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15.5 CURRICULUM: Revised World Language Courses: French III Honors (meets A-G requirement “E”) |
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The District's Educational Services Department has recommended updates in our district-wide course catalog. When a course is discovered to be out of date, the department team is requested to work together to bring the course of study current. The French III Honors course is being revised to meet the CSU/UC A-G graduation requirement of "E" World Languages.
French III Honors is a college preparatory course for students who have completed French I and II. French III Honors will guide students on a successful pathway to take the AP French 4 Language and Culture class and eventually earn the state Seal of Biliteracy. French III Honors briefly reviews previously learned material. New grammar includes expansion in present, past, and future indicative, as well as present of subjunctive and imperative tenses. French III Honors focuses on extensive vocabulary building with words likely to be on the AP French test and an increase in idiomatic language and words used in everyday situations. All four linguistic modalities (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are stressed to increase fluency and self-confidence in the target language. The course has a comprehensive Semester 1 and Semester 2 final examination to assess their fluency in preparation for the level 4 AP class and test.
Students will develop advanced listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through various instructional activities. French III Honors students' ability to speak the language with greater fluency; emphasis will be placed on oral communication in the target language regularly to enhance the linguistic ability of students' vocabulary and increase the number of topics they can read and write about. There is also an increased focus on idiomatic expressions and words to help them articulate their thoughts in writing and speaking. Reading comprehension proficiency is improved through short stories, articles, and selected works of literature. Students also practice composition skills by writing short paragraphs and short essays on selected topics. Students continue to develop cultural understanding and awareness of France and Francophone countries. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to take the Advanced Placement French IV class and exam. The course has a culminating final exam in semester one and semester 2, which is in the style of the French IV-AP test. |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive, for its review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the revised World Language course: French III Honors. |
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Dr. Shannyn Cahoon - Director - Curriculum and Instruction |
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Kindylee Mackamul - Interim Assistant Superintendent |
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent |
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