Course Profile   Extended French, Grade 11, University Preparation, Catholic and Public

 

Unit 3:  Le cinéma, quelle aventure!

Time:  22 hours

 

Activity 1 | Activity 2 | Activity 3 | Activity 4 | Activity 5 | Activity 6

Unit Description

Students discover through research and viewing the world of film in Canada and elsewhere. Through the various activities in the three strands, students discover some of the important figures in the history of cinema, and become familiar with the technical and creative vocabulary of cinematography. Three major themes are developed: Les gens du cinéma, Le film, toute une histoire! and Et si on allait au ciné? Students learn interrogative and relative pronouns, such as lequel. In the culminating task, Selon moi, students analyse and critique a French-Canadian film. As in other units, students continue to explore Canadian authors and themes, analyse and compare, and form and articulate their personal point of view.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Expectations

Assessment

Tasks

1 Thème 1 :
Les gens du cinema
Les métiers du cinéma

180 min

OCV.01, .02, .03; REV.01, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03, .04; OC2.01, .03; OC3.01, .02, .03, .05; RE2.03; WR1.06;

WR2.01, .02, .04

Knowledge/
Understanding, Communication

Research a chosen métier, present it orally to the class and answer questions

2 Les ‘stars’

120 min

OCV.01, .02, .03; REV.01, .03, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03, .04; OC2.01, .03; OC3.01, .02, .03, .05; RE2.03; WR1.04, .06;

WR2.01, .02, .04

Knowledge/
Understanding, Communication, Application

Write a fan letter to a favourite ‘star’ and read it to the class

3 Thème 2 :
Le film, toute une histoire!
Il y a longtemps que je t’aime…

240 min

OCV.01, .02, .03; REV.01, .03, .04; WRV.03, .04; OC2.01, .03; OC3.01, .02, .03, .05; RE1.03; RE2.01, .03; WR1.01, .06; WR2.01, .02, .04

Knowledge, Communication, Application

Write a persuasive magazine article about a movie genre

4 Ailleurs et ici!

300 min

OCV.01, .02, .03; REV.01, .03, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03, .04; OC2.01, .03; OC3.01, .02, .03, .05; RE2.01, .03; WR1.03, .06; WR2.01, .02, .04

Application

Write a descriptive paragraph and read it to the class

5 Thème 3 :
Et si on allait au cinéma?
Regardons et analysons

240 min

OCV.01, .02, .03; REV.01, .03, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03, .04; OC1.03; OC2.01, .03; OC3.01, .02, .03, .04, .05; RE1.04, .05; RE2.01, .03; WR1.06;

WR2.01, .02, .04

Thinking/Inquiry, Application

Write a teacher-directed critique of a film viewed by the class

6 Culminating Task:
Selon moi

240 min

OCV.01; WRV.01, .02, .03, .04; OC1.01; OC2.01; OC3.01; WR1.02, .05, .06;

WR2.01, .02, .03, .04

Thinking/
Inquiry, Communication, Application

View a movie and independently write a critique

Activity 1:  Les métiers du cinéma

Time:  180 minutes

Unit Description

Students are given a list of occupations associated with filmmaking. Students choose and research one of these occupations. Students then make a presentation in which they describe the occupation to their classmates. This activity provides students with the vocabulary and information necessary to appreciate and critique a film in subsequent activities (Annexe 3.1)

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

OCV.02 - discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;

OCV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments;

REV.04 - identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials;

WRV.01- express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range of sources;

WRV.02 - adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC2.03 - express themselves clearly and coherently in impromptu discussions on topics under study;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;

OC3.03 - identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;

OC3.05 - select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE2.03 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas.

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR2.02 - revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;

WR2.04 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French expectations

Planning Notes

·         a list of technical vocabulary, Annexe 3.1, is provided; teachers may choose to add to the list
(see Resources)

·         a list of occupations, Annexe 3.2, is provided; teachers may choose to add to the list

·         teacher recaps the steps of the research procedure

·         depending on class size, students may work in pairs

·         access to the Internet required (See Overview Resources)

·         cross curricular connections include Communication Technology, Drama, Media, and Career Planning

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         directs a brainstorm to compile a list of occupations related to film

·         distributes and discusses Annexe 3.2

·         ensures that all occupations are assigned to be researched

·         distributes checklist Annexe 3.3

·         monitors, corrects, and advises students during writing process providing feedback

