Year 1 Language Acquisition: French

2018-2019 Course Outline

COURSE:           Language Acquisition: French 6 (Phase 1)

TEACHER:        Anthony Doiron

CONTACT:        anthony.doiron@go.islandpacific.org

Introduction

French 6 is an introductory level course providing students with information, skills and concepts designed to create a strong foundation for future language learning. In addition to gaining a clear understanding of the French language, students also develop intercultural understanding by learning about Francophone culture in Canada and around the world. The French program at IPS contextualizes language through the use of plays, music, stories, and games. Students will also be using the online Tricolore course, which gives them access to a digital textbook and a variety of interactive activities.

The aims of MYP language acquisition are to encourage and enable students to:

• gain proficiency in an additional language while supporting maintenance of their mother tongue and cultural heritage
• develop a respect for, and understanding of, diverse linguistic and cultural heritages
• develop the communication skills necessary for further language learning, and for study, work and leisure in a range of contexts
• develop multiliteracy skills through the use of a range of learning tools
• develop an appreciation of a variety of literary and non-literary texts and to develop critical and creative techniques for comprehension and construction of meaning
• recognize and use language as a vehicle of thought, reflection, self-expression and learning in other subjects
• understand the nature of language and the process of language learning
• gain insight into the cultural characteristics of the communities where the language is spoken
• gain an awareness and understanding of the perspectives of people from own and other cultures
• develop curiosity, inquiry and a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, language learning.

Content

The following units will be covered over the course of the year.

• Unit 1: Bonjour! (Hello!)

• Content:  greetings, numbers 1-30, alphabet, classroom vocabulary and instructions, days of the week, masculine/feminine and plural nouns

• Unit 2: À la maison (Life at Home)

• Content: definite and indefinite articles, numbers to 70, vocabulary about home and family, showing possession, adjectives,  verbs être (to be) and avoir (to have)

• Unit 3: Les fêtes et les sports (Holidays and Sports)

• Content: months, the date, birthdays, clothings, describing people, plural form of nouns and adjectives, numbers to 100

• Unit 4: Le français au Canada (French in Canada)

• Content: Francophone and Francophone Métis communities in Canada, modes of transportation, travel vocabulary

Student Expectations

• Complete homework on time and meet assignment deadlines
• Always bring required material to class
• Participate actively in class and make an effort to speak French
• Complete work to the best of their ability
• Check Google Classroom for information and assignments on a regular basis
• Collect missed handouts and information after an absence

Required Materials

• Planner (provided by the school)
• Binder with dividers and lined paper
• Pens, pencils, eraser

Assessment

Island Pacific School uses the International Baccalaureate rubrics to evaluate students in reference to four distinct criteria. In this course, those criteria are as follows:

Criterion  A: Comprehending spoken and visual text 

Criterion B: Comprehending written and visual text 

Criterion C: Communicating in response to spoken, written and visual text 

Criterion D: Using language in spoken and written form