1. Back To School Night
AP French
Madame Murray

2. Agenda Teacher Introduction Parent - teacher communication
Academic requirements and grading
Parental involvement
Homework procedures
Upcoming events
Wish list sticky notes

3. Credentials in both French & Spanish Exchange student in Argentina
Teacher for 25 years
Credentials in both French & Spanish
Exchange student in Argentina
Jr. year of college at the University of Paris
Educational philosophy
Learning should be interactive, hands-on. Students should be speaking only French in the classroom. They should be creating dialogues, discussions, and any other activities that help them best learn the target language.

4. Research shows that students learn through working with and helping others. Students will be learning interactively as much as possible in the classroom.

5. Contact information:

6. Madame Murray’s Website Address:

9. AP Textbooks Primary textbook: APprenons, by Wayside Publishing
En bonne forme- literature, grammar, vocabulary
Une fois pour toutes- grammar
En parlant- partner conversation practice
Yabla.com- online video activities.
APprenons, the 2nd part of chapter is AP Exam prep.
Students have corresponding chapters to supplement vocabulary, grammar and lab work.

10. AP French Grade Breakdown Participation / Orals / Presentations 20%
Homework / Classwork 20%
Quizzes 30%
Exams / Essays / Projects 20%
Final Exams / final projects10%

11. Curriculum AP French is taught exclusively in French.
The curriculum is equivalent to a third year college level course in French composition and conversation.
Chapitre 0: Les loisirs, Je me présente- hobbies, advanced introductions, social media
Chapitre 1: C’est drôle, l’école- school
Chapitre 2: On y va!- travel
Chapitre 3: Mon boulot, ma vie- work
Chapitre 4: Je t’aime à la folie- family, relationships
Chapitre 5: Suivez le rythme du vingtième siècle- technology and the 21st century
Chapitre 6: L’esprit écolo- environnement
Chapitre 7: A votre goût - aesthetics, beauty, art
Chapitre 8: Les chemins de la culture- culture and society

13. Involvement of Parents at Home
Please check your child’s green homework sheets as
often as possible.
I strongly recommend your child purchase Barron’s AP French Language and Literature.
Remind your child to study French daily. Students should listen to podcasts, watch videos and listen to music as often as possible.

14. CSUS ACE Program French 3 and AP French Juniors and Seniors only
Can enroll to receive 4 college credits (transferable to other universities)
$35
We will sign up in the Spring Semester.

15. Upcoming Events: Pen pals in southern France, Alès.
Dinner outings to Danielle’s Crêperie, Marrakech and the Melting Pot
Opportunities to host an exchange student from Belgium or France
Guest speakers which include: current exchange students from various countries: former Peace Corps volunteers, and exchange students

16. Wish List
Please help out the World Language Department and take a sticky or two on your way out. Any supply donations will be greatly appreciated!