FRENCH III / FRENCH III HONORS
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Prerequisite: French III: French II (Grade ‘C’ or better) or teacher rec.
1.0 Credit: Full Year
Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Fee: $15 for online curriculum access (Voces)
French III courses focus on having students express increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in writing while showing some spontaneity. Comprehension goals for students may include attaining more facility and faster understanding when listening to the language spoken at normal rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize written passages, and conversing easily within limited situations.
French III courses focus on having students express increasingly complex concepts both verbally and in writing while showing some spontaneity. Comprehension goals for students may include attaining more facility and faster understanding when listening to the language spoken at normal rates, being able to paraphrase or summarize written passages, and conversing easily within limited situations. 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.
FRENCH3_registrationvideo.mp4French 3 builds on the foundation created in French 1 & 2 and focuses on using a large variety of vocabulary and tenses to tell stories. Over the course of the year, we
Describe what students were like as children
Read fairy tales from different Francophone countries and write our own fairy tale
Learn about current events (like the World Cup in 2022!)
Talk about the future and possible future professions and what students will do after Columbine
Role-play travel situations including hypothetical situations (what would you do if your plane arrived late?)
Learning about the French-speaking world through music, including giving our opinions and expressing why we like certain music.
Students are expected to speak, read, write, and understand spoken French at an intermediate 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 as they relate to our topic. 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 3 and French 3 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.
Two more things to know about French 3!
Students in French 3/3H have the opportunity to earn 10 credits through Arapahoe Community College and concurrent enrollment. French 3/3H will be the equivalent of FRE 1011 and FRE 1012 (5 credits each semester.) This is a free program for students who take class with Madame Z at Columbine HS.
Students in French 3 Honors will have the opportunity to take the AAPPL test for the Seal of Biliteracy in April. The Seal of Biliteracy is earned by students who can demonstrate adequate interpersonal communication skills (spontaneous speaking and listening.)
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