Oroville Union High School District
Foreign Language Curriculum

Foreign Language - French I

French I

COURSE TITLE: French I

LENGTH OF COURSE:    One Year

TYPE OF CREDIT: Foreign Language (10 credits)

GRADE LEVEL:    9-12 (Freshmen Preferred)

PREREQUISITES:    None

TEXTBOOK:    

Bienvenue, Conrad J. Schmitt & Katia Brillie Lutz, Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 1998 Edition, ISBN 0-02-636678-9

REFERENCE MATERIALS:    

501 French Verbs, Christopher Kendris, Barron's Educational Series, 1997, ISBN 081209281-3

Larousse's French/English-English/French Dictionary, Margarite-Marie Dubois, Simon & Schuster, 1998, ISBN 0671-45851-5
    
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed primarily for the non-native speaker of French. It is designed to facilitate the acquisition of the target language by using the most current teaching techniques. The pace of the class and manner of instruction of the material is designed exclusively for the needs of the non-native speaker. The course will emphasize receptive and productive language skills using reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. The course will include, but not be limited to the following topics of study: Salutations; Friends; Family; School; Home; Community; Travel; Leisure Activities; Clothing; Stores; Animals; Time; Weather; Celebrations; Restaurant; Food; Geography; Health; and Environment.

BOARD ADOPTION DATE: August 1, 2001.


Interpersonal Communication
Standard 1.1: Students engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions and exchange opinions.

    1. Guided conversations
The learner will be able to participate in brief guided conversations related to students' needs and interests.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Directions, Instructions, & Comma
The learner will be able to give and respond to directions, instructions and commands.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    3. Feelings
The learner will be able to describe state of being and feelings.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    4. Simple Questions
The learner will be able to ask and respond to simple questions.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Introductions
The learner will be able to make introductions of classmates, family members and friends.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    6. Requests
The learner will be able to make requests in public places.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Daily Routine & Events
The learner will be able to tell about daily routine and events.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    8. Preferences
The learner will be able to express simple preferences.
Strand Scope Source
Interpersonal Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Interpretive Communication
Standard 1.2: Students understand and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics.

    1. Isolated Words & Phrases
The learner will be able to read isolated words and phrases in a situational context.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Written Directions & Information
The learner will be able to comprehend brief written directions and information.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    3. Student Language
The learner will be able to read and write language that students are able to use orally.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    4. The Main Idea
The learner will be able to comprehend the main idea of narratives.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Short conversations
The learner will be able to comprehend short conversations.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    6. Oral and Written Descriptions
The learner will be able to identify people and objects based on oral and written descriptions.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Words and Phrases
The learner will be able to recognize words and phrases in songs, videos, or on the Internet.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    8. Directions and Commands
The learner will be able to listen and respond to directions and commands.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 398 [Textbook].  Directions on using commands
  
    9. Visual and Auditory Cues
The learner will be able to interpret gestures, intonations and other visual or auditory cues.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretive Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Presentational Communication
Standard 1.3: Students present information, concepts and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics.

    1. Familiar Words & Phrases
The learner will be able to write familiar words or phrases.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 306 [Textbook].  Vocabulary dealing with transportation
  
    2. Songs, Proverbs, Anecdotes & Poe
The learner will be able to 2. Sing songs and recite proverbs, short anecdotes and poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, Proverbes [On-line].  http://globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/proverb.html
  
    3. Simple Guided Texts: Familiar Topics
The learner will be able to write and present simple guided texts on familiar topics.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 68 [Textbook].  A day at the store
  
    4. Oral Language
The learner will be able to write language that students are able to use orally.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Short Plays & Skits
The learner will be able to present short plays and skits.
Strand Scope Source
Presentational Communication Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://barkov.uchicago.edu/mark/projects/theatre/ [Textbook].  
  

Practices of Culture
Standard 2.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.

    1. Greeting & Leave-Taking
The learner will be able to demonstrate greeting and leave-taking behaviors in a variety of social situations.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Social Introductions
The learner will be able to make and respond to introductions.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 46 [Textbook].  
  
    3. Courtesy Expressions
The learner will be able to 3. Use appropriate courtesy behaviors linked to expressions such as "please," "thank you," "excuse me," etc. .
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, Chapter 1 [Textbook].  Salutations
  
    4. Polite Requests
The learner will be able to make polite requests in a variety of social situations.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 141 [Textbook].  
  