·         if possible, following the student presentations, invites a guest speaker, with experience in one or more of the occupations to add immediacy to the topic

·         take notes and contributes to the discussion

·         choose an occupation that interests them

·         use various resources (e.g., books, Internet, etc.) to research all aspects of one particular occupation

·         organize the research in order to present it to the class (e.g., A Day in the Life of… which illustrates the pros and cons and other/unique interesting aspects)

·         present information

·         listen and contribute to guest speaker discussion

 

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Assessment

Formative

Teacher/
student

Observation and feedback

Brainstorming

Oral questions and discussion

Thinking/Inquiry, Communication

Formative

Teacher

Observation and feedback

Research

Knowledge/Understanding, Thinking/Inquiry,
Making Connections

Diagnostic

Teacher

Checklist

Presentation

Communication, Application

Accommodations

·         pair with a more capable student

·         presentation to teacher only

·         one-on-one teaching/monitoring/conferencing

·         provision of supplementary resources

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

David, Michel. Paroles Vivantes. Montréal: Guérin, 1992.

Pécheur, Jacques. Le cinéma. Paris: Hachette, 1995.

Platt, Richard. Les yeux du cinéma. Paris: Gallimard, 1992.

Websites

- http://www.mediacareers.com/careers_in_film/html/index.html

- http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus65300/eus65303/eus265190/eus156586/eus259255/r?l&

- http://www.entertainmentcareers.net/

Appendices

Annexes 3.1, 3.2, 3.3

 

Activity 2:  Les ‘stars’

Time:  120 minutes

Description

Students continue to explore the theme of filmmaking through the study of a movie star. Students research a star of their choice and write a fan letter to him/her. The use of interrogative and relative pronouns is introduced. This activity provides students with vocabulary and additional information to further appreciate and critique a film in subsequent activities.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

OCV.02 - discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;

OCV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments;

REV.03 - extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people in Canada through the reading of a variety of texts;

REV.04 - identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials;

WRV.01 - express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range of sources;

WRV.02 - adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC2.03 - express themselves clearly and coherently in impromptu discussions on topics under study;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;

OC3.03 - identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;

OC3.05 - select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE2.03 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.04 - write letters in an appropriate style for a variety of purposes (e.g., responding to an advertisement, expressing support for a political movement);

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas.

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR2.02 - revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;

WR2.04 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French Expectations

·         use of interrogative words and expressions

·         letter-writing skills

·         function of pronouns

Planning Notes

·         teachers may choose to provide a list of francophone film stars to the students (Annexe 3.4)

·         access to the Internet and to popular magazines – http://people.aol.com/people/index.html

·         7 Jours, Le lundi and Star Inc. magazines

·         teachers may wish to have students rewrite the letter in the vous form to practise the vous de politesse

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         reviews letter format using example from Annexe 3.6

·         reviews interrogative words

·         introduces relative and interrogative pronouns

·         gives diagnostic quiz on pronouns

·         presents criteria for student fan letters

·         monitors, corrects, and advises students during writing process providing feedback

·         write point form notes to record key information

·         answer oral questions

·         complete fill-in-the-blank exercises like Annexe 3.5

·         write quiz

·         provide peer assessment

·         research a Francophone film star

·         write a fan letter to a favourite movie star

 

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Assessment

Formative

Student

Exercise
Annexe 3.5

Learning correct use of pronouns

Knowledge/ Understanding

Diagnostic

Teacher

Quiz

Learning correct use of pronouns

Knowledge/ Understanding

Formative

Teacher

Fan letter

Letter-writing with ongoing feedback from teacher

Thinking/Inquiry, Communication, Application

 

Accommodations

·         use strategic pairing

·         one-on-one teaching/monitoring/conferencing

·         provision of resources

·         vary time allotment

·         test rewrite following feedback

·         highlight or summarize major points of research of a star

·         provide special materials and resources, e.g., exemplars, modeling, tapes, texts

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

French-language print resources

La Presse, 7 Jours, Lundi, Châtelaine

Appendices

Annexes 3.4, 3.5, 3.6

 

Activity 3:  Il y a longtemps que je t’aime…

Time:  240 minutes

Description

The students are exposed to different historical film genres. They consider the preferences of their parents and peers and then develop their own personal preference. Students revisit interrogative pronouns in stating their preference. Students write and are assessed on a persuasive article on a preferred genre, in preparation for the culminating task.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

