St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School 3801 Thomas Street Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2 (905) 285-0050 We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation. COURSE OUTLINE Department: Course: Course Code: Moderns FSF 1D1 Core French, Grade 9, Academic Course Description: This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will continue to develop language knowledge and skills by using language-learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop the skills necessary to become life-long language learners. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada's official languages. Strand & Unit Title: Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s): CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others CGE3c Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems CGE4a Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others CGE5e Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others Moi-même.com Cris et frissons Les grands monstres Sur la piste de la tomate carée Aventure en tempomobile Soirée des étoiles Canal animal La vie en vert Assessment and Evaluation: Category Weightings Knowledge/Understanding Thinking Application Communication Weight 30 20 20 30 Final Summative Assessments Term Work Course Culminating Exam Overall Weighting 70 10 20 Textbook/Course Resources: Sans Frontières 9e, Anthologie littéraire (Addison Wesley) Replacement Cost: $60.00 for Sans Frontières 9e $30.00 for Anthologie littéraire Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf