MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FRENCH I
Authored by: Penelope Scheer
Reviewed by: Lee Nittel,
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Stacy Snider
Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts/World Language
Adopted by the Board: January, 2013
Members of the Board of Education:
Lisa Ellis, President
Patrick Rowe, Vice-President
David Arthur
Kevin Blair
Shade Grahling
Linda Gilbert
Thomas Haralampoudis
James Novotny
Superintendent: Dr. Michael Rossi
Madison Public Schools
359 Woodland Road, Madison, NJ 07940
www.madisonpublicschools.org
I.
OVERVIEW
French I is an introductory course designed for students who wish to begin the study of French. There is
no prerequisite. In this class, students will learn to speak, write, read, and understand simple French.
Topics will include simple greetings, family leisure activities, personal possessions, pets, home life, and
shopping. In order to achieve proficiency in these topics, students will learn the present tense and the
“future proche” of many regular and irregular verbs as well as the past tense of most regular verbs. Other
topics of grammar are adjective agreement, possessive and partitive articles, interrogatives, and
commands.
All objectives are practiced with the goal of communicative and cultural awareness. Students will
communicate with spoken and written forms using interpretive, interpersonal and presentation modes.
Students will demonstrate understanding of a culture via these same three modes.
II. RATIONALE
New Jersey citizens are part of a dynamic, interconnected, and technologically driven global society
centered on the creation and communication of knowledge and ideas across geographical, cultural, and
linguistic borders. Individuals who effectively communicate in more than one language, with an
appropriate understanding of cultural contexts, are globally literate.
The study of another language and culture enables individuals to communicate face-to-face, by virtual
means, and in other appropriate ways with people from diverse cultures. The study of another language
fosters attitudes, values, and skills that indicate a positive disposition and understanding of cultural
differences and that enhance cross-cultural communication.
III.GOALS (Linked to NJ Core Content Standards)
7.1 World Languages: All students will be able to use a world language in addition to English to engage
in meaningful conversation, to understand and interpret spoken and written language, and to present
information, concepts, and ideas, while also gaining an understanding of the perspectives of other
cultures. Through language study, they will make connections with other content areas, compare the
language and culture studied with their own, and participate in home and global communities.
Language learners can be expected to move through levels of proficiency at different rates. In addition,
language learners may demonstrate differing proficiencies depending upon the communicative mode in
which they are functioning (interpersonal, interpretive, or presentational). In Madison High School,
students who are taking French I should meet the cumulative progress indicators for the Novice -Mid
Level of proficiency. Novice-Mid Level students communicate using memorized words and phrases to
talk about familiar topics related to school, home, and the community. By the end of French I, students
will:
A Interpretive Mode
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Recognize familiar spoken or written words and phrases contained in culturally authentic materials
using electronic information sources related to targeted themes.
Demonstrate comprehension of simple, oral and written directions, commands, and requests through
appropriate physical response.
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Recognize a few common gestures and cultural practices associated with the target culture(s).
Identify familiar people, places, and objects based on simple oral and/or written descriptions.
Demonstrate comprehension of brief oral and written messages using age- and level-appropriate,
culturally authentic materials on familiar topics.
B. Interpersonal Mode
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Use digital tools to exchange basic information at the word and memorized-phrase level related to self
and targeted themes.
Give and follow simple oral and written directions, commands, and requests when participating in
age-appropriate classroom and cultural activities.
Imitate appropriate gestures and intonation of the target culture(s)/language during greetings, leavetakings, and daily interactions.
Ask and respond to simple questions, make requests, and express preferences using memorized words
and phrases.
Exchange information using words, phrases, and short sentences practiced in class on familiar topics
or on topics studied in other content areas.
C. Presentational Mode
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Use basic information at the word and memorized-phrase level to create a multimedia-rich
presentation on targeted themes to be shared virtually with a target language audience.
Imitate, recite, and/or dramatize simple poetry, rhymes, songs, and skits.
Copy/write words, phrases, or simple guided texts on familiar topics.
Present information from age- and level-appropriate, culturally authentic materials orally or in
writing.
Name and label tangible cultural products and imitate cultural practices from the target culture(s).
IV. ESSENTIAL CONTENT AND ACTIVITES
See attached.
