Core French Grade 12 ​2019 – 2020

Madame Little (​mlittle@stalcuincollege.com​)

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday P2

Course Overview:
The French 12 curriculum is designed to encourage students to continue their
exploration of the French language, and to start confidently applying and creating
phrases in the language. Students will look into and explore the use of different phrases
and how they relate to themselves in the classroom, and to francophone communities
around the world. Through the different topics that will be covered over the course of the
class, students will develop their language skills and continue to increase their
confidence in communicating in written and oral French, as well as explore their
personal and social awareness. As students’ gain proficiency in French, they will be
practising and honing various skills, including critical thinking, creative thinking, and
communication skills.

The course is centered on the following ​Big Ideas​:

1. Language learning is a lifelong process.
2. With increased proficiency in French, we can discuss and justify opinions with
nuance and clarity.
3. Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in French enhances our identity as
French speakers.
4. Appreciation of Francophone cultures allows us to understand and explore global
issues with greater awareness.
5. Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes a greater understanding
and appreciation of cultures worldwide.
6. Becoming more proficient in French allows us to explore diverse opportunities.

Resources:
Various types of written resources will be provided throughout the course as needed.
Additional resources will include video and audio.

Proposed Course Outline:

Please note that the pacing and order of the topics may change depending on the
needs of the class.

Term Topics

1 ● Past, present, and future tenses

● Questioning
● Sequences of events and predictions
 2 ● Doubts, wishes, possibilities, and hypothetical
situations
● Idiomatic expressions from across ​la francophonie

3 ● Explanations of needs, emotions, and opinions

● Register and language etiquette
*This is what the curriculum dictates but if a student is not at this level, they will
be working on material designed for their own particular needs.

**In addition to the major topics being covered, the ethics of cultural
appropriation and plagiarism will be continuously talked about throughout the
year.

Materials:
1. Laptop
2. Notebook or lined paper in a three-ring binder
3. Pen or Pencil

If additional materials are specifically required, I will either provide them or inform
students and parents appropriately ahead of time.

Classroom Expectations:
1. Students are responsible for coming to class prepared with their notebooks and
any materials needed for activities that day.
2. Students are responsible for any missed notes and/or assignments. Students are
expected to come prepared to join the next class after an absence, whether that
requires contacting a classmate or Ms. Little before the next class.
3. Students are expected to participate fully in class discussions and activities.
4. Homework is assigned so that students can practise and build their skills. It will
be checked periodically. If a student encounters difficulty with homework, please
come and see me for help before the next class.

Assessments:
Students will be assessed on the following curricular competencies through a variety of
in-class activities, assignments and tests:
● Thinking, reasoning and understanding
● Communicating and representing
● Connecting and reflecting on personal and social awareness

Evaluation:
All work will be evaluated according to provincial guidelines, and some assignments will
be criterion referenced where the student will receive the assessment criteria with each
assignment.
Each Term:
Tests: 30%
Quizzes: 15%
 Projects & Assignments: 35%
Speaking & Participation: 20%

Final Mark:
Term 1 20%
Term 2 30%
Term 3 35%
Final Exam 15%

Extra Help:
This year, I will be available for extra help and quiz/test make-up times on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings and after school. Please talk to me so that I will
make myself available. I look forward to helping you!

*Note to parents: Classwork/homework assignments, a list of work that is assigned to

each class, and dates of upcoming quizzes and tests can be viewed on my website at
www.madamelittle.weebly.com​. Please bookmark this page if you wish to know what we
do each class. Assignments are posted daily. If you have any questions, please email
me at mlittle@stalcuincollege.com