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French II (ACP) 351
Course Description

TIME FRAME: one semester
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL: 1

30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.1.9.3 --- 30.0.1.9.5 --- 30.0.2.9.1 --- 30.0.2.9.2 --- 30.0.3.9.3 --- 30.0.3.9.6
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.4.9.1 --- 30.0.4.9.2 --- 30.0.4.9.4 --- 30.0.4.9.5 --- 30.0.5.9.3 --- 30.0.5.9.4
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.6.9.1 --- 30.0.7.9.1 --- 30.0.8.9.1 --- 30.0.8.9.3 --- 30.0.8.9.4 --- 30.0.8.9.5
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.8.9.6 --- 30.0.9.9.1 --- 30.0.9.9.2 --- 30.0.9.9.3 --- 30.0.9.9.4 --- 30.0.9.9.5
23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS --- 23.3.1.9.1 --- 23.3.2.9.3



As stated in Connecticut's 2005 World Language Curriculum Framework, there are six domains and nine content standards which frame world language content:

COMMUNICATION
1.How do I use another language to communicate with others?
2.How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language?
3.How do I present information, concepts, and ideas in another language in a way that is understood?

CULTURES
1.How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another culture?

CONNECTIONS
1.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to reinforce and expand my knowledge of other disciplines, and vice versa?
2.How do I use my understanding of another language and culture to broaden and deepen my understanding of that language and culture and access and use information that would otherwise be unavailable to me?

COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
1.How do I demonstrate an understanding of similarities, differences, and interactions across languages?

COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
1.How do I demonstrate an understanding of simiiarities, differences, and interactions across cultures?

COMMUNITIES
1.How do I use my knowledge of language and culture to enrich my life and broaden my opportunities?



French 2 continues the development of the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, including the five C's of foreign language learning (i.e. communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities).

At this level, emphasis is placed on the practical use of basic skills. Subject matter to be covered includes vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic expressions pertaining to: people and places, time, school, health, cultural events, family life, seasonal recreation, travel, daily activities, food and dining customs, greetings and salutations, nationalities, art, music, and theater; numbers- ordinal and cardinal; definite and indefinite articles; adjectives; present, imperatif, and passe compose tenses of regular and irregular verbs; direct and indirect object pronouns, prepositions; parts of speech; possession adjectives; geography; gender and number agreement; an introduction to the products, practices, and perspectives of the French- speaking world.



Students in French 2 will exhibit the ability to develop the following skills specifically stated by the Connecticut State Department of Education World Languages Curriculum Framework:

COMMUNICATION
-- engage in conversation and correspondence, provide and obtain information, express feelings, and exchange opinions,

-- understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics,

-- present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

CULTURES
-- demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied and use their cultural knowledge for interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication.

CONNECTIONS
-- reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through the world language, and vice versa,

-- acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language.

COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES
-- demonstate literacy and an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons across languages.

COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
-- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons across cultures.

COMMUNITIES
-- use the world language and their cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and active participation.



All French 2 students will:
-- Listen to the target language via the teacher, other native speakers, CDs, videos,
and music,
-- Read, summarize, and discuss information about the French-speaking world and
its culture,
-- Respond orally in the target language,
-- Review vocabulary and grammar of Level 2,
-- Respond in writing to the written material in the target language,
-- Participate in grammar and vocabulary-building activities,
-- Create fashion catalog, advertising posters, car and license plate descriptions,
and a theme-based movie,
-- Role play real life situations in the classroom,
-- Create and present theme-based mini-skits in the target language.




Students will be assessed by the following:
Daily oral participation
Listening comprehension activities
Vocabulary quizzes
Chapter tests
Grammar quizzes
CAPT-style essays
Oral presentations
Projects
Essays
Daily homework assignments

Mid-term examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative
Final examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative




Students may experience the following: guest speakers, holiday celebrations, cooking, singing, movies, multimedia presentations, a world language concert, arts and crafts, travel and study abroad.




Bienvenue Level 1 textbook Bienvenue Level 1 workbook writing activites,
Bienvenue Level 1 audio program, Bienvenue Level 1 transparencies
Bienvenue Level 1 video program, Bienvenue Level 1 situation cards, quizzes, exams
Bienvenue Level 1 on-line activities
La Famille Martin reader
World Maps
Dictionaries
501 Verbs
Authentic products
Authentic pictures
Music selections




World Languages
10.0.1.9.1
10.0.1.9.2
10.0.9.9.5
10.0.9.9.8
10.0.7.9.2
Language Arts Reading and Responding
23.1.1.9.1
23.1.1.9.1
History

After-school tutoring is available on assigned days by teacher and French National
Honor Society members.
Students may by nominated by the French National Honor Society based on the by-laws of the Society.