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This course is an extended study of the language and culture of French speaking countries to build 21st century literacy skills. This course will focus on the three modes of communication in the target language; interpersonal (person-to-person speaking or writing); interpretive (listening and reading); and presentational (one-way speaking and writing). These skills and the cultural perspectives are addressed through exploration of cultural diversity; customs and traditions; health; science and technology and continued study of literature and film. This course will be primarily conducted in the target language and students are encouraged to use the language for communication. Dual credit may be obtained from the Maricopa Community College system for this program at high schools offering this option. Students may choose to take the Advanced Placement Language and Culture exam at the end of the course.

Units of Study:
1. Leisure: The variety of activities performed for enjoyment
ÔÉò Essential Question:
What are the specific leisure activities for a given group?
Priority Standards:
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.
I can explain issues of public and community interest; including different viewpoints.
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.
I understand the main idea of popular genres
I can find and use information for practical purposes.
I can read texts that compare and contrast information.
Success Criteria:
I can explain current trends in leisure activities.
I can compare different jobs and lifestyles with a peer.
I can interview someone about the entertainment they enjoy.
I can give a presentation on traveling.
I can make presentations about specific leisure activities; such as sports; hobbies and traveling.
I can write a research paper on a topic related to entertainment. I can write brochures or other resources for tourists.
I can write an articles; brochures and other promotional materials.
I can understand short presentations about hobbies.
I can follow simple oral stories; summaries; or excerpts from games and shows
I can read and understand the rules of a game.
I can read and understand text to compare the target culture to my own
2. Health: Physical; Mental; and social well-being as well as matters related to illness
ÔÉò Essential Question:
How do various groups define and address health concerns?
Priority Standards:
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.
I can explain issues of public and community interest; including different viewpoints.
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes.
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.
I can find and use information for practical purposes.
I can read texts that compare and contrast information
Success Criteria:
I can write a research paper on a topic related to my studies.
I can write brochures or other resources for clients or customers
I can understand short presentations about health and beauty.
I can follow simple oral stories; summaries; or excerpts from speeches and movie trailers
I can read and understand the symptoms of good/ill health.
I can read and understand text to compare the target culture to my own
3. Science and Technology: The relationship between science and technology; and their impact on a community
ÔÉò Essential Question:
What ethical ethical questions arise in a global economy and interconnected world?
Priority Standards:
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life.
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.
I can explain issues of public and community interest; including different viewpoints.
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes.
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.
I understand the main idea of popular genres
I can find and use information for practical purposes.
I can read texts that compare and contrast information.
Success Criteria:
I can explain current issues such as ethics with new sciences and technology.
I can compare the impact of technology on everyday life.
I can interview someone about his opinions on technology.
I can give a presentation on the impact of information technology on society.
I can present reasons for or against a position on an ethical issue.
I can make presentations about new technology and science.
I can write a research paper on a topic related to my studies.
I can write brochures or other resources for scientific research.
I can write an articles; brochures and other promotional materials.
I can understand short presentations about technology.
I can follow simple oral stories; summaries; or excerpts from news articles.
I can read and understand social media.
I can read and understand text to compare the target culture to my own
4. Cultural Diversity: The ethnic; gender; racial ideological and socio-economic varieties within a community. Beliefs; values; and norms
ÔÉò Essential Question:
How are we alike and or different?
Priority Standards:
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.
I can explain issues of public and community interest; including different viewpoints.
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.
I understand the main idea of popular genres.
I can find and use information for practical purposes.
I can read texts that compare and contrast information
Success Criteria:
I can explain current issues such as dress; standards and taboos.
I can compare different jobs and lifestyles with a peer.
I can interview someone about his heritage; culture; etc
I can give a presentation on traditions related to social events such as marriages; celebrations; etc.
I can present reasons for or against a position on a political or social issue.
I can make presentations about special opportunities such as internships; and study abroad.
