2021-2022 Course Guide 122120 FINAL (1) - Flipbook - Page 50
Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on
the four key areas of foreign language study: listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an
ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online
learning.
Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar
concept, reading and listening comprehension activities,
speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural
presentations, and interactive activities and practices which
reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong
emphasis on providing context and conversational examples
for the language concepts presented in each unit.
Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own
language learning, become familiar with common
vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of
grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and
respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts,
analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and
perspectives of various French-speaking countries, and take
frequent assessments where their language progression can
be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to
national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
FRENCH II
One Year Course
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: successful completion of
French I
Course Number:
Semester 1: WL514
Semester 2: WL515
Students continue their study of French in this level two
course by building on and expanding listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. Constant use of authentic videos,
images, audio, and text (including literary texts) provide
greater contextualization of key learning concepts and
cultural information relevant to Francophone countries and
communities. The course follows a linear version but each
lesson can stand on its own, this allowing greater flexibility
in the creation of playlists. A wide range of activities engages
students to continue to develop metacognitive strategies by
processing authentic input in order to produce both spoken
and written French. Task-based projects allow for individual
and collaborative creation, negotiation, and presentation
within the target language.
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Online Opportunities
FRENCH I
One Year Course
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Course Number:
Semester 1: WL510
Semester 2: WL511