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French IV (HON) 360
Course Description

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

         MAP LEVEL: 4

30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.1.9.1 --- 30.0.1.9.2 --- 30.0.1.9.3 --- 30.0.1.9.4 --- 30.0.1.9.5 --- 30.0.1.9.6
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.1.9.7 --- 30.0.1.9.8 --- 30.0.2.9.1 --- 30.0.2.9.2 --- 30.0.2.9.3 --- 30.0.2.9.4
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.2.9.5 --- 30.0.3.9.2 --- 30.0.3.9.3 --- 30.0.3.9.5 --- 30.0.4.9.1 --- 30.0.4.9.2
30.0 WORLD LANGUAGE --- 30.0.4.9.4 --- 30.0.4.9.5 --- 30.0.5.9.1 --- 30.0.5.9.2 --- 30.0.5.9.3 --- 30.0.5.9.4
10.0 WORLD LANGUAGES --- 10.0.6.9.1 --- 10.0.6.9.2 --- 10.0.7.9.1 --- 10.0.8.9.1 --- 10.0.8.9.2 --- 10.0.8.9.6



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 other?
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 lanuage 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 similiarities, differences, and interactions across languages?

COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES
1.How do I demonstrate an understanding of similiarities, 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?



Honors French IV, taught exclusively in French, expands and edifies the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as 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 previously learned in French 1-3, intergrating them into the creation of complex and sophisticated conversations and compositions.

Subject matter to be covered includes a review of grammar and vocabulary from levels I-III and an introduction to finer points of grammar and new vocabulary; as well as an introduction to the products, practices, and perspectives of the French- speaking world with specific emphasis on French artists and composers.
An introduction to the elements of French literature such as poetry, drama, and prose is explored by reading excerpts from authentic texts.



Students in Honors French IV will developthe ability to exhibit the following skills specificaly 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 4 students will:
-- Listen to the target language via the teacher, native speakers, CDs, videos,
and music,
-- Read, summarize, and discuss information about the French-speaking world and
its culture,
-- Read literature and other texts in the target language and respond to them orally
and in writing,
-- Review of grammar and vocabulary from Level 3,
-- Respond orally in the target language,
-- Respond in writing to the written material in the target language,
-- Participate in grammar and vocabulary-building activities,
-- Role play real life situations in the classroom,
-- Create and present theme-based mini-skits in the target language,
-- Research and present a French artist or musician 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, a trip to a restaurant, travel and study abroad .



Amsco-Review Text in French Three Years
Sans Famille-reader
Selection of poems by Baudelaire and Lamartine
Selection of drama by Racine and Moliere
Selection of prose by Rostand, Palcy, Bebey, St. Exupery
Films
Legends
Magazines
School announcements
Dictionary
501 verbs
World maps
Authentic products




The following additional standards are also applicable to the French IV curriculum:
World Languages
10.0.9.9.1
10.0.9.9.2
10.0.9.9.3
10.0.9.9.5
Language Arts Reading and Responding
23.1.1.9.1
23.1.1.9.3
23.1.2.9.2
Language Arts Communicating with Others
23.3.1.9.1
23.3.2.9.3
23.3.1.9.3
Social Studies and Geography
8.3.1.9.1
8.3.1.9.5
History
08.1.1.9.3

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