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Edexcel GCE French (9FR01)

Units 1, 2, 3 and 4


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French

Edexcel scheme of work for French AS and A2 examinations.

This Scheme of Work represents a possible guide for teachers and is based around the following Edexcel-approved materials :

Edexcel AS French Bell and McLachlan Heinemann 2008 Students Book ( referred to below as SB )

Edexcel AS French Sauvain and Talon Heinemann 2008 Teachers Guide ( referred to below as TG )

Edexcel A2 French McLachlan Heinemann 2009 Students Book

Edexcel A2 French Irving Heinemann 2009 Teachers Guide

Edexcel A Level French Grammar Practice Jacob and Schofield Heinemann 2008 ( referred to below as GP )

Edexcel A Level French Assessment Pack Johnson Heinemann 2008

Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work2


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Other authentic resources and multi-media can be incorporated into lessons, where appropriate. It is recognised that material resources willvary greatly from centre to centre, as will extra teaching assistance in the form of native-speaker Assistants etc. Independent learningactivities, conducted in the students own time, can also be encouraged.

The intention at AS for the oral component is that students should choose their own focus of study from any of the four General Topic Areas,according to their own preferences. This proves difficult if a purely linear approach is adopted, since students have commonly only covered acouple of Topic Areas by the time they are required to make a definitive choice. Student personal choice is thus limited. This Scheme of Workattempts to maximise the choice by having two Topic Areas taught simultaneously, so that by the time options are taken up students will havebeen exposed to a good amount of all Topic Areas and will have more options from which they can choose. The Scheme of Work begins with atransition period which in itself gives a taste of all four Topic Areas. Only three weeks have been allotted to this transition period since, at thebeginning of a course, students are felt to want to get into the course itself. If it is considered desirable, a little more time can be devoted tothis and the programme can be pushed forward by the extra amount of time. In the second half of the programme the opportunity should begiven to practise for the specific Topic Area selected for the oral test. The Scheme of Work is based on a team-teaching model in which twoteachers are involved. If only one teacher is deployed, the model could still be practised by the teacher assuming both roles and, if a linear

approach is favoured, the four modules could simply be covered in order. If it is felt undesirable for one teacher to deal with only two TopicAreas throughout the year, the two tutors can swap at the half-way stage. It should not be felt that a linear approach is considered lessappropriate and if a centre finds this easier to manage, it is perfectly acceptable.

T = Teacher W = Week

Week Content coverage/

key questions

Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources

Ti W1 Introduction to YouthCulture : PersonalDetails

Youth Culture :Technology

Discussion ofpriorities/ambitions.Revision of articles, useof the infinitive.

Learn and use thelanguage of ITRevision of regularpresent tense

Discussion of what isimportant to individualsWrite a paragraph onpersonal hopes and

ambitions.Pick out key words andsynonymsComprehension anddiscussion on the uses of ITOral presentation on use ofthe computer

SB Pp. 6-7TG Pp.8-9GP Pp.4-5, 12-13.

SB Pp. 8-9TG Pp. 10-11GP Pp. 8-9

Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 3


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T1 W2 Youth Culture :Fashion

Lifestyle : Sport

Discussion of fashionUse adjectives

Learn and use sportingvocabularyTalk about the ability topractise a range of sportsAppreciate differentregistersRevision of the presenttense of commonirregular verbs

Describe clothes andappearance in speech andwriting

Understand and discusssporting activitiesProduce reports in differentregisters

SB Pp. 10-11TG Pp. 11-13GP Pp. 6-7SB Pp. 12-13TG Pp.13-16GP Pp. 10-11

Ti W3 Lifestyle : Health

Issues

End of transitionperiod

Develop awareness of

health issues which affectthe youngRevision of dependentinfinitivesRevision of the use of thepartitive article

Understand and discuss

health adviceWrite a short essay on healthissues

SB Pp.14-15

TG Pp. 16-18GP Pp.100-101 ( selected )

Ti W4 Youth Culture : thefuture

Deal with concepts in thefutureExpress attitudesUse the future tense,including commonirregular verbsDevelop the skill ofparaphrasingGive views and justifythem

Understand and discuss avariety of attitudes to futuredevelopmentsPrepare notes for a debateon the futureTake part in a debate on thefuture

SB Pp. 32-33TG Pp. 30-32GP Pp. 40-41, 54-55

T1 W5 Youth Culture : Learn and use the Comprehend and discuss a SB Pp. 34-35



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Relationships vocabulary ofrelationshipsChallenge and defendpoints of viewUnderstand and use arange of different formsof negation

range of opposed attitudes torelationshipsExplain and justify attitudesto relationships in speechand writing

TG Pp. 32-34GP Pp. 34-36

T1 W6 Youth Culture : peerpressure

Talk about peer pressure,particularly in relation tofashion, relationships andalcoholUse effectively directobject pronouns withcorrect word order

Understand and discusspassages on pressure tofollow fashionWrite an essay explainingdifferent types of peerpressure experienced byyoung people

