Course
Profile Core
French, Grade 9 academic, Catholic
Course
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Acknowledgments
Catholic Curriculum
Cooperative
Lead Board:
Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Sandie Bender, Project Manager
Course Profile Writing Team:
Charlotte Rouleau, Catholic District School Board of
Eastern Ontario
Claire Caron, Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board
David Dodge, Algonquin-Lakeshore Roman Catholic Separate
School Board
Vivian O’Dacre, Renfrew Roman Catholic Separate School
Board
Danièle Rae, Catholic District School Board of Eastern
Ontario
Course Overview
Ministry Course Code: FSFID
Credit Value:
Secondary Policy Document:
French As A Second Language - Core, Extended &
Immersion French
Additional Codes:
Course Developers:
Charlotte Rouleau, The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Claire Caron, Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board
David Dodge, Algonquin-Lakeshore Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Vivian O’Dacre, Renfrew Roman Catholic Separate School Board
Danièle Rae, The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Development Date: February 1999
Course Revisors: Charlotte Rouleau
Claire Caron
Danièle Rae
Revision Date: March ‘99
This course emphasizes the further development of
oral communication, reading and writing skills. Students will build on and apply their knowledge of French while
exploring a variety of themes, such as relationships, social trends and
careers. Thematic reading, which includes a selection of short stories,
articles and poems will serve as stepping stones to oral and written
activities. The themes will facilitate the integration of technology and
incorporate the use of a variety of media resources. The aim of the program is
to provide students with functional communication skills in French and an
understanding of the nature of the language and its culture. Core French offers to the students a
valuable educational experience and the chance to develop a usable command of
the French language that can be expanded through further study or through
contact with French people.
This course will enable students to become effective communicators in French, and encourage them to speak, write and listen honestly and sensitively, responding critically in the light of Gospel values. The program will encourage students to develop attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and enable them to demonstrate a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.
|
Unit
#1 |
Mon
milieu scolaire |
15
hours |
|
Unit
#2 |
Mon
temps libre |
20
hours |
|
Unit
#3 |
Les
autres et moi |
30
hours |
|
Unit
#4 |
L’
influence des medias |
25
hours |
|
Unit
#5 |
Des
emplois en vue |
20
hours |
Time: 15 hours
In this unit, students learn to function in French in the classroom. A variety of activities relating to the school environment are covered (a timetable, school personnel). Students introduce themselves and their classmates, and ask questions in surveys to gather information. The unit activities lay the foundation for self-help and co-operative learning, whereby team members learn to respect the rights, responsibilities, and contributions of self and others.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: CGE2b, CGE2c, CGE4a, CGE4b, CGE4e, CGE4f, CGE5a, CGE5c, CGE7b, CGE7j.
Strand(s): Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01, OCV.04, OCV.05, REV.08, REV.06, WRV.09, WRV.10, WRV.11.
Specific Expectations: OC1.03, OC1.04, OC1.06, OC1.07, OC1.08, OC2.09, OC2.10, OC2.12, OC2.13, RE1.18, RE2.19, RE2.22, WR1.26, WR1.27, WR1.28, WR1.30, WR2.32, WR2.33.
Time: 20 hours
This unit explores leisure and fitness activities to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle. A variety of sub-themes are studied, such as pastimes, interests, sports, hobbies, and recreational activities. Through the study of these sub-themes, students examine and reflect on their personal values, abilities, and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: CGE1d, CGE3d, CGE3e, CGE4e, CGE4g, CGE4h, CGE5c.
Strand(s): Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01, OCV.04, OCV.05, REV.08, WRV.09, WRV.11.
Specific Expectations: OC1.04, OC1.06, OC1.07, OC1.08, OC2.09, OC2.10, OC2.12, RE2.19, RE2.22, WR1.27, WR1.28, WR2.30.
Time: 30 hours
In this unit, many personal issues are explored whereby students express their feelings and ideas with respect for, and consideration of, others. It is a unit of discovery which helps students develop attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching, and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity, and the common good. Some of the topics that are explored through guided discussions and a novel study include peer influences, stereotyping, family values, and relationships.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: CGE1d, CGE1h, CGE1i, CGE3c, CGE3d, CGE4a, CGE4g, CGE5c, CGE6a, CGE6c, CGE7a, CGE7c, CGE7f, CGE7g.
Strand(s): Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01, OCV.03, OCV.05, REV.06, WRV.09, WRV.10, WRV.11.
Specific Expectations: OC1.02, OC1.04, OC1.05, OC1.06, OC1.08, OC2.09, OC2.10, C2.11 OC2.12, RE1.15, RE1.16, RE2.19 RE2.20 RE1.18, RE2.21, RE2.22, RE2.23, RE2.24, RE2.25, WR1.29, WR2.30.
