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French IV Honors. Christine Yardley E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.org Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564. Goal: Increase Proficiency.
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French IV Honors Christine Yardley E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.org Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564
Goal: Increase Proficiency The goal of the world languages department is to immerse students in the target language in order to increase their proficiency. • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing
Required Materials • Textbook: Discovering French Noveau (Rouge) We will cover the material in units 1-10. Textbooks may be kept at home, as we have a classroom set of books. http://www.classzone.com/cz/books/french_3/book_home.htm?state=PA • Workbooks: - Grammar and vocabulary workbook. It will be loaned to the student for the semester or can be purchased for $12.75. This workbook is mainly used for homework.
Teacher Website • Homework listed on the class calendar • Test & Project dates • Grammar & vocabulary flashcards and power points • Links to useful websites http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564
Assessments • Tests & Quizzes – 40% • Tests include writing, reading, listening and speaking • Performance 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 Grade • Marking Period 1 – 40% • Marking Period 2 – 40% • Final Exam – 20%
Education • Harvard University • B.A. in Social Studies • UniversitéLibre de Bruxelles, Belgium • certificatd’étudeseuropéennes • Temple University, M.Ed. • French & Social Studies teaching certification • University of Pennsylvania • Graduate School of Education
Teaching Experience • Costa Rica – 2 years • English as a Foreign Language • Quakertown Community High School – 8 years • Social Studies Teacher AP European History, U.S. Cultures II Honors & Academic, Ethics (for gifted students) • Gifted Advisor • Central Bucks High School South • Long-term substitute for Marie Chemin who will return November 18
Travel • Lived in Belgium & Costa Rica • Traveled throughout the United States • Extensive travel in Europe, South America, Central America • Trip 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 IV Christine Yardley E-mail: cyardley@cbsd.org Telephone: 267-893-3000, ext. 47202 Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Page/12564