High
School Course Outline
November,
2004
Department:Foreign
Language
Course
Title:French
1
Grade
Level:9-12
Length
of Course:Year
Prerequisite:
Completion of Previous year�s English course with a grade of A or B, or
a C with the approval of the instructor.
UC/CSU
(A-F) REQUIREMENT:E
I.Goals
The
student will:
A.Develop
a beginning level of written and oral proficiency in French to express
original and creative thought in the target language
B.Develop
a basic level of listening proficiency to comprehend basic French communication
C.Make
oral presentations in French based on the variety of subjects and concepts
presented through the literature and classroom textbook, and using the
grammar, vocabulary and structures studied in the textbook
D.Comprehend
and discusscontemporary issues
and situations, and developments in the French social, political and economic
world as presented through current events and textbook topics in the target
language
E.Study
and analyze French films, the philosophies presented through the films,
and the context from which they were created, in the target language
F.Evaluate
the relations between francophone countries and other parts of the world
G.Develop
a basic ability to correctly use grammatical structures as studied within
the context of literature, discussions, textbook cultural units and film.Grammar
texts will supplement student understanding where necessary.
II.Outline
of Content for Major Areas of Study
Semester
1
Students
study French language, customs and philosophies through the cultural units
presented in this textbook, video and listening CD program.They
will participate in classroom projects and simulations of situations encountered
when living in France, including, but not limited to:
A.Exchanging
greetings; understanding the masculine and feminine gender of nouns; using
the French alphabet
B.Giving
simple commands and using expressions that express basic needs in the classroom;
using the formal and familiar forms of “you” (tu/vous)
C.Discussing
likes and dislikes; using regular –er verbs and the negative
D.Discussing
levels of interest
E.Talking
about school life and schedules; using the French calendar
F.Counting
and telling time using conversational time (the 12-hour clock)
G.Describing
interests and possessions using the irregular verb avoir; agreeing
and disagreeing
H.Expressing
needs; using the irregular verb falloir; understanding the
usage of the definite and indefinite articles
I.Using
several interrogative forms to make requests; expressing thanks
J.Writing
letters and establishing a French pen pal
K.Shopping
in France, using European currency, and preparing for school
L.Holidays
in France and Christmas customs
M.Discussing
an overview of French history, and the influence of France on American
history
They
will study the grammar and vocabulary activities in these chapters to establish
a basic ability to express themselves in French.
Semester
2
Students
will continue to study French language, customs and philosophies through
the cultural units presented in this textbook, video and listening CD program.They
will participate in classroom simulations of situations encountered when
living in France, including, but not limited to:
A.Talking
about, hobbies, sports and past times; using the irregular verb faire
B.Talking
about music and sports; using the verb jouer with the prepositions
à
and de
C.Discussing
frequency of activities and levels of interest
D.Planning
celebrations and Mardi Gras
E.Discussing
the seasons and weather, using the irregular verb pleuvoir;
using the French calendar and discussing the months of the year
F.Understanding
Fahrenheit and Celsius; understanding French news broadcasts
G.Planning
leisure activities; making and accepting invitations; using regular –re
verbs
H.French
meals and courses served; using the irregular verb prendre
I.Dining
in a café, restaurant or "un fast food"
J.Dating
in France; using official time (the 24-hour clock)
K.Making
plans for the immediate future around town; using the irregular verb aller;
using the prepositions à and de with the definite
article; speaking about events in the near future
L.Describing
capabilities and desires; using the irregular verbs vouloir and
pouvoir;
M.Describing
clothing appropriate to the weather and activities; talking about fashion
and shopping for clothes; using –ir verbs; asking for and
giving opinions, making comparisons, discussing ways to save and spend
money, and making a decision; using the irregular verb être
N.Using
the telephone; overview of the passé composé
with avoir
O.Discussing
French contributions to the film industry
They
will study the grammar and vocabulary activities in these chapters to broaden
their ability to express themselves in French.
III.Accountability
Determinants
A.Teacher observation of daily classroom participation, effort, behavior and achievement
B.Free response questions
C.Projects and presentations
D.Teacher generated tests
E.In class discussions and assignments
F.Homework each class meeting
G.Time spent in French language 30% – 75%
IV.Required
Texts
DeMado, John and Emmanuel Rongiéras d'Usseau, Allez, Viens! Level 1, First edition, Text, Chapters P-7, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York,2000.
DeMado, John and Emmanuel Rongiéras d'Usseau, Allez, Viens! Level 1, First edition, Practice and Activity Workbook, Chapters P-7, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York,2000.
V.Supplementary
materials
Including but not limited to:
Newspapers
Periodicals
Videos
CD-ROMs
The Internet
DeMado, John and Emmanuel Rongiéras d'Usseau, Allez, Viens! Level 1, First edition, Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook, Chapters P-7, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York,2000.