Course Description

Many well known children’s stories and fables were originally written in French. The goal for this course is to expose students to familiar children’s stories or fables in French. Since these stories are so familiar and often repetitious in nature, students will easily be able to learn the vocabulary and find themselves able to understand the texts. (ie: The 3 little pigs, Chicken Little, The Fox and the Crow) and at least one longer Fairy Tale (ie: Snow White, Cinderella). Live class activities will work through the stories and the vocabulary to prepare for a reading in class by the students. Students will then listen to native speakers present the stories as well.

Course Structure

Each week a new story will be introduced. Vocabulary will be reviewed and presented as well as any grammatical structure that will be needed to follow the story line. Activities will be incorporated that allow students to interpret the story and talk about it’s meaning or the moral presented. When possible a video will be presented that students can watch in order to hear a native speaker present the story. The only homework for this class will be activities that will aid the student in preparing for reading and discussing (in French) the story in class. (30 minute per week).

Who should enroll?

This course will target French students who have a base of French equal to mid-year French 2 or above

Technology Requirements:

High speed, broadband Internet
Web cam, sound card, and microphone (for live sessions)
Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
Computer for Zoom meetings and access to assignments

Evaluation and Feedback

Teacher is available to meet with students after class or upon request

Communication

Students and parents can expect an email response to their communication within a 24 hour period, during the work week.

Required Texts

Printed stories will be provided by the teacher

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Instructor Bio

Sally Barstow

An interest in learning and my love of French have woven together in my life to feed my love of teaching. I recall with fondness the 14 years I homeschooled my two youngest children. Today I proudly continue working with homeschoolers, opening up to them the mysteries of the French language. My interest in French was birthed in my desire to connect with my family in Belgium. I enjoy sharing with my students that I began learning French in high school, like many of them are doing. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of not only visiting my Belgian family, but hosting students from French speaking countries, only to later visit them and their families in their home countries. I firmly believe that the purpose of learning a language is to broaden one’s experience with others and to help find one’s purpose and place in the world. Contact: sbarstow[at]aimacademy.online

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