SB Pp. 36-37TG Pp. 34-35GP P.38

T1 W7 Youth Culture : familyrelationships

Extend knowledge ofvocabulary ofrelationshipsTalk about familyrelationshipsUse ones own words inexplanationsUse indirect objectpronouns

Understand passagesconcerned with familyrelationshipsIn written responses adapt atext using ones own wordsPrepare and conductinterviews with third partiesabout family relationships

SB Pp. 38-39TG Pp. 35-37GP Pp. 38-39

T1W8 Youth Culture : Drugs Learn and use thevocabulary of addictionProduce an imaginarystoryUse the imperfect tense

Understand and discusspassages concerningaddictionExercises to manipulate theImperfect tenseIdentify key details in textsWrite a story of addiction

SB Pp. 40-41TG Pp. 37-39GP Pp. 42-43 ( selected )



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T1W9 Lifestyle, Health andfitness : sport andexercise

Learn and use furthervocabulary of sportMatch sports topersonalityConsolidate formation ofthe conditional tenseConsider the use ofidioms

Apply a jeu-test on sportDiscuss the results of the jeu-test in speech and inwritingPractise formation of theconditional tense

SB Pp. 60-61TG Pp. 51-52GP Pp. 62-63 ( in conjunction with T2 W8 )

T1W10 Lifestyle : sport andexercise

Use range of adjectivesLearn about extremesportsUse correct prepositionbefore infinitives

Appreciate two sides ofan argument in a debate

Understand passagesconcerning extreme sportsDiscuss and give reactions toextreme sportsTake part in a debate on the

banning of extreme sports

SB Pp. 62-63TG Pp. 52-54GP Pp. 12-13

T1 W11 Lifestyle : leisureactivities

Learn and use vocabularyassociated with leisureactivitiesUse pronouns y and eneffectivelyExtend ability to

paraphrase and usesynonyms

Understand and discusspassages on leisure activitiesExercises to use y and enPractise answering questionsusing own wordsWrite an essay on leisure

activities

SB Pp. 64-65TG Pp. 54-56GP Pp. 58-59



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T1W12 Lifestyle : exercise Learn about andappreciate changinglifestylesUse the Imperfect tensefurtherIllustrate opinions bygiving examples

Understand passages onlifestyleInterview a third party aboutamount of physical activitypractisedWrite a comparison ofactivity levels now and in thepast using the present andimperfect tensesAgree or disagree withstatements on activity levels,justifying opinions withexamples

SB Pp. 66-67TG Pp. 56-57GP Pp. 42-43 ( exercises not used in week 8 )

T1W13 Lifestyle Revise coverage of topic

so far

Appropriate sections of

Epreuve orale and Epreuvecrite

SB Pp.80-82

T1 W14 Youth Culture : tl-ralit

Assess reality TVAnticipate and counteropposing viewsUse emphatic pronouns

Understand and discussopposing views on reality TVPrepare arguments on bothsides of the issueWrite an article giving prosand cons of reality shows

SB Pp.42-43TG Pp. 39-41GP Pp. 44-45

T1 W15 Youth Culture :Technology-Internet

Extend and use thevocabulary of technologyConsider the use of theInternet by young people

Use comparisons andsuperlativesUse demonstrativeadjectivesPractise the use ofpercentages and fractions

Understand and discusspassages on Internet useExercises to practisecomparisons and superlatives

Conduct an interview onInternet useWrite a summary of thefindings of the interviewWrite a reaction to a shortarticle on the dangers of theInternet

SB Pp. 44-45TG Pp. 41-42GP Pp. 49-51, 26-27



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T1W16 Youth Culture :Technology-Mobilephones and videogames

Extend and use thevocabulary of technologyAssess the use of mobilephones and video gamesUse adverbs anddemonstrative pronouns

Understand a range ofopinions on mobile phonesAttribute ideas to a selectionof people and discuss if theideas are sound, illustratingargumentsNote the formation ofadverbs, use adverbsReconstitute an article onviolence in video gamesWrite a summary of thearticle in English

SB Pp. 46-47TG Pp. 42-45GP Pp. 46-48, 26-27

T1W17 Youth Culture : Music Learn and use thevocabulary associatedwith musicDiscuss musicians andstyles of musicUse a combination of theperfect and imperfecttenses

Give opinions on differenttypes of musicUnderstand passages onFrench musiciansResearch a French musicianor musicians, give apresentation on the findingsof the researchWrite an article on digitalmusic, giving preferencesand justifying opinionsExercises to practise the use

of past tenses in combination

SB Pp. 48-49TG Pp. 45-47GP Pp. 52-53

T1 W18 Whole topic of YouthCulture

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale andEpreuve crite on YouthCulture

SB Pp. 54-57



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T1 W19 Return to Lifestyle,Health and Fitness :food and diet

Extend and use thevocabulary of food anddrinkAssess eating habitsForm si clauses and usethem to make hypothesesPropose solutions toproblems

Comprehension passages ondiet and obesityDiscuss in speech and writinggood eating habitsExplain in writing aspects ofobesityGive an oral presentation onhow to solve problems ofobesity

