CARSON GRAHAM SECONDARY SCHOOL
IB World School
2145 Jones Avenue North Vancouver BC V7N 2W7 604-903-3555
FRENCH 12
2014-2015
Teacher: Mrs. L. Wilson
Teacher contact: lwilson@sd44.ca
Teacher Website: www.frenchwithwilson.weebly.com
Course Description:
The goal of the French program is to create an atmosphere in which students feel
motivated to communicate in French. Much of the instruction is given in French, and
students are encouraged to use their language skills in a number of real and simulated
situations. By Grade 12, students should already have a fairly good grasp of the French
language and this course will serve to solidify that knowledge to improve their reading,
writing, listening and speaking skills. In addition to acquiring new vocabulary, students
will enhance their knowledge of French grammar and will learn new tenses (plus-queparfait, condionnel passé, subjectif, le passé simple, le participle présent). As this is an
advanced level French course, students will be expected to use French to communicate
their thoughts and ideas in class as much as possible.
Course Aims and Objectives:
It is expected that students will:
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use a range of useful vocabulary and expressions
link statements in past, present and future tenses in speaking and in writing
exchange ideas and thoughts about areas of personal interest
give reasons and information to support points of view on various issues
interact effectively in French with some spontaneity drawn from real life
negotiate meaning by using questions in French and other clarification techniques
actively review common, useful expressions and patterns to refine communication
Students will continue to develop French language proficiency in the areas of:
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Throughout the year, students will:
 Interact in meaningful ways to a variety of situations (theatrical skits)
 Analyze short stories, songs, poetry, etc.
 Compare, contrast and respond to authentic creative works from around
the Francophone world (i.e. advertisements, news articles, websites, etc.)
 Summarize acquired information in oral, visual and written forms; short
stories, interviews, novel study, posters, mind maps, etc.
Classroom Resources:
Discovering French Nouveau Rouge (textbook & workbook)
Assessment:
Assessment is the systematic gathering of information about what students know, are able
to do, and are working toward. Each term mark will be weighted:
Writing and Reading Skills: 55%
 Written quizzes and tests, reading activities, projects, assignments
Speaking and Listening Skills: 45%
 Speaking and listening quizzes and tests, dialogues, presentations, interviews
At year end the student will be given a mark with terms weighted as follows:
Term 1
20%
Term 2
30%
Term 3
30%
Final exam
20%
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Class Expectations:
Email: lwilson@sd44.ca
Students are expected to:
 Bring required materials to class: binder with paper, pencil/pen, textbook &
workbook, and an agenda book. A French/English dictionary is highly
recommended.
 Arrive to class on time, ready and willing to learn.
 Make a consistent effort to speak French in class and participate in French
 Use class time efficiently, and complete homework. My homework is posted
in the classroom and also on my homework site (follow “Homework” link @
www.carsongraham.ca).
 Complete assignments on time.
 Respect the cleanliness of the classroom.
 Seek help when necessary. Email me or see me after class to set up an
appointment.
 Take the initiative to catch up on missed work during an excused absence and
PROMPTLY make up assignments, quizzes and tests.
 Respect the ideas and work of others by listening attentively and
participating appropriately.
 Be an active and respectful participant during group work.
Concerns:
1. If electronic devices (cellphones, etc.) are brought to class and disturb
from the learning process, they will be confiscated and returned at a
later time. The classroom is a working environment where you are
encouraged to maximize your learning.
2. Academic Integrity: Please refer to your agenda book for the policy
regarding cheating and plagiarism. In addition to the policy as outlined in
the student handbook, you are expected to take note of the following
procedures:
If a translation website or other methods of translation are used for
an at-home assignment, students will required to rewrite the
assignment so that they can demonstrate their own abilities.
Helpful websites:
www.classzone.com/french.cfm
www.leconjugueur.com
www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/vp/?tense=1
http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~creitan/grammar.htm
(practice tests and flashcards)
Classroom Survival Language:
(After the first week of class you must say these things in French or I will answer –“Je ne comprends pas”)
May I go to the washroom?:
S’il vous plaît , puis-je aller aux toilettes?
