| Course Title : | French, Grade 9, Academic (FSF1D) |
| Course Name : | French |
| Course Code : | FSF1D |
| Grade : | 9 |
| Course Type : | Academic |
| Credit Value : | 1.0 |
| Prerequisite : | None |
| Curriculum Policy Document: | French as a Second Language, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 12, 2014 (Revised) |
Course Description
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Outline of Course Content
| Unit Titles and Descriptions | Time and Sequence |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Les contes de fées An introductory unit, students will read, watch and listen to several fairy tales. They will participate in discussions and debates with one another and reflect upon the stories studied. | 20 hours |
| Unit 2: C'est Moi! In this unit, students will share information about themselves, as well as a friend. Using qualifying adjectives, they will write descriptive paragraphs. Reflexive verbs are studied, and the students will create a Facebook page for a celebrity. | 22 hours |
| Unit 3: Les films Students will learn about and discuss different movie genres. Students will delve into the horror genre, and create a dialogue between two characters. The passé composé of regular and irregular verbs, personal, direct and indirect object pronouns, as well as the pronouns y and en are studied, in order for students to create a proper email message. | 22 hours |
| Unit 4: La saga du monde vers After learning the futur simple, students will participate in an online graphic novel study. They will engage in discussions about the story and its characters, and they will maintain a comprehension and reflection journal. | 22 hours |
| Unit 5: Vive le Français! Students will be exposed to a variety of Francophone cultures around the world, with a particular emphasis on music, celebrations, and travel considerations. They will research and plan a trip to their chosen location, and create a comprehensive oral presentation on their chosen culture. | 22 hours |
| Total | 110 hours |