Course Description
In this course, students will continue their studies of French verbs and verb tenses. Students will learn and use verb tenses such as the "futur proche", the "passé composé", and the "imparfait". The knowledge and practice of these tenses will allow students to communicate much more accurately, expressing themselves in the past and future tense. Also, through role play, readings, games, and exercises, students will expand their vocabulary. The course will provide opportunities for students to learn using music, and various pieces of authentic materials.
Core Curriculum Content Standards
World Languages (2002)
COMMUNICATION in a Target Language (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 2
- Refine knowledge of the sound system and spelling patterns of the target language.(12.1.S2.A)
- Know expanded vocabulary forms and structures used in basic speaking and writing.(12.1.S2.B)
- Recognize expanded vocabulary through listening and reading.(12.1.S2.C)
- Know simple sentence and question structures in order to communicate about memorable and upcoming events.(12.1.S2.D)
- Identify words in English that have origins in the target language.(12.1.S2.E)
The Role of CULTURE in World Language Acquisition (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 2
- Describe the products and customs of the target culture.(12.3.S2.A)
- Explain cultural patterns of daily social interaction.(12.3.S2.B)
- Explain similarities and differences of daily activities between cultures.(12.3.S2.C)
World Languages in the COMMUNITY (CONTENT STANDARDS)
STAGE 2
- Identify global resources for gathering information for practical purposes and personal enjoyment.(12.5.S2.C)
Standards for Foreign Language Learning (1996)
Grades K-12
- Communication - Communicate in languages other than English(FOR_LANG.K-12.1)
- Students engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.1)
- Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.2)
- Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.(FOR_LANG.K-12.1.3)
- Cultures - Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures(FOR_LANG.K-12.2)
- Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied(FOR_LANG.K-12.2.1)
- Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied(FOR_LANG.K-12.2.2)
- Connections - Connect with other disciplines and acquire information(FOR_LANG.K-12.3)
- Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language(FOR_LANG.K-12.3.1)
- Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through the foreign language and its cultures(FOR_LANG.K-12.3.2)
- Comparisons - Develop insight into the nature of language and culture(FOR_LANG.K-12.4)
- Students demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and their own(FOR_LANG.K-12.4.1)
- Students demonstrate understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own.(FOR_LANG.K-12.4.2)
- Communities - Participate in multilingual communities at home & around the world(FOR_LANG.K-12.5)
- Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting(FOR_LANG.K-12.5.1)
- Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.(FOR_LANG.K-12.5.2)
Units
Unit #1 - Bon séjour!
Unit #2 - Bienvenue à Chartres!
Unit #3 - Un repas à la française
Unit #4 - Sous les tropiques
Unit #5 - Quelle journée!
Unit #6 - A nous les chateaux!
Unit #7 - En pleine forme
Unit #8 - C'était comme ça
Course Resources
Holt, Rinehart, Winston
Allez, Viens!, French 2 textbook
Ancillary materials