OCV.02 - discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;

OCV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments;

REV.03 - extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people in Canada through the reading of a variety of texts;

REV.04 - identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC2.03 - express themselves clearly and coherently in impromptu discussions on topics under study;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;

OC3.03 - identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;

OC3.05 - select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE1.03 - extract specific information from statistical data (e.g., charts, graphs) and present it in an organized way;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

RE2.03 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.01 - write a magazine article to persuade the audience to accept a certain point of view;

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR2.02 - revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;

WR2.04 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French Expectations

·         use of relative pronouns

Planning Notes

·         book TV/VCR

·         recap paragraph writing

·         recap use of relative pronouns

·         to compile a representative selection of genres quickly and easily based on Annexe 3.7, the teacher could ask student volunteers to bring videos from home cued-up to favourite scenes; provide guidelines in order to avoid inappropriate choices

·         consult Annexe 3.1 for vocabulary

·         cross curricular link to Media Studies course

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         introduces film genres, using Annexe 3.7

·         initiates survey of preferences

·         provides sample list of films

·         teaches vocabulary of camera shots

·         shows film excerpts and discusses

·         reviews the organization of a persuasive article

·         monitors, corrects and advises students throughout the writing process providing feedback

·         write point form notes to record key information

·         conduct survey of genre preferences

·         classify survey results

·         compare sample to own list

·         write point form notes to record key information

·         write persuasive article to explain the merits of his/her preference

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Assessment

Formative

Teacher/
student

Observation
Discussion

Oral questioning

Knowledge/Understanding, Communication

Formative

Teacher

Observation

Viewing films and discussion

Knowledge/Understanding, Communication

Summative

Teacher

Rubric

Writing a persuasive article

Thinking/Inquiry, Application

Accommodations

·         one-on-one teaching/monitoring/conferencing

·         vary time allotment for writing assignment

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

Websites

– http://members.aol.com/reaperren/100films.html

Videos

“Crac”, “Le fleuve aux grandes eaux” by Frédéric Back

“Le chandail” by Roch Carrier

Books

David, Michel. Paroles vivantes. Montréal: Guérin, 1992. (Unité 22)

“Pour rédiger une opinion” in Jean, Gladys. Avec Brio: Guide pratique de communication. Toronto: Pearson Education, 1996.

Pécheur, Jacques. Le cinéma. Paris: Hachette, 1992.

Platt, Richard. Les yeux du cinema. Paris: Gallimard, 1992.

Appendices

Annexe 3.7

 

Activity 4:  Ailleurs et ici

Time:  300 minutes

Description

Students view and compare, using a Venn diagram, two cinematic versions of the same story one of which is to be an original francophone film. Students write a descriptive paragraph of a scene from each movie. This activity enhances students’ ability to make comparisons and integrates technical vocabulary (Annexe 3.1).

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

OCV.02 - discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;

OCV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments;

REV.03 - extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people in Canada through the reading of a variety of texts;

REV.04 - identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials;

WRV.01 - express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range of sources;

WRV.02 - adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC2.03 - express themselves clearly and coherently in impromptu discussions on topics under study;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;

OC3.03 - identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;

OC3.05 - select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

RE2.03 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.03 - develop a narrative or a description from a picture or series of pictures;

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French Expectations

·         writing skills

·         technical film vocabulary

·         narrative writing

Planning Notes

·         teacher books a television and a VCR

·         teacher previews films and may choose to show excerpts only from one of the films.

·         put a model of a Venn Diagram on the board (A Venn Diagram consists of two intersecting circles; students would list elements unique to the first film in the left-hand circle; elements unique to the second film would be listed in the right hand circle; elements common to both films would be listed in the intersecting part of both circles.)

·         teacher previews videos and prepares a comprehension questionnaire

·         teacher should check availability of dubbed versions of English language versions (on-line, public libraries, Sears Wishbook catalogue)

Note: If you have purchased public performance rights for this movie in French, you can show it to the class either in its entirety or in segments. If not, encourage students to view the original version on their own.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         explains Venn diagram (comparison chart)

·         shows the videos in whole or in part to the students

·         provides students with comprehension questions

·         leads discussion and records Venn diagram results on the board

·         assigns descriptive paragraph, monitors, corrects and advises students throughout the writing process providing feedback

·         view videos and takes notes to complete comprehension questions and Venn diagrams

