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

 

Unit 3:  À chacun(e) la parole

Time:  20 hours

 

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

 

Unit Developers: Elizabeth Ferns, Rhonda Ruddy, Bob Stilson

Unit Description

Students survey, research, and analyse current issues through newspapers, the Internet, television broadcasts, etc. Students produce a media presentation on a chosen topic, followed by a panel discussion. Through the various activities in the three strands, the students learn to assess information critically and express their views. Students learn the formation of the futur antérieur, plus-que-parfait, and conditionnel passé of -er, -ir, -re and irregular verbs, as well as expressions of quantity + de + a noun. As the culminating task, students respond to a media presentation and panel discussion by writing a letter to the editor. As in other units, students continue to enhance their communication skills through the self-directed study of high-interest current issues.

Unit Synopsis Chart

Activity

Time

Expectations

Assessment

Tasks

3.1 Passons en revue

120 min

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

Knowledge/

Understanding

Communication

Create and conduct a survey on current issues

3.2 Renseignons-nous!

300 min

OCV.01, .02, .04; REV.01, .03, 04; OC1.02, .03; OC2.04; OC3.01, .02, .03; RE1.01, .06; RE2.01, .04, .05; WR2.01, .04

Knowledge/ Understanding

Communication

Application

Research a specific topic

3.3 Au boulot!

180 min

OCV.01, .02, .04; REV.02, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03; OC1.02, .03; OC2.01, .04, .06; OC3.01, .02, .03; RE1.06; RE2.01, .04, .05; WR2.01, .02, .03, .04, .05

Knowledge/ Understanding

Communication

Application

Plan media presentation

3.4 Temps de parole

180 min

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

Application

Media presentation

3.5 Prenons la parole!

240 min

OCV.01, .02, .03, .04; REV.02, .04;OC1.02, .03, .04; OC2.04; OC3.01, .02, .03

Thinking/Inquiry

Application

Panel discussion

3.6 À mon avis

180 min

REV.02, .04; WRV.01, .02, .03; RE1.01; RE2.01, .04, .05; WR1.03; WR2.01, .02, .03, .04, .05

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Application

Culminating Task: Letter to the editor

 

Activity 1:  Passons en revue

Time:  120 minutes

Description

Students brainstorm sources of news and information as well as current issues of interest to them. Students work in pairs to produce a questionnaire. The students use their questionnaires to survey classmates, friends, and parents to determine which news sources they use and which issues are important to them. Students then compile the results of their surveys, using charts, graphs, percentages, etc. and may use their findings as a basis for their research topic in Activity 2. Students learn expressions of quantity + de + a noun, e.g., la majorité des gens, peu de gens, etc. which they apply when reporting their survey findings to the class.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

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

OCV.02 - express ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions;

OCV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.

Specific Expectations

OC2.04 - participate in informal debates or panel discussions on a topic under study (e.g., by questioning classmates, by expressing their points of view);

OC2.05 - present a report based on the results of a questionnaire on a current issue (e.g., the use of drugs in sports);

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation;

OC3.03 - interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, using contextual clues;

RE1.06 - use specific research skills (e.g., identifying sources, gathering data, taking notes, outlining) as they read for information;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

RE2.05 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

WR2.04 - incorporate newly acquired vocabulary into their written work.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Academic Core French expectations

·         Correct interrogative sentence structure

·         Conducting a survey

Planning Notes

·         Care should be taken in pairing students as they will be working together throughout the entire unit.

·         Have a prepared list of current issues and news sources to supplement student brainstorming.

·         Provide for photocopying student questionnaires.

·         Cross-curricular connections include Math, Media Studies and Social Sciences.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         directs a brainstorming session to compile a list of media sources, current issues, and how to compile a survey

·         introduces expressions of quantity + de + a noun

·         explains criteria for questionnaire

·         monitors, corrects, and advises students during writing process

·         take notes and contribute to the discussion

·         complete grammar exercises

·         work with a partner to create a questionnaire

·         use questionnaires to conduct a survey

·         compile information and share with the class using expressions of quantity + de + a noun

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Formative

Teacher/ student

Observation

Brainstorming

Oral questions and discussion

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Diagnostic

Teacher

Answer sheet

Grammar exercises

Knowledge/Understanding

Formative

Teacher

Observation

Writing questionnaire

Conducting and compiling survey

Knowledge/Understanding

Communication

Application

Accommodations

·         Strategic pairing

·         Vary time allotment

·         Allow regular conferencing

·         Provide computer access for word processing

Resources

·         Bilingual French/English dictionaries

·         Annexe 3.1 and other sample questionnaires from magazines

Appendices

Annexe 3.1a, 3.1b

 

Activity 2:  Renseignons-nous!

