room activities* in order to practice the vocabulary and grammar from the video. We will also complete review activities to refresh previous vocabulary and grammar lessons.

*all break-out rooms will be closely monitored by me switching between rooms to keep students on-topic and help when needed


Week 1 - The Alphabet and Colors
Vocabulary - we will learn the French alphabet (letter names) as well as the most common colors
Grammar - we will learn about French accents, which letters use them, and how they change words.
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will echo the alphabet after me, and listen to the alphabet song. In breakout rooms, students will complete a letter puzzle challenge. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, we will play an online version of "I spy" to practice color words.

Week 2 - Money
Vocabulary - we will learn words that have to do with buying, selling, and other money transactions
Grammar - we will learn possessive adjectives in French (my, your, their, etc.) and how to use them.
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice talking about who owns what using possessive adjectives. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play of a money transaction using the vocabulary words. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will practice a dialogue taking place at a store.

Week 3 - Numbers 11-69
Vocabulary - we will learn the French counting pattern all the way up to 69
Grammar - we will learn adverbs of quantity in French (a lot, a little, etc.) and how to use them.
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice counting up to 69 through a counting game. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using the adverbs of quantity. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will play a French version of "mad libs" to create a funny story.

Week 4 - Let's go!
Vocabulary - we will learn different places in town as well as phrases that use the verb "aller."
Grammar - we will review the conjugation of "aller" and learn the rules of à that are used with this verb.
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us where they like to go. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using the new vocabulary. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will complete an activity to compare the rules of à with the rules of de.

Week 5 - I have...
Vocabulary - we will learn idiomatic verb phrases that use the verb "avoir."
Grammar - we will review the conjugation of "avoir"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about some of their possessions. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using the new vocabulary. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will complete a dialogue that uses avoir.

Week 6 - Doing and Making
Vocabulary - we will learn idiomatic verb phrases that use the verb "faire"
Grammar - we will review the conjugation of "faire"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about things they like to do and/or make. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using the new vocabulary. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will read through and discuss a simple French recipe.

Week 7 - To be, or not to be?
Vocabulary - we will learn idiomatic verb phrases that use the verb "être"
Grammar - we will review the conjugation of "être"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about what they are or aren't. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using the new vocabulary. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will play a simplified version of "Who am I?"

Week 8 - Countries of the World
Vocabulary - we will learn some names of countries in French
Grammar - we will learn the grammar rules for using venir de, habiter à, and visiter
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us where they come from, where they live, and where they would like to visit. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play using any of the new verbs. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will watch and discuss a short video on French-speaking countries.

Week 9 - Seasons
Vocabulary - we will learn to talk about the seasons, including common activities and events associated with each season.
Grammar - we will learn how to say "it is" and the difference between using "ce" and "il/elle"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about their seasonal activities. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play about seasons. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will complete an activity to practice using "it is"

Week 10 - Weather
Vocabulary - we will learn different expressions to talk about the weather
Grammar - we will learn different connectors (and, but, etc.) as well as the meaning of "il y a"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about the weather where they are. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play about weather using "il y a". Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will complete an activity to practice connecting two sentences.

Week 11 - This is mine!
Vocabulary - we will learn words to say mine, yours, his/hers, etc.
Grammar - we will learn the grammar rules for possessives (ex. Anna's house) using the word "de"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about things they and other people own in their houses. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play about possessing. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will complete an activity to practice agreement in using possessives.

Week 12 - My house
Vocabulary - students will learn the rooms of the house
Grammar - we will learn how to use "voici" and "voilà"
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about the rooms in their house and what they like to do there. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play about a home. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will play a guessing game with the vocabulary.

Week 13 - Furniture
Vocabulary - students will learn common furniture items
Grammar - we will learn common prepositions (on, under, etc.) and how to use them
In-class - I will always start by allowing students to ask questions about anything that was in the video. Then, students will practice telling us about the furniture in their house and where it's located in relation to other things. In breakout rooms, students will create a role-play about a home. Back in the main room, we will have a guided conversation using the vocabulary we've learned so far. Finally, students will have guided practice in writing original sentences in French.

Week 14 - Evaluation and Exams

For the end of the semester, students will be having evaluations. These evaluations are REQUIRED for all students in order to move on to Level 2. They will get some notes on what they did well and how they can improve, as well as mid-term grades (if applicable).

We will complete a listening activity with a Kahoot quiz in class, as well as some fun vocabulary and grammar games. (Only the Kahoot quiz will be graded, and will only be graded on participation)

As homework, students will complete the reading and writing portion on their own using Nearpod.  

Finally, students will each schedule a short, 15-20 minute meeting with me to have their speaking evaluation. We will have a 1-on-1 conversation where students listen to my questions and answer in French. It is very informal, and I give help when needed.