SB Pp. 68-69TG Pp. 58-59

T1 W20 Lifestyle : healthissues-diet

Explore question ofdieting and weight lossUse the present participle

Comprehension passages onweight lossManipulation exercises on the

present participlePrepare opinions on theinfluence of celebrities andtake part in a discussion ofthe issueWrite a paragraph of reactionto the influence ofcelebrities

SB Pp. 70-71TG Pp. 59-61GP Pp. 56-57

T1W21 Lifestyle : healthissues-smoking

Consider dangers ofsmoking and attempts tocombat them

Learn and use theimperativeConvey an importantmessage effectively

Discuss passive smokingComprehension passages onsmoking and advice on how

to combat itExercises in forming theimperativeContribute to a spoken anti-smoking campaignWrite an e-mail containingadvice on stopping smoking

SB Pp. 72-73TG Pp. 61-63GP Pp. 60-61



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T1W22 Lifestyle : furtherhealth issues

Extend vocabularyconnected to varioushealth issuesConsider preventioncampaigns on healthissuesLearn and use the passivemood ( for productivepurposes use presenttense )Formal letter writing

Comprehension activities onhealth issuesGive a spoken presentationon ideas to avoid skin cancerManipulation exercises on thepassiveWrite a formal letter givingreaction to health campaignsaimed at the young

SB Pp. 74-75TG Pp. 63-65GP Pp. 64-65

T1W23 Lifestyle : whole topic Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale andEpreuve crite on Lifestyle,Health and Fitness

SB Pp.80-83

Allavailabletime left

Preparation forexamination Perfect examinationtechnique Revision exercisesWorking through specimenassessment material and pastpapersRun through of oral testThe examinations themselves

Appropriate parts of the Assessment packPast papers of present specification andsuitably adapted past papers from legacyspecificationSample assessment materials booklet

T2W1 Introduction toEducation andEmployment : Theschool system

Education andEmployment :introduction to jobs

Learn and use educationvocabulary, Understandin outline the Frenchschool systemRecognise and use

question forms, Learn thevocabulary of the worldof work, Understandcareer choices, Use theperfect tense of regularand common irregularverbs with avoir as theauxiliary verb

Understand and formquestions in speech andwritingRespond to questions about afamiliar school system

Understand and discusspassages on various careersPractise using the perfecttense in speech and inwritingPractise note-taking

SB Pp.16-17TG Pp. 18-20GP Pp. 16-17

SB Pp. 18-19TG Pp. 20-22GP Pp. 20-22



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T2W2 Introduction to TheWorld around us :travel

The World around us :holidays

Describe a journeyUse the perfect tensewith verbs which taketre as the auxiliary verbDiscuss holidaysRevise reflexive verbsUse the immediate futuretense

Conduct an interview withtravellersProduce a piece of creativewriting about a journeyInterpret and explainstatistics on holidaysSummarise a text concerninga journeyGive a presentation onholiday plans

SB Pp. 20-21TG Pp. 22-24GP Pp. 23-25

SB Pp. 22-23TG Pp. 24-27GP Pp.28-28, 30-31

T2Ws The World around us :pollution

End of transitionperiod

Learn and use thevocabulary of pollution

Gain familiarity with thetype of questions used inPart A of the oral testUnderstand and userelative pronouns

Discuss ahort text and giveopinions on it

Respond to prescribedquestions on the text

SB Pp. 24-25TG Pp. 27-28

GP Pp. 32-33

T2W4 Education andEmployment :schooling

Extend vocabulary ofschool lifeGain further insight intothe French education

system and examinationoptionsRevise the present tenseHandle numberseffectively

Vocabulary exercises to usespecialised education lexisUnderstand texts concerningschool organisation and

qualificationsExplain the school system inspeech and in writing

SB Pp. 86-87TG Pp. 70-72GP Pp. 8-11 and selected revision exercises



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T2W5 Education andEmployment : studentissues

Consider concerns ofsixth-formersLearn to form the presentsubjunctiveApply the presentsubjunctive withexpressions of necessityExpand knowledge ofways of expressingopinions

Understand passages dealingwith student complaintsManipulation exercises withthe subjunctiveExercises to use the presentsubjunctiveDiscuss educational problemsProduce a poster calling forschool reforms

SB Pp. 88-89TG Pp. 72-74GP Pp. 70-71 ( selected exercises )

T2W6 Education andEmployment : schoolroutine

Discuss school routineJustify opinions onaspects of education

Learn further uses of thesubjunctiveExpress doubts,possibilities and wishes

Comprehension of texts onboarding at schoolIdentify uses of the

subjunctiveWrite an essay on personalattitude to the French schoolsystem with justification ofpoints of view


T2W7and8 Education andEmployment :schooling

Gain insight into thehistory of education andthe concept of lacitEnvisage the future ofeducationConsider public and

private educationRevise use of theconditional tenseExpress hypothesesGain further insight intorequirements of Part A ofthe oral test

