GRADE 7 French Every Other Day

Standard 1.1 Interpersonal Communication

Standard 1.2 Interpretive Communication

Standard 1.3 Presentational Communication

Standard 2.1 Practices of Culture

Standard 3.1 Making Connections

Standard 4.1 Language Comparisons

Standard 4.2 Cultural Comparisons

Standard 5.1 School and Community

Standard 5.2 Lifelong Learning

Estimated Time Range:

August to June

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS

The student will understand that:

1.	the French language and culture have influenced the Anglophone world and that English words have infiltrated the French language and culture.
2.	there is multi-cultural and multi-racial diversity in the French-speaking world
3.	there are linguistic and extra-linguistic distinctions in formal and informal forms of address in French. (tu vs vous)
4.	knowledge of English can help with the acquisition of French language (cognates)
5.	grammatical and personal gender characterize describing people, places and things in French. (le vs la, un vs une)
6.	double-digit numbers are complex and formulating them requires the function of multiplication and addition
7.	the written representation and positioning of numbers (i.e. addresses, dates, time) are different from that of English.
8.	The 24-hour clock is used in schedules.
9.	idiomatic expressions (i.e. with“avoir”)
10	there is not a word-for-word correspondence between the two languages.
11.	that diacritical marks are used
12.	Written representation of French often differs from how it is pronounced

SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS

Test and quizzes

Mini-compositions

Dictation

Question & Answer sessions

Conversations

Projects (Cultural)

Games

Drills

Puzzles

Warm-up exercises

Listening Comprehension

1.	How do you know when a noun is masculine or feminine?
2.	What language is appropriate to use in a formal vs. informal setting?
3.	What words would you use to describe relationships with family, friends, and new acquaintances?
4.	What is the significance of the French family?
5.	Why are “Saints’ days” celebrated?
6.	What French sounds do animals make?
7.	How do the sounds of surprise, exclamation, anger and pause differ between the French and the English languages?
8.	Why are the French so interested in the American culture?
9.	Who are some French speaking celebrities familiar in the American culture?
10.	What English sounds approximate the “nasal” vowel sounds that are present in French?
11.	What French cultural aspects exist in the “Quebecois” culture that ties them to their heritage?
12.	Living in a country neighboring Canada, why is it important to be culturally aware?
13.	How does school life differ in French-speaking countries vs. the USA?
14.	When does one pronounce a final letter?
15.	How did French explorers of the 17^th and18^th centuries influence the New World?
16.	How has the introduction of the “Euro” affected France and other European countries?

The student will be able to:

1.	engage in conversations or correspondence in French to provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions.(greetings, introductions, asking how people feel)
2.	understand and interpret spoken and written French on a variety of topics (alphabet, numbers, time, dates, days of the week, people)
3.	present information, concepts and ideas in French on a variety of topics to an audience of listeners or readers.
4.	demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures of the French-speaking world.
5.	reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through French.
6.	demonstrate understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of French and their native language.
7.	demonstrate understanding of the nature of culture through comparisons of French speaking cultures and their own.
8.	use French both within and beyond the school setting.
9.	show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using French for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
10.	demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common classroom commands and phrases.
11.	interpret the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary through context and cognates.
12.	learn about and understand the historical traditions celebrated during French-speaking holidays.
13.	listen to music and sing songs from the French-speaking culture.
14.	attend a cultural and/ or a social activity with a French focus.
15.	ask and answer questions on related topics.

Valette Valette, Discovering French Bleu Nouveau; la première partie, McDougal Littell ISBN : 0-618-03500-1.

Allez, viens, Holt. French level one, video.

MUZZY, levels 1 & 2, French.

MacArthur, Barbara. Sing, Dance, Laugh and Eat Quiche.

Kidspeak French, “Claudine teaches French”, CD ROM. Transparent Language.

Asterix Learn French, CD ROM. Eurotalk Interactive.

Video: La France

Video: Discovering Paris

MATH: Metric System, currency conversion, measurements

HISTORY: Geographical concepts

ART & MUSIC: Well-known French-speaking people and their contributions

UNIFIED ARTS: gastronomy and technology