LANCASTER SCHOOL CURRICULUM

 

		PROGRAMME OF STUDY: French
		Secondary: 1st Year SEP (Form 2)

 

 

Knowledge, skills and understanding

 

During Form 2, pupils will learn and develop basic vocabulary and structure in French, and will learn to communicate in a variety of situations.

They are encouraged to acquire sound language learning skills and the beginnings of oral and written competence.

 

The aims of the course are to:

 

·        develop the ability to use the language effectively for practical communication

·        form a sound base of skills and attitudes for further study of the language

·        offer insights into cultures of countries where French is spoken

·        develop awareness of how languages are learnt

·        encourage positive attitudes towards other languages and cultures

 

It is proposed that pupils achieve these aims through some or all of the following activities:

 

• Role plays of common everyday situations
• Development of vocabulary and written accuracy through use of dictionaries
• Reading and understanding of short texts written in French
• Listening to short dialogues and texts spoken by native speakers
• Writing of short accounts relating to personal topics
• Giving short oral presentations
• Developing pronunciation and vocabulary learning through games and interactive activities

 

The topic areas to be covered will include:

 

• Self and family, including descriptions and introductions
• Hobbies, including preferences for sports and pastimes
• The time, including giving lesson times and talking about daily routine
• Town, including places in town and directions
• Transport, including use of different modes of transport
• Clothes, including descriptions of styles, and shop purchases
• House, including a description of rooms and activities

 

 

Pupils will be successful in this course should they meet the following success criteria:

 

• Show that they understand longer passages, made up of familiar language in simple sentences, that are spoken at near normal speed.
• They identify and note main points and some details, but may need some items to be repeated.

·        Take part in simple structured conversations of at least three or four exchanges.

·         They are beginning to use their knowledge of grammar to adapt and substitute single words and phrases.

·         Their pronunciation is generally accurate and they show some consistency in their intonation.

·        Show that they understand short written texts, presented clearly.

·        They identify and note main points and some details.

·        When reading, as well as using a bilingual dictionary or glossary, they use context to work out what unfamiliar words mean

• Write individual paragraphs of about three or four simple sentences, drawing largely on memorised language.
• They  use their knowledge of grammar to adapt and substitute individual words and set phrases.
• They  use dictionaries or glossaries to check words they have learnt.