Course Outline
2014-2015
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Language Department
Core French
FSF2D1
Ministry Guidelines:
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10,
French as a Second Language
Core, Extended and Immersion 2000
Academic
Grade 9 Core French /Academic or Applied*
1.0
110 hrs
Course Description:
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language, furtherdevelop
their language skills, and deepen their understanding and appreciation of
francophoneculture.Thematic readings will serve as stepping stones to oral and written activities.
Exploring a variety of themes, students will develop and begin to apply critical thinking skills
discussion, in their analysis and interpretation of texts, and
in their own writing.
Attendance and daily participation in class activities are vital
Daily review of the structures taught in class is very important to succeeding in a language class
Students must bring all necessary work materials to class daily
Department Head:
Instructors:
Resources:
Mr. Gelder
Mr. Weare
Express 10e/Nouvellesfrontières
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OBJECTIVES
To review and develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French.
To increase cultural awareness of the francophone culture and of a multicultural society
To help students develop and solidify their learning skills as they apply to all subjects
To help students develop communication and literacy skills
To reinforce positive attitudes and behaviours towards learning, others and self
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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Written, aural (listening) and oral (reading / speaking) exercises
Listening and reading comprehension exercises
Oral presentations – individual / partner / group
Compositions based on units / themes being studied
Projects based on units / themes being studied
Oral participation in French – individual / partner / group
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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY
Written quizzes, tests and assignments
 70 % of the final mark will be based on term work as
follows:
Listening and reading quizzes, tests and
Understanding:
assignments
Reading
20%
Oral presentations / discussions
Listening
20%
Aural /oral participation
Speaking:
Projects based on units / themes studied
Spoken production 20%
in class
Spoken
interaction
20%
Assessment activities
Writing
20%
Student – teacher conferences
Final examination based on the course
 30 % of the final mark will be based on summative
content
evaluation consisting of two* components completed
towards the end of the course:
a)a culminating activity - 15%
b) a formal examination - 15%
*Both parts must be completed.
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ABSENCES / LATE ASSIGNMENTS
When an absence is legitimate and explained, the student is expected to complete and /or submit
missed assignments and tests on the day he / she returns to class. Students should make an
appointment with the course teacher to discuss any extenuating circumstances. Please note that
students should not expect extra help or extended deadlines for work / classes missed due to any
vacations.
If the absence is unexplained, extra time will not be allowed for completion of assignments and the
student might have forfeited the opportunity to write a missed test.
It is expected that students submit their assignments / projects on time. Where students have provided
a legitimate reason for a late submission, students must make an appointment with the course teacher
to negotiate a second deadline.
Late work will not be accepted after a final deadline.
Students should discuss any concerns with the course teacher ahead of test dates / assignment
deadlines.
EXPECTATIONS
Students will
 attend class daily *
 arrive to class on time – i.e. before class starts
 bring all materials necessary for class (texts, notebook, pen, pencil, etc.)
 behave respectfully towards classmates, teachers and self
 demonstrate respect for school/classmates’/teachers’/own property
 keep complete, legible notes organized by date and topic in a binder
 complete class work, assignments and homework by assigned due dates
 be responsible for their own learning by actively participating in all learning activities to the best of
their ability
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ask for / accept help when necessary
complete all assessment and evaluation activities
participate in French on a daily basis
Please also refer to the Student Handbook on school policies regarding attendance, behaviour, etc.
Students have responsibilities with respect to their learning, which increase as they advance through
elementary and secondary school. Students who are willing to make the effort required and who are able to
apply themselves will soon learn that there is a direct relationship between achievement and hard work.
Students are also encouraged to pursue opportunities outside the classroom to extend and enrich their
skills in French. The ability to communicate in French should be viewed as a valuable skill that enhances
and reinforces overall communicative ability, and provides an advantage for university/college
applications and in the job market.
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES/VOCABULARY
PREPARATION
Students should recognize and use most language structures/vocabulary taught by the end of the FSF1D
course. Review work is crucial for success in a language class: Review of the most important language
structures will take place in class at the beginning of the course - students are expected to complete any
assigned / additional review exercises for homework. Answer sheets will be available for work not taken
up in class.
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
New language structures will be taught and reviewed in class. Your success will depend on your
participation in French class and daily review done at home.
VOCABULARY
New vocabulary will be introduced frequently through reading and discussions. You must spend some
time at home memorizing / practicing the new vocabulary to be able to retain / use it. Reading is an
excellent way to build and solidify new / additional vocabulary structures.
Students are expected to complete all homework assignments.