Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: Extended French, University Preparation
Course Code: FEF3U Ministry Guidelines: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Grade 11
Prerequisite: Extended French, Grade 10, Academic
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Course Overview:
This course focuses on developing French-language skills through the study of Canadian francophone
authors. Students will analyse a range of works and produce written assignments in a variety of genres,
including the formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both
spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Oral Communication
By the end of this course, students will:
• respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works
• discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests
• use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities
Reading
By the end of this course, students will:
• demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments
• interpret a range of texts and apply the knowledge acquired in other contexts
• extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people in Canada through the reading of a variety of texts
• identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials
Writing
By the end of this course, students will:
• express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range
of sources
• adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience
• organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented
• use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work
Language Structures
Nouns and pronouns :
Verbs :
– interrogative pronoun lequel (e.g., Lequel des deux garçons est votre fils?)
– relative pronoun lequel (e.g., Voilà la raison pour laquelle il est parti si vite.)
– disjunctive pronouns (e.g., moi, toi, eux, elles) following a preposition (e.g., Il marche vers toi.) used
with -même(s) (e.g., C’est toi, Paul? Oui, moi-même.), and used independently (e.g., Qui est là? Moi.)
– formation of the plus-que-parfait, futur antérieur, and conditionnel passé of -er, -ir, and-re verbs and
irregular verbs
– use of the futur simple and futur antérieur after conjunctions of time (e.g., Quand ils arriveront ,je serai
content. Lorsqu’il m’aura téléphoné, je sortirai.)
– sequence of tenses with si using the plus-queparfait and the conditionnel passé (e.g., S’il avait fait
chaud cet été, on aurait nagé dans le lac.)
– use of the subjonctif présent after expressions of emotion, doubt, wish, order, permission (e.g.,C’est
dommage que tu ne viennes pas avec nous. Elle n’est pas certaine qu’il soit malade. Je voudrais que tu
le fasses. Je préfère que tu fasses tes devoirs maintenant.)
– formation and use of the participe présent (e.g.,En me promenant dans le quartier, j’ai vu une
mouffette dans le garage d’un voisin.)
– recognition of the passé simple as the literary tense equivalent to the passé composé
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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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