French class

Mrs. Varacalli

Room D96

Contact Information

• avaracalli@pdsd.org

• (610)-497-6300 ext. 2196

MATERIALS

• Bien Dit book series

• On-line version

• Go.hrw.com for extra credit and extra help

• Students need a notebook and a folder

• May work from a different level book

GRADES

• Test or project for units (100 pts.)

• Quiz, reading, writing, or speaking assessments for lessons (30-40 pts.)

• Homework and classwork (5-10 pts.)

• Notebook (30-35 pts.)

HOMEWORK

• 3-5 times per week

• Usually from the grammar and vocabulary workbook (GV in Pinnacle)

• No late homework (unless they were out sick)

What’s new this year?

• Avril à Paris units – (Virtual trip to France)

• Yabla accounts for kids

• Google Classroom

• Vocaroo recordings

• There may be some weekly digital homework soon.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Trip to Les Mis?• National French Week (Nov. 8-14 ) art,

music, sports/games, science/tech, cuisine

• Quebec trip over spring break?• National French Honor Society• French music and raps

Ways that you and I can help?• Practice at home daily• Make flashcards • Be a partner in quizzing of material • Checking that homework is done• Go to go.hrw.com and practice• Encourage your child to come after school for help • Ask for a student tutor• Email me/Leave a message