Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: Extended French, Academic
Course Code: FEF2D
Ministry Guidelines: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Grade 10
Prerequisite: FEF1D
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Course Overview:
This course emphasizes the continued development and refinement of students’ oral communication,
reading, and writing skills as they explore a variety of themes. Students will expand
their knowledge and appreciation of francophone culture through the study and interpretation
of novels, poems, and plays intended for a French-speaking audience.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Oral Communication
By the end of this course, students will:
• listen and respond to a broad range of spoken texts intended for a French-speaking audience;
• express ideas and opinions arising from class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;
• understand extended dialogues or other spoken texts (e.g., news reports) from various French-speaking regions;
• use appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.
Reading
By the end of this course, students will:
• read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of materials intended for a French speaking audience;
• read a variety of authentic texts and apply their interpretations to relevant, everyday situations;
• read literary works and other authentic texts to acquire an understanding of the cultures of
French-speaking people in Canada and the world;
• identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials.
Writing
By the end of this course, students will:
• create texts based on class discussions, individual research, or topics of personal interest;
• communicate ideas and opinions, using a variety of written forms;
• identify and use appropriate language conventions in their written work.
Language Structures
Nouns and Pronouns:
Verbs :
– position of two object pronouns with simple and compound verbs in affirmative and negative
sentences (e.g., Je le lui ai donné. Nous ne les leur avons pas donnés.)
– relative pronouns (ce qui, ce que, ce dont)
– the infinitive used as a noun (e.g., Voyager, c’est épatant!)
– sequence of tenses with si using the imparfait and the conditionnel présent (e.g., Si j’étais malade, j’irais chez le médecin.)
– impersonal expressions followed by the infinitive to give instructions (e.g., il faut, il est interdit, il est permis) (e.g., Il est
interdit de courir dans le couloir.)
– agreement with the preceding direct object of the past participle of verbs conjugated with avoir in affirmative and negative
sentences (e.g., Je les ai mangés. Les livres que j’ai lus étaient intéressants. Nous ne l’avons pas vue.)
– subjonctif présent with impersonal expressions e.g., il faut, il est important, il est temps) (e.g., Il est important qu’elle
vienne ce soir.)
– passé composé of reflexive and pronominal verbs (e.g., Je me suis habillé. Nous nous sommes rencontrés au centre
commercial.)
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Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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