08 FRENCH (08LFR1)

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Curriculum Overview

Pathways

The Course:

Year 8 French follows on from Year 7 French and runs in either Semester One or Semester Two. In Year 8 French you will build on the skills and knowledge you already have while studying topics that are relevant to your life. You will learn to discuss family and how to describe people, give opinions about school and subjects and you will study authentic French cultural texts such as songs, nursery rhymes and fairy tales.

Each unit will comprise of listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural components in which you will use the language in authentic ways and learn the cultural links between the people and the language they speak. You will complete speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks, as well as games and activities designed to help you retain vocabulary and better understand the structure of the language. You will frequently use your computers, both in class and for homework.

This unit will focus on...

Learning and Assessment Activities

 

You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary and grammar through:

• Class work
• Homework
• Performance Tasks

You will also be required to demonstrate your ability to speak the language in:

• Songs
• Dialogues
• Recordings

 

These units lead to

Year 9 French

Special considerations

Costs involved

Materials required

• Headphones
• Exercise book from Year 7

For further information see...

Ms Fanning or Mr Hasley

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