HS French Instructional Guide

FRENCH LEVEL 3

UNIT 3 THE MEDIA

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 a. 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 and discuss different forms of media using media-related vocabulary, descriptive adjectives, and complete sentences. ● Ex: La publicité est intéressante. Ce fi lm est amusant. Les réseaux sociaux sont populaires chez les adolescents. Express opinions and preferences about media using opinion expressions and supporting reasons. ● Ex: À mon avis, ce fi lm est excellent parce que les acteurs sont très talentueux. Je préfère les documentaires aux émissions de téléréalité. Ask and answer questions about media, entertainment, and personal experiences using complete sentences and follow-up questions. ● Ex: Quel fi lm as-tu regardé ? Pourquoi as-tu aimé cette publicité ? Qu'est-ce que tu regardes le plus souvent ? Describe completed past events using the passé composé with avoir and être. ● Ex: J'ai regardé un documentaire hier. Nous sommes allés au cinéma samedi soir. Describe background information, habits, and ongoing past situations using the imparfait. ● Ex: Quand j'étais petit, je regardais des dessins animés tous les jours. La publicité était très drôle. Compare and sequence past events by choosing between the passé composé and the imparfait to distinguish completed actions from background information or ongoing actions. ● Ex: Je regardais la télévision quand le téléphone a sonné. Pendant que nous regardions le fi lm, il a commencé à pleuvoir.