ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SECONDARY SCHOOL 25 Corporation Drive Brampton ON, L6S 6A2 Phone: 905.791.1195 We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation. COURSE OUTLINE Department Name: Course Name: Course Code and Section: Course Description: Strands/Units: Moderns Grade 10 Academic French FSF2D1 This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. Unit 1: Carrières sans limites Unit 2: Être bien dans sa peau Unit 3: Histoires de rire Unit 4: Qu’avons-nous appris? Unit 5: Légendes urbaines Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectations Assessment and Evaluation: Category Weightings Knowledge/Understanding Thinking Application Communication This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages. Weight 30% 25% 20% 25% Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Grade Distribution 70% 10% 20%