Time: 1500 minutes
In this unit, students will have the opportunity to prepare a television guide, analyze advertisements, design a video cassette cover, act out a scene from a film, participate in choosing a winning film for an Oscar and research a movie or television star. Students will discuss the impact of media on their lives and examine messages from a variety of critical perspectives, including a Gospel perspective which focuses on the Catholic faith tradition.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: 2a, 2b, 2c, 3c, 6b, 6c, 7d, 7h
Strand(s): Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01B, OCV.02B, OCV.03B, OCV.04B, OCV.05B, REV.07B, REV.08B, WRV.10B, WRV.11B
Specific Expectations: OC1.01D, OC2.09B, RE1.14D, RE2.19B, WR1.27D, WR2.30B, OC1.04D, OC2.10B, RE1.17D, RE2.22B, WR1.29D, WR2.32B, OC1.05D, OC2.12D, RE2.24B, WR2.33B, OC1.06.D, RE2.25B, OC1.08D
Time: 1200 minutes
In this unit, the students will investigate the workplace and consider the meaning and purpose of work. They will be guided through the practical steps of finding part-time employment. They will also be encouraged to discover the value and rewards of volunteer work and the responsibilities involved in choosing a career in today's changing society.
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations: 1g, 3c, 3d, 3e, 3f, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4e, 4f, 4g, 5a,
5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5g, 5h, 6e, 7b
Strand(s): Oral Communication, Reading, Writing
Overall Expectations: OCV.01B, OCV.03B, OCV.04B, OCV.05B, REV.06B, WRV.09B, WRV.10B, WRV.11B
Specific Expectations: OC1.02D, OC2.09B, RE1.14D, WR1.27D, OC1.03D, OC2.10B, RE1.18D, WR1.28D, OC1.04D, OC2.12D, WR2.30B, OC106B, RE2.19B, WR2.32B, OC1.07D, RE2.22B, WR2.33B, OC1.08D
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
The graduate is expected to be:
A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community who
CGE1a -illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith;
CGE1b -participates in the sacramental life of the church and
demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist to our Catholic
story;
CGE1c -actively reflects on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian
scriptures;
CGE1d -develops
attitudes and values founded on Catholic social
teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and
the common good;
CGE1e -speaks
the language of life... “recognizing
that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not
own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.” (Witnesses to Faith)
CGE1f -seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with God, others and creation through prayer and worship;
CGE1g -understands
that one’s purpose or call in life
comes from God and strives to discern and live out this call throughout life’s
journey;
CGE1h -respects
the faith traditions, world
religions and the life-journeys of all
people of good will;
CGE1i -integrates faith with life;
CGE1j -recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are
part of the human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness
is at the heart of redemption. (Witnesses to Faith)
An Effective Communicator who
CGE2a -listens
actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;
CGE2b -reads, understands and uses written materials effectively;
CGE2c -presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others;
CGE2d -writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official
languages;
CGE2e -uses
and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the
arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
A Reflective and Creative
Thinker who
CGE3a -recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that
hope is essential in facing all challenges;
CGE3b -creates,
adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;
CGE3c -thinks
reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;
CGE3d -makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral
conscience;
CGE3e -adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from
various subject areas and experience;
CGE3f -examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems
(physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the
development of a just and compassionate society.
A Self-Directed,
Responsible, Life Long Learner who
CGE4a -demonstrates
a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare
of others;
CGE4b -demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;
CGE4c -takes
initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership;
CGE4d -responds
to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner;
CGE4e -sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life;
CGE4f -applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving,
time and resource management skills;
CGE4g -examines
and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing
life’s choices and opportunities;
CGE4h -participates
in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
A Collaborative
Contributor who
CGE5a -works
effectively as an interdependent team member;
CGE5b -thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work;
CGE5c -develops
one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society;
CGE5d -finds
meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the
common good;
CGE5e -respects
the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others;
CGE5f -exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual
and group goals;
CGE5g -achieves
excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these
qualities in the work of others;
CGE5h -applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship
relative to Christian vocation.
A Caring Family Member who
CGE6a -relates
to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner;
CGE6b -recognizes
human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator
intended;
CGE6c -values
and honours the important role of the family in society;
CGE6d -values
and nurtures opportunities for family prayer;
CGE6e -ministers
to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service.
A Responsible Citizen who
CGE7a -acts
morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions;
CGE7b -accepts accountability for one’s own actions;
CGE7c -seeks and grants forgiveness;
CGE7d -promotes the sacredness of life;
CGE7e -witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy,
and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society;
CGE7f -respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s
peoples and cultures;
CGE7g -respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and
pluralism of today’s contemporary society;
CGE7h -exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian
citizenship;
CGE7i -respects the environment and uses resources wisely;
CGE7j -contributes to the common good.