V. EVALUATION
Listening, speaking, reading and writing in a variety of modes will be considered to determine the final
grade. Assessments will include:
• Tests and quizzes that accompany the text
• Teacher-made achievement tests and quizzes
• Aural testing
• Oral testing in interpersonal and presentational modes
• Written evaluations in interpersonal and presentational modes
• Homework
• Culture related projects
VI.
RESOURCES
A. Basic Text: Holt French 1, Bien Dit!
B. Supplementary materials: see attached table
Madison School District
French I Scope and Sequence
Unit of
Study
CHAPTER
1
(Sept.-Oct)
Meeting
People
Key Vocabulary/ Language in
Key
Use Vocabulary/ Language in
Use
• Classroom expressions
• Alphabet
• Greetings and Numbers
1-30
• Subjects and Verbs
• Subject Pronouns
• Classroom Objects and
Expressions
• Accents and special
characters
• Indefinite Articles and
pkurals of nouns
• “Avoir” and negation
Activities/Assessment/Project
Activities/Assessment/Project
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Map reading
Number flash cards
Alphabet flashcards
Bingo
Dialogs and skits
Role Play activities
Songs
Listening Activities
Fill-in blanks
Multiple choice
True False
Short Answer questions
Written paragraphs
Teaching
Transparencies
DVD Tutor
On-line activities
Holt Inter-active tutor
Holt Quiz and Examen
program
Cultural Connections
Cultural Connections
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Why study French?
Overview of the
Francophone world
French names
L’ile de France:
Paris Monuments
Versailles
Fontainbleau
Giverny
History
Geography
Beaux Arts
Gastronomy
Leisure Activities
Gestures
Comparisons
La Rentrée
French vs. Quebec
phone numbers
Cognates and reading
strategies
Related Literature, Video, and
Related
Songs Literature, Video, and
Songs
• Songs:
Alphabet
Numbers
Salut!
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Videos:
Animated grammar
Presentations
Téléroman- series
Downloadable files
Comprehension videos
Internet
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Literature
Bien Dit! 1
Internet activities
Allons-y magazine
Bonjour magazine
Unit of
Study
CHAPTER
2
(Oct.-Nov)
Favorite
Activities
Key Vocabulary/ Language in
Use
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Likes and dislikes
Definite articles
-er verbs
Irregular plurals
Agreeing and
disagreeing
Asking questions
Asking about frequency
of performing activities
Asking how well you do
something
Asking about
preferences
Contractions with à
Conjunctions
Est-ce que
Numbers - 100
Activities/Assessment/Project
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Number flashcards
Vocabulary flashcards
Listening activities
Dialog and skit activities
Role play- formal and
informal
Songs
Labeling illustrations
Fill-ins
Short answer questions
True/false
Short essays
Unscramble sentences
Rewriting sentences
correctly
Peer editing
Body parts- Halloween
Halloween vocabulary
Thanksgiving
vocabulary
Cultural Connections
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Traditionnal French
Dances
Comparisons with
American dance and
music
French Fête de la
Musique
Asterix park in Paris
Habits of French
teenagers
Pen pals
Football vs. soccer
French movie going
Maison des Jeunes
French teen center
Related Literature, Video, and
Songs
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Songs
Alouette-teacher
variation
Joyeux anniversaire
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Videos
Art exposé
Téléroman
Grammar animations
Vocabulary
Presentations
Music videos
Ile de France
(continued)
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Transparencies
Internet
Powerpoint
Literature
Bien Dit! Holt
Allons-y
Bonjour
Unit of
Study
CHAPTER
3
(Dec.-Jan.)
Families
Key Vocabulary/ Language in
Use
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Asking about and
describing people
Asking for and giving
opinions
The verb “être”
Adjective agreement
Irregular adjectives
Family members
Asking about family
members
Possessive adjectives
Contractions with de
C’est vs Il/Elle est
Holiday vocabulary
The sound “r”
Activities/Assessment/Project
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Vocabulary flashcard
game
Singing
Role play
Directed dialogues
Skits
Family tree
Short answer
Unscrambling and
correcting sentences
Writing paragraphs
Listening activities
Fill-ins
Quizzes and Tests
True/false
Multiple choice
Holiday cards
Cultural Connections
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Province of Quebec
Map reading
History – Treaty of Paris
Champlain
Cartier
Animal diversity
Aurora Borealis
Montréal
Quebec City
Geographical diversity
Gastronomy of Quebec
Hockey
Dog Sledding
Balloon festival
International Festival of
Jazz
Carnaval of Quebec
Haitian Creole
Proverbs
Quebec Motto
Family coat of arms
Festival d’été
Related Literature, Video, and
Songs
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Songs
Cette Année-là
Holiday songs
Papa Pengouin
Videos
Internet music videos
Holt Téléroman
Grammarvision
Vocabulary video
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CDs
Various musicians
Holt Listening activities
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Literature
Bien dit! 1
Allons-y
Bonjour
Poetry - Prévert
Unit of
Study
CHAPTER
4
(Feb. –
Mar.)
