__8-12______Grade: Course Title: _French 1
Unit/ Topic: _Etape Préliminaire/ Etape 1-1
Duration:__September
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsGreetings and Goodbyes, Asking how people are & telling / How do we greet and introduce each other?
how you are, Asking someone’s age & giving ours, / How do we ask and tell our age?
Familiarity with French-speaking world / Where can I use the French I am learning?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2) / SEPTEMBRE
Etape Préliminaire
Class rules and procedures
Distribution of materials
French names
Culture – Francophone world, Why study
French and Famous Francophones
Alphabet & Accents
Numbers 0-20
Classroom directions
Chapter 1, Etape 1
Culture- Poitiers
Greetings/Goodbyes
Names/Age
Feelings – basic
Gestures, formal and informal / Etape Préliminaire
Explain classroom rules/procedures in English, bring all materials to class.
Ask someone else’s name.
Tell own name in complete French sentences. (1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 5.1)
Be familiar with French-speaking countries throughout the world.
Locate Francophone countries on map.
Understand the importance and influence of French in daily lives – personal, career, etc. (2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1)
Recite the alphabet and spell words in French. (1.2, 4.1)
Understand and produce verbally the numbers; Write/Spell the numbers 0-20. (1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 4.2)
Respond appropriately to classroom directions. (1.2)
Chapter 1, Etape 1
-Locate and be familiar with specifics of Poitiers (2.2, 3.1)
-Greet and say goodbye (formal/informal)
-Ask others and write/say your name (1.2. 2.1, 3.2)
-Ask and write/tell someone else’s name
-Ask others and write/say your age (1.1, 1.3, 3.1)
-Ask others and write/say how you are (1.2, 2.1, 3.2)
Be familiar with cultural significance and use appropriately. (2.1, 3.2, 4.2) / Etape Préliminaire
Demonstration of knowledge of rules/procedures and bringing appropriate materials as part of class participation grade.
Pronounce your name and those of other classmates.
Locate and label various French-speaking countries on a map.
Writing about use of French in your personal life in English.
Spelling quiz – teacher dictation including alphabet and accents.
Numbers quiz
Observe correct responses.
Chapter 1, Etape 1
Optional quiz on Poitiers
Conversation w/partner including all topics: greetings, names, ages, feelings and 3rd person question format of names.
Etape 1.1 quiz
_____8-12______Grade: Course Title: __French I_____
Unit/ Topic: __Chapitre 1, Etape 2-3______
Duration:_Octobre______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsExpress opinions & preferences, masc & fem plural / How much do you like certain things/activities?
Nouns, say what you and others do/are doing / Why are nouns preceded by different articles?
How do I say what I and others do/are doing?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2)
(1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 5.2) / OCTOBRE
Chapter 1, Etape 2
Likes, dislikes and preferences
-nouns
Negative sentences
Definite articles – le/la/les ; gender concept
Chapter 1, Etape 3
Likes/dislikes/preferences
-activities (verbs)
Subject pronouns
ER verbs
Numbers 0-50 / Chapter 1, Etape 2
Express likes/dislikes/preferences verbally and in written form. (affirmative/negative)
Produce nouns verbally with accurate pronunciation. (1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.2)
Write/spell nouns with correct gender use. (1.2, 4.1)
Comprehend above topics aurally (1.2)
Chapter 1, Etape 3
Verbally and in writing tell things you like and don’t like to do. (1.1, 1.2, 5.2)
Compare/Contrast English – French subject pronouns. (4.1)
Replace proper name(s) with “il(s)” and “elle(s)”
Use correct verb ending with correct subject pronoun. (4.1)
Understand aurally numbers 0-50 (1.2) / Chapter 1, Etape 2
Vocabulary quiz (oral/written)
Written paragraph– likes, dislikes, preferences.
Etape 1-2
Chapter 1, Etape 3
Quizzes: vocabulary, subject pronouns, ER verbs
Write a paragraph about things you like and don’t like to do.
Etape 1.3 quiz
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___8-12______Grade: Course Title: __French I_____
Unit/ Topic: __Chapitre 2, Etape 1-2______
Duration:__Novembre______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsAgree & Disagree w opinions / What courses do you have?
Talk about the school day – what subjects we / Why are we doing this activity?
Have and when / On what days and times do we have these courses?
How much do you like your classes?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1) / NOVEMBRE
Chapter 2, Etape 1
Agreeing/Disagreeing
Vocabulary – school subjects
Culture – French school system
Chapter 2, Etape 2
Avoir
Numbers (0-59)
2.2 continued
Vocabulary - Days of the week / Parts of the day
Question formats – school schedules
24h system / Chapter 2, Etape 1
Use “oui/si” or a variety of other vocabulary expressions (moi non plus, pas trop, etc.) to agree/disagree (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2)
Pronounce and write the school subjects (1.1, 1.3)
Tell about the French school system (schedules, times, grades, BAC, lunch, etc.) (1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2)
Chapter 2, Etape 2
Say/Write/Understand the forms of the verb “avoir”
(1.1, 4.1)
Say/Write/Understand the numbers
(1.2., 3.1, 3.2, 4.2)
Say/Write days of the week (1.1, 1.2)
Ask/Tell about own school schedule (1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1)
- classes
- times (24h)
Compare/Contrast American and French schedules. (2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2)
Ask for and give opinions about various topics. (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) /
Chapter 2, Etape 1
Etape 2.1 quiz
Vocabulary quiz - expressions
Vocabulary quiz – school subjects
Written paragraph contrasting American/French school sytems
Chapter 2, Etape 2
Avoir quiz (written/verbal)
Number quiz
5 lines writing – describing your weekly schedule.
Conversation – discuss class schedule / likes / dislikes / agree / disagree
Etape 2.2 quiz
___8-12______Grade: Course Title: __Encore French I_____
Unit/ Topic: _Chapitre 2, Etape 3______
Duration:__Décembre______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsAsking for and expressing opinions / What adjectives describe this project?
French Christmas customs / How is Christmas celebrated in France?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
(1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2) / DECEMBRE
Chapter 2, Etape 3
Asking for and expressing opinions using “C’est + adj.”
Culture- French grading system (0-20) and review of schedules
Culture - Noel
Chapter 3, Etape 1
Vocabulary – School Supplies
Making and Responding to Requests
Asking and telling what you and others need
Indefinite articles (un, une, des)
Negative of avoir – pas de
Culture – School supplies and shopping in Francophone cultures / Chapter 2, Etape 3
Ask/Express opinions on various topics.
Ask / Respond to requests
Ask / Tell what you and others need. (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Explain French grading system / Compare to US system. (1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2)
Share knowledge of Noel and other French holiday traditions / Performance - Sing (1.3 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
Chapter 3, Etape 1
Identify school supplies in French (1.2)
Express what school supplies you do and do not have.
Use correct indefinite articles according to affirmative/negative statements. (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
Compare/Contrast shopping customs
(3.1, 3.2, 4.2) / Chapter 2, Etape 3
2.3 Etape quiz / Chapter 2 test
Convert report card / grades to French equivalents
Holiday cards (possible) / Singing @ HS
Chapter 3, Etape 1
3.1 Etape quiz
Vocabulary quiz on school supplies (oral, written)
Oral assessment using p. 82 # 13, example.
Indefinite article quiz
Included in etape quiz
___8-12______Grade: Course Title: __French I_____
Unit/ Topic: _Chapitre 3, Etape 1,2,3______
Duration:__Janvier______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsMaking/responding to requests / How do we shop in France?
