World Language |
Middle School , High School
Course Information
French I
In French I, the student begins to understand, speak, read and write French. Conversational skills using the present tense and practical vocabulary are emphasized. Students also begin to study the culture of French-speaking peoples.
| Subject: | World Language |
| State Number: | 64900 |
| Course Credits: |  Full Credit (1.0) Course |
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| NCAA: |  NCAA Approved |
Semester 1 – Unit 1:
Goal 1 Communicate in French
- Engage in interpretive listening in French.
- Understand simple words and phrases about daily activities. (1.2a)
- Understand some of what people say in a conversation when talking about familiar things. (1.2c)
- Engage in presentational speaking in French.
- Present personal information about self and others using words and phrases. (1.1a)
- Engage in interpersonal communication in French.
- Introduce self and others using basic, culturally appropriate greetings. (1.1b)
- Ask simple questions and give simple responses on familiar topics using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1a)
- Engage in interpretive reading in French.
- Read simple information on familiar topics. (1.2a)
- Understand short simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or graphs. (1.2b)
- Recognize words on a list of familiar topics. (1.2c)
- Engage in presentational writing in French.
- Write about self using learned phrases and memorized expressions. (1.3)
Goal 2 Gain knowledge and understanding of French cultures
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the French culture. (2.1)
- Use appropriate patterns of behavior (for the French culture) in familiar situations such as greetings. (2.1a)
Goal 3 Connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
- Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through French and its culture. (3.2)
- Read, listen to and talk about age-appropriate school content, folk tales, short stories, poems, songs written for native speakers of French. (3.2a)
- Broaden understanding of French culture through authentic spoken and written information. (3.2b)
Goal 4 Develop insight into the nature of French language and French culture through comparisons of language and culture.
- Demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons between French and English. (4.1)
- Cite examples of cognates that enhance comprehension of spoken and written language and demonstrate an awareness of false cognates. (4.1a)
Semester 1 – Unit 2:
Goal 1 Communicate in French
- Engage in interpretive listening in French.
- Understand simple words and phrases about daily activities. (1.2a)
- Understand simple questions on familiar topics.
- Understand some of what people say in a conversation when talking about familiar things. (1.2c)
- Engage in presentational speaking in French.
- Express likes and dislikes using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1c)
- Engage in interpersonal communication in French.
- Ask simple questions and give simple responses on familiar topics using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1a)
- Engage in interpretive reading in French.
- Read simple information on familiar topics. (1.2a)
- Understand short simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or graphs.
- Engage in presentational writing in French.
- Write about self using learned phrases and memorized expressions.
- Write about learned topics using lists, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.3a, 1.3b)
GOAL 2 Gain knowledge and understanding of French cultures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the French culture. (2.1)
- Describe the practices of common French cultural activities and holiday celebrations. (2.1b)
GOAL 3 Connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
- Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through French and its culture. (3.2)
- Read, listen to and talk about age-appropriate school content, folk tales, short stories, poems, songs written for native speakers of French. (3.2a)
- Broaden understanding of French culture through authentic spoken and written information. (3.2b)
Goal 5 Participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
- Recognize French when encountered outside the world language classroom. (5.1a)
- Recognize words borrowed from French (5.1b)
Semester 1 – Unit 3:
Goal 1 Communicate in French
- Engage in interpretive listening in French.
- Understand some everyday words, phrases, and questions about self, personal experiences, and surroundings when spoken slowly and clearly or with repetition. (1.1)
- Understand some of what people say in a conversation when talking about familiar things. (1.2c)
- Engage in presentational speaking in French.
- Present personal information about self and others using words and phrases. (1.1a)
- Present simple information about learned topics using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1d, 1.3a)
- Engage in interpersonal communication in French.
- Ask simple questions and give simple responses on familiar topics using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1a)
- Engage in interpretive reading in French.
- Interact with help using words, phrases and memorized expressions. Answer simple questions on very familiar topics. (1.1)
- Exchange information about self, family and familiar things using words, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.1d)
- Engage in presentational writing in French.
- Provide some basic information on familiar topics in lists, phrases and memorized expressions. (1.3)
- Complete a form with basic personal information.
Goal 2 Gain knowledge and understanding of French cultures.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the French culture. (2.1)
- Use appropriate patterns of behavior (for the French culture) in familiar situations such as greetings. (2.1a)
Goal 3 Connect with other disciplines and acquire information.
- Acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that are only available through French and its culture. (3.2)
- Read, listen to and talk about age-appropriate school content, folk tales, short stories, poems, songs written for native speakers of French. (3.2a)
- Broaden understanding of French culture through authentic spoken and written information. (3.2b)
