HS French Instructional Guide

FRENCH LEVEL 3

UNIT 1 FAMILY & FRIENDS

PACING

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE

4-6 weeks/unit

● HS DLI/WL PL Canvas Course ● USBE Standards ● World Readiness Standards for Languages

INFORM EXPLAIN ARGUE NARRATE

Intermediate-Low

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LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE - LOW PROFICIENCY READING LISTENING

When students exhibit Intermediate Low listening ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can understand: 1. short conversations and oral presentations 2. instructions supported with visuals and/or gestures 3. media presentations on topics familiar to them 4. multi-step instructions on how to do something 5. multi-step directions to get to a location 6. information about subjects they are studying or have studied in school When students exhibit Intermediate Low writing ability in partner language, here are some examples of the kinds of things they can do: 1. can write about things they know (e.g., information from subjects being studied; self; family; friends) 2. express opinion or point of view on familiar topics 3. compose questions to clarify 4. tell about what happens at certain events or on certain days 5. tell about what happened or what will happen in a story or at an event (only emerging ability) WRITING

When students exhibit Intermediate Low reading ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can understand: 1. can understand messages in which the writer tells or asks about familiar topics of interest 2. information useful for practical purposes 3. more detailed directions 4. content-related texts on familiar topics

SPEAKING

When students exhibit Intermediate Low speaking ability in partner language, here are examples of the kinds of things they can understand: 1. have a simple conversation on topics of interest a. ask questions to gain new information and to keep a conversation going b. ask for and give examples to help explain something further 4. communicate adequately to take care of daily needs 5. summarize an experience 6. give a presentation on a familiar topic 2. express reactions and emotions to others 3. exchange information about school subjects

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Describe family members, friends, and relationships using family vocabulary, relationship terms, descriptive adjectives, and adjective agreement. ● Ex: Ma sœur est gentille et drôle. Mon meilleur ami est patient et généreux. Nous sommes très proches. Describe feelings, emotions, and personality traits using a variety of descriptive adjectives and expressions with common verbs. ● Ex: Je suis heureux quand je passe du temps avec ma famille. Elle est timide mais très sympathique. Ask and answer questions using est-ce que, question words, and inversion to gather and exchange information. ● Ex: Est-ce que tu as des frères et sœurs ? Comment est ton meilleur ami ? Aimez-vous passer du temps en famille ? Describe activities and experiences using high-frequency verbs, including faire, aller, être, and avoir, to discuss daily life and relationships. ● Ex: Nous allons au cinéma ensemble. Je fais du sport avec mes amis. Nous avons beaucoup de choses en commun. Use spelling-change verbs in the present tense to describe actions and routines. ● Ex: Nous voyageons pendant les vacances. J'achète un cadeau pour mon ami. Elle commence ses devoirs après l'école. Ils envoient des messages tous les jours. Express opinions and preferences about relationships and shared activities using complete sentences and supporting reasons. ● Ex: Je préfère passer du temps avec ma famille parce qu'elle est toujours là pour moi. J'aime sortir avec mes amis parce que nous nous amusons ensemble.