Year 9 French
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs P. McMillan.
Students will learn how to learn a second language and
- gain knowledge, skills and attitudes that will equip them for living in a world of diverse people, languages and cultures.
- learn how to learn a language and understand more about their own language.
- learn by participating in and contributing to a variety of language activities, including peer interactions and self-managed online learning.
- learn about the relationship between language and culture and compare and contrast lifestyles and practices, while actively taking part in fun cultural activities like having a French breakfast.
Students will
- develop an understanding of familiar expressions, everyday vocabulary and be able to use well-rehearsed sentence patterns. They will be able to have a conversation about personal details in supported situations (role-plays, making videos, singing)
- learn how to pronounce French and be introduced to the different French accents.
- Learn how to meet and greet, introduce themselves, talk about family and pets and describe themselves and others as well as presenting your school day at Pukekohe High School
Focus is :
a) on speaking being able to use simple French sentences and questions for the purpose of every day conversation.
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 breakfast, playing pétanque, flipping pancakes and calligraphy.
Course Overview
Semester A
Greetings and farewells
Introducing yourself by saying and spelling your name, mentioning your age, your birthday, your nationality and country/city
Understanding and responding to French classroom language and instructions
Introducing other people like your friends and teachers
Discovering the French culture and French-speaking countries
Acquiring vocabulary and useful expressions through digital activities with Class Notebook, Kahoot and Blooket
Semester B
Talking about your family and pets
Mentioning your interests and opinion about sports, music, food, animals colours
Discovering French traditions and celebrations ie Easter, 14th of July, Christmas and the game of boules
Participating in a live auction in French
Recommended Prior Learning
No prior knowledge required, the focus is on learning how to learn a second language
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A workbook and device
Pathway
You can study the French language course up to Year 13 at the college