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Français langue seconde - immersion 12
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Big Ideas
Grandes idées
Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.
Linguistic variations
variations in phonics (accents), lexicon (expressions), and grammar (structures) cultural reference points
events, heritage objects and objects from everyday life, territorial references, artistic accomplishments, scientific discoveries, media products, values, lifestyles, characters and/or personalities French-speaking world
the profile of communities that use French in various geographic or social spaces Developing a mastery of French makes it possible to explore employment, travel, and personal growth opportunities as well as opportunities to study abroad.
Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.
The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life.
Careful editing of a text leads students to develop a rich and polished style.
Learning Standards
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Curricular Competencies
Students are expected to do the following, using oral, written, and visual media:
Explore and Reflect
Use their language and cultural knowledge to reflect on their identity and understand their role within the French-speaking world
Analyze the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts as well as diversity in approaching various texts
social, historical, and cultural contexts
understand that the author wrote from a perspective that was influenced by social, historical, and cultural factors (family, education, community, religion, immigration, values, perspectives, political events, economic situation); understand the link between text and context diversity
ethnic, sexual, religious, gender identity, gender expression approaching
tackle, present, and interpret texts
oral, written, visual Compare the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures
roles that stories and the oral tradition play
- in Francophone cultures: to transmit language, traditions, history, perspectives, teachings
- in First Peoples cultures: to transmit traditions, worldviews, teachings, history, attachment to the land
Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world
Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world
blogs, class or school visits (including online or virtual visits), concerts, discussions, festivals, films, correspondence, plays, social media, stores or restaurants offering service in French Analyze the symbolism in a text in order to grasp its meaning
symbolism
concrete representation of an idea through symbols Expand on common threads and diverging elements within a theme in Francophone and First Peoples texts in order to deepen and expand knowledge of society
Expand
emphasize, build on something Identify the type and intention of a text
intention
to inform, convince, persuade, entertain Analyze a problem statement in order to understand the issues at hand
problem statement
overview of all of the links between the facts, characters, actors, and components of a given problem (e.g., agricultural pollution, its impact on the health of waterways and people) Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text
Analyze the stylistic devices in order to identify a message
stylistic devices
humour, paraphrasing Develop a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts to better know and understand the issues of society
Develop a critical mind
ask questions and seek answers Create and Communicate
Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context
presentation formats
digital, visual, oral (such as graphics, illustrations, music clips, photographs, tables, and videos) Nuance their opinions to adapt to communication situations
Nuance
express the subtleties of a thought Synthesize ideas and information obtained from diverse texts
Synthesize
group concrete or abstract elements (facts, information, idea) into a coherent whole Moderate a discussion in order to optimize interactions
Moderate
guide, oversee Develop various elocution styles in their oral communications in order to create the desired effect
elocution
manner of expressing oneself orally and of articulating and linking sentences Use writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create texts for a variety of purposes and audiences
writing processes
planning, drafting, revising, proofing, dissemination Develop their writing styles using subtleties of the French language in their writing in order to enrich their text and create the desired effect
writing styles
the manner of writing that is unique to the author of a text subtleties of the French language
nuances of French at the cultural, regional, and other levels writing
blog, social media, website, e-mail, letter, brochure, opinion piece, advertising poster Modify their communication style by applying enrichment strategies in order to polish their text
enrichment strategies
complex sentence structures, polished vocabulary Correct themselves spontaneously by applying their linguistic knowledge
Content
Students are expected to be able to know and understand the following in various contexts:
communication strategies
- language registerslanguage registersslang, everyday language, and formal language
- moderating a debatemoderating a debaterules of taking the floor in a group discussion enforced by a moderator
- moderationmoderationattenuating or tempering a discussion
- negotiationnegotiationargument aimed at reaching an agreement or finding a solution
- reformulationreformulationexpressing the idea in a text in their own words
- professional interactionprofessional interactionexpression and gesture (job interview)
- citation techniquescitation techniquesparaphrasing, citation, bibliography
social, historical, and cultural elements
- protocols for using First Peoples storiesprotocols for using First Peoples storiesFirst Peoples stories are often subject to usage protocols (who they belong to, where and when they can be shared and by whom); First Peoples programs within the school board can provide assistance and advice regarding local protocols
literary elements
- stylistic devicesstylistic devicesmetaphor, humour, paraphrasing
- denotationand connotationdenotationdefinition of a word, its explicit meaningconnotationimplicit meaning of a word
- symbolismsymbolismassociation of a concrete image (concrete: that which is connected with reality and can be perceived by the senses) with an abstraction (abstract: that which is connected with thought and which is not of the material world)
text organization
- structure of an essaystructure of an essaydialectic, thematic, and analytical plan:
- introduction: issue raised, thesis, arguments to be presented
- development
- conclusion: summary and opening
- structure of a blogstructure of a blogheadline, introduction, body, conclusion, visual assets
Note: Some of the learning standards in the PHE curriculum address topics that some students and their parents or guardians may feel more comfortable addressing at home. Refer to ministry policy regarding opting for alternative delivery.