French at Las Vegas High School

French 1

French 1 is an introductory course, open to any student in grades 9-11, with an option for seniors to take, too, if there are seats available. French 1 primarily focuses on present tense verb structures, building confidence in self-expression and communication in the target language, and provides students with a core foundation of basic vocabulary on an appropriate array of subject matter to build upon in subsequent years of language study. There are no prerequisites to taking French 1.

Thematic Units for French 1

Semester 1

Unit 0: Introductory Language Learning (Proficiency, modes of communication, expectations, Alouette)

Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions (Hello/Goodbye, Name, Asking for well-being, the verb être)

Unit 2: All About Me (Birthdays, Age, the verb avoir, some adjectives & adjective agreement, -ER verbs, likes & dislikes)

Unit 3: My family (family relationships, friends, adjectives, jobs, je veux être)

Semester 2

Unit 4: My Life at School (School classes, Schools in France vs. USA, building on jobs/future plans, -IR verbs)

Unit 5: My Favorite Foods (Basic food vocabulary, the verb aller, ordering food, expressing preference)

Unit 6: My House, My Home (Rooms, Furniture, Chores, -RE verbs, the verb faire)

Course Scope

This one-year course is designed to facilitate a student’s acquisition of the target language at the novice-mid level as identified in the foreign language proficiency guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The focus is communication in the target language incorporating an understanding of the target cultures, connecting with other disciplines, comparing native language to the target language, and participating in multicultural communities. The course provides practice in correct use of basic vocabulary and language structures to enable students to function effectively within realistic settings. ACTFL recommends that at least 90% of the instructional time in class be conducted in the target language. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.

French 2 Honors

rench 2 is an honors-level course, that is typically open to 10-12 grade students. French 2 builds upon the coursework and content learned in French 1 while expanding into the past and future tenses. Students complete more project-based assessments to demonstrat their language skills and abilities through application and implementation of language to real-world scenarios. To take French 2, students must pass French 1 with at least a D, though it is recommended that students earn at least a C in level 1 to take level 2H.

Thematic Units for French 2 Honors

Semester 1

Unit 0: Review of French 1's Units

Unit 1: My Style (Fashion, Clothing, Descriptions, Preferences)

Unit 2: Life in My City (Activities and Places in Town, Describing the Weather, Big Four verbs)

Unit 3: My World (Hobbies, Emotional Well-being, Healthy Living)

Semester 2

Unit 4: A Day in My Life (Body, Daily Routine, Reflexive Verbs)

Unit 5: My Childhood (Passé Composé, Imparfait, Fairytales, Hobbies and Past times)

Unit 6: My Future Plans (Jobs, Housing, Social Media, Futur simple)

Course Scope

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed French I or who demonstrate a proficiency level of novice-mid as identified in the foreign language proficiency guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Students continue to refine proficiency in the target language with the end-of-course goal of demonstrating proficiency at the novice-high level. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus is communication in the target language incorporating understanding of the target cultures, connecting with other disciplines, comparing native language to the target language, and participating in multicultural communities. The course provides practice in correct use of basic vocabulary and language structures to enable students to function effectively within realistic settings. ACTFL recommends that at least 90% of the instructional time in class be conducted in the target language. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation.

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