français 20-1 ib (sl) - Archbishop MacDonald High School

FRANÇAIS 20-1 IB (SL)
2016-2017 Semester 1
Madame Eshak
[email protected]
(780) 451-1470
A. COURSE OBJECTIVES
The goals of the French 20 course, identified by Alberta Education,
are to develop in students:
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Intermediate, to advanced communication skills in French in
the areas of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Cultural sensitivity, by developing a greater awareness and
appreciation of other cultures and lifestyles.
Originality and creativity in the language.
The ability to acquire, and expand on concepts and
generalizations about language and language learning.
The desire to improve one's proficiency in the language
through enrichment and further study.
B. CLASS EXPECTATIONS
All students are expected to :
1.
Cooperate with and be respectful of one another and the teacher
2.
be punctual
3.
Attend all classes unless there is some serious reason to be away.
(A note and/or phone-call from your parent(s) / guardian(s) is required to explain all
absences. If the absence should occur on an examination day, or when a major
assignment is due, a note written by your parent(s) / guardian(s) to teacher is necessary to
explain the absence)
4.
Speak only French during class time.
C. ASSIGNMENTS
1.
Usually, some class time will be devoted to assignments. Students may, however, be
expected to do an average of 20 minutes of homework per day.
2.
Whether or not homework has been assigned, students should get into the habit of
reviewing the new concepts taught in class daily.
D. ASSESSMENT PRACTICES
 Late Assignments and Missed Exams:
Assignment extensions and rescheduling of quizzes, tests, and exams are granted only on
excused absences. In this case, the student will be allowed to complete their evaluation within
one week of their return only if they provide documentation to support their absence.
 Academic Honesty and Integrity:
A student cheating on a quiz, tests, or an exam will automatically receive a mark of zero.
E. EVALUATION
Evaluation in French is based on communication, language and culture.
1. Communication
 Listening Comprehension
 Reading Comprehension
 Oral Production
 Written Production
2.
Language
 Knowledge of Language Concepts
 Application of Vocabulary and
Language Concepts
3.
Culture
Based on the suggested allotment of time for skill development of the French Curriculum Guide,
marks for each report card will be allocated as follows in a cumulative format:
85% term work
-tests
-projects and/or assignments (some research may be involved)
-grammar and writing exercises
-reading comprehension
-listening comprehension
-oral presentations
15% final exam
The Power School Grade Book Codes:
Only the following may appear for a student on an assignment in a course.
1.
a numeric value
2.
“ √ “ [Green “check mark’] This indicates an assignment has been received
3.
Late “L” (Red ‘L”) – this indicates that the assignment is has not been turned in on time. No
change to the course grade will result.
4.
Exempt “EX” (Grey “EX”) – this is used for all items that are not to be included in that student’s
grade calculation. (see disclaimer) No change to the course grade will result.
5.
Missing “M” (Tan “M”) – The student has missed an assessment but has the opportunity to
complete the required work. The work will be evaluated when submitted according to a timeline
set up in consultation between the student and the teacher. This code will calculate as a zero until
the code has been replaced with a numeric value.
Please Note: A range of assessment information is used to determine a student’s final grade. At Archbishop MacDonald
High School, individualized assessments provide specific information regarding student progress and overall performance
in the course. Student assessment may vary from student to student to adapt to differences in student needs, learning
styles, preferences, and paces. Due to special circumstances assessment criteria may vary from student to student in the
same course.
G. COURSE CONTENT
The French 20 course uses the primary text, DISCOVERING FRENCH 2, as well as
other texts and online resources.
Fields of Experience
Language
Concepts
Resources
Senses and Feelings
 Exploration of feelings
and emotions
 Exploration of the
senses
Close Friends
 Friendship
 Social Life
 Conflict resolution
Revision of adjectives
Expressions with être
Recent past – venir + de
+ infinitive
Use of present + depuis
Direct object pronounsle, la, les, me, te, nous,
vous
Indirect object pronounslui, leur
Relative pronouns – qui,
que
Emphatic pronouns- moi,
toi, lui, elle, nous, vous,
eux, elles
Imparfait and passé
composé
Adjectives – comparative
and superlative
Adverbes - comparative
and superlative
Adverbial expressions –
de temps en temps, puis,
d’habitude
Discovering French
Unité 1- Qui suis –je?
L’adjectif tout
Expressions de quantitéassez de, beaucoup de, trop
de, peu de, un peu de,
combien de…
Pronominal Reflexive
Verbs
Expressions of negationne…jamais, ne…personne,
aucun, rien ne…
Conjunctions – car,
cependant, c’est-à-dire, par
exemple
Discovering French
Unité 3 – Bon appétit!
Film
Fads and Fashion
 Past and present
 Careers in fashion
Consumerism
 Consumer choices
 Consumer rights and
responsibilities
Outdoor Life (optional)
 Survival skills
 Outdoor experiences
International Focus
Film
Monsieur Batignole
Discovering French
Reprise – Entre amis
Unité 4 – Loisirs et
spectacles
Unité 6 – Chez nous
Film
Discovering French
Unité 7 – Soyez à la
mode!
Discovering French
Unité 2 – Le weekend, enfin!
Unité 5- Vive le sport!
Unité 8 – Bonnes
vacances!
From Acadian to
Cajun
MATERIALS NEEDED:
 1- 2” binder
 French-English dictionary (HARRAP'S ; LARROUSE, ROBERT is recommended)
 Recommended: Bescherelle
IB-DP SYLLABUS OUTLINE
CORE: required area of study
Communication and media
Possible aspects to cover:
 advertising
 bias in media
 censorship
 internet
 mail
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press
radio and television
sensationalism in media
telephone
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migration
poverty and famine
the effect of man on nature
the environment and
sustainability
racism, prejudice, discrimination
Global Issues
Possible aspects to cover:
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drugs
energy reserves
food and water
globalization
international
economy
Social relationships
Possible aspects to cover:
 celebrations, social and
religious events
 educational system
 language and cultural
identity, or self-identity
 linguistic dominance
 minorities
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 multilingualism
 nationalism, patriotism, fanaticism
 relationships (friendship, work, family)
 social and/or political structures
 social behaviors and stances
 taboos versus what is socially acceptable
OPTIONS: teachers select two from the following five options
Cultural diversity
Customs and traditions
Health
Leisure
Science and technology
IB- Diploma Language B Assessment component*
Weighting
External assessment
70%
Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes): Receptive skills
Text-handling exercises on four written texts, based on the core.
25%
Paper 2 (1 hour 30 minutes): Written productive skills
One writing exercise of 250–400 words from a choice of five, based on
the options.
25%
Written assignment: Receptive and written productive skills
Intertextual reading followed by a written exercise of 300–400 words
plus a 100-word rationale, based on the core.
20%
Internal assessment
30%
Internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB.
Individual oral (8–10 minutes)
Based on the options: 15 minutes’ preparation time and a 10-minute
(maximum) presentation and discussion with the teacher.
20%
Interactive oral activity
Based on the core: Three classroom activities assessed by the teacher.
10%
*Language B Guide © International Baccalaureate Organization 2011