·         listen, discuss and add classmates’ input to their own Venn diagram

·         write a descriptive paragraph of the equivalent scenes from the two movies and read it to the class

·         exchange descriptive paragraphs and complete peer proofreading

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Assessment

Formative

Student

Observation

Completing and discussing Venn diagram

Thinking/Inquiry,
Application,
Making Connections

Formative

Student

Rough drafts Checklist for Proofreading

Peer Proofreading

Thinking/Inquiry,
Application

Accommodations

·         one-on-one teaching/monitoring/conferencing

·         vary time allotment for writing assignment

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

Websites

- http://www.film.com/search/index.html (search for movie remakes, click “remakes” to find results)

 

Activity 5:  Regardons et analysons

Time:  240 minutes

Description

Students use a checklist to learn the criteria used in writing a critique and apply it to one of the films viewed in the previous activity. The purpose of this activity is to prepare the students to write a formal critique of a French-Canadian film in the culminating task.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

OCV.02 - discuss and debate topics based on class discussions, individual research, and personal interests;

OCV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - demonstrate an understanding of texts from a variety of genres studied in class and as independent reading assignments;

REV.03 - extend their understanding of the culture of French-speaking people in Canada through the reading of a variety of texts;

REV.04 - identify and understand language conventions used in their reading materials;

WRV.01 - express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range of sources;

WRV.02 - adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC1.03 - summarize and answer questions in response to media works (e.g., videos, radio broadcasts) and explain their points of view;

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC2.03 - express themselves clearly and coherently in impromptu discussions on topics under study;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversations, discussions, and presentations;

OC3.03 - identify and correct anglicisms and errors in their speech;

OC3.04 - incorporate colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions into their speech;

OC3.05 - select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE1.04 - draw a conclusion or form an opinion about an issue after reading several points of view;

RE1.05 - compare two works by the same author or works by different authors dealing with the same theme;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

RE2.03 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR2.02 - revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;

WR2.04 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French Expectations

·         technical vocabulary of cinematography

·         persuasive writing vocabulary and sentence structure

Planning Notes

·         checklist of critique criteria in Annexe 3.8

·         if only excerpts of the film from Activity 4 were viewed, the students will now need to view one of the films in its entirety

·         book a television and a VCR

·         the teacher may wish to collect student checklists to monitor student progress more closely than class discussion will allow

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         introduces students to the criteria used in critiquing (reviewing) a film (Annexe 3.8)

·         leads the class in completion of the checklist with reference to one of the films previously viewed

·         contribute to discussion

·         complete the checklist according to their own point of view

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Focus of Assessment

Formative

Student

Completed checklist (Annexe 3.8)

Oral questions and discussion

Observation

Knowledge/Understanding,
Thinking/Inquiry,
Communication

Accommodations

·         allow students to view video in another place (e.g., home, seminar room, etc.)

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

Films from previous activity

Trépanier, André. “Une critique de cinema”, Les médias dans la salle de classe: Activités d'intégration. Toronto: CLF/OSSTF/FEESO.

Appendices

Annexe 3.8

 

Activity 6:  Selon moi

Time:  240 minutes

Description

Students watch an appropriate French-Canadian film. They then write a critique based on specific knowledge and vocabulary acquired throughout the unit, with an emphasis on the checklist (Annexe 3.8) from Activity 5.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 - respond in a variety of ways to a wide range of spoken texts and media works;

WRV.01 - express ideas and opinions in a variety of written forms, demonstrating the ability to extract and interpret information from a range of sources;

WRV.02 - adjust the language used in their writing to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - organize their writing so that ideas and information are clearly, logically, and coherently presented;

WRV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC1.01 - follow a series of complicated live or recorded instructions (e.g., how to prepare a complete meal);

OC2.01 - express their ideas and opinions about a media work or a written text (e.g., a film, a magazine article) and give reasons for their preferences or point of view;

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR1.02 - write a critique of a film or a literary work to present and defend an opinion;

WR1.05 - write an essay (500-1000 words), presenting facts and arguments to support their point of view;

WR1.06 - revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Extended French, Grade 11, p. 34);

WR2.02 - revise, edit, and proofread their writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and conventions of style;

WR2.03 - quote sources with appropriate footnotes and compile a bibliography for a written assignment;

WR2.04 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Extended French Expectations

·         knowledge and skills acquired throughout the unit

Planning Notes

·         book a television and a VCR

·         review the checklist of critique criteria in Annexe 3.8

·         present the Grille d’évaluation pour critique de cinéma for the culminating task (Annexe 3.10)

