100 10062 120 French IV (HON) 360 130 Course Description 140 one semester 150 9-12 160 170 4 180 210 30.0 World Language 211 1.9.1 212 1.9.2 213 1.9.3 214 1.9.4 215 1.9.5 216 1.9.6 220 30.0 World Language 221 1.9.7 222 1.9.8 223 2.9.1 224 2.9.2 225 2.9.3 226 2.9.4 230 30.0 World Language 231 2.9.5 232 3.9.2 233 3.9.3 234 3.9.5 235 4.9.1 236 4.9.2 240 30.0 World Language 241 4.9.4 242 4.9.5 243 5.9.1 244 5.9.2 245 5.9.3 246 5.9.4 250 10.0 World Languages 251 6.9.1 252 6.9.2 253 7.9.1 254 8.9.1 255 8.9.2 256 8.9.6 300 As stated in Connecticut's 2005 World Language Curriculum Framework, there are six domains and nine content standards which frame world language content: 300 300 COMMUNICATION 300 1.How do I use another language to communicate with other? 300 2.How do I understand what others are trying to communicate in another language? 300 3.How do I present information, concepts, and ideas in another language in a way that is understood? 300 300 CULTURES 300 1.How do I use my understanding of culture to communicate and function appropriately in another culture? 300 300 CONNECTIONS 300 1.How do I use my understanding of another lanuage and culture to reinforce and expand my knowledge of other disciplines, and vice versa? 300 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? 300 300 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES 300 1. How do I demonstrate an understanding of similiarities, differences, and interactions across languages? 300 300 COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES 300 1.How do I demonstrate an understanding of similiarities, differences, and interactions across cultures? 300 300 COMMUNITIES 300 1.How do I use my knowledge of language and culture to enrich my life and broaden my opportunities? 400 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). 400 400 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. 400 400 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. 400 An introduction to the elements of French literature such as poetry, drama, and prose is explored by reading excerpts from authentic texts. 500 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: 500 500 COMMUNICATION 500 -- engage in conversation and correspondence, provide and obtain information, express feelings, and exchange opinions, 500 500 -- understand and interpret spoken and written language on a variety of topics, 500 500 -- present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners or readers on a variety of topics. 500 500 CULTURES 500 -- demonstrate an understanding of the products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied and use their cultural knowledge for interpersonal, interpretative, and presentational communication. 500 500 CONNECTIONS 500 -- reinforce and expand their knowledge of other areas of study through the world language, and vice versa, 500 500 -- acquire and use information from a variety of sources only available in the world language. 500 500 COMPARISONS AMONG LANGUAGES 500 -- demonstate literacy and an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons across languages. 500 500 COMPARISONS AMONG CULTURES 500 -- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons across cultures. 500 500 COMMUNITIES 500 -- use the world language and their cultural knowledge both within and beyond the school setting for personal enjoyment, enrichment, and active participation. 500 600 All French 4 students will: 600 -- Listen to the target language via the teacher, native speakers, CDs, videos, 600 and music, 600 -- Read, summarize, and discuss information about the French-speaking world and 600 its culture, 600 -- Read literature and other texts in the target language and respond to them orally 600 and in writing, 600 -- Review of grammar and vocabulary from Level 3, 600 -- Respond orally in the target language, 600 -- Respond in writing to the written material in the target language, 600 -- Participate in grammar and vocabulary-building activities, 600 -- Role play real life situations in the classroom, 600 -- Create and present theme-based mini-skits in the target language, 600 -- Research and present a French artist or musician in the target language. 600 700 Students will be assessed by the following: 700 Daily oral participation 700 Listening comprehension activities 700 Vocabulary quizzes 700 Chapter tests 700 Grammar quizzes 700 CAPT-style essays 700 Oral presentations 700 Projects 700 Essays 700 Daily homework assignments 700 700 Mid-term examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative 700 Final examination: 50% Quantitative, 50% Qualitative 700 800 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 . 820 Amsco-Review Text in French Three Years 820 Sans Famille-reader 820 Selection of poems by Baudelaire and Lamartine 820 Selection of drama by Racine and Moliere 820 Selection of prose by Rostand, Palcy, Bebey, St. Exupery 820 Films 820 Legends 820 Magazines 820 School announcements 820 Dictionary 820 501 verbs 820 World maps 820 Authentic products 820 840 The following additional standards are also applicable to the French IV curriculum: 840 World Languages 840 10.0.9.9.1 840 10.0.9.9.2 840 10.0.9.9.3 840 10.0.9.9.5 840 Language Arts Reading and Responding 840 23.1.1.9.1 840 23.1.1.9.3 840 23.1.2.9.2 840 Language Arts Communicating with Others 840 23.3.1.9.1 840 23.3.2.9.3 840 23.3.1.9.3 840 Social Studies and Geography 840 8.3.1.9.1 840 8.3.1.9.5 840 History 840 08.1.1.9.3 840 840 After-school tutoring by the teacher and the French National Honor Society is available on assigned dates. 840 Students may be nominated for the French National Honor Society based on the by-laws of the Society.