INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
FSF 2DB
GRADE 10 CORE FRENCH
ENHANCED
Instructor:
Period:
Room Number:
Mme A. Coulter
118
Course Overview:
This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the French language,
further develop their language skills, and deepen their understanding and
appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of
themes, students will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in
their analysis and interpretation of texts and in their own writing. As well, the
students will participate in more extensive communicative activities which will
prepare them for the IB Diploma Programme.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
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Knowledge of language forms and conventions
Understanding of content
May be evaluated through integrated activities such as word searches, simple listening and speaking activities, quizzes, vocabulary recognition,
definitions, fill-in-the-blanks, vrai/faux, multiple choice items, use of language conventions such as spelling, grammar, punctuation,
comprehension of spoken French such as responding to questions
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Critical and creative thinking skills
Inquiry skills such as formulating questions; planning; selecting strategies and resources; analysing, interpreting and assessing information;
forming conclusions
May be evaluated through integrated activities such as writing short texts choosing vocabulary to suit the purpose and audience e.g. want ads,
analysis and interpretation of a poem, short story, summarizing data through graphs, sondage results, role playing, reading comprehension, sorting
and sequencing, designing a survey. Assessment of student comprehension of articles, short stories and poems and student response to their
independent reading.
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Communication of information and ideas
Use of language
Communication for different audiences and purposes, using various forms
May be evaluated through integrated activities such as oral presentations, dramatizations, skits, interviews, announcements, test d’écoute,
contribution to class discussions in target language, oral reading, exchange of information using appropriate conventions (e.g. email, letter,
postcard) personal response to media works such as videos, music, poems, short stories
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Application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts
Use of the language in new contexts
Making connections between FSL and other subjects and between FSL and the world outside the school
May be evaluated through integrated activities such as creation of a media work based on reading e.g. cover, film poster, newspaper article,
advertisement, open-ended interviews, creations of a poem, web page
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order
to ensure these expectations are being met.
Course Breakdown
Resources:
Unité A:
La machine à rajeunir ( roman de Denis
Côté)
Unité B
Poésie et articles ( Selections 1-6 )
Unité C:
Les rêves de Chloé ( conte ) Selection 7
Unite D:
Le tsar Dimitri ( conte d’A. Pouchkine)
Selection 9
** Additional readings will be selected from various sources
NB. Assignments submitted using any computer/internet
translation program will receive 0%.
The course will use a variety of resources including
video, Internet Applications and a variety of print
sources. The textbook Anthologie Nouvelles
Frontieres 10 and a cahier workbook will be
distributed to students. The text and all other
resources assigned to students are the responsibility
of the student. Any damage incurred will result in
payment for replacement. Replacement cost for the
text is $40.00. Replacement cost for the cahier
workbook is $22.50.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application
30%
25%
25%
20%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth
70% of the final mark) and the summative work
(worth 30% of the final mark). Summative work
consists of the Final Exam (20%) and a Culminating
Activity (10%).
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing
feedback will include assessing work in process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning
activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the
chart below for specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Assignments submitted using computerized/internet translation programs will be assigned 0%.
Category
Level
Knowledge/Understanding
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Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
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Thinking/Inquiry
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Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
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Communication
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Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
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Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
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Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
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Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization,
work habits and homework, and initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted
through the use of a rubric indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
Other Evaluation Issues
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G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
LATE ASSIGNMENTS. Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted with a
penalty of 5% off for the first day late and 2% for subsequent days to a maximum of 10%. This four day Penalty Zone is the
maximum time allowed for submissions. The fourth day after the assignment is due is considered the Closure Date upon which
no further assignments will be accepted. If the teacher returns the marked assignments within the four day penalty zone, the
date of return is considered the closure date. Repeated lateness in submissions indicates poor organization skills and will result
in parental contact and will be reflected in the learning skills section of the report card.
INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria
established in the rubric or evaluation structure.
MISSED TESTS Tests missed with a legitimate reason will be written within a few days of the student returning from the
absence. Student eligibility to write the test and the date of writing will be at the discretion of the teacher in consultation with
the department head.
CULMINATING ACTIVITIES These activities will be due toward the end of the course. They are valued 10 per cent of the
final mark and will reflect course material and competencies not otherwise reflected on the final exam.
Plagiarism in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment in question