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French I Nine Weeks Unit 1 st Nine Weeks Introduction to Language: The French -speaking world, French in our world, French sound system, Basic pronunciation, Alphabet, Classroom procedures, Language-learning strategies Basic Conversation: Greetings and Courtesies, Introducing friends and family, Numbers 1 -30, classroom items, basic likes and dislikes Daily life: Days of the week, months, holidays, weather, seasons, numbers 40 -100, time, ordering in a café, school courses and schedule 2 rd Nine Weeks Who am I? Describing family members and friends (personality, age, physical appearance), talking about possessions, describing room, where people are and what they are doing 3 rd Nine Weeks My home and community: Describing one’s home, the neighborhood, places in the community, modes of transportation, Talking about future plans, Paris monuments 4 th Nine Weeks My Style: Describing clothing, what to wear for certain seasons and occasions, describing style and fit of clothing Living for the weekend! Weekend activities Talking about things that happened in the past

Proficiency Levels l l l French I- Novice Mid French II- Novice Mid moving to Novice High French III- Novice High moving to Intermediate Low (A 1 -A 2) French AP- Intermediate Low moving to Intermediate Mid (A 2 -B 1) *

French II Nine Week Period 1 st Nine Weeks Unit Name Back to Language – Review of basic conversation, survival expressions What are you like? – Describe self/others in detail, discuss nationalities and origin, compare to someone else, expression of opinions, and professions How do I get there? – Give and ask for directions, discuss places in their city and compare with a foreign city 2 nd Nine Weeks How do I get there? – Give and ask for directions, discuss places in their city and compare with a foreign city The weekend – Reviewing likes and dislikes What are you going to do, what you usually did, what you do now, what you did last weekend, getting around in Paris by the metro, taking a trip to the countryside, asking for directions 3 rd Nine Weeks Enjoy! Talking about food and meals, discussing food preferences, table settings, how to be a guest in a French home, rooms of the house, specialty stores in France My activities- Talking about activities such as going to the movies (movie genres) and attending sporting events, discussing hobbies (movies, books, and music), review extending invitations, asking for directions A day in the life- Talking about sports and health, a healthy lifestyle, daily routine 4 th Nine Weeks Photos and Memories- Recount memories Discuss childhood memories and the things you used to do (music, hobbies, schools, home) describe and narrate in the past

French III Pre-AP and French AP French III and French IV classes are combined when enrollment for separate classes is below 20 students each. By using a two-year rotational curriculum, it becomes an effective learning environment for students at these upper levels of language learning. The French III/AP course is designed to increase students' in the interpretive(listening and reading), presentational (writing and speaking), and interpersonal modes of communication. In levels III/AP, students develop the ability to use the language not only for daily life situations but also to read, discuss, analyze, debate and give opinions on more sophisticated topics such as current events, historical events, controversial issues, literature and technical topics. More emphasis is placed on form as well as content and structure as students are guided to write well-organized and coherent essays. values of people speaking the language are an integral part of the program Cultural and career awareness continue to be emphasized through a variety of media in levels III/AP. Students are also encourage to increase the autonomy of their learning experiences Students learn to use the internet to provide real-life situations for using French Students will prepare for the Advanced Placement exam as well as for the Test de Connaissance de Français and the DELF exams.

French III Pre-AP and French AP

French III Pre-AP and French AP Nine Week Period 1 st Nine Weeks Unit Name Personal and Public Identities: Multiculturalism, Francophonie, Cultural Identity Beauty and Aesthetics: Image and Style Contemporary Life: (Education in France, lodging, and career choices) 2 nd Nine Weeks Science and Technology: New technologies Contemporary Life: Advertising and the Media Families and Communities: Relationships, 3 rd Nine Weeks Global Challenges: Environmental challenges; Challenges of city living Contemporary Life: Travel Beauty and Aesthetics: Patrimonie 4 th Nine Weeks Beauty and Aesthetics: Art and Literature Contemporary Life: Gastronomie

Unit overview – communicative modes Activity Interpretive Interpersonal Hymne à l’amitié cloze activity – All students group discussion – All students Eloge de l’amitié (Part I) resume – requires interpretation first – All students Eloge de l’amitié (Part II) Grammar activity --Level 3 – requires interpretation of text to understand grammar Comparison – AP students – requires interpretation first Le Rôle des amitiés… AP students – MC questions Presentational (Writing) Resume – All students (Grammar activity in groups – Level 3 – if communicative) Discussion question – AP students (Speaking) AP students (Writing) AP students

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