·         select and preview an appropriate French-Canadian film. Depending on time constraints, the teacher may show a feature-length or a short film

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

Students:

·         reviews critique checklist (Annexe 3.8)

·         presents the movie

·         introduces the structure of a formal critique (Annexe 3.9)

·         presents evaluation rubric for the critique (Annexe 3.10)

·         monitors, corrects, and advises throughout the writing process providing feedback, making specific reference to the checklist and the rubric

·         evaluates critiques using the rubric

·         view and take notes based on the checklist

·         ask questions for clarification

·         write a first draft of critique

·         exchange their critiques with other students for proofreading

·         write and submit final draft of critique to the teacher

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Purpose

User

Tool

Strategy/Activity

Assessment

formative

Student

Checklist

Peer proofreading

Thinking/Inquiry, Communication,
Application, Making Connections

Summative

Teacher

Rubric

Writing formal critique (final copy)

Thinking/Inquiry, Communication,
Application, Making Connections

Accommodations

allow for several drafts with teacher proofreading and provide ongoing feedback

Resources

Unilingual French dictionaries

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Bescherelle

– http://www.acf-film.com for list of Quebec films under heading “Nos films”

Books

Jean, Gladys. “Pour rédiger une opinion” dans Avec Brio: Guide pratique de communication. Toronto: Pearson Education, 1996

Appendices

Annexes 3.8, 3.9


Annexe 3.1

Vocabulaire technique

 

Les plans

·         le plan général donne une vue d’ensemble d’une scène

·         le plan moyen montre une partie du décor et plusieurs personnages en pied

·         le plan mi-moyen encadre les personnages à la hauteur des genoux

·         le plan américain cadre les personnages à la hauteur de la ceinture

·         le gros plan cadre le visage depuis les épaules

·         le très gros plan cadre seulement une partie du visage

Les angles

·         en plongée: la caméra enregistre le sujet du haut vers le bas

·         en contre-plongée: la caméra enregistre le sujet du bas vers le haut

·         horizontal: la caméra enregistre le sujet à hauteur d’homme

Les mouvements de caméra

·         panoramique horizontal: la caméra pivote de droite à gauche (ou vice-versa) sur un angle de 180°.

·         panoramique vertical: la caméra filme de haut en bas ou de bas en haut (plongée ou contre-plongée)

·         travelling: la caméra est posée sur un chariot qui se déplace pour donner des prises de vue en mouvement avant, arrière ou latéral

·         zoom avant et zoom arrière: on obtient des effets de rapprochement ou d’éloignement avec une distance focale variable

Adaptée de «Sons et images» dans David, Michel. Paroles vivantes. Montréal:

Guérin, 1992. Pour les explications detaillées, voir les Ressources, Activité 1.

Annexe 3.2

Les métiers du cinéma

 

l’accessoiriste

le maquilleur/la maquilleuse

l’agent(e)

le/la marionnettiste

l’acteur/l’actrice de doublage

le metteur en scène

l’animateur/l’animatrice

le monteur

l’architecte du plateau

le/la perchiste

l’attaché(e) de presse (promotion du film)

le/la photographe du plateau

le bruiteur

le producteur/la productrice

le cascadeur/la cascadeuse

le réalisateur/la réalisatrice

le chef opérateur du son

le/la responsable du casting (distribution)

le directeur/la directrice de la photographie

le/la scénariste

le décorateur/la décoratrice

le/la scripte

l’éclairagiste

 


Annexe 3.3

Liste de contrôle pour la recherche sur les métiers du cinéma

·         responsabilités

·         habiletés

·         formation

·         conditions de travail

·         salaire

·         points forts, inconvénients

Annexe 3.4

Les vedettes francophones

1.   Maria Orsini

11.  Christophe Lambert

2.   Roy Dupuis

12.  Patrice Leconte

3.   Mitsou

13.  Isabelle Adjani

4.   Lothaire Blutheau

14.  Juliette Binoche

5.   Gérard Dépardieu

15.  Olivier Martinez

6.   Sophie Marceau

16.  Thierry L’hermitte

7.   Daniel Auteuil

17.  Catherine Deneuve

8.   François Cluzet

18.  Josiane Balasko

9.   Victoria Abril

19.  Isabelle Huppert

10.  Jean-Hughes Anglade

20.  Patrick Timsit

Annexe 3.5a

L’emploi des pronoms relatifs et interrogatifs dans le contexte d’une lettre

 

Cher/Chère

Je commence par me présenter. Je m’appelle Josée et je suis une élève à l’École Secondaire Cartier. J’étudie les arts dramatiques et j’aimerais devenir actrice. Puisque tu es mon actrice favorite, j’aimerais avoir ton avis concernant les questions suivantes.