Coded Expectations, Core French Academic, Grade 9
By the end of the course the
student will:
OCV.01B listen and respond to short, structured spoken
texts;
OCV.02B listen and respond to a variety of short
simple, non-structured media works;
OCV.03B express ideas and opinions in short conversations
and teacher-guided discussions;
OCV.04B make oral presentations on a variety of
topics;
OCV.05B use appropriate language conventions during
oral communication activities.
By the end of this course
the student will:
OC1.01 respond to spoken texts and media works by
recounting key information and explaining
some supporting details;
OC1.02 listen to the ideas and opinions of
others, agree or disagree, and justify their points of
view;
OC1.03 respond to classmates’ presentations by
asking questions for clarification and by
providing feedback.
By the end of this course
the student will:
OC1.04 use complete sentences in sustained
conversations;
OC1.05 interpret meaning through dramatization
(e.g., demonstrate the mood and feeling of a
poem,
portray the attitudes of the main characters in a story; present a humorous
situation
from a passage);
OC1.06 speak French when working in collaboration
and exploratory activities;
OC1.07 present short dialogues (e.g., based on
wordless comic strip, illustrations, photographs);
OC1.08 prepare and give oral presentations on
topics under study, incorporating appropriate audio
and visual aids.
By the end of this course
the student will:
OC1.09 recognize and use appropriate language
structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 9, p. 15);
OC1.10 use newly acquired vocabulary in
conversation
OC1.11 recognize particular vocabulary items used
in Canada that are different from those used in other French speaking regions
(e.g., le dîner/le déjeuner, l’école secondaire/le lycée)
OC1.12 use appropriate verbs to express thoughts
and feelings (e.g., croire, penser, espérer);
OC1.13 infer the meaning of unfamiliar words from
verbal and non-verbal/visual cues (e.g., volume and tone of voice, facial
expressions and gestures).
Coded Expectations, Core French Academic, Grade 9
By the end of the course the
student will:
RE1.06 read and demonstrate an understanding of a
variety of simple texts;
RE1.07 read a range of simple texts to gather
information and to expand their knowledge of the French language;
RE1.08 identify and understand language
conventions used in their reading materials.
By the end of this course
the student will:
RE1.14 demonstrate an understanding of materials
containing a brief text (e.g., brochures, posters, advertisements) through oral
and written presentations;
RE1.15 respond to their independent reading of
fiction and non-fiction narratives (a minimum of 40 pages) (e.g., by answering
questions, summarizing the story, making a presentation to the class);
RE1.16 analyze at least one chapter book and selection
of short stories, articles and poems, identifying key elements (setting, plot,
main characters);
RE1.17 describe an incident in a book they have
read by creating a media work (e.g., a book jacket, a movie poster, an
advertisement, a newspaper article);
RE1.18 prepare dialogues and create written text,
using models from reading selections.
By the end of this course
the student will:
RE1.19 recognize and use appropriate language
structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 9, p. 15);
RE1.20 use reading strategies (e.g., knowledge of
cognates, word families, root words) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar
vocabulary and expressions;
RE1.21 demonstrate an understanding of words or
phrases by providing synonyms, antomyns, or brief definitions;
RE1.22 observe the rules of pronounciation (e.g.,
liaisons, silent letters, correct accents) as they read aloud;
RE1.23 read aloud, with expression, changing
intonation to reflect declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences
(e.g., Il fait très froid aujourd’hui.
Comment vas-tu? Quelle
réponse!);
RE1.24 demonstrate basic dictionary skills (e.g.,
recognize and understand short forms for parts of speech, pronunciation cues,
abbreviations);
RE1.25 use French-English dictionaries to
determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.
Coded Expectations, Core French Academic, Grade 9
By the end of the course the
student will:
WRV.09B express ideas and opinions in short
written texts;
WRV.10B create short written texts in structured
and open-ended situations;
WRV.11B identify and use appropriate language
conventions in their written work.
By the end of the course the
student will:
WR1.26 write a descriptive paragraph,
including an introductory sentence, development of
main ideas, and a concluding sentence
WR1.27 exchange information by writing a
letter, a postcard, or an e-mail message that
includes an appropriate salutation and closing
WR1.28 Record personal thoughts and
observations in diaries, journals, and logs;
WR1.29 write point-form notes to record key
information from articles, poems and reading
passages.
By the end of the course the
student will:
WR2.30B recognize and use appropriate language
structures (see language structures for Core
French, Grade 9, p. 15);
WR2.31B write a short dictated message using
correct spelling and punctuation;
WR2.32B revise, edit and proofread their
writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation,
and conventions of style;
WR2.33B incorporate newly acquired vocabulary
into their written work.
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