May I go to my locker?:
S’il vous plaît, puis-je aller à mon casier pour… (mon livre etc)?
May I go get a drink?:
S’il vous plaît , puis-je aller à la fontaine.?
May I borrow…?:
S’il vous plaît , puis-je emprunter… (un stylo, un crayon, un
dictionnaire?)
Thank-you:
Merci… You’re welcome: Il n’y a pas de quoi or De rien
I don’t know:
Je ne sais pas. I don’t understand: Je ne comprends pas
What does “formidable” mean?: Que veut dire “formidable”?
How do you say “wonderful”in French?:
Comment dit-on “wonderful”en français?
Accents on the computer:
For both kinds of computers (PC/Mac) you can go up into the top menu and select INSERT, scroll down to
SYMBOL and select the menu on symbol that has the accents – usually called something like Normal
Text. There you can choose the letter with the appropriate accent. However, you can also use the
shortcuts as follows.
PC
Mac
é = ctrl +’(apostrophe)+e
é =opt + e + e
è = ctrl + `(top left of keyboard)+ e
è = opt + `(top left of keyboard) + e
ë= ctrl + shift +: + e
ë = opt + U + e
à = ctrl + `(top left of keyboard)+ a
à = opt + `(top left of keyboard) + a
â = ctrl +shift+^ (above 6) + a
â = opt + I + a
ç = ctrl + , (comma) + c
ç = opt + c
FRANÇAIS 12
Reprise (Révision)
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VOCABULAIRE: Les qualités pour décrire la personnalité, les nombres, la
nourriture & les boissons, les parties du corps, les vêtements et les accessoires, les
pays
GRAMMAIRE: les expressions avec avoir, être, faire; passé recent (venir de);
les verbes réguliers & irréguliers; depuis; futur proche; y & en; article partitif,
défini, indéfini; passé composé avec avoir & être, il y a; imparfait; les pronoms
compléments d’objet direct et indirect
LECTURE: Les trois bagues
PROJET: C’est moi!
Unité 1 – Au jour le jour
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VOCABULAIRE: la description physique, la toilette et les soins personnels, la
routine quotidienne, la condition physique et les sentiments
GRAMMAIRE: l’usage de l’article avec les parties du corps; l’article défini;
à/de; les verbes réfléchis; , moi-même, toi-même, etc; le passé composé des
verbes réfléchis; sentir; l’usage idiomatique des verbes réfléchis
LECTURE: Conte pour enfants de moins de trois ans par Eugène Ionesco
PROJET: Un artiste français(e)
La formation du subjonctif & l’usage du subjonctif
Unité 3 – Vive la nature
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VOCABULAIRE: les vacances (plaisirs & problèmes), comment décrire un
événement et raconter une histoire, comment parler de la pluie et du beau temps
GRAMMAIRE: l’usage du passé composé et de l’imparfait (la description d’un
événement, dans la même phrase); les expressions de temps; le passé simple
LECTURE: King par Sempé et Goscinny
PROJET: Le ‘tourisme écologique’
Unité 5 – Bon voyage!
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VOCABULAIRE: les voyages, acheter un billet, obtenir des renseignements;
conjonctions de temps
GRAMMAIRE: les expressions negatives; ne…que; le futur simple; quitter &
partir; l’usage du futur dans les phrases avec si; quand; le conditionnel
LECTURE: Le mystérieux homme en bleu
PROJET: Nos voyages en Europe
Le comparative et le superlative
Unité 8 – En ville
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VOCABULAIRE: un rendez-vous en ville, comment expliquer où on habite
GRAMMAIRE: si + imparfait; le plus-que-parfait; le conditionnel dans les
phrases avec si; le conditionnel passé; l’usage des temps avec si
LECTURE: Les pêches par André Theuriet
PROJET: Les villes du monde
Unité 10 – Vers la vie active
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VOCABULAIRE: Les études et les professions, la vie professionnelle, à la
recherche d’un emploi
GRAMMAIRE: La construction preposition + infinitive; l’infinitif passé; le
participle présent
LECTURE: Le portrait par Yves Thériault
PROJET: Mes espoirs pour l’avenir