IRENE McCORMACK CATHOLIC COLLEGEYEAR 9 FRENCH

2019Welcome to Year 9 French

Bienvenue à la classe de français!

The following information is given to clearly explain what is expected from each student in the language class. It is intended that the information outlined is read by the student and a parent/guardian, then filed in the front of your French file.The student is expected to have the following material, in EVERY French lesson.

AQA French Grammar, Vocabulary & Translating Workbook Exercise Book Display folder Planner Writing implements.

HOMEWORKRevisionRevision is most important part of homework for a language. New words, phrases and grammar rules MUST be revised and practiced for in class and written activities, as well as for assessment tasks. The language student is expected to do about 20 minutes of learning work every night. The regular practice is necessary to progress and succeed in the target language.

Language Perfect Vocabulary homework will be given weekly online, on the Language Perfect website, and MUST be completed by the given date. If a student fails to complete required homework parents will be notified and penalties incurred (recess and/or lunch detentions until the work is completed).

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Grammar and written workGrammar and written homework will be given every lesson (twice a week) and MUST be completed by the given date. If a student fails to complete required homework parents will be notified and penalties incurred (recess and/or lunch detentions to complete the work).

AssessmentAssessments will be carried out regularly in class, with special focus given to the system of the target language and cultural understandings. Students

need to consult the assessment policy located in the school handbook. Discussion about lateness of work/assignments should be made prior to the due date. An application for extension form must be filled by guardians and submitted to reception at least 48 hours prior to the due date.

Parents can assist by helping students memorise vocabulary / grammar rules and by encouraging them to speak the language at home, whether anyone else understands them or not!

Topics

Les vêtements et la mode

La météo et les saisons

Clothing

Different clothing styles

Favourite

The weather forecast The seasons and what to wear

La forme et la santé

Le corps et aller chez le médecin

Fitness

What to do to stay in shape

Healthy versus unhealthy

Body parts Expressing pain Seeing a doctor

Rendez-vous avec des amis

Meeting up with friends Accepting and refusing an invitation

Ma routine journalière et le ménage

Daily routine

Housework

Télé et cinéma

Television programmes

Cinema Favourite

shows and genres

Les vacances et les voyages

Holidays

Travel

Different French-speaking countries

Télé et cinéma

Television programmes

Cinema Favourite

shows and genres

YEAR 9 FRENCHASSESSMENT OUTLINE

Assessment Weighting Outcomes Due date and topicSpeaking test

(oral)10 Listening,

Responding & Speaking

Term 1 Week 6 (both lessons in alphabetical order)

Clothing & weather forecast

Writing test 10 Writing & Responding

Term 1 Week 8 (Second lesson)

Clothing & weather forecast (present tense and adjective

agreement)Listening

comprehension10 Listening &

respondingTerm 2 week 2 (second

lesson) Healthy & unhealthy lifestyles

Going to the doctor’sReading test 20 Viewing,

Reading & Responding

Term 2 Week 9 (First lesson)Unit 1-3

TOTAL 50Note: This is provided as an outline of what should be expected, but may change during the term due to time constraints and more assessments might be given to allow students to achieve better marks.

Semester 1

Semester Two

Assessment Weighting Outcomes Due date and topic

Listening comprehensi

on

10 Listening & Responding

Term 3 Week 5 (Second lesson)

Daily routine & housework around the world

Speaking test 10 Listening, Responding & Speaking

Term 3 Week 7 (both lessons, alphabetical

order)Your daily routine &

houseworkWriting 15 Writing &

respondingTerm 4 Week 7 (First

lesson)Writing about oneself Unit

1-6Reading test 15 Viewing,

Reading & Responding

Term 4 Week 8 (First lesson)Unit 1-6

TOTAL 50