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6th Grade French ClassBonjour Parents!

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Bienvenue/Welcome to:6th Grade French!

Learning a second language and culture is a life-long advantage which will

benefit the children both academically and cognitively

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About me…

BackgroundI grew up in Paris, France and moved to the US in 1992.I attended Berkeley College and Montclair State University.

ExperienceI taught French in an innovative French/English bilingual school in Bergen County for over two years.

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Communication and Culture

In this class, we will learn French and study the cultures of francophone countries, their similarities and their differences. This will include personal and social topics.

My goal is to have children engage in meaningful conversation and be able to read and write simple words and phrases in French by the end of the year.

We will do comparative cultural studies that will help students participate in home and global communities (such as internet and movies).

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Cultural

Personal Identity

Experiences that occur within one’s family, one’s community and the other culture (such as self, friends, family, pets, physical/personality descriptions, school, likes/dislikes, and pastimes).

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Cultural

Cultural Authentic Activities

Getting familiar with different cultural products and practices (such as authentic celebrations, songs & dances).

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Cultural

Healthy Eating Habit and Fitness Practices

Variation between different cultures (such as foods, shopping, eating in/out and wellness practices).

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Field Trip

• Since we are going to study the French painters during the last quarter of the year, a field trip will be organized to the Museum of Modern Art in New York along with the Art Teacher.

• All details will be discussed prior to taking the trip… chaperones will be welcome to join us.

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Homework

• Students will bring homework on a regular basis on topics that have been previously studied in class.

• Over the year children will be asked to work on special projects that will require access to internet/library. These assignments will enhance their creative and technological experiences.

• Homework assignments will be graded.

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I am very excited about this coming year, so let’s have a great year and

please do not hesitate to contact me at any time, my email is as follows:

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Have a good night and thank you for coming!