HS French Instructional Guide

FRENCH LEVEL 3

UNIT 2 CITY LIFE

PACING

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE

4-6 weeks/unit

Intermediate-Low

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

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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 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 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 SPEAKING

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Describe places, people, and activities in a city using city vocabulary, descriptive adjectives, and adjective agreement. ● Ex: Le parc est grand et tranquille. Les rues sont animées. Il y a beaucoup de cafés et de magasins. Ask for, give, and follow directions using location vocabulary, prepositions, and directional expressions. ● Ex: Où est la gare ? Tournez à gauche. Continuez tout droit. C'est à côté du musée. Describe daily routines and preparations using re fl exive verbs in the present tense. ● Ex: Je me lève à sept heures. Nous nous préparons avant de sortir. Elle se promène en ville. Exchange information about daily life and city activities by asking and answering questions using complete sentences and follow-up questions. ● Ex: Qu'est-ce que tu fais en ville ? Où aimes-tu passer ton temps ? Pourquoi ? Express opinions and preferences about places and activities using expressions of opinion and supporting reasons. ● Ex: J'aime vivre en ville parce qu'il y a beaucoup d'activités. Je préfère les petits quartiers parce qu'ils sont plus calmes. Present information about a city or neighborhood using connected sentences, transition words, and descriptive details. ● Ex: D'abord, nous visitons le centre-ville. Ensuite, nous allons au marché. En fi n, nous dînons dans un restaurant français.