Time:  300 minutes

Description

Students, working in pairs, choose a specific current issue of interest to them and research it using a minimum of three different types of sources. Students acquire enough knowledge and examples to write an article on the topic in readiness for the next activity. Students learn the formation of the futur antérieur.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

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

OCV.02 - express ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions;

OCV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.01 - read and demonstrate an understanding of a range of literary and informational texts;

REV.03 - expand their understanding of francophone culture around the world through their reading;

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

Specific Expectations

OC1.02 - extract the main ideas and supporting details from media works (e.g., radio and television newscasts, sports reports, video clips) and discuss their interpretations;

OC1.03 - give their own viewpoints on a variety of spoken texts (e.g., readings or recordings of short stories, poems, plays);

OC2.04 - participate in informal debates or panel discussions on a topic under study (e.g., by questioning classmates, by expressing their points of view);

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation;

OC3.03 - interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, using contextual clues;

RE1.01 - summarize articles or short stories to present key information;

RE1.06 - use specific research skills (e.g., identifying sources, gathering data, taking notes, outlining) as they read for information;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

RE2.04 - use reading strategies (e.g., skimming text for information, using clues from context, using knowledge of word families and root words) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and idiomatic expressions;

RE2.05 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

WR2.04 - incorporate newly acquired vocabulary into their written work.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Academic Core French expectations

·         Results from previous activity

·         Correct sentence structure

Planning Notes

·         Book library periods and/or computer labs to ensure access to Internet and media/print resources.

·         Integrate knowledge and skills from Media, Information Technology and Social Sciences.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         introduces formation and use of the futur antérieur (Annexe 3.2)

·         explains research assignment emphasizing need for three different types of sources and criteria for survey

·         supervises research

·         monitors, corrects, and advises students during writing process

·         complete grammar exercises

·         ask questions for clarification

·         conduct research and takes notes

·         work with partners to synthesize information from their three sources and write article

Assessment/Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Diagnostic

Teacher

Answer sheet

Grammar exercises

Knowledge/Understanding

Formative

Teacher

Observation

Oral discussion and questioning

Knowledge/Understanding

Formative

Teacher

Observation

Research and note taking

Knowledge

Formative

Teacher

Rough draft See Presentation Rubric (Annexe 3.3)

Writing an article

Communication

Making Connections

Accommodations

·         Allow for regular conferencing.

·         Provide computer access for word processing.

·         Vary time allotment for writing assignment.

Resources

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Jean, Gladys. Avec Brio: Guide pratique de communication. Toronto: Pearson Education, 1996.

Multimedia resources - television, Internet, newspapers, periodicals, magazines, etc. (see Course Overview bibliography, pp. 16-17)

Appendices

Annexes 3.2, 3.3

 

Activity 3:  Au boulot!

Time:  180 minutes

Description

Students plan a media presentation in the style of an on-the-spot news report, an interview, etc. based on their research and article from the previous activity. Students produce a handout to be distributed at the time of their presentation. The handout must include their article from Activity 2, two points-of-view on the issue, questions designed to spark discussion on the issue as well as relevant vocabulary. Students also learn the formation of the plus-que-parfait and conditionnel passé, which they will revisit in Unit 4.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

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

OCV.02 - express ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions;

OCV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.02 - apply critical thinking as they read (e.g., analyse information, go beyond the surface meaning, question the point of view presented);

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

WRV.01 - create written texts expressing their ideas and opinions for a variety of audiences;

WRV.02 - write in a variety of forms, adjusting the language to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

OC1.01 - mime or re-enact the actions described in a recorded story, dramatization, or poem;

OC1.02 - extract the main ideas and supporting details from media works (e.g., radio and television newscasts, sports reports, video clips) and discuss their interpretations;

OC1.03 - give their own viewpoints on a variety of spoken texts (e.g., readings or recordings of short stories, poems, plays);

OC2.01 - prepare an argument based on researched information;

OC2.04 - participate in informal debates or panel discussions on a topic under study (e.g., by questioning classmates, by expressing their points of view);

OC2.06 - create a media presentation (e.g., a news report, an interview, a political debate);

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation;

OC3.03 - interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, using contextual clues;

RE1.06 - use specific research skills (e.g., identifying sources, gathering data, taking notes, outlining) as they read for information;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

RE2.04 - use reading strategies (e.g., skimming text for information, using clues from context, using knowledge of word families and root words) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and idiomatic expressions;

RE2.05 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

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

WR2.03 - identify correctly the indicators for parts of speech (e.g., n. for noun, adj. for adjective) that are found in a dictionary;

WR2.04 - incorporate newly acquired vocabulary into their written work;

WR2.05 - use French-English and French dictionaries to verify spelling, confirm the meaning of newly acquired words and phrases, and expand their vocabulary.

Prior Knowledge and Skills

·         Grade 10 Academic Core French expectations

·         Presentation skills

·         Structure of interrogative sentences

Planning Notes

·         Ensure access to photocopier for reproduction of presentation handouts.

