FRENCH II / FRENCH II HONORS
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Prerequisite: French II: French I (Grade ‘C’ or better) or teacher rec. Students who have passed French II with a C or better at another school should NOT take this class; French II Honors: French I Honors or teacher recommendation, Signed Honors Agreement
1.0 Credit: Full Year
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $15 for online curriculum access (Voces)
French II courses build upon skills developed in French I, extending students’ ability to understand and express themselves in French and increasing their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage in discourse for informative or social purposes, write expressions or passages that show understanding of sentence construction and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the language when spoken slowly. Students usually explore the customs, history, and art forms of French-speaking people to deepen their understanding of the culture(s).
French II courses build upon skills developed in French I, extending students’ ability to understand and express themselves in French and increasing their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to engage in discourse for informative or social purposes, write expressions or passages that show understanding of sentence construction and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the language when spoken slowly. Students usually explore the customs, history, and art forms of French-speaking people to deepen their understanding of the culture(s). The honors course prepares students for advanced course work and engages students in enrichment opportunities. Rigor is demonstrated through sophistication and acceleration in terms of thought-provoking learning activities, challenging assessments, and more complex text/materials. Diverse interests, cultures, perspectives, learning styles, and intelligences are cultivated and higher level critical and creative thinking skills such as interpretation, problem-solving, investigation, and logic are emphasized throughout the honors course.
FRENCH2_registrationvideo.mp4French 2 builds on the foundation created in French 1. Over the course of the year, we learn
to describe what people are wearing (including fashion trends around the French-speaking world)
comparing homes in the US to homes in Francophone countries
describing places in a town and giving directions
Celebrating holidays and comparing traditions and festive meals
Describing a typical day for American teens and comparing to the daily schedule in other countries
Learning about the French-speaking world through music (geography, traditions, styles, etc.)
Moving from using just the present tense to also using the past tense.
Students are expected to speak, read, write, and understand spoken French at an advanced-beginner level. Repetition is key to learning a language, so we practice in class, play games, and participate in activities that let students build their confidence using the language. In addition to vocabulary and grammar, we learn about the customs and culture of France and the entire French-speaking world. A focus for all levels of French is current events and popular music. French is the fifth most-widely spoken language and growing! Get in on the fun by learning French next year!
French 2 and French 2 Honors cover the same content, but Honors students are asked to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the French language. Their assessments are not necessarily longer, but teachers expect their speech and writing to be more complex. Honors students are also asked to complete an additional project each six-week grading period that builds on what students are learning in class. If your student is interested in taking AP French, the honors class is a good way to prepare for that challenge.
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