Français 106
Course Description
This is a continuation of the foundation course begun in the 5th grade. It builds upon the gains students made in communication skills the previous year, and continues to develop their aural/oral and writing skills. The material emphasizes the culture of the French-speaking world. This course is communication-based; writing, speaking, listening and reading are emphasized in equal measure. Mastery of the content in this course is a goal. At the same time, constant repetition of material is a characteristic of foreign language instruction; vocabulary and grammar concepts will be reviewed in the 7th and 8th grades as a matter of course. The vocabulary centers on daily activities, personal adjectives, possessions, question words and expressions. In grammar, we will review and broaden the study of the verbs “être” and “avoir”, learn the verb “faire” and the construction of regular –er verbs, learn question construction, prepositions and subject pronouns. Cultural content reinforces the thematic vocabulary. Methodology includes repetition, video-directed speaking exercises, writing and performing skits in pairs or groups, writing activities, games and competitions. Instruction is fully technologically integrated. We use the Discovering French Nouveau program, which includes a text, workbook, DVD program and a significant interactive website for oral, aural, and reading comprehension practice. In the sixth grade, we cover units 3-4 (8 lessons) to finish the level one textbook. (Bleu – Première Partie).
We use the Discovering French Bleu (Première Partie) text, workbook, and DVDs. We will finish the text this year.
Class Zone speaking and listening practice
Homework (includes assignments and links to notes/review materials) Les Devoirs
septembre 14 sept. 28, oct. 5 le 12/19 octobre le 26 octobre le 9 novembre
le 16 novembre le 23, 30 novembre le 7, 14 décembre le 4, 11 janvier le 18, 25 janvier