Understand and discusspassages on features ofeducationManipulate conditionalclausesDiscuss school improvements

by use of si clausesWrite reactions to featuresof education, expressing andjustifying views

SB Pp. 92-93TG Pp. 77-78GP Pp.62-63

SB Pp. 106-107 ( selected sections )



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T2W9 The World aroundus : the French-speaking world

Learn about francophoneareasGain facility with

numbersDeal with indirect speechDo research in French-language material

Understand and discusspassages on Francophoneareas

Research a FrancophonecountryGive an oral presentation onfindings of researchChoose correct tenses inpassages of indirect speech

SB Pp. 112-113TG Pp. 90-92GP Pp. 72-73

T2W10 The World around us :travel/holidays

Learn and use vocabularyof holiday-makingUnderstand reasons forgoing on different typesof holiday

Use conjunctions toproduce more complexsentences

Comprehension of passageson holidaysLink two short sentences toproduce one more complexsentence

Write an essay on holidaypreferences, explainingchoices by use of examples

SB Pp. 114-115TG Pp. Pp.92-94

T2W11 The World around us :travel

Relate a journeyRecognise the pasthistoric tenseSee past historic in usewith a combination ofother tensesWrite a blog

Understand passages ontravel written in the pasthistoricProduce or continue a blogon a journey using either theperfect or the past historictenses

SB Pp. 116-117TG Pp. 94-95GP Pp. 76-77

T2W12 The World around us :transport

Learn and use thevocabulary of transport

Consider the advantagesand disadvantages ofvarious forms of transportUse indefinite pronouns

Understand passages ontransport

Take part in an interview onmodes of transportIn writing lay out advantagesand disadvantages of variousmeans of undertaking ajourneyChoose between options andjustify choice

SB Pp. 118-119TG Pp. 95-98



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T2 W13 The World around us :pollution

Students should nowbe able to make aninformed choice ofwhich General TopicArea they wish to usefor the oral test

Learn and use language ofpollutionGain insight in how to

reduce CO2 emissionsUse more examples of and de followed byinfinitiveAdopt and defend a pointof view

Understand and discuss waysof reducing traffic pollutionAdopt a point of view on

pollution related issues,defend and justify point ofview

SB Pp. 120-121TG Pp. 98-99GP Pp. 12-13

T2W14 Return to Education

and Employment :higher education

Learn about higher

education in FranceAssess advantages anddisadvantages of asituationUse temporalprepositions, includingdepuis and resultantconstruction

Attribute opinions to various

peopleUnderstand and discusspossibilities in highereducationApply temporal constructionsin a short translation

SB Pp. 94-95

TG Pp. 78-81

T2W15 Education andEmployment : theworld of work

Learn and use thevocabulary ofemploymentDeal with a wide range of

career choicesUse a number of tensesand moods togetherMake suggestions

Use a jeu-test tounderstand careerpossibilitiesApply jeu-test to third

party, suggest suitablecareersMatch ideas on futurecareers to a range of peopleWrite a letter on jobpreferences and aspirationsusing a combination of tensesand moods

SB Pp. 96-97TG Pp. 81-82



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T2W16 Education andEmployment : theworld of work

Extend employmentvocabularyGain insight into new

ways of workingLearn and use thepluperfect tenseDebate working practices

Understand passages aboutworking practicesExercises to manipulate the

pluperfect tenseDiscuss advantages anddisadvantages of workingpracticesPrepare opinions on a rangeof issues concerning workingpractices

SB Pp. 98-99TG Pp. 82-84GP Pp. 66-67

T2 W17 Education andEmployment : theworld of work

Appreciate problemsconcerned with the worldof work

Learn and use the perfectinfinitive

Examine a range of passagesto identify work-relatedproblems

Research meaning ofacronyms used in the worldof workIn writing explore hopes andfears associated with futureprofessional life

SB Pp. 100-101TG Pp. 84-85GP Pp. 68-69

T2W18 Whole topic ofEducation andEmployment

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale andEpreuve crite on Educationand Employment

SB Pp. 106-109

T2W19 Return to The World

around us : climatechange/globalwarming

Learn and use climate

vocabularyUnderstand causes ofglobal warmingRecognise the futureperfect tenseGain facility with highnumbers

Comprehension of passages

on climate changeInterpret and discussgraphics containing statisticsWrite an article to makepeople aware of globalwarming

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T2W20 The world around us :natural disasters

Learn and use vocabularyassociated with naturaldisasters

Use a combination ofpresent, future and pasttensesProduce a brochure

Comprehension passages onnatural disastersNote-taking from spoken

passage on natural disasterPrepare a spoken radioreport from notes on a givendisasterWrite a brochure informingpeople about theconsequences of globalwarming and the need tolessen its impact

SB Pp. 124-125TG Pp. 101-102GP P.114 Ex.3, P. 115 Ex.4

T2W21 The World around us :

pollution andrecycling

Extend vocabulary on the

environmentConsider ways ofprotecting theenvironmentRecognise the perfectconditional tenseConvince and persuade

