- Write a concise and interesting paragraph here that explains what this course is about
Year 9 French Course Outline
We study 6 units of the Ça Bouge textbook over two terms, using introductory French language, as well as doing some French culture activities.
You will do two terms of French this year, with the option of doing a full year of French in year 10.
There will be a test each term based on the work you have completed in Ça Bouge. In our French course we learn:
- basic greetings and introductions
- numbers and ages
- giving and following simple instructions
- talking about likes and dislikes
- school subjects and classroom objects
Year 10 French Course Outline
We use the Expo 2 textbook and workbook this, revising language and structures from year 9, before covering our year 10 topics.Topics include:
-talking about habits and routines
-talking about events and where they take place
-giving and following directions
-travel and transport
-shopping, eating and drinking
-sport and leisure
-entertainment
Year 13 French
Course Content
This year we will be studying 9 units:
- a region ofFrance - getting a job
- book review
- our changing world
- film study: Amélie
- environment
- social cohesion in
France - media
NCEA Assessment
There will be regular tests, assessing three of the language skills of listening, reading, and writing.
There will be tests of the NCEA Level 3 vocabulary list once a week and regular homework assignments.
The course is worth 24 credits towards NCEA Level 3.
Internal Assessment
3.2
Give a prepared talk in French on a familiar topic
3 credits
3.3
Converse in French in a familiar context
3 credits
3.6
Write text in French on a familiar topic, with support of resources
3 credits
Dates:
3.2 Week 9 term 1
3.3 Week 9 term 2
3.6 Week 9 term 3
External Assessment
The exam will take place in November and will be three hours long.
Achievement Standard 90558 Credits: 6
3.1 Listen to and understand spoken language in French in familiar contexts
The assessment activity will consist of two texts which will each be heard three times. It will be no more than 45 minutes. The texts will be on CD, read by a native speaker of French. Questions and answers will be in English, or use non-verbal means, such as forms, grids, pictures, etc.
Achievement Standard 90561 Credits: 6
3.4 Read and understand written language in French in familiar contexts
The assessment activity will consist of two different types of written texts. The combined length of the two texts should be about 400 words. Questions and answers will be in English or non-verbal means.
Achievement Standard 390562 Credits: 3
3.5 Write text in French on a familiar topic
Evidence will be required from one text of 200-230 words. It is quality, not quantity that will enhance your chances of merit or excellence. You will choose one of four topics.
Stationery
You need to buy the year 13 workbook from Student Services for $20.
Year 12 French
Course Content
We study the 12 units in “Tapis Volant 3”, as well as a book review: Le Petit Nicolas.Assessment
There will be regular tests, assessing three of the language skills of listening, reading, and writing. There will be tests of the NCEA Level 2 vocabulary list once a week and regular homework assignments.
The results of vocab tests and homework will be recorded and used when writing report comments during the year.
The course is worth 24 credits towards NCEA Level 2.
Internal Assessment
2.2
Give a prepared talk in French on a familiar topic
3 credits
2.3
Converse in French in a familiar context
3 credits
2.6
Write text in French on a familiar topic, with support of resources
3 credits
Dates:
2.2 Term 2 week 9
2.3 Term 3 week 6
2.6 Term 4 week 1
External Assessment
The exam will take place in November and will be three hours long.
Achievement Standard 90395 2.1 Listen to and understand spoken language in French in familiar contexts
The assessment activity will consist of two texts which will each be heard three times.
Achievement Standard 90398 2.4 Read and understand written language in French in familiar contexts
The assessment activity will consist of two different types of written texts.
Achievement Standard 90399 2.4 Write text in French on a familiar topic
2.5 Evidence will be required from one text of 120-150 words. It is quality, not quantity that will enhance your chances of merit or excellence. You will choose one of four topics.Books and Stationery
You will need to purchase the “Tapis Volant 3 Student Workbook” from Student Services. Please also use a 1B5 exercise book.
Year 11 FrenchCourse Content We study the 12 units in “Tapis Volant 2” as well as a
New Zealand unit. Assessment There will be a test at the completion of each two units, assessing three of the language skills of listening, reading, and writing.
There will be tests of the NCEA Level 1 vocabulary list once a week and regular homework assignments.
The results of vocab tests and homework will be recorded and used when writing report comments during the year.
The course is worth 24 credits towards NCEA Level 1.
Internal Assessment 1.2 Give a prepared talk in French on a familiar topic 3 credits 1.3 Converse in French in a familiar context 3 credits 1.6 Write text in French on a familiar topic, with support of resources 3 credits Dates: 1.2 Term 2 week 91.3 Term 3 week 6
1.6 Term 4 week 1
External Assessment
The exam will take place in December and will be three hours long.
