BIO
Stephanie Nance grew up in Nashville, TN, and went to Harding University to study French. She spent the summers during her college years working with the churches of Christ in French-speaking Europe (France, Switzerland and Belgium). She graduated with a BA in French and minors in Greek and Business Management and later an MEd in French Education. Following graduation, she was an adjunct for Harding University, leading a group of college students on Harding's first study abroad program to France and Switzerland.
Stephanie wanted to move back to middle Tennessee to be close to her family and to fulfill her calling to teach high school students. She taught French at Oakland High School here in Murfreesboro for three years, during which time the French program doubled in size. During her time there, she wrote the curriculum for and started the French International Baccalaureate (IB) program and also led a group of high school students on a trip to France over Winter Break.
After the birth of her first son and much prayer, she decided to leave the job she loved to be able to stay home full-time. She continued to tutor French out of her home for several more years until the birth of her third child at which time she wanted to be able to totally focus at home. Now her oldest is taking French for high school credit, and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to be back in the classroom sharing her love of the French language and culture with the students at Discipleship Tutorial.
Stephanie has been married to her best friend Tim for 21 years, and they have five incredible kids (Henry, Martin, Cordelia, Arthur and Isabelle). Stephanie has homeschooled since 2014 when her oldest started kindergarten and is so very thankful for Discipleship Tutorial and Co-op where her family is involved and thriving.
Intro to French
32 WEEK CLASS
Tutor Name: Stephanie Nance
Course Name: Intro to French
Required Text: None
Copy Fees: $25
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 18
Course Description/Outline/Objectives:
Intro to French will be just that - a fun and engaging introduction to the French language and culture. Students will be introduced to the basics of the French language and practice them in various contexts.
Specific French language course content will include the alphabet, formal and informal introductions, numbers 1-100, basic questions and responses, the definite and indefinite article, classroom vocabulary, seasons and weather, the calendar, telling time, colors, animals and describing likes and dislikes. In addition, students will be introduced to the French culture through learning about the geography of France as well as the French-speaking world, various holidays, rhymes and songs. Over the course of the year, students will memorize two psalms in French and will prepare two presentations to present to the class. A variety of activities, games and student interactions will be utilized in class to practice course content.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment for Homework: 1 hour
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Prerequisites: None.
Recommended Grade Level: 5th-7th
Rate for Additional Private Tutoring: NA