English and Moderns Department
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code: FSF 4U1
Course Name: Grade Twelve French
Level: Grade Twelve University
Course Description:
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French language and
skills. Students will consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture and current issues.
They will read a variety of texts and will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and
appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout
the course.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
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Demonstrate an understanding of oral presentations by classmates and other speaker (e.g., by relating the content to other
contexts, discussing alternative viewpoints, predicting future trends)
Analyse an issue under discussion and recommend possible solutions.
Recognize and use appropriate language structures
Dramatize a scene from a play to demonstrate an understanding of its plot and characterization
Use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation
Demonstrate an understanding of articles, short stories, poems, song lyrics, novels, and plays ( a minimum of 300 pages in total)
studied in class (e.g., by summarizing content, interpreting meaning, analyzing information or opinions presented)
Read independently a novel or a play (100 – 150 pages) and respond by answering questions, summarizing the plot, discussing the
main ideas and supporting ideas, and relating the issues raised to a new context.
Write a review of a text, movie, or play as an independent study, including a summary of the plot and their personal reactions and
recommendations.
Write and present a monologue to analyse and interpret the role and reactions of a character from a text studied in class.
Expectations of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate:
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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 self, 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/Guardian Signature: _________________________
Date: _______________
Student Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Units of study:
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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. There is a
replacement fee of $60 for loss or damages.
Conte de fee
Carmen
Aux frontiers de l’insolite et emploi
Ponette
Amelie
Resources for this course include:
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Nouvelles frontiers 12e
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French/English Dictionary
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Bescherelle (verb conjugating book)
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Pens, pencils, paper, etc.
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.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
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 English.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
25%
25%
25%
25%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (final exam = 20% & CPT = 10%)
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!