Comprehension passages on

the environmentDiscuss possible ways ofcontributing to theprotection of theenvironmentPrepare a presentation topersuade people thatprotection of theenvironment is possible on apersonal and collective level

SB Pp. 126-127

TG Pp. 102-104

T2W22 The World around us :

environmental issues

Consider ways of saving

the planetLearn and use impersonalverbsUse faire plus infinitive

Comprehension passages on

the environmentExercises to use impersonalverbsDiscuss and give reactions toopinions on the environmentWrite an article aboutpressing environmental issues

SB Pp. 128-129

TG Pp. 104-106GP Pp. 74-75



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T2 W23 The whole topic ofThe World around us

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale andEpreuve crite on The Worldaround us

SB Pp. 134-137

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French

Edexcel scheme of work for GCE French A2 ( year 13 )

The following Scheme of Work for A2 represents a possible guide for teachers and is based around the

Heinemann text book Edexcel A2 French .

The Scheme of Work is based on the notion that the course will be delivered by two teachers working in

tandem. It follows the same pattern as the AS Scheme of Work with each teacher delivering a separate

module simultaneously. This format is founded on the idea that it is better for one teacher to take

responsibility for one whole module. However, if it is felt desirable to teach the modules in a linear fashion,

the two tutors can share the work by taking the material of alternate weeks. If only one teacher is available,

he or she can teach the whole programme. In this case it would be better to take the modules one by one in

a linear fashion. Once a choice has been made on the issue to be debated in the A2 oral and on the subjectto be studied for the Research Based Essay for Unit 4, time will have to be given over to the research and

study of these topics. Sections of the Grammar Practice Book can be revisited to revise grammar covered in

the AS year, as is felt appropriate. These considerations may well interfere with the precise chronology of

the Scheme of Work. The timing of the completion of the various exam practice sessions can also be altered,

depending on when it is felt that students can take maximum benefit from them.



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T= teacher. W= week.


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T1W1 History Gain insight into majorperiods and events of theTwentieth Century inrelation to FranceExplore links between historyand cultureLiterary appreciation of apoemRevise present tense

Comprehension passages onhistorical eventsDiscuss personal interests,justifying opinionsDiscuss a poem and widercultural issuesPrepare a short presentationon a Twentieth Centuryfigure or eventWrite several sentences onthe most significant featuresof the Twentieth Century

SB Pp. 8-9TG Pp. 7-11

T1W2 History Explore themes of freedom

and justice through theevents of May 1968Transfer of meaning intoFrenchExplore different types ofmusicResearch the causes of anhistorical eventFurther revision of presenttense

Research written documents

on May 68Give a presentation on May68 following prescribedareas of focusComprehension passages onphilosophy and musicTranslate short sentencesinto FrenchWrite a short article on aTwentieth Century event,explaining its causes andimpacts

SB Pp. 10-11

TG Pp. 11-12

T1W3 Literature and the Arts :

Cinema

Learn and use cinema

vocabularyDiscuss cinema in generalAnalyse a particular filmFuller transfer of meaninginto FrenchLearn and use demonstrativepronouns

Understand and discuss

passages on cinema/filmsUse a quiz to determine filmpreferences, discuss findingsTranslate a passage intoFrenchExercises on demonstrativepronounsWrite about a recently seenfilm, covering prescribedfeatures

SB Pp. 12-13

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T1W4 Literature and the Arts :Cinema

Extend knowledge of cinemavocabulary, includingtechnical termsDiscuss cinema techniquesAnalyse the work of adirectorUse possessive pronounsWrite a discursive essay

Comprehension passages onfilm directors andtechniques usedExercises on possessivepronounsGive a presentation about afavourite film directorWrite a discursive essay onthe nature of cinema

SB Pp. 14-15TG Pp. 16-18GP Pp.82-83

T1W5 Literature and the Arts :Literature and Reading

Learn and use vocabulary ofreading and literaryappreciationDiscuss reading habitsConsider and analysefeatures of literary extractsDifferentiate use of pasttensesProduce creative/descriptivewriting

Use a survey to understandand discuss reading habitsAnswer survey questionspersonallyComprehension passages onliterary extractsExercises to use perfect andimperfect tensesDiscuss traits of a characterin fictionCreate a description of acharacter in writing

SB Pp. 16-17TG Pp. 18-21

T1W6 Examination Requirements Gain insight into theexamination requirements ofthe A2 oral examination

Introductory exercises onthe A2 oral examination inEpreuve Orale Module 1

SB Pp. 30-31TG Pp. 30-32

T1W7 Literature and the Arts :Theatre

Learn and use vocabulary ofthe theatreDiscuss theatre in generalDiscuss plot of a particularplayUse complex relativepronouns ( lequel etc )Explanatory writing

Comprehension passages ontheatre in general and inparticularExercises with lequel etcDiscuss a scene from a playIn writing account for therelative popularity of cinemaand theatre

