Prerequisite:  French Immersion, Grade 10, Academic

Curriculum Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, French as a Second Language – Core, Extended and Immersion, 2000

Course Description/Rationale
This course develops knowledge and language skills through the study of Francophone literature and culture from around the world. Students will study novels, plays, poems, short stories, films, and non-fiction works and produce written assignments in a variety of forms, including critiques and précis. They will also write a formal research essay. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

FIF3U French Immersion grade 11: course expectations

Strands: oral communications, reading and writing

Oral communication
Overall expectations
– OCV.01
– demonstrate an understanding of various forms of media works (e.g., films, television documentaries);
– OCV.02
– express ideas and opinions relating to a variety of topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;
– OCV.03
– use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.
– Specific expectations
Listening
– OC1.01
– identify and demonstrate an understanding of a range of accents as well as some dialects from the francophone world (e.g., accents and expressions from different regions of France and Canada);
– OC1.02
– react to issues expressed in media reports, films, oral presentations (e.g., by analysing and agreeing or disagreeing with the point of view put forward);
– OC1.03
– identify and interpret the emotion and intention of a speaker (e.g., by interpreting tone of voice, facial expressions, gestures, and nuances of language).
Speaking
– OC2.01
– defend or refute a point of view as a follow-up to a classroom experience (e.g., participate in a panel discussion after viewing a film or a play or reading a poem);
– OC2.02
– lead a group discussion on a particular topic by encouraging individual participation, asking questions to stimulate an exchange of views, clarifying and summarizing ideas and comments put forward, and moderating the discussion;
– OC2.03
– present an independently researched paper (15–20 minutes in length) based on a literary topic (e.g., the relationship between authors’ works and the period in which they wrote), and respond to questions from the audience;
– OC2.04
– debate formally and informally issues arising from their reading of literary and other works.
– Application of language conventions
– OC3.01
– recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion, Grade 11, p. 43);
– OC3.02
– use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;
– OC3.03
– identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;
– OC3.04
–  incorporate colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions into their speech;
– OC3.05
– select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech.
Reading:
Overall expectations
REV.01
· read a variety of literary and other works to gain an appreciation of francophone culture around the world;
REV.02
· interpret a wide range of texts and apply the knowledge acquired in other contexts;
REV.03
· identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials.
Reading:
Specific expectations
Comprehension and Response to Text
RE1.01
– interpret the message contained in poems, songs, or fables written by a variety of authors (e.g., Rénaud Séchan, Gilles Vigneault, La Fontaine);
RE1.02
– identify and describe a recurring theme (e.g., childhood experiences) in the works of a particular author (e.g., Gabrielle Roy);
RE1.03
– compare cultural similarities and differences found in two to three French- speaking communities described in reading material;
RE1.04
– discuss a literary work, identifying the author’s literary style and describing the characters’ development;
RE1.05
– identify and describe the author’s purpose in a literary or non-fiction work and explain how the work reflects contemporary issues or concerns.
Reading
Application of Language Conventions
RE2.01
– recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion);
RE2.02
– recognize the vocabulary variations typical of different geographical areas where French is spoken (e.g., magasiner – Québec, faire des courses – France; charrue – Québec, chasse-neige – France);
RE2.03
– compare and contrast the form and style of various genres (e.g., poems, essays, plays, short stories, novels);
RE2.04
– expand their working vocabulary with words from a variety of subjects (e.g., history, science, technology);
RE2.05
– use regional dictionaries (e.g., a dictionary of Canadian French) to become familiar with language diversities from region to region.
Writing
Overall Expectations
WRV.01
· create written texts based on class discussions, individual research, or topics of personal interest;
WRV.02
· write clearly, logically, coherently, and persuasively on a broad range of topics in a variety of forms;
WRV.03
· select the appropriate form and style to communicate ideas, information, and opinions;
WRV.04
· use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.
Writing: specific expectations
Communication of Information and Ideas
WR1.01
– write in a variety of forms (e.g., a précis of stories or articles, a newspaper article);
WR1.02
– write letters in an appropriate style for a variety of purposes (e.g., applications, résumés, business and personal letters);
WR1.03
– write an essay (a minimum of 500 words) that presents arguments to defend an opinion;
WR1.04
– produce a plan for a research project, including specific questions to be answered, a list of sources to be consulted, and an estimate of the time required for each stage of the project;
WR1.05
– write a well-organized research paper (1000–1500 words) complete with footnotes and bibliography;
WR1.06
– revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas.
Writing:
Application of Language Conventions
WR2.01
– recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion, Grade 11);
WR2.02
– revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;
WR2.03
– identify anglicisms used in their written work;
WR2.04
– quote sources using appropriate footnotes and compile a bibliography for a written assignment;
WR2.05
– use regional dictionaries (e.g., a dictionary of Acadian French) to become familiar with language diversities from region to region;
WR2.06
– use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Reporting Student Achievement
A final grade is recorded for the Grade 11 French Immersion course and a credit is granted if the student’s grade is 50 % or higher.
The final grade is determined as follows:
70 % of the grade is based on assessment and evaluations throughout the course. This portion of the grade reflects the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration will be given to more recent evidence of achievement. 30 % of the grade is based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination.