Course
Profile Extended
French, Grade 9 academic, Catholic
Course
Overview
Course
Profiles are professional development materials designed to help teachers
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Acknowledgments
Catholic
Curriculum Cooperative
Lead
Board: Ottawa Carleton C.D.S.B.
Sandie Bender, Project Manager
Course
Profile Writing Team
Salwa
Khouzam, Ottawa-Carleton C.D.S.B.
Mireille LaPointe, Eastern Ontario
C.D.S.B.
Monique Chapman, Algonquin and
Lakeshore C.D.S.B.
Nancy Abi-Khattar, Ottawa Carleton
C.D.S.B.
Eastern
Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative
Institute
for Catholic Education
Course Overview
Extended French, Academic, Grade 9
Identifying Information:
District: Eastern Ontario
Course
Title: Extended French
Grade:
9
Course
Type:
Academic
Ministry
Course Code: FEF1D
Secondary
Policy Document: French As a Second Language - Core,
Extended and Immersion, 1999
Publication
Date: 1999
Credit
Value: 1Department: French
As a Second Language
Course
Developers: Salwa
Khouzam, Ottawa- Carleton C.D.S.B., Mireille
LaPointe, Eastern Ontario C.D.S.B., Nancy Abi-Khattar, Ottawa-Carleton
C.D.S.B., Monique Chapman, Algonquin & Lakeshore C.D.S.B.
Development Date: February
1999
Course Revisor(s):
Revision Date:
Additional Codes:
Description/Rationale
This
course emphasizes the expansion of students’ oral communication, reading and
writing skills through the study of themes that reflect their interests.
Students will apply their knowledge of French in discussions, debates,
dramatizations and oral presentations. They will read and write in a variety of
genres (e.g. poems, articles and oral presentations. Throughout the course,
five themes will be covered, many of which include cross-curricular activities
and encourage the use of technology. Students will also study at least one
short novel intended for a French speaking audience.
How This Course Supports The Ontario
Catholic School Graduate Expectations
Students
will be expected to speak, read, write and listen sensitively, and respond in
French in light of Gospel values. They will be expected to be responsible
citizens who respect the Catholic teachings of peace, justice and the
sacredness of human life.
Unit Titles (Time and Sequence)
|
Unit
1 |
Sports,
activités et loisirs |
22
hours |
|
Unit
2 |
Le
monde qui m’entoure |
22
hours |
|
Unit
3 |
Le
nouveau millénaire |
22
hours |
|
Unit
4 |
La
jeunesse dans la francophonie |
22
hours |
|
Unit
5 |
Une
étude de roman, toute une aventure |
22
hours |
Unit Organization
Unit #1: Sports, activités et loisirs
Time: 22 hours
Description:
This
unit will cover three major themes: “Sportons-nous bien!”, “Les intérêts
personnels” et “On s’amuse”. Students will review and reinforce structures and
vocabulary previously taught as well as learn new ones. The three themes will
focus on the skills and values that students develop in team activities,
various hobbies and individual activities. This unit will culminate in the
creation of a board game.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: OCSGE 1d, 2a, 2d, 3a, 3f, 4a, 4e, 4g, 5a
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01D, 02D, 03D
REV.01.D, 02D, 04D
WRV.01D, 02D, 03D
Specific Expectations: OC1.01D, 02D, 03D, 04D, 07D
OC2.01D, 02D
RE1.01D, 02D, 03D
RE2.01D, 03D
WR1.01D, 02D, 04D
WR2.01D, 02D, 03D
Unit #2: Le monde qui m’entoure
Time: 22 hours
Description:
This unit will cover three major themes: “Vivre en harmonie”, “Ailleurs...”, and “Le sel et la lumière”. Students will cover some of the grade 9 language structures and vocabulary and use them in all three strands. The study of these themes will enhance the students’ sense of respect and belonging to God’s creation and emphasize their role in their immediate and larger community. They will also expand their appreciation of the francophone culture through the study and interpretation of different genres of text intended for a French speaking audience. Some aspects of Geography and History will also be appropriately integrated into this unit.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: OCSGE 2d, 3c, 3e, 5c, 5d, 5e, 6e, 7f, 7g, 7i
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01D, 02D, 03D
REV.01.D, 02D, 03D, 04D
WRV.01D,
02D, 03D
Specific Expectations:
OC1.01D, 02D,
03D, 04D, 05D, 06D, 07D, 08D
OC2.01D,
02D
RE1.02D,
03D, 05D
RE2.01D,
03D
WR1.01D,
02D, 03D, 04D
WR2.01D,
02D
Unit Organization
Unit #3: Le nouveau millénaire
Time:
22 hours
Description:
This unit will cover three major themes: “Le XXe siècle... je m’en souviens”, “Un nouveau mode de vie”, et “Plus ça change, plus c’est pareil”. Students will further their knowledge of new language structures and vocabulary through all three strands. Moreover, students will appreciate the enduring values of our Christian faith. Aspects of History, Technology and Arts will be integrated throughout the unit.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: OCSGE 1d, 2b, 2e, 3b, 4b, 6c, 7b
