French I has been carefully designed to meet the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). These standards call for a method of teaching that focuses on successful communication through speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as well as a thorough grounding in aspects of culture. Each unit embodies all of these standards in accordance with the theories described in this document. Unit activities blend different forms of communication and culture to ensure that the student meets all standards. Course strategies include warm-up activities, vocabulary study, reading, threaded discussions, multi-media presentations, self-checks, practice activities and games, oral and written assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams. Learning activities in each unit are focused upon a specific theme.
COMPLETE COURSE
Full Credit Course: PART A + PART B
1/2 Credit Course: PART A
1. Greetings, Introductions, Good-byes and Alphabet
2. Calendar (days, months, seasons) and Numbers
3. Weather
4. Time
5. Colors
1/2 Credit Course: PART B
1. Familiar objects and places
2. Family
3. Food
4. Pastimes
5. School objects & Routine
ABBREVIATED COURSE
Shortened course using a selection of material from COMPLETE COURSE for students seeking enrichment or to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
PARTIAL COURSE
Part of COMPLETE COURSE for students in need of tutoring or temporarily away from class (i.e. HomeBound Instruction, In/Out of school suspension).