    5. Dress, Food, Dwellings, & Holiday
The learner will be able to recognize cultural differences in the area of dress, foods, dwellings and holiday celebrations.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 258 [Textbook].  Clothes and shopping for them
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 261 [Textbook].  
- On-line, Clothing Vocabulary [On-line].  http://french.about.com/homework/french/library/begin/bl_clothing.htm
  
    6. Etiquette
The learner will be able to 6. Demonstrate appropriate social behavior and etiquette in a variety of social situations and public places.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Concepts of Time & Social Gesture
The learner will be able to demonstrate awareness and significance of cultural similarities and differences, including concepts of time, social gestures, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/bnf/bnf0001.html [Textbook].  Treasures from French Museums
  
    8. Daily Living Patterns
The learner will be able to compare daily living patterns of the target culture in terms of school, travel, shopping, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://web.culture.fr/cgi-bin/cookie-test-en [Textbook].  
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 274 [Textbook].  
  
    9. stereotypical Cultural Images
The learner will be able to 9. Discuss and dispel stereotypical images associated with the target culture.
Strand Scope Source
Practices of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Products of Culture
Standard 2.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the culture studied.

    1. Nonverbal Communication
The learner will be able to demonstrate awareness of nonverbal communication through dance, art, music, gestures, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Geography, History, & Politics
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of geographical features, landmarks, historical events, institutions and political structures of the target country.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://wombat.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/~lboag/ [Textbook].  
  
    3. Contributions to American Society
The learner will be able to identify the contributions that the target language and culture make to American society and the world.
Strand Scope Source
Products of Culture Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Connecting with other Disciplines
Standard 3.1: Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the foreign language.

    1. Numbers
The learner will be able to use numbers for everyday needs.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Maps & Geographical Terms
The learner will be able to make and label maps using appropriate geographical terms.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    3. Weather Terms
The learner will be able to 3. Apply weather terms according to current or predicted conditions and geographical locations.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, Weather Activity [On-line].  http://www.lessonplanspage.com/LAOFrenchWeatherReportDatesIdea7HS.htm
  
    4. Events in Time
The learner will be able to use clocks, calendars and other means to locate events in time.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Stories & Legends
The learner will be able to listen to or read and talk about stories or legends about historical figures.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    6. Famous Monuments & Landmarks
The learner will be able to recognize famous monuments and landmarks of the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.paris.org/Monuments/ [Textbook].  Paris
  
    7. Currencies
The learner will be able to recognize various currencies.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, Pacific Exchange Rate [On-line].  http://pacific.commerce.ubc.ca/xr/
  
    8. Units of Measure
The learner will be able to use units of measure to discuss height, weight, food, distance, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    9. Basic Shapes
The learner will be able to identify and label basic shapes.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    10. Plant & Animal Names
The learner will be able to name plants and animals.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    11. Environmental Terms
The learner will be able to 11. Learn terms; discuss and draw pictures of environmental topics.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    12. Common Illnesses
The learner will be able to discuss common illnesses.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 286 [Textbook].  
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 386 [Textbook].  
  
    13. Sports
The learner will be able to 13. Discuss popular games, sports figures and sports of the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    14. Literary Genres
The learner will be able to recognize various literary genres.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    15. Children's Songs
The learner will be able to sing popular children's songs.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    16. Musical Instruments & Terms
The learner will be able to identify musical instruments and recognize common musical terms.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    17. Art
The learner will be able to associate colors, sizes and shapes with artistic representations.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, Virtual Tour [On-line].  Le Louvre
  
    18. Vocabulary of Professions & Care
The learner will be able to 18. Use vocabulary of professions and careers.
Strand Scope Source
Connecting with other Disciplines Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Accessing Information in the Target Lang
Standard 3.2: Students acquire information and recognize the distinctive viewpoints that only are available through the foreign language and its cultures.

