1LFRE

NCEA Level 1 French

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs P. McMillan.

Students will:

  • further develop their range of vocabulary and sentence patterns to enable understanding and use of a wider variety of language.
  • build their confidence in using the language by participating in and contributing to a wide variety of language activities.
  • be able to communicate about past and future events.
  • explore areas of French culture and compare it with New Zealand culture.

Focus is :

a) on speaking being able to use simple French sentences and questions for the purpose of every day conversation and recording video presentations for future penpals.

b) on reading from authentic texts such as magazines, online articles, lyrics on songs and simple videos

c) on experiencing the culture with activities such as food ie French lunch at a restaurant, planning a visit to Paris and experiencing a virtual visit.

Assessment: 

Minimum of 3 standards worth 15 credits

2 Internally assessed standards : 1. 1 Interactions (conversations) and 1.2 Communication (written or reading aloud recording)

and a choice of 1 externally assessed standards  either  1. 3 Reading and 1.4 Listening

Course Overview

Term 1
Introducing yourself and family (Revision)
My favorite things and hobbies
Me and my friends and family

Term 2
My daily life
My weekend and holidays

Term 3
Trips and holidays overseas
Going shopping
Something goes wrong

Term 4
Revision : getting reading the external examinations (Listening and Reading)

Recommended Prior Learning

Achievement in Year 10 French in 2 skills either   Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A device / headphones

Pathway

You cannot enroll in Y11 French course without any prior knowledge or study of the French language. Any dispensation must be discussed with Head of faculty - Kaihautuu Mrs Mcmillan

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91964 v3
NZQA Info

French 1.1 - Interact in spoken French to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91965 v3
NZQA Info

French 1.2 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91966 v3
NZQA Info

French 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91967 v3
NZQA Info

French 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken French related to everyday contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0