Learning French can open many doors in the future. In French 8, you will learn to communicate in a second language in various situations. You will also engage in many cultural activities such as listening to French music, exploring French recipes and foods and reading about French customs and norms. Students do not need a high level of French language exposure in elementary school to be successful in French 8. We will explore themes such as food, family, school life, and social awareness as we learn the course requirements.
This year’s French 8 students will be introduced to a language leaning method called AIM (Accelerative Integrated Methodology). This is a language learning method which uses scaffolding techniques, such as: story-telling, gestures, active collaboration and repetition. The use of high-frequency vocabulary, introduced with gestures and contextualized in stories, drama, songs and dance, allows students to rapidly achieve levels of oral and written proficiency. Attendance and participation are critical for students to make the most out of this program (and to have the most amount of fun!).
Big Ideas:
- Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of French.
- We can express ourselves and talk about the world around us in French.
- With increasing fluency in French, we can participate more actively in reciprocal interactions.
- We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.
- We can experience authentic Francophone cultures through creative works.
- Our understanding of cultures is influenced by the languages we speak and the communities with which we engage.
Core Competencies:
Teaching and learning in this course will focus on the 6 major Core Competencies as per district and
provincial curriculum guidelines. These 6 Core Competencies are:
Communication: How students exchange information, experiences and ideas.
Creative Thinking: How students generate new ideas and take them from thought to reality.
Critical Thinking: How students make judgements based on reasoning and available information.
Positive Personal & Cultural Identity: How students create healthy personal and cultural awareness in a pluralistic society.
Personal Awareness & Responsibility: How students develop awareness of skills and strategies to stay healthy both physically and mentally.
Social Responsibility: How students contribute positively to their families, community, society , and the environment.
Course Outline – French 8 (2019-2020)
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