Core French Grade 8 ​2019 – 2020

Madame Little (​mlittle@stalcuincollege.com​)

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday P1

Course Overview:
The French 8 curriculum is designed to encourage students to continue their exploration
of the French language, and to start to apply and create phrases confidently in the
language. Students will look into and explore the use of different phrases and how they
relate to themselves in the classroom, and to francophone communities around the
world. Through the different topics that will be covered over the course of the year,
students will develop their language skills and increase their confidence in
communicating in written and oral French, as well as explore their personal and social
awareness.

The course is centered on the following ​Big Ideas​:

1. Listening​ and ​viewing​ with intent helps us increase our understanding of
French.
2. We can express ourselves and talk about the world around us in French.
3. With ​increasing fluency​ in French, we can participate more actively in
reciprocal​ interactions.
4. We can share our experiences and perspectives through​ stories​.
5. We can experience authentic Francophone cultures through ​creative works​.
6. Our understanding of culture is influenced by the languages we speak and the
communities with which we engage.

Resources:
Various types of written resources will be provided throughout the course as needed.
Additional resources will include video and audio.

Proposed Course Outline:

Please note that the pacing and order of the topics may change depending on the
needs of the class.

Term Topics

1 ● Pronunciation and letter patterns

● Questioning in past, present, and future tenses
● Descriptions of items, people, and personal interests

2 ● Comparisons and Contrasts

● Time and Frequency
● Reasons for preferences, emotions, and physical states
● Beliefs and Opinions
 3 ● Common elements of stories
● Communities where French is spoken across Canada
and the world
● Cultural aspects of Francophone communities
*This is what the curriculum dictates but if a student is not at this level, they will
be working on material designed for their own particular needs.

**In addition to the major topics being covered, the ethics of cultural
appropriation and plagiarism will be continuously talked about throughout the
year.

Materials:
1. Laptop
2. Notebook or lined paper in a three-ring binder
3. Pen or Pencil

If additional materials are specifically required, I will either provide them or inform
students and parents appropriately ahead of time.

Classroom Expectations:
1. Students are responsible for coming to class prepared with their notebooks and
any materials needed for activities that day.
2. Students are responsible for any missed notes and/or assignments. Students are
expected to come prepared to join the next class after an absence, whether that
requires contacting a classmate or Ms. Little before the next class.
3. Students are expected to participate fully in class discussions and activities.
4. Homework is assigned so that students can practise and build their skills. It will
be checked periodically. If a student encounters difficulty with homework, please
come and see me for help before the next class.

Assessments:
Students will be assessed on the following curricular competencies through a variety of
in-class activities, assignments and tests:
● Thinking, reasoning and understanding
● Communicating and representing
● Connecting and reflecting on personal and social awareness

Evaluation:
All work will be evaluated according to provincial guidelines, and some assignments will
be criterion referenced where the student will receive the assessment criteria with each
assignment.
Each Term:
Tests: 30%
Quizzes: 15%
Projects & Assignments: 35%
 Speaking & Participation: 20%

Final Mark:
Term 1 20%
Term 2 30%
Term 3 35%
Final Exam 15%

Extra Help:
This year, I will be available for extra help and quiz/test make-up times on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings and after school. Please talk to me beforehand
so that I can make myself available. I look forward to helping you!

*Note to parents: Classwork/homework assignments, a list of work that is assigned

tomeach class, and dates of upcoming quizzes and tests can be viewed on my website
at ​www.madamelittle.weebly.com​. Please bookmark this page if you wish to know what
we do each class. Assignments are posted daily. If you have any questions, please
email me at mlittle@stalcuincollege.com