1. French 1 Intensified Periods 1, 2, 3 and 4
Madame Inger Moran

2. What is French 1 Intensified?
Students have taken 6th grade Introduction to French and done well
Students have a grasp of basic language vocabulary and functions
Students have read the book “Brandon Brown veut un chien”

3. About this course:
I use TPRS teaching method: Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling.
Teaches ACQUISITION, not memorization
No vocabulary lists (well….)
Engaging…funny, interesting, student led
Excellent results on county-wide assessments

4. Curriculum Reading! Reading! Reading! Les CHANSONS!!
Class-written stories
A variety of leveled readers
Les CHANSONS!!
Le film “La gloire de mon père” Rated G
T’es Branché 1A textbook (workbook?)

5. Classroom Rules ONLY positive, respectful talk allowed.
Story endings: No deaths or serious injuries
No negative self-talk or putting down others
One person talks while the other listen
Interpersonal Communication score
Consequences: Think sheet, call home
Charged ipads everyday!

6. Classroom community
My 9th year teaching: the class community is most important to an excellent year
Everyone has a job
We are all in this together
We are all in a different spot….that’s ok
Confidence = Success
This is going to be your child’s favorite class!

7. Absences When a student is absent, the student should: Check Canvas
Remind me in class of his/her absence.
Available during 7th grade lunch and after school for making up work.

8. Communication Canvas and ParentVue
Please use my address to contact me:
I will contact you with concerns or kudos!
Please contact me with any concerns or questions you may have.

9. Who I am… From Iowa City, Iowa!
An Arlington county resident and parent
Husband is a product of Arlington schools
I studied in Rennes, France
Family in Marseille, France
Who I am…