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.
External
NZQA Info
French 1.1 - Interact in spoken French to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
NZQA Info
French 1.2 - Communicate in French for a chosen purpose
NZQA Info
French 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written French related to everyday contexts
NZQA Info
French 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken French related to everyday contexts