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Miss Woodward
Email: victoria.woodward@slps.org
Subjects: French 1 & 2
Bienvenue ! My name is Miss Woodward, and I am excited to join the Soldan community as a French teacher. I look forward to a year of learning & discovery with my students at Soldan!
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Education and Background: I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science & French Language and Literature from SLU, where I am currently working for a Master’s degree in Teaching. I studied and worked abroad in Lyon, France.
Teaching Experience: I’ve worked with students for over 5 years, with experience from elementary to high school levels. I aim to create an engaging and supportive environment where students feel safe to practice and grow their language skills.
Personal Interests: Outside the classroom, I've visited many French-speaking countries. I also enjoy audiobooks, painting, hiking, gardening, and baking. I love spending time with my family and friends.
Communication: Check Microsoft Teams for class updates, grades, and assignments. Stay engaged with our class through text by joining our classroom messaging system, Remind, using the codes below.
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French 1 Units
Unit 1: Introduction to French and Classroom Interactions.
Time Frame: August-September
Key Topics: Basic greetings and introductions. Classroom commands and common interactions. Social amenities (please, thank you, excuse me). French-speaking countries and cultures.
Unit 2: Describing People and Places
Time Frame: September-October
Key Topics: Descriptive vocabulary (people, places, and objects). Basic sentence structure and verb conjugations. Important historical and contemporary figures in French-speaking cultures
Unit 3: Daily Routines and Leisure Activities
Time Frame: October
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to daily routines and leisure activities. Telling time and discussing schedules. Cultural practices related to daily life in French-speaking countries.
Unit 4: Food and Mealtime
Time Frame: November
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to food and meals. Typical meals and eating habits in French-speaking cultures. Shopping for food and reading menus.
Unit 5: Holidays and Celebrations
Time Frame: December & January
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to holidays and celebrations. Understanding cultural significance of various holidays. Comparing holidays in French-speaking countries and the students' own culture.
Unit 6: Travel and Geography
Time Frame: January-March
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to travel and geography. Reading maps and discussing geographical features. Planning hypothetical trips and itineraries.
Unit 7: Stories and Folktales
Time Frame: March & April
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to storytelling. Understanding and retelling folktales and stories. Cultural significance of stories in French-speaking countries.
Unit 8: Review
Time Frame: May
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French 2 Units
Unit 1: Back to School & Review
Time Frame: August-September
Key Topics: Expanded conversational skills (expressing opinions, discussing events). Cultural practices around education & school. Comparisons of social etiquette.
Unit 2: Exploring Narratives and Literature
Time Frame: September-October
Key Topics: Reading and interpreting narratives. Understanding cultural products (literature, art). Analyzing viewpoints in literature.
Unit 3: Media and Contemporary Culture
Time Frame: October-November
Key Topics: Discussing media and current events. Analyzing cultural perspectives in media. Interdisciplinary connections in media studies.
Unit 4: Cuisine and Culinary Traditions
Time Frame: November-December
Key Topics: Food vocabulary and culinary traditions. Comparing mealtime customs. Shopping for food and ordering in a restaurant.
Unit 5: Festivals and Traditions
Time Frame: January-February
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to festivals and traditions. Cultural significance of festivals in French-speaking countries. Comparisons of festivals across cultures.
Unit 6: Environment and Ecology
Time Frame: February-March
Key Topics: Environmental issues and vocabulary. Comparing environmental policies. Discussing cultural attitudes towards ecology.
Unit 7: Technology and Society
Time Frame: April-May
Key Topics: Vocabulary related to technology and innovation. Cultural perspectives on technology. Interdisciplinary connections in technology studies.
Unit 8: Review
Time Frame: May