SB Pp. 18-19TG Pp. 21-24

T1W8 Literature and the Arts : artand artists

Learn and use vocabulary offine artDiscuss artists and their workDiscuss a particular work ofart in detailExtend familiarity withdiscursive writingUse interrogative pronouns

Do quiz to expandknowledge of artComprehension passages onappreciation of artIn speech answer specificquestions about a designatedpiece of artWrite a discursive pieceabout the state subsidy ofthe Arts

SB Pp. 20-21TG Pp. 24-25GP Pp. 88-89



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T1W9 Towns/ Regions Learn and use vocabulary ofurbanismResearch a French townRevise future tense( particularly conjunctionsand the logical future )Translation of short passageinto French

Comprehension passages ontown/regional featuresPractise formation and useof future tenseTranslate into French a shortpassage about a townResearch a French town andgive a presentation on thefindings

SB Pp. 22-23TG Pp. 25-28

T1W10 Literature and the Arts :architecture

Learn and use vocabulary ofarchitectureTalk about buildings andtheir usesTalk about architects andtheir work

React in speech to a rangeof buildingsComprehension passages onbuildings and architectureDiscuss architects and theirworkWrite a discursive essay onthe problems of large citiesResearch a French architect,present the findings

SB Pp.24-25TG Pp.28-30

T1 W11 Examination Requirements Gain ins ight into the A2written paper with particularreference to the ResearchBased Essay

Introductory exercises onthe written paper in EpreuveEcrite for Module 1Students begin to thinkabout choice of subjects forthe A2 oral and for theResearch Based Essay

SB Pp.30-31TG Pp.32-33

T1W12 International Affairs : worldpoverty

Learn and use vocabularyrelating to poverty and otherproblems of the developing

worldConsider world povertyRevise impersonal verbsAnalyse and evaluate

Comprehension passages onpovertyMake notes on a text

according to prescribedheadingsClassify opinions byimportanceWrite an article on worldpoverty, divided intoparagraphs dealing withprescribed sub-topicsExercises on impersonalverbs

SB Pp. 64-65TG Pp. 56-58GP P.106 Ex1



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T1W13 International Affairs : thespread of AIDS and preventioncampaigns

Learn and use vocabularyconnected with AIDS andillness in generalConsider AIDS and itsconsequencesPractise using indirectspeechProduce a brochure

Prepare oral responses toquestions on AIDSComprehension passagesconcerning AIDSWrite a brochure giving factsand advice on AIDSParticipate in a debate onmeasures to combat AIDSExercises to changesentences and longerpassages from direct toindirect speech

SB Pp. 66-67TG Pp. 58-60GP P.105 Ex4b

T1W14 International Events : theSecond World War

Learn and use vocabulary ofwar and conflictBecome familiar with factsand opinions on a worldconflictUse effectively the verbdevoirWrite a newspaper articleMake notes from researchedmaterial

Make a spoken summary ofkey dates and theirsignificanceComprehension passages togain insight into the SecondWorld WarResearch key information onFrance during the SecondWorld War, use findings towrite a newspaper articleWrite a discursive essay onconflict as a means ofsettling issues betweennationsPractise using devoir in arange of tenses

SB Pp. 68-69TG Pp. 60-62

T1W15 International Events : war-timeresistance

Gain awareness of resistanceactivities in war-time FranceUnderstand idiomaticexpressions with avoirWrite a creative story

Comprehension passages onthe ResistanceParticipate in a discussion onthe ResistanceWrite from the point of viewof a Resistance member,explaining motives

SB Pp. 70-71TG Pp. 62-64



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T1W16 International Events : genocide Gain awareness of RwandangenocideLearn and use theconditional perfect tenseTranslate into FrenchAnalyse a picture/imagePrepare and defend aviewpoint

Aural comprehensionpassages on the RwandangenocideExercises to recognise anduse the perfect conditionaltenseTranslate a passage intoFrench featuring the perfectconditional tenseExpress reactions togenocide in writingExplain in speech what isseen in a picturePrepare arguments for andagainst the deployment ofpeace-keepers, defend thestance taken

SB Pp. 72-73TG Pp. 64-66GP Pp. 94-95

T1W17 Examination requirements Apply requirements of the A2oral examination

Complete Epreuve Orale forModule 3

SB Pp. 84-85TG Pp. 72-74

T1W18 International Issues :immigration

Learn and use vocabularyrelating to immigrationLearn and use the passivemood in a range of tensesAsk for explanation

Comprehension passages onimmigrationExercises to recognise, formand apply the passive moodParticipate in a debate onimmigrationAsk for elucidation of certainpoints in the debate

SB Pp. 74-75TG Pp. 66-68GP Pp. 96-97

T1W19 International Issues : the use ofdrugs in sport

Extend and use thevocabulary of drugs with

particular reference to sportAppreciate the significanceof the position of adjectivesRefute arguments

Comprehension passages ondrugs in sport

Make a summary ofarguments used in a writtentext on drug-takingTake notes from a spokenpassage on drug-takingSum up arguments from adebate on drug-takingRefute some of thearguments

SB Pp. 76-77TG Pp. 68-70



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T1W20 International Issues : the futureof technology