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01D, 02D, 03D
REV.01.D, 02D, 03D, 04D
WRV.01D, 02D, 03D
Specific Expectations: OC1.02D, 03D, 04D, 08D
OC2.01D, 02D
RE1.01D, 05D
RE2.01D, 03D
WR1.01D, 02D, 05D, 06D
WR2.01D, 02D, 03D
Unit #4: La jeunesse dans la francophonie
Time: 22 hours
Description:
This unit will cover three major themes: “Les médias... quelle grande influence”, “L’école... C’est bien important”, et “On s’exprime : Chacun à sa façon!”. Students will research, understand and respect the habits and traditions of young people in the francophone world.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate
Expectations: OCSGE 3d, 5e, 5g, 7e, 7f, 7g
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01D, 02D, 03D
REV.01D, 02D, 03D, 04D
WRV.01D, 02D, 03D
Specific Expectations: OC1.02D, 03D, 05D, 07D, 08D, 08D
OC2.01D, 02D
RE1.01D, 02D, 03D, 05D
RE2.01D, 02D, 03D
WR1.01D, 02D, 04D, 05D
WR2.01D, 02D, 03D
Unit #5: Une étude de roman, toute une aventure
Time: 22 hours
Description:
This unit will develop different strategies of novel study. Through various oral, reading and written activities, new structures and vocabulary will be reinforced. The themes of the novel studied are an appropriate vehicle for a major oral presentation. This part of the course may be done as a separate unit or in conjunction with one or more of the other units. It may also be used for an independent novel study.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: OCSGE 2b, 2d, 3c, 4f, 5b, 5g, 7g.
Strands: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01D, 02D, 03D
REV.01.D, 02D, 03D, 04D
WRV.01D, 02D, 03D
Specific Expectations: OC1.02D, 03D, 05D, 07D, 08D
OC2.01D, 02D
RE1.02D, 04D, 05D
RE2.01D, 02D, 03D
WR1.01D, 02D, 03D, 04D, 05D
WR2.01D, 02D, 03D
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Instructional Strategies During this course, students will: • Answer questionnaires • Apply the writing folder process • Brainstorm • Create a game board, brochures, etc. • Discuss, debate and present a hypothesis on a
topic • Express opinions • Follow instructions • Give oral presentations on specific topics • Interview and be interviewed • Listen and extract information • Present impromptu and prepared speeches • Read authentic and adjusted-to- level texts • Research • Use the computer to research topics and
prepare presentation materials • Communicate with experts in a field/topic • Work in groups • Work individually • Write in a variety of genres (summaries, letters, articles, etc.) |
Assessment Strategies The assessment plan will include the following: Performance
Assessment: • Writing paragraphs • Research project(s) • Interviews • Writing folder (portfolio) • Brainstorming activities Personal Communication: • Track sheets • Self-assessment Paper and Pencil
Tests: • Text comprehension • Language structures tests • Unit tests (if applicable) Assessment tools will
also include: • Anecdotal comments, with suggestions for improvement • Correction codes • Informal/formal observation • Rubrics |
Main Resources The following resources are required to support teaching
and learning: For Students: • Dictionaries -français -français/anglais • French Bibles • “Le Verboscope” (Software) Centre Pédagogique Franco-ontarien • “Jeunesse Mag” - Addison Wesley For Teachers: • Entre
amis 3 - Prentice-Hall • Passages
3 - Addison Wesley • Premiers
poèmes - National Textbook Company • Rendez-vous
à Gustavia - Aquila • Vidéo - “L’homme qui plantait des arbres” ONF • “L’homme qui plantait des arbres”- Aquila • Destination
3 - Copp Clark Pitman • Messages
et discours, 9e année - Guérin • Libre
expression - Guérin • Various news articles from La Presse, L’Expresse, L’Actualité • D’ici
et d’ailleurs, Mondia • Rencontres
- Morgan Kenney, D.C. Heath • Destinations
5 - Copp Clark Pitman • Tous
ensemble - Altitude - D.C. Heath Human Resources: • Guest speakers • Various community groups and activities • Word processing software |
Evaluation of Student Achievement
A variety of methods and strategies
should be included to provide students with opportunities to demonstrate the full
range of their learning in the three strands. Methods, strategies and tools
should allow teachers and students to collect information about student
achievement of expectations related to the four categories of knowledge and
skills. The following is a suggested outline of the methods, strategies and
tools used in the assessment process.
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Knowledge/Skill Category Weighting Final Examination Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Unit
Oral Presentations Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Unit
Written Assignments Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Major
Oral and/or Written Projects Knowledge/Understanding Thinking/Inquiry/Problem Solving Communication Application/Making Connections Mid-Terms/Unit Tests |