1. Bienvenue à la classe de français! Mme. Grant FSF 1P (Grade 9 Applied)période 1(202) FSF 2P/3O période 3 (Grade 10 Applied/ Grade 11 Open) (238) FSF 2D période 4 (Grade 10 Academic) (238)

2. Please fill-in your information on the parent contact list that is circulating

3. 4 Strands: 1.Listening (La compréhension orale) 2.Speaking (La production orale) 3.Reading (La compréhension orale) 4.Writing (La production orale)

4. Overall Curriculum Expectations A. Listening: A1. Listening to Understand: determine meaning in a variety of oral French texts, using a range of listening strategies; A2. Listening to Interact: interpret messages accurately while interacting in French for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences; A3. Intercultural Understanding: demonstrate an understanding of information in oral French texts about aspects of culture in diverse French- speaking communities and other communities around the world, and of French sociolinguistic conventions used in a variety of situations and communities.

5. B. SPEAKING B1. Speaking to Communicate: communicate information and ideas orally in French, using a variety of speaking strategies and age- and grade-appropriate language suited to the purpose and audience; B2. Speaking to Interact: participate in spoken interactions in French for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences; B3. Intercultural Understanding: in their spoken communications, demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French- speaking communities and other communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of French sociolinguistic conventions in a variety of situations.

6. C. READING C1. Reading Comprehension: determine meaning in a variety of French texts, using a range of reading comprehension strategies; C2. Purpose, Form, and Style: identify the purpose(s) and characteristics of a variety of adapted and authentic text forms, including fictional, informational, graphic, and media forms; C3. Intercultural Understanding: demonstrate an understanding of information in French texts about aspects of culture in diverse French- speaking communities and other communities around the world, and of French sociolinguistic conventions used in a variety of situations and communities.

7. D. WRITING D1. Purpose, Audience, and Form: write French texts for different purposes and audiences, using a variety of forms; D2. The Writing Process: use the stages of the writing process – including pre-writing, producing drafts, revising, editing, and publishing – to develop and organize content, clarify ideas and expression, correct errors, and present their written work effectively; D3. Intercultural Understanding: in their written work, demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of French sociolinguistic conventions in a variety of situations.

8. Overall class expectations Parler en français (essayer de parler - si on ne sait pas le mot, on essaie quand même) Utilisation du site web bonpatron.com (correcteur de texte) Être ponctuel Être organisé(e) Participer Usage de téléphone cellulaire - par permission seulement Il faut avoir accès à Google docs

9. New Assessment and Evaluation Using rubrics to determine a level throughout the term

11. Levels of Achievement The achievement chart also identifies four levels of achievement, defined as follows:

12. Level 1 Represents achievement that falls much below the provincial standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with limited effectiveness. Students must work at significantly improving learning in specific areas, as necessary, if they are to be successful in the next grade/course.

13. Level 2 Represents achievement that approaches the provincial standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with some effectiveness. Students performing at this level need to work on identified learning gaps to ensure future success.

14. Level 3 Represents the provincial standard for achievement. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness. Parents of students achieving at level 3 can be confident that their children will be prepared for work in subsequent grades/courses.

15. Level 4 Identifies achievement that surpasses the provincial standard. The student demonstrates the specified knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness.

16. Evaluation 70% Term work 30% Culminating task + Exam

17. New reporting procedures Grading (%) is accomplished using professional judgment and reported in % Midterm: in % Final Mark: in %

18. DELF

19. All OCDSB French as a Second Language students- K-12 now have access to Free online French Homework Help. Please share the news with your staff and school community. Online Homework Help in French Partnered with the OCDSB and uniting dozens of French teachers, the team at Voilà Learning is excited to provide FREE ONLINE FRENCH HOMEWORK HELP to your children/students registered in French as a Second Language programs. All your student need is... * Access to a computer (at home) * An internet connection

20. Register at voilalearning.com, and you will receive an e-mail every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 letting you know that a teacher is available online to help your child every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 4:00-8:00 p.m. voilalearning.com Register your child today (it`s free)

21. Contact www.mmeegrant.wikispaces.com (course calendar and useful resources) emily.grant@ocdsb.ca