Core French (Grade 9)

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, apply language-learning strategies, and increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities.

Unit 1: Personal Identity and Communication

Students develop basic communication skills in French while discussing topics related to personal identity, interests, and daily life. They build vocabulary and practice listening and speaking in familiar contexts.

Unit 2: Everyday Life in French-Speaking Communities

Students explore daily routines and experiences in French-speaking communities. They develop reading and writing skills while learning about cultural practices and traditions.

Unit 3: Media and Communication

Students examine how media is used in French-speaking contexts. They analyze simple media texts and develop their ability to communicate ideas and information in French.

Unit 4: Storytelling and Cultural Perspectives

Students read and interpret stories and cultural texts from French-speaking communities. They explore themes, characters, and cultural values while developing language comprehension skills.

Unit 5: Expressing Opinions and Ideas

Students develop the ability to express opinions and perspectives in French through speaking and writing activities. They practice structured communication using new vocabulary and grammar.

Unit 6: Culminating Communication Task

Students complete a final project demonstrating their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French through a communication-based task or presentation.