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 Core French, Grade 10 Applied FSF 2P1 Course Description: This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will continue to develop their language knowledge and skills through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will continue to 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: Carrières sans limites Être bien dans sa peau Histoires de rire Qu’avons-nous appris? Légendes urbaines Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s): CGE2a Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values 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 CGE7f Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's peoples and cultures 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: Express 10e, Anthologie 10e: Nouvelles Frontières Replacement Cost: $60.00 for each book 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