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Gsss - Fef 1d - Course Outline
Gsss - Fef 1d - Course Outline
COURSE OUTLINE
FEF 1DF 01 Extended French - 9e anne
Description of Course:
This course emphasizes the expansion of students oral communication, reading, and writing skills through
the study of themes that reflect their interests. Students will apply their knowledge of French in discussions,
debates, dramatizations, and oral presentations. Students will read and write in a variety of genres (e.g.
poems, articles, brochures) and study at least one short novel intended for a French-speaking audience.
Policy Document Reference: p. 25 28, p. 33 in the Ministry Document
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10: French as a Second
Language Core, Extended, and Immersion French
Resources: Le procs des humains (comdie en deux actes de Ginette Proulx-Weaver)
Les histories du petit Nicolas (Ren Goscinny et Jean-Jaques Semp)
UNIT TITLES AND APPROXIMATE TIME ALLOTMENT
Unit 1: Mon enfance (4 weeks)
Unit 2: Les medias et les vedettes (3 weeks)
Unit 3: Le procs des humaines et dissertation (5 weeks)
Unit 4: Projet Pays (3 weeks)
La rvision et les examens en classe (week prior to formal exam week)
*** Please note that all students must be present in class the week prior to the formal exam period as we
are conducting written and oral exams during class time that week in order to accommodate the
evaluation of all four strands of the Extended French course in a timely manner.
COURSE EVALUATION
Term Work 70% Summative 30%
Reading / Lecture 20%
Listening / coute 20%
Writing / criture 30%
Speaking / Verbal 30%
Reading / Lecture 20%
Listening / coute 20%
Writing / criture 30%
Speaking / Verbal 30%
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to arrive on time for class with the necessary materials (text, notebook, extra
paper, writing tools).
Keeping up to date with day-to-day work is the easiest path to success.
If work is missed due to absence, it is the responsibility of the student to seek missed items
All students are expected to be present on test days. Only students with a verified absence for missing
a test will be permitted to write the test on their first day back to class (or during MSIP as arranged with
the teacher).
If there are any difficulties with course material, please speak to the teacher immediately!
Students are expected to use class time wisely to complete assigned tasks.
Students should use French language skills whenever possible in class.
PLEASE NOTE: Computer translating programs are NOT permitted. These programs are considered a form
of plagiarism. Only student-generated work will be considered for evaluation purposes. There are several
excellent resources that students may use in lieu of a translating program that will be discussed in class.
*** Student success is directly related to good work habits, attentive listening, following instructions and
asking questions. By following these basic guidelines, you are sure to enjoy a successful semester. Good
luck with all of your studies! !
COURSE WEBSITE AND CONTACT INFO
www.mmeburns.weebly.com
Please check the course website regularly for updates on course materials. The BLOG tab will keep you
informed of our day-to-day activities in class.
Please feel free at any time to use my DSBN email for any questions, concerns or comments. I will do my
best to respond ASAP.
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