Premièrement, je ne peux pas décider si je veux aller à l’université ou au collège. _________ est-ce que tu suggères? Il y a tant de décisions à prendre! Deuxièmement, j’aime beaucoup les rôles d’action et de mystère mais je sais que les rôles dans les comédies font aussi beaucoup de plaisir. ______________ est-ce que tu préfères?

____________te prépares-tu pour jouer un rôle? Ma méthode favorite est d’écouter de la musique classique et de me concentrer afin de “devenir” la personne que je joue. ___________ fonctionne pour toi? ______________ vas-tu pour te préparer?

Finalement, __________ as-tu parlé pour t’aider à prendre tes décisions? Je n’ai personne, car mes amis et mes parents m’encouragent à devenir comptable car je suis bonne en mathématiques. Ils croient que devenir actrice est une perte de temps. __________ penses-tu? Crois-tu que tu as pris la bonne décision? __________ carrière aurais-tu choisie si tu n’étais pas devenue actrice?

Amitiés…


Annexe 3.5b

Corrigé - L’emploi des pronoms relatifs et interrogatifs dans le contexte d’une lettre

 

Cher/Chère

Je commence par me présenter. Je m’appelle Josée et je suis une élève à l’École Secondaire Cartier. J’étudie les arts dramatiques et j’aimerais devenir actrice. Puisque tu es mon actrice favorite, j’aimerais avoir ton avis concernant les questions suivantes.

Premièrement, je ne peux pas décider si je veux aller à l’université ou au collège. Lequel est-ce que tu suggères? Il y a tant de décisions à prendre! Deuxièmement, j’aime beaucoup les rôles d’action et de mystère mais je sais que les rôles dans les comédies font aussi beaucoup de plaisir. Lesquels est-ce que tu préfères?

Comment te prépares-tu pour jouer un rôle? Ma méthode favorite est d’écouter de la musique classique et de me concentrer afin de “devenir” la personne que je joue. Laquelle fonctionne pour toi? vas-tu pour te préparer?

Finalement, à qui as-tu parlé pour t’aider à prendre tes décisions? Je n’ai personne, car mes amis et mes parents m’encouragent à devenir comptable car je suis bonne en mathématiques. Ils croient que devenir actrice est une perte de temps. Qu’en penses-tu? Crois-tu que tu as pris la bonne décision? Quelle carrière aurais-tu choisie si tu n’étais pas devenue actrice?

Amitiés…

Annexe 3.6

Une lettre à une vedette

 

Cher/Chère

Finalement! Quelle chance! Je peux finalement te poser toutes les questions possibles! J’ai commencé à m’intéresser à toi après avoir visionné ton film “Un moment dangereux”. Tu es ma vedette favorite. J’ai cherché longtemps avant de trouver ton addresse dans une revue. J’apprécierais beaucoup les réponses aux questions suivantes. Mes ami(e)s seront tellement jaloux(ses) lorsqu’ils/elles apprendront que tu as répondu à ma lettre. Eh bien, je commence…

Quand as-tu décidé de devenir un “star”? Est-ce que la décision était facile? Pourquoi as-tu décidé de jouer des rôles dans des films d’action? Tu as joué le rôle de Ken dans le film “Un moment dangereux” et celui de Bart dans ton dernier film. Lequel était le plus difficile? Quels sports aimes-tu? Moi, je fais de la natation et j’aime beaucoup jouer au basketball. Est-ce que tu es allé à l’université ou au collège? J’aimerais voyager un peu avant d’aller à l’université. Quel est ton mets favori? Moi, j’aime beaucoup lasagne et le jambon. Lequel est-ce que tu préfères? Où vas-tu quand tu sors avec tes amis? Moi, j’aime beaucoup aller au cinéma. Je suis fou/folle des films. Quel est ton film favori? Ma saison favorite est l’été parce que je peux aller à la plage avec mes amis. Quelle saison préfères-tu? Pourquoi? Eh bien, je pense que je t’ai posé assez de questions. Au plaisir d’avoir de tes nouvelles…


Annexe 3.7

Les genres

la comédiele

film de guerre

la comédie musicale

film d’horreur

le documentaire

le film de kung-fu

le film animé

le film historique

le film à suspense

le mélodrame

le film d’amour

le film muet

le film d’aventure

le film policier

le film d’espionnage

la science-fiction

le film de gangsters (le film noir)

le western

 

 

 

Annexe 3.8

Liste de contrôle pour la critique

Texte

Acteurs/Actrices

Mise en Scène

·         sujet intéressant?

