Department of Modern Languages
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
FSF1P1
French
Grade 9 Applied
Student Name: __________________
Textbook #: __________
Course Description:
This course emphasizes the further development of oral communication, reading, and writing skills. Students will
build on and apply their knowledge of French while exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social
trends, and careers. Thematic readings, which include a selection of short stories and articles, will serve as
stepping stones to oral and written activities. The aim of the program is to provide students with functional
communication skills in French and an understanding of the nature of the language and its culture. Core French
offers to the students a valuable educational experience and the chance to develop a usable command of the
French language that can be expanded through further study or through contact with French people.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
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Listen and respond to short, structured spoken texts
Listen and respond to a variety of short simple, non-structured media works
Express ideas and opinions in short conversations and teacher-guided discussions
Make oral presentations on a variety of topics
Use appropriate language conversations during oral communication activities
Read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of simple texts
Read a range of simple texts to gather information and to expand their knowledge of the French language
Identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials
Express ideas and opinions in short written texts
Create short written texts in structured and open-ended situations
Identify and use appropriate language conventions in their written work
Overall Catholic Graduate Expectations:
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A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God’s
presence through word, sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
An effective communicator who speaks, writes and listens honestly and sensitively, responding critically in light of
gospel values.
A reflective, creative and holistic thinker who solves problems and makes responsible decisions with an informed
moral conscience for the common good.
A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their God-given potential.
A collaborative contributor who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which respects the rights of all and
contributes to the common good.
A caring family member who attends to family, school, parish and the wider community.
A responsible citizen who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting peace, justice and the sacredness of
human life.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Course Timeline:
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Resources:
The course will use a variety of resources which
will be distributed to students during the first
week of the course. The text and all other
resources assigned to each student are the
responsibility of the student. Express 9eme Text
replacement cost is $50.
1, 2, 3 partez!
Dans la zone :-P
Pourquoi moi?
Mosaïque canadienne
Mon avenir?
La palete de chez nous
Resources for this course include:
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
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Express 9eme
French-English Dictionary
Pens, pencils, paper, etc.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
**Any damage incurred will result in payment for
replacement**
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for French.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
30%
20%
35%
15%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: final exam = 15% & CPT = 10% & listening exam = 5%
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!