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French Courses Offered:
French I 100 Honors Grades 9, 10, 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits French I Honors is for the self-motivated student who is able to work at an accelerated pace. It includes all that is covered in the French I CP course plus additional units on making vacation plans and asking directions. Supplemental readings are also required at this level. Projects exploring francophone countries and culture are expected to be broad in content. At the end of this course students will be able to express needs, likes and dislikes, shop in stores, order in a restaurant, and talk about themselves and their families. They will be able to write full-page letters, read short passages, and be able to understand brief conversations in French. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B, 1C, 1E, 2 This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B French I 102 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits French I introduces students to the basic language patterns and grammatical constructions of the French language. Students will advance from having little or no knowledge of the language to the fundamentals of basic communication. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are equally developed. Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures are learned and applied to real-life situations. An overview of French-speaking countries and communities such as France, Quebec, Abidjan, and Martinique is presented. Assessment includes test, quizzes, short writing assignments, skits, videos, small projects and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (15-20 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B, 1C, 1E, 2 This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B French II 111 Honors Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits French II Honors is an intensive course for the self-motivated student who has been especially successful in the two-year middle school program or the Year I course at the high school. More material is covered than in the college preparatory course through additional vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures. While all communicative skills are expanded, more emphasis is put on creative oral exercises, written reports, and the reading of short passages. More oral, written, and video reports are required than in the college preparatory course. Assessment includes quizzes, tests, class participation, oral, written, and video reports, and research projects. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E French II 112 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits French II is the normal sequence for students who have successfully completed the two-year middle school program or the Year I course at the high school. The course integrates and recycles Year I material while introducing new and more advanced vocabulary and grammatical structures. All communicative skills continue to be expanded with increased emphasis on more spontaneous speaking and structured writing exercises. Cultural awareness of the French speaking world is promoted by oral and written reports, skits, role-playing, and special video and/or research projects. Current events as well as the history of francophone countries are included in the report topics. Assessment includes quizzes, tests, class participation, oral and written reports, and student-generated videos. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1E French III 121 Honors Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits French III Honors is a more rigorous course for the self-motivated student. Students continue to develop their communicative skills in the context of culturally authentic situations. Students will read from primary and secondary sources and write short essays based on their reading and their study of various aspects of the French speaking world. Other cultural activities may include biographical studies, the world of French art, French cuisine and customs of francophone countries. Assessment is based on quizzes, tests, essays, class discussions, and special projects. Students must have a French-English dictionary. Daily assignments include reading and writing in preparation for classroom discussions (30 minutes or more). This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D French III 122 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This intermediate level course introduces more complex forms of French expressions while reviewing and further developing grammatical concepts covered in French II. Practical vocabulary and cultural content are introduced through short stories and cultural vignettes to which students respond in oral and written form, including role-playing and short, thematic compositions. Much of the class is conducted in French. All four language skills are assessed through quizzes, tests, reports, skills, role-playing, and listening comprehension exercises. Students are expected to own a French-English dictionary. Oral and/or written homework (30 minutes estimated) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D French IV/AP Language 130 Advanced Placement Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is part of a two-year cycle that emphasizes the use of language for active communication at the Advanced Placement level. It is, therefore, designed for highly motivated students. The focus will be on understanding spoken French in various contexts, being able to read and analyze magazine articles and literary texts, and expressing oneself with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. A thorough review of grammar is included, as is a general study of French history and culture. Literary texts will include classic as well as contemporary plays, novels and poetry. At the end of a two-year cycle, students will be prepared to take the AP French Language Examination. Assessment will include tests, quizzes, essays, skits, listening and reading comprehension and short oral reports. Homework assignments (30-40 minutes) are given daily. Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 2 French IV 131 Honors Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits French IV Honors is an accelerated course for the self-motivated student. This is the first of a two-year cycle that emphasizes a rigorous program of developing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The course focuses on reading adapted texts, short stories and fables of Francophile authors to encourage discussion and analysis through oral and written work. Classes are conducted almost totally in French. Students are assessed through quizzes, tests, written compositions, oral exercises and reports, role-playing, reading comprehension, and class participation. Homework assignments are given daily (30 minutes or more). This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C French IV 132 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is part of a two-year cycle, which applies the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing to communication about everyday life situations. Writing is emphasized through creative essays and thematic compositions, followed by role playing or oral reports. Cultural content includes short stories, audio tapes, and films about the francophone world followed by comprehension exercises and interpretive oral and written responses. Classes are conducted almost totally in French. Students are expected to own a French-English dictionary. Much work is done in pairs and small groups. Assessment includes tests and quizzes, oral and written reports and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C French V/AP Language 140 Advanced Placement Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This second year of the two-part cycle builds on and expands the skills developed in French IV/AP Language with different themes, readings and grammar review. The focus continues to be on understanding spoken French in various contexts, being able to read and analyze magazine articles and literary texts, and expressing oneself with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken French. At the end of the two-year cycle, students will be prepared to take the AP French Language Exam. Assessment will include tests, quizzes, essays, skits, listening and reading comprehension and short oral reports. Assignments (30-40 minutes) are given daily. Prerequisite: Refer to information and requirements on pages three and four. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 2 French V 141 Honors Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This course is the second of a two-part syllabus and builds on and expands the skills developed in French IV Honors. A different series of readings is the basis for enhancing communication skills and further developing fluency and accuracy in the language. Classes are conducted almost totally in French. Assessment is accomplished through quizzes, tests, written compositions, oral exercises and reports, role-playing, reading comprehension, and class participation. Homework assignments are given daily (30 minutes or more). This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C French V 142 College Preparatory Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits The second year of the two-part cycle builds on and expands the skills developed in French IV. The second cycle of themes, readings, grammar review, short stories, and films is distinct from the fourth program, while the basic thrust of the course— enhanced communication—remains the same. Classes are conducted almost totally in French. Assessment includes tests, quizzes, oral and written reports, and class participation. Oral and/or written homework (20-30 minutes) is assigned daily. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 4A, 4B This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 1C |
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