·         jeu efficace?

·         efficace?

·         idées originales?

·         interactions fortes?

·         compréhensible?

·         personnages identifiés?

·         personnages bien incarnés?

·         originale?

 

Costumes

Maquillage

Bande Son

Mixage

·         simples?

·         pertinent?

·         efficace?

·         audible?

·         pertinents?

·         original?

·         nécessaire?

·         synchronisé?

·         beaux?

·         subtil?

 

 

 

·         efficace?

 

 

 

 

Montage

Photographie

Animation

·         enchaînement logique?

·         dynamique?

·         dynamique?

 

·         rythme captivant?

·         originale?

·         originale?

 

·         compréhensible?

·         efficace?

·         bien dessinée?

 

 

Adaptée de « La critique ou le commentaire » dans Trépanier, André. Les médias dans la salle de classe: Activités d’intégration. Toronto: CLF/OSSTF/FEESO.


Annexe 3.9

Étapes à suivre dans la rédaction d’une critique

 

L’amorce (une phrase ou deux)

présentez le film en question

 

Le déclencheur (une phrase ou deux)

présentez votre point de vue en évoquant un moment frappant du film, une anecdote, etc.

 

L’argumentation (plusieurs paragraphes)

·         présentez les arguments sur lesquels s’appuient votre opinion

·         présentez les exemples bien précis du film qui tentent à prouver que vous avez raison (voir les critères dans la liste de contrôle, Annexe 3.8)

 

La clôture (un paragraphe)

·         résumez brièvement votre opinion (deux ou trois phrases)

·         concluez par une idée frappante: une question, une pensée philosophique, une plaisanterie, etc.

 

 

Adaptée de « Pour rédiger une opinion » dans Jean, Gladys. Avec Brio: Guide pratique de communication. Toronto: Pearson Education 1996.


Annexe 3.10

Grille d’évaluation pour: critique de cinéma

 

Catégorie

Niveau 1
(50 – 59 %)

Niveau 2
(60 – 69 %)

Niveau 3
(70 – 79 %)

Niveau 4
(80 – 100 %)

Connaissances :
La terminologie cinématique

- démontre une maîtrise limitée de la terminologie

- démontre une assez bonne maîtrise de la terminologie

- démontre une bonne maîtrise de la terminologie

- démontre une très bonne maîtrise de la terminologie

Les pronoms relatifs

- démontre une maîtrise limitée des pronoms

- démontre une assez bonne maîtrise des pronoms

- démontre une bonne maîtrise des pronoms

- démontre une très bonne maîtrise des pronoms

Pensée critique : Suite logique des idées à travers l’amorce, le déclencheur, l’argumentation et la clôture.

- manque, plus ou moins, de cohérence dans la suite des idées

- suite logique des idées assez cohérente

- une coherence assez serrée

- très cohérent, perspicace

Application : Intégation des éléments de la cinématographie (ex., bande son, montage, etc.) dans la discussion.
Respect des directives données.

- certains éléments manquaient

 

 

 

 

- n’a pas suivi les directives

- la majorité des éléments s’y retrouvaient

 

 

 

 

- respect de quelques directives

- bonne application des éléments

 

 

 

 

- respect de la plupart des directives

- très bonne intégration des elements dans l’argumentation

 

 

 

- respect de toutes les directives

Communication : Clarté des idées.

 

Richesse du vocabulaire et usage des expressions.

Conventions langagières.

- communciation des idées pas claires

 

- vocabulaire parfois erroné

 

- conventions parfois erronées

- communication des idées assez claires

 

- vocabulaire assez juste

 

- conventions erronées par moments

- idées communiquées clairement

 

- vocabulaire approprié

 

- conventions plus ou moins maîtrisées

- idées claires et précises

 

 

- vocabulaire très précis

 

- conventions appropriées

Note: A student whose achievement is below level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity.

 

 

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