French Immersion starts on page 257 of the Curriculum Document.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 3800 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
This course prepares students to continue in the French Immersion 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 speak and interact in French independently in a variety of real-life and personally relevant contexts. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well their ability to communicate in French with confidence, by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary French Immersion program. Students will enhance their knowledge of the French language through the study of French Canadian literature. 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: viewing a weekly television series; creating and presenting a tale or legend; writing a letter to a character in a novel or play
Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 9, Academic
This course prepares students to continue in the French Immersion 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 students with extensive opportunities to communicate, interact, and think critically and creatively in French. Students will use a variety of language learning strategies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and will respond to and interact with print, oral, visual, and electronic texts. Students will develop their knowledge of the French language through the study of contemporary French literature and historically well-known French European literature. 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: viewing a televised series and writing short reflections; presenting « un héritage francophone »; participating in daily discussions about a novel or play (comprehension questions and themes)
Prerequisite: French Immersion, Grade 10, Academic
This course prepares students to continue in the French Immersion 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 provides opportunities for students to consolidate the communication skills required to speak and interact with increasing confidence and accuracy in French in a variety of academic and social contexts. Students will use their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and apply language learning strategies while exploring a variety of concrete and abstract topics. Students will increase their knowledge of the French language through the study of French literature from around the world. They will also deepen their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Sample tasks include: viewing a televised series and writing reflections on the episodes; presenting a French singer; leading and participating in Book Club discussions
Prerequisite: French Immersion, 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 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: viewing French films and writing reflections; presenting a classical French writer; studying and researching various literary movements; leading and participating in Book Club discussions