    1. Brief Messages
The learner will be able to write and respond to brief messages in target language.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Traditional Texts & Newspapers
The learner will be able to 2. Use traditional texts (books, newspapers, etc.) written in the target language to find information on a variety of subjects.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, French Language Newspapers [On-line].  http://globegate.utm.edu/french/topics/newspapers.html
  
    3. Computer & Multimedia Resources
The learner will be able to use computer and multimedia resources to find information on a variety of subjects.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- On-line, French Radio Links [On-line].  http://globegate.utm.edu/french/topics/tv.and.radio.html
  
    4. Films, Videos, & Television
The learner will be able to watch films, videos and television shows.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Radio Programs & News Reports
The learner will be able to listen to radio programs and news reports.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, French Radio Links [Textbook].  http://globegate.utm.edu/french/topics/tv.and.radio.html
  
    6. Songs
The learner will be able to listen to and perform songs.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Visual & Performing Arts
The learner will be able to recognize characteristics of indigenous arts and crafts, music and performing arts.
Strand Scope Source
Accessing Information in the Target Lang Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 410 [Textbook].  
  

Language Comparisons
Standard 4.1: Students demonstrate an understanding of the language through comparisons of the language studied and their own.

    1. Cognates
The learner will be able to recognize cognates among languages.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Grammatical Structure
The learner will be able to compare grammatical structure among languages.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, 372 [Textbook].  explination of Passe Compose
  
    3. writing Systems
The learner will be able to compare differences in writing systems.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    4. Pronunciation Systems
The learner will be able to compare differences in pronunciation systems.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    5. Idiomatic Expressions
The learner will be able to recognize idiomatic expressions and their impact on communication.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    6. Titles of Address
The learner will be able to identify different titles of address used in the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Telephone Etiquette
The learner will be able to identify and compare differences in telephone etiquette in the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Language Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Cultural Comparisons
Standard 4.2: Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparison of the cultures studied and their own.

    1. Non-Verbal Communication
The learner will be able to understand and use appropriate non-verbal communication of the target language.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Etiquette
The learner will be able to use the target language in a manner appropriate to the etiquette of the native speaker.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    3. Seasons & Weather Comparisons
The learner will be able to compare and contrast seasons and weather conditions of the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    4. Daily Living Patterns
The learner will be able to compare daily living patterns in terms of foods and menus, school schedules, leisure activities, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.holiday-villas-france.co.uk/ [Textbook].  
  
    5. Modern Fashion
The learner will be able to describe similarities and differences in modern dress in the target countries.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.respond.com/d/buyers2/specialty_marketp [Textbook].  
- on line, http://www.raffaelloties.com/ [Textbook].  
  
    6. Tradition Dress
The learner will be able to explain traditional dress and how it represents the target cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    7. Grocery Shopping
The learner will be able to describe grocery shopping in the target cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    8. Holidays & Celebrations
The learner will be able to identify holidays and celebrations unique to the target cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.france-vac-home.de/ [Textbook].  
- On-line, Fetes: [On-line].  http://www.class.csupomona.edu/efl/french308/fetes.html
  
    9. Celebrations & Holiday Comparison
The learner will be able to 9. Compare celebrations and holidays common to the cultures of the target language and the U.S.
Strand Scope Source
Cultural Comparisons Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- Bienvenue, Glencoe, 1998, http://www.franceok.com/ [Textbook].  
  

School and Community
Standard 5.1: Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.

    1. Interaction with Native Speakers
The learner will be able to interact directly with speakers of the language either through face-to-face conversations (here and abroad), written texts, or telecommunications (e.g., telephone, Internet, e-mail, letters, etc.).
Strand Scope Source
School and Community Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Language Applications
The learner will be able to discover applications in the target language within the local community, nationally, and internationally.
Strand Scope Source
School and Community Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Personal Enrichment
Standard 5.2: Students show evidence of becoming lifelong learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.

    1. Entertainment Media
The learner will be able to access a variety of entertainment media available to speakers of the other language.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  
    2. Travel
The learner will be able to develop language skills and cultural insight through travel.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Instructional Resources
- on line, http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus317835/eus317907/ [Textbook].  
  
    3. Culturally Authentic Materials
The learner will be able to read culturally authentic materials.
Strand Scope Source
Personal Enrichment Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
  

Career Applications
Standard 5.3: Students engage in activities, which prepare them to use the target language to attain career goals.

    1. Business Etiquette
The learner will be able to know appropriate business etiquette.
Strand Scope Source
Career Applications Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Unit Instructional Resources
- On-line, Dictionnaire de business [On-line].  http://www.e-anglais.com/glossary.html
  
    2. Career Exploration
The learner will be able to explore careers in which the target language is an integral part.
Strand Scope Source
Career Applications Master Oroville Union High School District(a)
Unit Instructional Resources
- On-line, Dictionnaire de business [On-line].  http://www.e-anglais.com/glossary.html
  

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