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This course explores a variety of themes to enable students to use their knowledge of French and
francophone culture. Language skills, critical thinking and interpretation of text through reading and
writing are emphasized.

 FSF 2D focusses on these key expectations from the Ministry of Education’s curriculum:
 Oral Communication:
               •    listening and responding to a variety of spoken and media texts
               •    expressing ideas and opinions in conversations
               •    making oral presentations
           Reading:
               •    reading and demonstrating an understanding of a variety of texts and authentic materials
               •    applying critical thinking to reading materials
          Writing:
               •    expressing ideas and opinions in short written texts
               •    identifying and using appropriate language conventions in written work

      Your final mark will be calculated based on the Ministry of Education’s Achievement Chart for the
     course as follows: Knowledge/Understanding: 30%; Thinking/Inquiry: 10%; Communication:
     35%; Application: 25%

        70% of the final mark will be based on work completed throughout the course, including tests and
     quizzes, dialogues, listening, interviews, writing and projects.   The remaining 30% will be based on
     the final evaluation in the form of an exam.

Student's Responsibilities

Bring all required materials to every class.  Arrive on time for the class, go immediately to your desk and
open your books to the previous day's work.

Show respect and be courteous to all students and teachers.  Teachers have the right to teach and students
have the right to learn.  Participate fully in teacher/student and student/student activities.

If absent or late, catch up immediately on work missed.  You are responsible for completing and learning all
class material missed while you're away.  It is your responsibility to see your teacher or to speak to a
classmate to see what you have missed.  (See homework binder for handouts.)

Keep and organize all course material.

Success is based heavily on your self-motivation and diligence.  Stay organized and be self-disciplined.
Satisfaction will be gained by increasing your knowledge and skills every day.