Asking/saying what we need/like while
shopping
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1)
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1 4.2, 5.1, 5.2) / JANVIER
Review/Finish Chapter 3, Etape 1
SEE ABOVE
Chapter 3, Etape 2
Telling what you’d like and what you’d like to do (Je voudrais + noun / infinitive)
Vocabulary – nouns and colors
Colors Agreement + placement
Demonstrative adjectives (ce, cette, etc. / ce-là) / Review/Finish Chapter 3, Etape 1
SEE ABOVE
Chapter 3, Etape 2
Express what you’d like to do / buy (1.1, 1.2)
Identify items; name nouns
Say/Write colors
Ask/Tell the color of an object
Describe objects by color using correct placement and form of color.
Relate definite (le, la, les) indefinite (un, une, des) articles to demonstrative (ce, cette…)
Request specific objects using correct demonstrative article.
Chapter 3, Etape 3
Say/Write/Understand the numbers
Convert US dollars to Euros
Ask for and respond appropriately to requests.
Demonstrate the ability to make a purchase. / Review/Finish Chapter 3, Etape 1
SEE ABOVE
Chapter 3, Etape 2
Vocabulary quiz
Color quiz – word, placement and agreement
Writing – write what you would like to buy for friends, family members or yourself based on interests/likes.
Démonstrative quiz
Etape 3.2 quiz
Chapter 3, Etape 3
Number quiz
In-class assessment / conversions
Written skit and/or Oral presentation: shopping skit
Etape 3.3 quiz / Chapter 3 test
____8-12______Grade: Course Title: __French I_____
Unit/ Topic: _Chapitre 4, Etape 1&2______
Duration:_février______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsSports & hobbies / How do we tell what sports and activities we do?
Weather, seasons, months / How do I invite, accept and reject?
Making & responding to invitations / How do I talk about when I play?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2)
(1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2) / FEVRIER
Chapter 4, Etape 1
Quebec & Mardi Gras!
Vocabulary : sports and activities
Faire de vs. Jouer à
Likes & Dislikes (using more adv. adverbs)
Est-ce que question formation
Chapter 4, Etape 2
Interests / activities
Verb – faire (to do)
Contraction – du, de la, des, de l’, pas de
On (subject pronoun)
Weather / Months / Seasons
Culture – Celsius, MJC / Chapter 4, Etape 1
Recognize, locate and describe sites around Quebec city. (2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
Describe the origins and traditions of Mardi Gras
(2.2, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2)
Tell what sports and activities you like and dislike, do and don’t do. (1.1, 1.2, 3.1)
Correctly use “faire” and “jouer” with sports and activities; and use the correct “de” or “a” contraction. (1.1, 4.1, 5.1)
State degrees of like vs. dislike (example: pas tellement, surtout, beaucoup…) using nouns and verbs. (1.1, 1.2, 5.1)
Formulate Y/N questions using current and previously learned verbs (avoir, -er verbs) (1.1, 1.3, 5.1, 5.2)
Chapter 4, Etape 2
Asking about interests and activities (1.1, 1.2)
Express interests and activities using faire (de) and jouer (à) (1.1, 1.2)
Use “on” (conversational “we” form) in conversation. (4.1)
Ask/Tell what the weather is like during various months/seasons (3.1, 5.2)
Associate activities/holidays with times of year (American/French culture)
Convert F to C and vice versa (2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2) / Chapter 4, Etape 1
Quebec quiz
Writing: sports and activities you like and dislike
Oral: Give personal opinions about sports / activities then ask others if they like/dislike those activities. Reverse roles.
Etape 4. 1 quiz
Chapter 4, Etape 2
Etape 4-2 quiz
Oral / Interview: describe verbally the weather and the activities you do.
Math link: Quiz- general knowledge of boiling / freezing in Celsius and simple conversions
___8-12______Grade: Course Title: ___French I____
Unit/ Topic: _Chapitre 4, Etape 3, Chapitre 5, Etape 1______
Duration:_mars______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsMaking plans
Ordering food/drinks / How do we make plans?
Saying how often we play / How do we order food/drinks in a café?
