FSF3 4u1
FSF3 4u1
FSF3 4u1
1. Course Details
Note: In most years, the students who have selected these courses are combined into a bi-level course coded as: FSF
3/4U in order to allow both grades of students to finish their studies in Core French even in years where numbers do
not allow for two separate classes. This course is designed as a bi-level course allowing the students to learn all of
the material required for their grade/level and to be successful in the following year (grade 12 and/or university). In
order to enrich both groups, novel selections will be different every year that this course is offered.
FSF 3U1- Grade 11 Core French Academic
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of reading and writing skills and to
reinforce oral communication skills. Students will gain a greater understanding of French-speaking cultures in
Canada and around the world through their reading of a variety of materials, including a short novel or a play.
Students will produce various written assignments, including a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and
appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized through-out the course.
FSF 4U1- Gr. 12 Core French Academic
This course draws on a variety of themes to promote extensive development of French- language skills. Students will
consolidate their oral skills as they discuss literature, culture, and current issues. They will read a variety of texts and
will write a formal essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and
written French will be emphasized throughout the course.
Teacher(s): A. Melhuish
ext. 20075
Textbooks:
Credit Value: 1
TDSB
Anthologie Nouvelles frontires 11
Anthologie Nouvelles frontires 12
Essential Resource Materials:
- Dictionaries
- Cahiers:
Literature study:
The teacher will decide as to the
order and selected works to be used
during this course (ex. Selection of
poems, plays, novels, short stories,
biographies, etc.)
Film study:
Nouvelles frontires 11
Nouvelles frontires 12
Neuilly, sa mre
- Articles from newspapers,
magazines, song texts, Internet,
etc.
2. Overall Goals
The curriculum expectations for all FSL programs are organized into three strands that correspond to the main areas of
language use: Oral communication (Listening and Speaking), Reading and Writing. Attached, you will find the
language structures that the students are expected to learn through work done in these strands for the Grade 11
University Preparation course. Curriculum expectations are also outlined in the Ministry documents, The Ontario
Curriculum Grades 11 and 12; French as a Second Language Core, Extended and Immersion French (2000).
Overall Expectations:
By the end of this course, FSF 3U students will:
- respond in a variety of ways to a range of media works and spoken texts;
express ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions;
- make oral presentations on a variety of topics;
- use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.
- read and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and informational texts;
apply critical thinking as they read (e.g. analyze information, go beyond the surface meaning,
question the point of view presented) ;
- expand their understanding of francophone culture around the world through their reading;
- identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials.
- create written texts expressing their ideas and opinions for a variety of audiences;
- write in a variety of forms, adjusting the language to suit the purpose and the audience;
- use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.
- for specific expectations, refer to The Ontario Curriculum, grades 11 & 12: French as a second
language.
By the end of this course, FSF 4U students will:
- respond in a variety of ways to a range of media works;
- express and justify ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions on a variety of
issues;
- make oral presentations on a variety of topics;
- use appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.
- read and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and informational texts;
- apply critical thinking as they read (e.g. analyze information, go beyond the surface meaning, make
and support judgements about the issues raised) ;
- identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials.
- express their ideas and opinions logically and coherently in written texts;
- create a variety of texts, selecting the appropriate form and language to suit the purpose and the
audience;
- use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.
- for specific expectations, refer to The Ontario Curriculum, grades 11 & 12: French as a second
language (and the document by the same name for Grades 9 and 10).
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
The Student:
- fulfils responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment;
- completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments according to agreed-upon
timelines;
- takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.
The Student:
- devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks;
- establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals;
- identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology, and resources to complete tasks
The Student:
- independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals;
- uses class time appropriately to complete tasks;
- follows instructions with minimal supervision
The Student:
- accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group;
- responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others;
- builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions;
- works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals;
- shares information, resources, expertise and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and
make decisions
The student:
- looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning;
- demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks;
Self-Regulation
Unit #
Unit 1 :
Grade 11 : La
forme de A Z
Grade 12 :
Au secours ! Ma
socit !
Unit 2 :
Grade 11: la libert
dexpression dans
les pays
francophones
Grade 12
Le prix de la libert
(usage de la
guillotine en
France)
Unit 3 : Dossier de
lecture 1
Unit 4 : Evasion
littraire
Culminating Tasks
Grade 11: students will research
the topic of sports. They will
present their findings orally and
they will participate in a panel
discussion.
Grade 12: students will research
various issues related to current
issues (e.g. drugs, junk food,
cyberin bullying, etc.). They
will present their findings orally
and they will participate in a
panel discussion.
Students will watch short videos
and read selections of articles on
the topic of freedom.
Grade 11 will present the
summaries of their videos and
readings orally. They will also
answer questions from their
classmates.
Grade 12 will dramatize the
execution of Louis XVI.
In groups, students will compare
and contrast various genres on
their chosen theme (grade 11)
OR
on their chosen francophone
author.
Timelines
8 weeks or as
needed
8-10 weeks or as
needed
8-10 weeks or as
needed
8-10 weeks or as
needed
Portfolio
- Knowledge/understanding of different
language structures
- Creative thinking skills (e.g. use of different
forms to suit the purpose of the task)
- Written Communication of information and
ideas and use of language (e.g. use of various
formats like poems, descriptive paragraphs,
sketches, comic strips, etc.)
- Application of language structures
5-6 months
Summative Tasks
Unit 1 :
Grade 11 : La forme de A Z
Grade 12 :
Au secours ! Ma socit !
Weighting
8%
Communication / Application
6%
8%
Unit 2 :
Grade 11: la libert dexpression
dans les pays francophones
Grade 12
- Le prix de la libert
(usage de la guillotine en
France)
Unit 3 : Dossier de lecture 1
Portfolio
6%
8%
6%
8%
6%
Final evaluation
Summative project
Unit 5: Dossier de lecture 2
Students select a theme (grade
11) OR an author (grade 12).
They compare and constrast
various genres related to their
topic or authors works, and
they write an essay.
15%
15%
Exam
Language tenses covered
Grades 11+12:
- Pass simple
- Subjonctif prsent
Grade 11:
- Conditionnel pass
- Plus-que-parfait
- Futur antrieur
Grade 12:
- Verbes de perception
- Faire causatif
Sight passage
5. Achievement Chart
Achievement Categories
For Course Work
Description
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Weighting
25 %
25 %
25 + 25 %
25 %
7. Communication
In addition to class time, students can receive additional assistance from:
- Subject teachers before/after school, during lunch hour or by appointment;
- Homework Club - every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:20 4:30pm in room 223;
- French Club - every Monday at lunch time in room 212;
- FIFI - Find It Finish It from 8:35 9:35am on November 9th, January 25th, March 28th, and May 16th
- Website: http://echangevirtuel.wikispaces.com/