Learn and use vocabulary oftechnological advancesPredict and assess futuredevelopmentsUse indefinite pronounsEvaluate possibilityExpress pros and cons ofpossible future developments

Comprehension passages ontechnological advancesIn speech give reaction tohypotheses about the futureTranslate short sentenceson the future into FrenchPrepare attitudes to identitycards, participate in adebate on identity cardsPrepare imaginary futureradio news broadcastWrite a discursive essay onthe advantages anddisadvantages oftechnological advance

SB Pp. 78-79TG Pp. 70-72

T1W21 Examination requirements Gain further awareness ofthe requirements of the A2

written paper

Complete Epreuve Ecrite forModule 3

SB Pp. 86-87TG P.74

T1Remaining

time

Examination preparation Perfect examinationtechniqueRevision

Complete past papers,specimen assessmentmaterials, revision sectionsof text book and GrammarPractice book, asappropriate. Completerelevant sections ofAssessment Pack.Undertake the oral andwritten examinations

T2W1 Aspects of Society :money/poverty

Consider attitudes to moneyPresent a point of view

Revise negatives

Comprehension passages onattitudes towards money

Identify ways of expressing apoint of viewUse expressions to presentpersonal views on moneyExercises to practisenegativesWrite a reaction to astatement linking money tohappiness

SB Pp. 36-37TG Pp. 35-37

GP P.80 Ex1



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T2W2 Aspects of Society : socialexclusion

Learn and use vocabularyrelating to social exclusionDiscuss problems of socialexclusionRevise adjectival and verbalagreementTranslate into French

Understand and discusspassages on social problemsTranslate short sentencesinto FrenchWrite a discursive piecegiving reactions to acomment on social provision

SB Pp. 38-39TG Pp. 37-39

T2W3 Aspects of Society :crime/juvenile delinquency

Learn and use vocabularyrelating to crimeHandle figures andpercentagesDiscuss crimeRevise use of the infinitiveDevelop arguments

Supply and discuss orallystatistics on crimeComprehension exercises onjuvenile crimeTranslate short sentences oncrime into FrenchTranslate a paragraph oncrime into EnglishIn speech develop argumentson given attitudes

SB Pp. 40-41TG Pp. 39-41

T2W4 Aspects of Society : socialunrest

Learn and use vocabularyrelated to social unrestUnderstand and discuss socialunrest, its causes and effectsGain full understanding ofthe agreement of the pastparticipleExpress agreement anddisagreementProduce creative writingUse figures

Comprehension passagesdealing with social unrestRead opinions and reactorally to them, expressingand explaining agreement ordisagreement with themExercises to practise pastparticiple agreementWrite a creative piecereacting to a picture of anurban riot

SB Pp. 42-43TG Pp. 41-42

T2W5 Aspects of Society :

multiculturalism/discrimination

Learn and use vocabulary

connected to discriminationDefine words or expressionsNote-taking from auralmaterialUse inversionUnderstand and givedefinitions

Link words and expressions

to heard definitionsFormulate definitions forprescribedwords/expressionsListen to passages, takenotes in English and FrenchExercises to practiseinversionWrite an explanation of ananti-discrimination poster

SB Pp. 44-45

TG Pp. 42-45GP Pp. 92-93



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T2W6 Aspects of Society : racism Deal with racism in societyProductive use of the futureperfect tenseWrite an article

Comprehension passages tohighlight attitudes to racismIn speech summarise thepoint of view of a thirdperson, express agreementor disagreement with theviews expressedManipulate the futureperfect tenseTranslate a short passageinto French requiring someusage of the future perfecttenseWrite an article for amagazine giving suggestionsfor combating racism

SB Pp. 46-47TG Pp. 45-46GP Pp. 90-91

T2W7 Aspects of Society :immigration

Learn and use vocabularyrelating to immigration

Explore question ofimmigration and integrationTranslate into and out ofFrenchExpress disagreementProduce creative writing

Comprehension passages ontheme of immigration

Translate shortpassages/sentences on thesubject of immigration intoFrench and EnglishStudy a series of opinions,express agreement ordisagreement orally,justifying responsesWrite a creative piece,reacting to a picture,continuing an account orresponding to an invitationto work and travel

SB Pp. 48-49TG Pp. 46-48

T2W8 Aspects of Society : drugs Extend vocabulary relating todrugsConsider the question ofdrug-taking and drug-traffickingAppreciate registerDiscuss pros and cons of anissueRevise the pluperfect tense

Comprehension of passageson drugs useConsider arguments on theissue of legalising drugs,express agreement ordisagreement with theargumentsExpress in writing attitude tolegalisation of cannabis

SB Pp. 50-51TG Pp. 48-51GP P. 105



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T2W9 Aspects of Society :imprisonment and otherpunishment

Learn and use the vocabularyof crime and punishmentConsider a range ofpunishmentsExpress degrees ofagreementRevise the conditional tense

