Study+Guides

= Study Guides =

The most important things for a successful year in this class:
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1. Treat everyone and everything in the classroom with respect.
==== 2. To have the greatest success in this class, you must use French as the language of communication in the classroom. ==== ==== 3. Come prepared to class. Have your supplies, your assignments, and your attitude ready for doing your best work. All prepared students will be successful. ====

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4. Study (outside of regular homework for class) a little every day (no less than 10 minutes) to master the required material. This is the most efficient way (no cramming necessary) to prepare for quizzes and tests. Parents and students, check this word file to see how homework can be a big part of your success in class //: //===== ==== 5. Understand what you are learning. Pay attention in class, participate and ask questions. If at any time during the year you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I will always be available to answer questions or address concerns. ==== ==== 6. Study out loud. In reading you only use your eyes, using your ears will improve your efficiency. Read passages and whole sentences rather than translating word for word. Make guesses and inferences. ==== ==== 7. Invent / use gimmicks for memorizing vocabulary. Make vocabulary lists and flashcards. Memorize verb forms as soon as they are introduced. ==== ==== 8. Learn your material well. In this way, your confidence level increases and learning becomes a more enjoyable experience. ==== ==== 9. When taking a test, read directions carefully, answer all questions and proofread your work. ==== ==== 10. Have fun. Don’t be afraid or embarrassed about your skill level. The more you try, the more proficient you will become. Remember that you learned your first language by making lots of mistakes too! This is part of the language-learning process. ====

====A vaincre sans péril, on triomphe sans gloire. To win without risk is a triumph without glory. //Corneille (1606-1684)//==== ====Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game. //Voltaire (1694-1778)//====