WELCOME TO THE FRENCH DEPARTMENT
Staff
Mrs J Lock – Head of Department
Mrs R K Whitmore
Ms S K Samson
THE AIMS OF LEARNING IN FRENCH
Key Stage 3
Métro is a French course which is a topic based approach combined with grammatical progression. it is fully differentiated with opportunities for assessment at regular intervals.
Topics include family, free time, daily routine, food, Paris , news, geography of France and health.
Key Stage 4
The French Department offers a two year course providing complete preparation to GCSE. All topics of GCSE are covered including integrated grammar explanations and activities.
Coursework is offered as an alternative to a written exam at the end of Year 11. The final examination (WJEC) provides opportunities for students to sit either at Foundation or Higher levels in each skill area.
Topics include health, world of work, education and the world around us.
SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT
UNIT 1 – LISTENING 20%
Written paper: approx 35 mins (F)
approx 45 mins (H)
UNIT 2 – SPEAKING 30%
Controlled assessment (untiered)
2 tasks: structured conversation
presentation and discussion
UNIT 3 – READING 20%
Written paper: approx 35 mins (F)
approx 45 mins (H)
UNIT 4 – WRITING 30%
Controlled assessment (untiered)
2 written tasks from different contexts
ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE TARGET LANGUAGE
pupils should be taught -
the principles and interrelationship of sounds and writing in the TL
the grammar of the TL and how to apply it
how to express themselves using a range of vocabulary and structures
- DEVELOPING LANGUAGE SKILLS
pupils should be taught -
how to listen carefully for gist and detail
correct pronunciation and intonation
how to ask and answer questions
how to initiate and develop conversations
how to vary the TL to suit context, audience and purpose
how to adapt language they already know for different contexts
strategies for dealing with the unpredictable
techniques for scanning and skimming written texts for information
how to summarise and report the main points of spoken or written texts, using notes where appropriate
how to redraft their writing to improve its accuracy and presentation, including the use of ICT
- DEVELOPING LANGUAGE LEARNING SKILLS
pupils should be taught -
techniques for memorising words, phrases and short extracts
how to use context and other clues to interpret meaning
to use their knowledge of English or another language when learning the TL
how to use dictionaries and other reference materials appropriately and effectively
how to develop their independence in learning and using the TL
- DEVELOPING CULTURAL AWARENESS - pupils should be taught about different countries and cultures by
working with authentic materials in the TL
communicating with native speakers
considering their own culture and comparing it with the cultures of the countries and communities where the TL is spoken
considering the experiences and perspectives of people in these countries and communities
- BREADTH OF STUDY - pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through
communicating in the TL in pairs, groups and with the teacher
using everyday classroom events as an opportunity for spontaneous speech
expressing and discussing personal feelings and opinions
producing and responding to different types of spoken and written language, including texts produced using ICT
using a range of resources for accessing and communicating information
using the TL imaginatively and creatively
listening, reading or viewing for personal interest and enjoyment, as well as for information
using the TL for real purposes
working in a variety of contexts, including everyday activities, personal and social life, the world around us, the world of work and the international world
MORE INFORMATION
GCSE BITESIZE
KERBOODLE
WJEC
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