·         Create a rubric for the media presentation with the students.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         introduces plus-que-parfait and conditionnel passé

·         explains media presentation and presents presentation rubric (Annexe 3.3)

·         monitors, corrects, and advises students throughout the planning process

·         complete grammar exercises

·         take notes and ask questions for clarification

·         work with partner to plan media presentation in Activity 4

·         work with partner to prepare handout for panel discussion in Activity 5

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Diagnostic

Teacher

Correction

Grammar exercises

Knowledge/Understanding

Formative

Teacher/ student

Observation

Peer progress assessment

Planning media presentation

Thinking/Inquiry

Communication

Accommodations

·         Allow regular conferencing.

·         Vary time allotment for preparation.

·         Provide computer access for word processing.

Resources

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

“Conditionnel passé, Plus-que-parfait”, pp. 259-261 in Collet, Paulette and Frank Milani. Objectifs. Toronto: Pearson Education, 1988.

“Liste de contrôle”, p. 9 in Jean, Gladys. Avec Brio: Guide pratique de communication. Toronto: Pearson Education, 1996.

Plus-que-parfait exercises in Valette, Jean-Paul and Rebecca M. Valette. French for Fluency. Toronto: D.C. Heath, 1985.

Students’ notes and articles from Activity 2.

Appendices

Annexes 3.3, 3.4

 

Activity 4:  Temps de parole

Time:  180 minutes

Description

Students present the media presentation that they planned in Activity 3. This gives students the opportunity to express orally their ideas and opinions. This activity is directly linked to the panel discussion in Activity 5.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

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

OCV.03 - make oral presentations on a variety of topics;

OCV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities.

Specific Expectations

OC1.02 - extract the main ideas and supporting details from media works (e.g., radio and television newscasts, sports reports, video clips) and discuss their interpretations;

OC1.03 - give their own viewpoints on a variety of spoken texts (e.g., readings or recordings of short stories, poems, plays);

OC2.06 - create a media presentation (e.g., a news report, an interview, a political debate);

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation;

OC3.03 - interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, using contextual clues;

OC3.04 - use stylistic devices (e.g., juxtaposition, similes, metaphors) to add interest to their spoken French.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Academic Core French expectations

·         Oral communication skills

Planning Notes

·         Book a television and a VCR and other audio-video equipment that is necessary for presentations.

·         Following each presentation, the presenting group leads the panel discussion as outlined in
Activity 5.

·         The teacher may choose to have students do a peer evaluation of presenting groups.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         listens to presentations and asks questions

·         evaluates presentations according to rubric (Annexe 3.3)

·         distribute handouts and review vocabulary

·         perform media presentation

·         listen to other presentations and take notes

·         participate in a panel discussion after each media presentation

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Summative

Teacher (student if peer evaluating)

Rubric
(Annexe 3.3)

Media presentation

Communication

Application/
Making Connections

Accommodations

·         Have students present to teacher only.

·         Encourage greater use of visual aids.

Resources

Presentation handouts prepared by students in Activity 3

Appendices

Annexes 3.3, 3.4

 

Activity 5:  Prenons la parole!

Time:  240 minutes

Description

Students respond orally to each media presentation performed in Activity 4. Acting as experts, the presenters moderate, field questions, and encourage class discussion with the help of their own previously prepared questions (see Activity 3). Students apply their knowledge of the futur antérieur to make predictions.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

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

OCV.02 - express ideas and opinions in self-directed conversations and discussions;

OCV.03 - make oral presentations on a variety of topics;

OCV.04 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions during oral communication activities;

REV.02 - apply critical thinking as they read (e.g., analyse information, go beyond the surface meaning, question the point of view presented);

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

Specific Expectations

OC1.02 - extract the main ideas and supporting details from media works (e.g., radio and television newscasts, sports reports, video clips) and discuss their interpretations;

OC1.03 - give their own viewpoints on a variety of spoken texts (e.g., readings or recordings of short stories, poems, plays);

OC1.04 - ask questions and make comments to clarify and evaluate classmates’ presentations during class or small-group discussions;

OC2.04 - participate in informal debates or panel discussions on a topic under study (e.g., by questioning classmates, by expressing their points of view);

OC3.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

OC3.02 - use newly acquired vocabulary in conversation;

OC3.03 - interpret the meaning of unfamiliar words, using contextual clues.

Prior Knowledge & Skills

·         Grade 10 Academic Core French expectations

·         Oral communication skills

·         Formation and use of the futur antérieur

Planning Notes

·         Activities 4 and 5 are done in tandem, with the panel discussion immediately following each presentation.

