All French materials will be online, there are no books available, but with the one-on-one computers, everybody will have their online version of the book (called the learning site). We also use Google Classroom for other assignments.
French I is an introduction to the French language and culture. The fundamentals of French pronunciation, grammar, and culture are presented through a balanced development of all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
This course is designed for students to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Students start learning how to communicate in French. Students are expected to meet the requirements prescribed by the ACTFL standards by developing the four basic language competencies (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and engaging in the five Cs: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
This course also supports the Standards for Foreign Language Learning by providing clearly defined objectives, a variety of pair- and group-work activities so that students can use French in a wide range of settings and contexts, and offering culture-related activities and questions that develop students’ insight and encourage them to develop observational and analytical skills.
French II is designed for students with one year of study of French language and culture. This course expects students to meet the requirements prescribed by ACTFL standards by developing the four basic language competencies (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and engaging in the five Cs: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
This course also supports the Standards for Foreign Language Learning by providing clearly defined objectives, a variety of pair- and group-work activities so that students can use French in a wide range of settings and contexts, and offering culture-related activities and questions that develop students’ insight and encourage them to develop observational and analytical skills.
The Honors French III course is designed for students with at least two years of study of the French language and culture. This course expects students to meet the requirements prescribed by the ACTFL standards by developing the four basic language competencies (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and engaging in the five Cs: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
This course also supports the Standards for Foreign Language Learning by providing clearly defined objectives, a variety of pair- and group-work activities so that students can use French in a wide range of settings and contexts, and offering culture-related activities and questions that develop students’ insight and encourage them to develop observational and analytical skills.
The Honors French IV course is an enhancement of the first three years of study. Students will hone their skills by learning vocabulary and grammar in context and through exposure to the cultures of the French-speaking world. Students will make cross-cultural connections and comparisons that will enable them to expand their understanding of the target language. Students continue to develop their proficiency in the target language in all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They understand short conversations and can be understood by natives accustomed to dealing with foreigners. Emphasis is on the consistent use of the language for classroom activities. Students recount uncomplicated events and experiences orally, read short authentic material for the main idea, and write about familiar topics using more complex grammatical structures. A deeper insight into the target culture is developed.