The
School
Year
Key Vocabulary/ Language in
Use
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Asking about classes
Asking for and giving
opinions
Telling time
Adolscent slang
-re verbs
-ger and –cer verbs
Days of the week
Le with days of the
week
Class schedule
Asking others what they
need
Telling what you need
Inquiring about and
buying something
Numbers to 201
Spelling change verbs
Adjectives used as
nouns
Agreement with
numbers
Activities/Assessment/Project
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Number and word
flashcard activities
Listening
comprehension
Dictées
Clock activity
Fill-ins
True/false/Multiple
choice
Skits
Dialogues
Role play
Short answer
Essays
Writing Schedules
Cultural Connections
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Quebec (continued)
School system
French language laws
In Quebec (Bill 101)
24-hour clock
Origin of names
Calendars - roman
School vacations
Mardi Gras
Related Literature, Video, and
Songs
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Songs
Various French and
Quebecois artists
Holt – On Rappe!
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Audio
Holt CDs
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Video
Holt Grammavision
Téléroman
Internet video
Movie clips – La classe
Vocab. Video – Holt
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Literature
Holt – Bien Dit!
Allons-y
Bonjour
Poetry - Prévert
Unit of
Study
CHAPTER
5
(Mar.-Apr.)
Leisure
Activities
Key Vocabulary/ Language in
Use
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Sports and activities
Seasons and Months of
the year
Verb “faire”
Question words
Adverbs
Places in town
Weather
Aller
Futur proche
Venir
Passé récent
Son “s” vs “ss”
Idioms with “avoir”
Activities/Assessment/Project
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Number and word
flashcard activities
Listening
comprehension
Dictées
Weather activity
Fill-ins
True/false/Multiple
choice
Skits
Dialogues
Role play
Short answer
Essays
Making a map
Cultural Connections
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The West of France
Carnac
Pont de Normandie
D-Day InvasiopnNormandy beaches
24-Heures de Lemans
race
Regional cooking
History – Joan of Arc,
Bayeux tapestry
Coffres Bretonnes
Chateaus of the Loire
Mont St Michel
French school vs club
sports
Coupe du Monde
Pétanque
Celsius vs Fahrenheit
Related Literature, Video, and
Songs
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Songs
Various French and
Quebecois artists
Holt – On Rappe!
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Audio
Holt CDs
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Video
Holt Grammavision
Téléroman
Internet video
Movie clips – La classe
Vocab. Video – Holt
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Literature
Holt – Bien Dit!
Allons-y
Bonjour
Poetry - Prévert
Unit of Study
CHAPTER 6
(May-June)
Bon appétit!
Key Vocabulary/ Language
in Use
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Breakfast food and
drink
Place settings
The partitive
-ir verbs
“Vouloir”
Café foods
“Prendre”
Commands
“Boire”
Nasal sounds
Activities/Assessment/Project Cultural Connections
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Map reading
Number flash cards
Alphabet flashcards
Bingo
Dialogs and skits
Role Play activities
Songs
Listening Activities
Fill-in blanks
Multiple choice
True False
Short Answer questions
Written paragraphs
Teaching Transparencies
DVD Tutor
On-line activities
Holt Inter-active tutor
Holt Quiz and Examen
program
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The baguette
Crepes
Dakar, Senegal
Typical French
breakfast
French table
manners
Recipies in French
The Euro
Swiss French
Types of Menus
Related Literature,
Video, and Songs
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Songs
Various French and
Quebecois artists
Holt – On Rappe!
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Audio
Holt CDs
Video
Holt Grammavision
Téléroman
Internet video
Movie clips
Vocab. Video –
Holt
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Literature
Holt – Bien Dit!
Allons-y
Bonjour
Poetry - Prévert