I can write a research paper on a topic related to my studies.
I can write brochures or other resources for clients or customers.
I can write an articles; brochures and other promotional materials
I can understand short presentations about famous people in history.
I can follow simple oral stories; summaries; or excerpts from speeches and movie trailers
I can read and understand text to compare the target culture to my own
5. Customs and Traditions: The current and past practices; representations; expressions and knowledge that belong to a community.
ÔÉò Essential Question:
What are the specific customs and traditions for a given group?
Priority Standards:
I can participate in conversations on a wide variety of topics that go beyond my everyday life
I can deliver short presentations on social and cultural topics.
I can explain issues of public and community interest; including different viewpoints.
I can deliver presentations for a specific audience
I can write well organized texts for a variety of academic purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of professional purposes.
I can write well organized texts for a variety of general interest purposes
I understand descriptions and stories of events that have happened or will happen.
I understand the main idea of popular genres
I can find and use information for practical purposes.
I can read texts that compare and contrast information
Success Criteria:
I can explain current issues such as dress; standards and taboos.
I can compare different jobs and lifestyles with a peer.
I can interview someone about his heritage; culture; etc.
I can give a presentation on traditions related to social events such as marriages; celebrations; etc.
I can present reasons for or against a position on a political or social issue.
I can make presentations about special opportunities such as internships; and study abroad.
I can write a research paper on a topic related to my studies.
I can write brochures or other resources for clients or customers.
I can write an articles; brochures and other promotional materials.
I can understand short presentations about famous people in history.
I can follow simple oral stories; summaries; or excerpts from speeches and movie trailers.
I can read and understand the steps of a recipe.
I can read and understand text to compare the target culture to my own.
Instructional Strategies:
Use of textbook; articles and YouTube clips pertaining to key vocabulary themes
Review games
Role play
Listening to songs
Read short stories/authentic literature
PUSD District Exit Outcomes Alignment
• Demonstrate civic and personal responsibility.
• Access; evaluate and apply information and technology effectively.
• Anticipate and proactively react to change.
• Apply appropriate communication skills in a variety of situations.
• Exhibit life-management skills.
• Display awareness and understanding of global and cross-cultural events.
• Think critically; creatively; independently; and originally.
• Apply problem-solving strategies in real-world situations
Priority Standards:
Advanced Low Proficiency Level
Communication
•IC: Interpersonal Communication: Interact and negotiate meaning in spoken; written; or signed conversations to share information; reactions; feelings; and opinions.
•IL: Interpretive Listening: Understand; interpret; and analyze what is heard (communicated in ASL) on a variety of topics.
•IR: Interpretive Reading: Understand; interpret; and analyze what is read or viewed on a variety of topics.
•PS: Presentational Speaking: Present information; concepts; and ideas to inform; explain; persuade; and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners or viewers.
Advanced Mid Proficiency Level
Communication
•PW: Presentational Writing: Present information; concepts; and ideas to inform; explain; persuade; and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of readers or viewers.
Supporting Standards
Cultures Intermediate
1. Investigate and describe similarities and differences in practices; products; and perspectives used across cultures (e.g; holidays; family life; historical and contemporary figures) to understand one’s own and others’ ways of thinking.
2. Use appropriate language and behaviors while participating in familiar culturally authentic activities and situations (e.g.; presentations; virtual activities; community celebrations; theatrical productions; concerts; interviews).
Connections Intermediate
Access and interpret information in the target language on familiar topics and use it to reinforce and further knowledge in other content areas.
Comparisons Advanced
Analyze and compare features of different registers of language; cultural perspectives as reflected in a variety of genres (e.g. Literature; blogs; podcasts; newspaper articles); and regional varieties (e.g. Differences in pronunciation; intonation; stress; dialects; vocabulary; grammar).2. Research cultural traditions and authentic works in order to analyze the viewpoints and their impact on cultures (e.g.; recognize stereotypes).
Communities Advanced
Use language skills and cultural understanding to interact in the target language on a variety of topics within the school setting (and beyond; as applicable).
Use target language to communicate with organizations or individuals to access information on personal and professional growth opportunities within the school setting (and beyond; as applicable)

Assessments:
Daily observation
Performance assessments
End of unit assessments
End of course assessment
quizzes

Resources:
Textbook: Tresors du Temps; French B student book
YouTube clips
Films
Magazines
Brochures
Websites

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Approved

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• LNG2
• 2nd year of Foreign Language

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Online / Virtual