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2)
(1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1) / MARS
Chapter 4, Etape 3
Make, accept and turn down suggestions
Vocabulary: expressions for accepting and declining
adverbs of frequency
Chapter 5, Etape 1
Making suggestions
Making excuses
Making a recommendation (food)
Vocabulary: café foods and drinks/ hungry & thirsty
Verb prendre
Culture: Paris
Culture: typical café food and drink / Chapter 4, Etape 3
To invite someone to do something. (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
To respond by agreeing or declining (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
Complete Chapter 4
( see above)
Chapter 5, Etape 1
To invite someone to go to the café and to do something using on + 3rd person sing, verb. (1.1, 1.2)
To decline an invitation giving a reason/ excuse (1.2)
To express that you are hungry or thirsty and to order food/ drink using je voudrais…(3.1, 3.2, 4.1)
To tell what you and others are having using the correct form of prendre. (1.2, 4.1)
To recommend food/drink using prends/prenez. (1.2)
To discuss Paris: locations, famous sites, (2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 5.1)
To discuss a café in French society (2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1) / Chapter 4, Etape 3
Etape 4-3/Chapitre 4 test
(Smaller classes – Interview: Teacher-Student / Student-Student)
French I Assessment*:
Write 4 paragraphs( 1 for each season) telling the months, weather, and activities for each.
Recite from memory, using student created visual, the above information for one season of the teacher’s choice
(*Performance assessment can take place at any point, after Chapter 4)
Chapter 5, Etape 1
Vocabulary quizzes, oral/written foods and drinks
Quiz-forms of prendre
Role play: Invite a friend to do several activities.
Accept or decline according to interests. Give reason/excuse when declining.
Identify and describe important sites in Paris.
Compare and contrast Parisian/ French and American culture
Etape 5-1 quiz
____8-12______Grade: Course Title: _French I______
Unit/ Topic: __Chapitre 5, Etape 2-3______
Duration:__avril______
Big Ideas/ Enduring Understanding / Essential QuestionsOrdering food/drinks / How do we order food/drinks in a café and pay the check?
Imperative commands / How do we tell someone what to do?
Likes & dislikes about food / How do we talk about liking/disliking food?
Paying the check
Standards / Content / Skills/ Competency / Assessment
(1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
(1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1) / AVRIL
Chapter 5, Etape 2
Getting the waiter’s attention
Ordering food and beverages
Vocabulary:
expressions for getting attention
asking questions about food/drink
ordering
Imperative - Commands
Culture: Reading a menu; waiter as professional
Chapter 5, Etape 3
Inquire about and express likes and dislikes for food / “la litote”
Paying the check
Numbers 20 – 100
Culture: tipping (service compris) / water (carafe d’eau / eau du robinet / eau minerale)
Vocabulary: adjectives that describe food. / Chapter 5, Etape 2
Students will tell a friend/friends what to do using the imperative form. (1.1, 1.2, 4.1)
Get the waiter’s attention, ask for the check, ask the price of something, ask if the tip is included. (1.1, 1.2, 5.1)
To say, understand and write numbers 20-100. (1.2)
Design a menu in French – research typical French dishes (1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
Chapter 5, Etape-3
Students will ask and tell how they feel about foods/drinks (1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.2, 5.2)
Students will understand, say write #20-100 (1.2)
Students will ask for and pay the bill; inquire about the tip ( included or not), mineral water vs. tap water (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.1) / Chapter 5, Etape 2
Act out café scene between the waiter and customer. Include all steps: get waiter’s attention, ask for menu, ask for information, place order.
Write the above conversation.
Demonstrate cultural awareness by addressing waiter properly.
From the imperative, tell one or more friends to
perform the action.
Menu project: Create a café menu
Etape 5-2 quiz : written form of commands.
Chapter 5, Etape 3
Students will dramatize the entire café scene
including all steps:
inviting a friend to go to the café
accepting/declining invitation
waiter / customers
menu
ordering / asking waiter about certain dishes/specialties of the day
making a recommendation / giving commands
discuss with each other what they will have, how they like the food, etc.
paying the bill
Etape 5-3 quiz/Chapter 5 test (optional)
___8-12______Grade: Course Title: __French I_____