Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: Extended French, University Preparation
Course Code: FEF4U
Ministry Guidelines: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Grade 12
Prerequisite: FEF3U
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Course Overview:
This course emphasizes the refinement of French-language skills through the study of
Canadian and international francophone literature. Students will interpret literary works,
produce written assignments in a variety of genres, and conduct research on a major topic
for a written and oral presentation. 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 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 wide range of texts and apply the knowledge acquired in other contexts;
• extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people around the world
through reading literary works and informational 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 analyse 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: – indefinite pronouns (e.g., plusieurs, personne, tout, aucun, rien, chacun)
Verbs :
– use of the subjonctif présent after conjunctions (e.g., sans que, de peur que, à moins que)
– verbs of perception (e.g., écouter, entendre, regarder) and laisser followed by the infinitive (e.g., Je regarde jouer les
enfants. Je les laisse jouer dans la cour.)
– formation and use of the subjonctif passé of -er, -ir, and -re verbs and irregular verbs
– faire causatif (e.g., Le prof fait toujours visionner les films dans la grande salle.)
– formation of the voix passive (e.g., L’aéroport a été construit en 1995.)
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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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