Middle School French

Course Length:

One-semester course

Course Description:

Middle School French teaches foundational language skills designed to introduce students to French language and culture, and to prepare students for high school language courses. Students learn pronunciation, useful communicative expressions, an introduction to verb conjugation and the principles of gender agreement. Weekly topics include greetings, numbers, age, calendar, the classroom, everyday activities, family, friends, pets, and occupations.

Prerequisites:

None

Comprehensive Syllabus:

Middle School French Public Syllabus

Required Materials:

A working computer with reliable access to the Internet is required.
Students need to be able to listen to audio, watch video, and record both audio and video. Headphones, a webcam, and a microphone are required. MTDA school facilitators and/or parents can assist you with checking your microphone and listening capabilities.

Recommended:

A digital or traditional paper notebook is advisable – to record and study the class content, consisting of weekly vocabulary and grammar.

Specific Technical/Software Requirements in Addition to General Requirements:

Please review the general original credit software requirements at http://mtda.link/techreq

All world language courses require the ability to record oral language using a computer. A headset and microphone are required.

Students are required to call their teacher during the course of the class. They must have access to a phone and be able to call outside of regular school hours.

Course Availability (subject to resource and teacher availability):

Fall: available
Spring: available
Summer: not available

Lead Teacher:

Bryan Whitney, Missoula County Public Schools, bryan.whitney@montanadigitalacademy.org