WELCOME! BIENVENUE!

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WELCOME! BIENVENUE!

• Madame McCage
• French I, II, II PreAP, III

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Brief Bio

• 12th year of teaching in Klein district, 15 years
  total experience.
• Graduate of SHSU-B.A. Masters work at UT IU.
• Mother of 3 daughters and 3 sons, 3 of whom
  graduated from KCHS!
• Former Collins Crew KC comp cheer squad sponsor
• Currently sponsoring French club, Working 2
  part-time jobs at HLA and Coldwater Creek.

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Contact Info

• Email dmccage_at_kleinisd.net
• Parents If you have not already done so,
  please email me with your childs name in the
  subject line along with any additional email
  addresses and contact numbers. Email is the BEST
  way to reach me!
• Phone [phone]
• Conference Period 2nd period (825 to 916)
• Test days Mondays Thursdays
• Tutoring Tues. 640-710 or by appt.
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French is a world language!
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Knowing French helps you communicate in 55
countries on all continents with over 200 million
people! For success to happen in the classroom,
the parent the student are 2/3 of the equation!
Support communication are crucial!
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French is a language to know for the job market!

• A knowledge of French opens the doors of
  French companies in France and nearly 50
  French-speaking parts of the world.

French is the official language for commerce and
trade in 25 African countries and is the key to
communicating with over a quarter of a billion of
Africans
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BASIC RULES

• 1. Arrive to class on time.
• 2. Come to class prepared turn in items when
  asked.
• 3. Absolutely NO CELL PHONES or iPods. (yes to
  ear buds/head sets for laptops)
• 4. No food, drinks, gum or water bottles are
  allowed in the classroom no talking walking,
  unless asked.
• 5. ALWAYS respect your teacher, classmates KISD
  rules!

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French is a language of education international
relations!
France is the worlds 1 tourist destination (70
million visitors yearly) Knowing a little bit of
French makes it so much more enjoyable to visit
France other French-speaking countries.

• Jobs opportunities in
• the United Nations,
• the European Union,
• UNESCO,
• NATO,
• the International Olympic Committee,
• the International Red Cross
• Amnesty International
• Interpol
• Translating, diplomacy, teaching, hospitality
  more!

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Important Websites

• French I, II, III syllabi are online on my
  website and on LMS. Sites to know
• 1. Accessing LMS https//lms.kleinisd.net/defa
  ult.asp
• Parents, please be advised that you will
  need your student's ID number and password to
  access LMS.
• 2. My website http//classroom.kleinisd.net/we
  bsdmccage/home.htm
• (slowly transferring over to LMS)
• 3. Gradespeed website http//www.kleinisd.net/
  default.aspx?namesis.parent
• 4. Textbook link www.classzone.com (lets see
  this together, to view textbook activities)

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French is the language of culture!
French is the international language of cooking,
fashion, theatre, the visual arts, dance and
architecture.
It offers access to great works of literature, as
well as films and songs, in the original French.
French is the language of Victor Hugo, Molière,
Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Zinedine
Zidane. People all over the world know Monet,
Coco Chanel, Marion Cotillard more!
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Opportunities to improve

• 1. Retest Opportunity
• Grade below 74
• Must come in before or after school before retest
  date for additional help
• Must make an appointment with me, and come in
  within 5 days of getting score.
• Highest possible score 75
• 2. Grade Repair Opportunity
• - Test Grade for 6 weeks below 74
• -Must see me for special review assignment
• -Must submit any signed paperwork
• -Must complete task/tutorial/review

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PC Tablets

• It is very important that every student has a
  tablet, headset or ear buds their supplies
  every day!
• We will use tablets almost daily in tablet
  mode.
• If the student does not have a tablet due to
  extenuating circumstances, please contact their
  administrator.

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French is Fun to Learn!
Vis-à-vis
Lingerie
Coup détat
Touché!
Etiquette
Croissant
Cul-de-sac
Rendez-vous
Souvenir
Bon voyage
Déjà vu
Fiancé
Matinée
Mardi-gras
Cliché
Cuisine
Chic

• 50 of English vocabulary is derived from French
• You probably already know 15,000 French words!!!

Haute couture
Encore
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Supplies etc.

• Supply list
• (White, hard 1 binder with clear pocket cover,
  No spiral notebook-just white, wide-rule paper, 5
  dividers, blue/black pens, red pen, pencils).
• Students are to bring this, their textbook,
  their tablet to class each day. I cannot store
  their books. They can use lockers or keep in
  backpack. I will be able to store their two
  workbooks here. They will tear out as needed.
  Books are required in case of no internet usage.

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LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS

• 1. Master those French verbs. Practice them
  daily. Use them. Speak out loud, or with a
  partner!
• 2. Keep up with the work participate in class!
  
• 3. Make lots of errors and "get them out of the
  way!" Work daily on new vocabulary. Make lists of
  words, or flashcards. Use mnemonic devices. Use
  your new words with friends and create and say
  aloud three sentences daily using your new French
  vocabulary.
• 4. Try to think in French or Sing in French
  http//www.hello-world.com/songs/index.php?languag
  eFrenchpageFrench-songstopic
• 5. Listen to French radio, TV, websites, etc.
  (like this one!) http//www.frenchpod101.com/fren
  ch-word-lists/?coreX100
• 6. Read for context, underline words you need to
  look up or write them down! Outline your notes or
  the chapter! Come in for tutoring if you still
  need help.
• 7. HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE HAVE FUN WITH IT!
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Students This PowerPoint will be available
for viewing on my website. Parents If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to call or
email me at any time.I am looking forward to
working with you to ensure a FABULOUS year!
Thank you for coming to my class!