Discuss suitablepunishments to fit a range ofcrimesComprehension passages onpunishmentsConsider a series ofopinions, express degree ofagreement with the opinionsExercises to manipulate theconditional tenseTranslate a short passageinto FrenchExpress reactions to a newtype of prison, take part in adebate on the merits of theprison

SB Pp. 52-53TG Pp. 51-52

T2W10 Examination requirements Gain further insight intorequirements of the A2 oralexamination

Complete Epreuve Orale forModule 2Students should soon be in aposition to make a choice ofissue for the A2 oral test

SB Pp. 58-59TG Pp.52-53

T2W11 Examination requirements Gain further insight into therequirements of the A2writing paper


SB Pp. 60-61TG Pp. 53-54

T2W12 Customs, traditions, beliefsand religions : cloning

Learn and use vocabulary ofethical issuesGain awareness of cloning

Revise and broaden the useof the subjunctivePronounce oneself for oragainst a range of ethicalissues

Discuss recent scientificadvancesUnderstand and discuss

passages on cloningExpress a stance on a rangeof moral issuesExercises to practise thesubjunctiveWrite a discursive essay onstem cell research




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T2W13 Customs etc : geneticmodification

Broaden vocabularyconnected with specificethical issuesConsider geneticmodificationUse subjunctive afterconjunctions andsuperlativesPractise giving a range ofopinions and weighing uppros and cons of issues

Comprehension passages onOGMTranslate short sentencesinto EnglishParticipate in a debate onOGM taking differentviewpointsWrite a discursive essay onOGM

SB Pp. 92-93TG Pp. 78-79

T2Ws14and 15

Customs etc : euthanasia Learn and use vocabularyassociated with differenttypes of euthanasiaConsider the ethical questionof euthanasiaLearn and use the perfectsubjunctive

Recognise the imperfectsubjunctive

Define types of euthanasiaComprehension passages onmoral dilemma of euthanasiaMake notes in English from adebate on euthanasiaTranslate short sentencesinto French

Prepare arguments for adebate on euthanasiaNote arguments used inopposition to viewsexpressedWrite a newspaper articlesummarising variousviewpoints on euthanasia

SB Pp94-95TG Pp. 80-82GP Pp. 98-99, P.112 ( selected exercises )

T2W16 Customs etc : religion Learn and use vocabulary ofreligion and spiritualityRevise verbs followed byinfinitivesUse statistics

Discuss personal beliefs byresponding to prescribedquestionsComprehension passages onreligion and allied subjects

Talk about statistics shownin graphics of findings ofsurveysNote from speech variousbeliefs expressedWrite an essay explainingactivities of religious sects

SB Pp.96-97TG Pp. 82-84GP P.113 Ex. 3

T2W17 Examination requirements Consolidate knowledge ofrequirements of the A2 oralexamination

Complete Epreuve Orale forModule 4

SB Pp. 110-111TG Pp. 93-96



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T2W18 Traditions : festivals Learn and use vocabularyassociated with festivalsConsider festivals andtraditions

Revise the perfect infinitiveExplain point of viewTell a story, incorporatingpersonal experience

Discuss attitudes tocelebrationsComprehension passages onfestivals

Explain attitudes toprescribed traditions/habitsWrite a reaction to apicture, drawing on personalexperience

SB Pp. 98-99TG Pp. 84-86GP P. 107 Exs. 1 and 2

T2W19 Customs etc : womens rights Examine status and role ofwomen in societyLearn how to avoid thesubjunctive in certaincircumstancesDefend a point of view

Discuss important stages inthe changing status ofwomen in societyComprehension passages onwomens issuesNote in English thestandpoint of two opposed

participants in a debate onthe wearing of the veil inschoolDebate the wearing of theveil in school, defend onespoint of viewAssess in speech argumentsfor and against abortion

SB Pp. 100-101TG Pp. 86-88

T2W20 International Issues : aid work Examine the nature of aidworkRevise constructionsinvolving si clauses

Write a creative blog

Discuss aid work usingresults of a quizComprehension passages oncharitable work and

organisationsTranslate a passage intoFrenchWrite a blog imagining youare part of an aid mission

SB Pp. 102 -103TG Pp. 89-90GP P.104 Ex.3



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T2W21 International Issues :globalisation

Learn and use vocabulary ofinternational tradeGain insight into a range oftrading possibilities

Revise complex si clauseconstructions

Comprehension passages onworld tradeDiscuss orally the advantagesand disadvantages of trading

methodsTranslate sentencesinvolving if clauses intoFrenchExplain in speech agreementor disagreement withpropositionsWrite an essay on possibleworld improvements

SB Pp. 104-105TG Pp. 90-93GP P.111 Exs.4,5

T2W22 Examination requirements Consolidate knowledge ofthe requirements of the A2written paper


SB Pp. 112-113TG Pp. 96-97

T2

Remainingtime

Examination requirements Examination preparation Complete past papers,

specimen assessmentmaterials, revision sectionsof text book and GrammarPractice book, asappropriate. Completerelevant sections ofAssessment Pack. Undertakeoral and writtenexaminations


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