EASTWOOD COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

Course of Study(revised Sept 2009)

Course Title:French
Course Type: Academic
Grade:Twelve
Course Code: FSF4UI
Credit Value:1.00
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite:FSF 3UI
Course Description:
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
Curriculum Policy Document:Ontario Curriculum Grade 11/12 French
Board:WaterlooRegionDistrictSchool Board
School: Eastwood Collegiate
Department: Languages
Department Head: Greg Van Horn
Developer(s) of Course of Study:S. Muller
Date of Development:May 2010
Revision Date:
Textbooks: Express 12e Université
Resources/ Program Enhancements:
Field Trips
Whenever possible students are given the opportunity to experience the living language.
Computer Resources
  • Xpresslab ()
  • On line activities ()
  • On line games ( )
  • Moodleonline learning management system
  • Comic Life(for Windows)
  • Smart Ideas 5 (for Windows)
  • SMART Technologies (www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/SMART+Ideas/)

Non-negotiable Policies/Procedures:
Communication with Parents:
a) Regular contact with parents for students who are failing should be a priority.
b) Increasing use of our school website to communicate school-wide information.
c) Beginning October 2009, all teachers will upload updated marks bi-weekly onto the school website
Teaching Key Enabling Skills:
Regular/daily use of the student planner
Teaching students about their learning style and teach to them, to better create the conditions for their success:
Teaching students the following key transferable skills:
- how to take notes and keep their binder/notebook organized
- how to study for a test and prepare for an exam
- how to deliver an effective oral presentation
- how to work effectively in groups and strategies to build consensus
Use of High-Yield Instructional Strategies and Tools:
Strategies:
- explicit expectations and targets: goal/target/curriculum expectation for each lesson,
what will be assessed and why
- uninterrupted, focused instruction: positive learning environment where interruptions
are minimized
- frequent monitoring and feedback: clear feedback, provided regularly, in relation to
curriculum expectations, using diagnostic and formative assessment
Tools:
- non-fiction writing (key focus)
- graphic organizers (key focus)
- anchor charts, open-ended/critical questions, student exemplars are also good practice
Interventions:
a)Consult with support staff: guidance, admin, Spec Ed, Student Success teacher.
b) Participate in intervention
c) Complete Failure forms which provide Guidance with information regarding next steps when students have failed a course: give student a window of opportunity to complete an outstanding project (if its satisfactory completion brings the student to a pass).
Overall Curriculum Expectations:
Oral Communication
By the end of this course, students will:
• respond in a variety of ways to a wide 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
Reading
By the end of this course, students will:
• read and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and informational texts;
• apply critical thinking as they read (e.g., analyse information, go beyond the surface meaning,
make and support judgements about the issues raised);
• identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials
Writing
By the end of this course, students will:
• 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.
Course Content Outline:
Unit delivery depends on computer lab availability
. Each unit accounts for 18.33 hours, for a total course time of 110hrs.
Unité 1- Rites De Passage
Unité 2- Le Cœur de L’Artiste
Unité 3- Rêves et Réalité
Unité 4- La Force de L’Esprit
Unité 5- Je t’aime, je ne t’aime plus!
Teaching Strategies:
Instructional strategies include the following:
  • Computer-based Learning - students use relevant computer programs to explore French culture.
  • Brainstorming - group generation of ideas expressed without criticism
  • Collaborative/Co-operative Learning - various small group learning techniques
  • Conferencing - student to student or student to teacher discussion
  • Independent Study - students explore and research a topic of interest
  • Language Labs- students perform oral activities
  • Presentation - oral and written presentation of researched topic to the class
  • Critical thinking questions
Instructional tools utilized to facilitate strategies:
Audio cassettes, CDs, radio broadcasts, television programs, videos, and films
Use of High-Yield Strategies:
Students are provided the opportunity for non-fiction & fiction writing.
The use of graphic organizers and anchor charts as well as exemplars is encouraged to address Literacy skill development.
Assessment and Evaluation: Calculation of 70% vs 30%
Both the term 70% and the culminating activities 30% are marked using the following Achievement Chart Categories.
17.5% Communication
17.5$ Application
17.5% Thinking & Inquiry
17.5% Knowledge & Understanding
The 30% Culminating Activity is divided among two different activities, an in-class component and a paper and pencil exam.
20% Exam
10% In Class Activity
Category / Description
Knowledge/
Understanding / knowledge of language forms and conventions
understanding of content
Thinking/
Inquiry / critical and creative thinking skills
inquiry skills (e.g., formulating questions; planning; selecting strategies and
resources; analysing, interpreting, and assessing information;
forming conclusions)
Communication / communication of information and ideas
use of language
communication for different audiences and purposes, using various forms
Application / application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts
use of the language in new contexts
making connections (e.g., between personal experiences and the subject, between FSL and other subjects, and between FSL and the world
outside the school)
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies:
Assessment is the process of gathering information from a variety of sources that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations.
Evaluation refers to the process of judging the quality of student work on the basis of established criteria, and then assigning a value to represent that quality. The value assigned is in the form of a percentage grade. According to Ministry Program Planning and Assessment Policy, 70% of the student’s course grade is based on the assessments and evaluations conducted throughout the course and 30% is based on an examination, performance, essay, and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and administered towards the end of the course.
The assessment and evaluation in this academic French course reflects course emphasis on communication skills in French and an understanding of the nature of the language and its culture.
An effective assessment program in French will include a balance of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment instruments including the following:

ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION STRATEGIES:

  • The assessment plan includes the following:
  • Personal Communication
  • Self-Assessment
  • Student-Teacher Conferences
  • Paper and Pencil Tests
  • Unit tests and Quizzes
  • Final Exams
  • Observation
  • Performance Assessment
  • Research Project/Essay
  • Posters
  • Brochures
  • Story Books
ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
  • Checklists
  • Marking Schemes
  • Rubrics
  • Anecdotal Comments with Suggestions for Improvement

Considerations for Program Planning: (see your course policy document)
A )Specific supports for IEP’d students in this course
Teachers must consider the needs of exceptional students in planning the delivery of the French curriculum. Modifications to the program and/or to the environment may be necessary These accommodations may include:
  • opportunities for enrichment
  • procedures, steps, instruction in both written and oral form
  • short simple instructions to provide detail (chunking)
  • additional time allowance for learning and assignment completion
  • more concrete experience through use of appropriate technologies
  • assignments presented to appeal to a variety of learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic)
  • alternate formats for assignments (written reports, oral presentations, audio/visual taped reports, presentations, and demonstrations)
  • cooperative group work, peer tutor, buddy system
  • scribe or photocopy student/teacher notes
  • models provided for graphs, diagrams; posters/charts of skills posted in classroom
  • visual organizers
  • opportunities to redo all or part of a task
  • accommodations for test and exam writing may include:
time extension
language assistance (read questions, rephrase)
technology use (computers, concrete materials)
isolated work environment
physical accommodations (scribe, oral, taped); oral/taped tests
B) Role of Technology in your Curriculum:
  • Students will be expected to use French computer programs as well as computer-assisted learning modules developed for second-language learners.
  • The introduction of Internet access has been an important innovation in the area of language
study, since the use of e-mail enables both students and teachers to communicate directly with
French speakers. Through the Internet, students can “talk” to key-pals from regions or countries
where French is spoken. Teachers may also use the Internet to set up class projects with
some language learners.
  • Audio cassettes, CDs, radio broadcasts, television programs, videos, and films are crucial to students’ study of the French language. By means of these technologies, students can hear French as it is spoken in various regions around the world, and can observe many aspects of the culture and everyday life of francophone societies.
C) Career Education Opportunities:
The FSL programs provide students with relevant contexts within which
they can explore their interests and demonstrate their abilities and aptitudes as they work
together to develop their French-language communication skills. Students also learn how
having a working knowledge of French expands the range of career opportunities that they
can pursue both in Canada and internationally
Late Work Policy:
If students know they are going to miss a test or assignment due date for a legitimate reason, they need to contact thecourse teacher in advance. In the event a student must miss a test or assignment due to illness, the student must present a validated note in order to make up the test (will be written at a mutually agreed upon date and time within two days of their return). If student does not present a validated note, they will receive a mark of ZERO for the test or assignment.
Late assignments will be dealt with according to the school wide late work policy. If an assignment is late, 5% will be deducted per day to a maximum of 25%. If an assignment is not handed in, it will receive a mark of ZERO. Students are encouraged to speak to the teacher before the due date if there are extenuating circumstances.
Plagiarism Policy:
Plagiarism is a serious offense. It includes, but is not limited to:cutting and pasting from the internet, copying work from another student, handing in work from other students from other years or sections.
Plagiarism is dealt with in consultation with administration. There are extenuating circumstances in which a student may be given additional opportunities to resubmit original work; however, it is the policy of the French department to give the student a zero.
Course Fees: Not Applicable