Core French starts on page 57 of the Curriculum Document.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
This course prepares students to continue in the Core French Program in grade 10. It also satisfies the OSSD requirement for one credit in French as a Second Language.
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: straightforward listening and reading exercises relating to everyday situations; simple conversations and presentations (eg. "Ma journée typique/idéale"); short writing tasks (eg. "Je me présente")
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
This course satisfies the OSSD requirement for one credit in French as a second language.
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French in structured situations, with a focus on everyday topics, and to apply their knowledge of French in everyday situations. Students will develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills introduced in the elementary Core French program, through practical applications and concrete examples, and will use creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: basic listening and reading exercises relating to everyday situations; simple guided conversations and structured presentations ("Ma famille"); basic writing assignments (eg. "Mes intérêts")
Prerequisite: None
This course satisfies the OSSD requirement for one credit in French as a second language.
This is an introductory course for students who have little or no knowledge of French or who have not accumulated the minimum of 600 hours of elementary Core French instruction. Students will begin to understand and speak French in guided and structured interactive settings, and will develop fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through discussing issues and situations that are relevant to their daily lives. Throughout the course, students will develop their awareness of diverse French-speaking communities in Canada and acquire an understanding and appreciation of these communities. They will also develop a variety of skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: basic listening and reading exercises relating to everyday situations; simple guided conversations and structured presentations ("Ma famille"); basic writing assignments (eg. "Mes intérêts")
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 9, Academic* or Applied (* highly recommended)
This course prepares students to continue in the Core French Program in grade 11. It also meets the OSSD Group 1 requirement which can be satisfied with one additional credit in French as a Second Language.
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: level-appropriate listening and reading exercises relating to themes like childhood and travel; guided Book Club discussions; writing tasks (eg. "Mes frères et soeurs", a postcard)
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 10, Academic
This course prepares students to continue in the Core French Program in grade 12. It also meets the OSSD Group 2 or Group 3 (not both) requirement which can be satisfied with a second additional credit in French as a Second Language.
This course offers students extended opportunities to speak and interact in real-life situations in French with greater independence. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their creative and critical thinking skills, through responding to and exploring a variety of oral and written texts. They will also broaden their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: film studies; level-appropriate reading exercises relating to themes like feeling good about yourself and bullying; Book Club presentations and discussions; writing tasks (eg. a letter)
Prerequisite: Core French, Grade 11, University Preparation
This course prepares students for university, college, or the workplace. It also prepares students to approach real world situations in French competently and with confidence.
This course provides extensive opportunities for students to speak and interact in French independently. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language learning strategies in a wide variety of real-life situations, and develop their creative and critical thinking skills through responding to and interacting with a variety of oral and written texts. They will also enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: study of a weekly television series; discussion of current newspaper articles; Book Club presentations and discussions; writing tasks (eg. a movie reflection)