·         Review with students’ the rules concerning effective class discussions.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         listens to discussion, asks questions, and evaluates the panel discussion according to rubric (Annexe 3.3)

·         reviews the formation and use of the futur antérieur

·         moderate discussion and answer questions when they are the presenters

·         listen, ask questions and contribute to discussion

·         take notes to record key information

·         make a written prediction on each issue using the futur antérieur

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Formative/
Summative

Teacher

Observation/Rubric

Panel discussion

Communication

Application/Making Connections

Summative

Teacher

Rubric

Written predictions using the futur antérieur

Application/Making Connections

Accommodations

·         To assist students requiring remediation, brainstorm possible predictions once all panel discussions are completed.

·         Vary time allotment for written predictions.

Resources

Presentation handouts prepared by students in Activity 3

Appendices

Annexes 3.3, 3.4

 

Activity 6:  À mon avis

Time:  180 minutes

Description

Students choose one of the issues that has been presented and discussed (other than their own) and express an opinion about it in a letter to the editor.

Strand(s) & Learning Expectations

Strand(s):  Oral Communication, Reading, Writing

Overall Expectations

REV.02 - apply critical thinking as they read (e.g., analyse information, go beyond the surface meaning, question the point of view presented);

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

WRV.01 - create written texts expressing their ideas and opinions for a variety of audiences;

WRV.02 - write in a variety of forms, adjusting the language to suit the purpose and the audience;

WRV.03 - use correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in their written work.

Specific Expectations

RE1.01 - summarize articles or short stories to present key information;

RE2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

RE2.04 - use reading strategies (e.g., skimming text for information, using clues from context, using knowledge of word families and root words) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and idiomatic expressions;

RE2.05 - use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary;

WR1.01 - write a review of a text, a movie, or a play studied in class, including a summary of the plot and their personal reactions and recommendations;

WR1.03 - write a multi-paragraph text commenting on a situation or defending an opinion;

WR2.01 - recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for Core French, Grade 11, p. 16);

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

WR2.03 - identify correctly the indicators for parts of speech (e.g., n. for noun, adj. for adjective) that are found in a dictionary;

WR2.04 - incorporate newly acquired vocabulary into their written work;

WR2.05 - 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 Academic Core French expectations

·         Letter-writing skills

·         Correct sentence structure

Planning Notes

·         Encourage students to refer to presentation handouts and any notes they have taken during the presentations and ensuing discussions.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teacher:

The students:

·         reviews formal letter-writing format, vocabulary and structures of persuasive writing

·         presents rubric (Annexe 3.5)

·         monitors, corrects, and advises throughout writing process

·         evaluates letters according to rubric
(Annexe 3.5)

·         listen, take notes, and ask questions for clarification

·         write drafts of letter

·         exchange drafts with a partner for peer-proofreading

·         write final copy of letter

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

Type

User

Tool

Methods/Strategies

Category

Summative

Teacher

Rubric (Annexe 3.5)

Letter to the editor

Knowledge/Understanding

Thinking/Inquiry

Application/Making Connections

Accommodations

·         Allow for regular conferencing.

·         Vary time allotment.

·         Allow for several drafts with teacher proofreading.

·         Ensure access to computers for word processing.

Resources

Bilingual French/English dictionaries

Handouts from media presentations

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

Appendices

Annexe 3.5


Annexe 3.1a

Aide remue-méninges

Questions controversies

l’alcoolisme

les ateliers (où la main d’oeuvre est exploitée)

l’avortement

la censure

le clonage

les jeunes déliquents

les drogues

les droits de la femme

les droits de l’enfant

les droits des animaux

l’environnement

la famine

la globalisation

la hausse des frais de scolarité

les lois sur le port d’armes

la nourriture modifiée/la manipulation génétique

les sans-abris

la souveraineté; l’anti-fédéralisme

le syndicalisme

le tabagisme

les uniformes scolaires

Les ressources

- les revues, les magazines, les journaux

- la télévision et la radio (les actualités, les documentaires)

- les personnes-ressources (les experts)

- les publications gouvernmentales et brochures de divers organismes

- les services documentaires multi-média

- l’internet


Annexe 3.1b :  Lexique pour créer un sondage

Directives

cochez

encerclez

soulignez

répondez à

classez en ordre d’importance/de priorité/de préférence

dressez une liste

Le comparatif

plus...que

mieux...que

aussi...que

autant de + noun + que

autant...que

moins...que

pire...que

Le superlatif

le plus (important/urgent, etc.)

la plus

les plus

le moins (important/urgent, etc.)

la moins

les moins

le meilleur

la meilleure

les meilleur(e)s

le mieux

le pire

la pire

les pires

Adverbes et expressions de temps

jamais

rarement

très peu

un peu

de temps en temps

parfois

souvent

chaque jour/semaine/mois/année

chaque matin/après-midi/soir/nuit

tous les jours

Adverbes et expressions de quantité

assez (de)                     très

beaucoup (de)               la plupart (de)   

pas mal (de)                  plus (de)

peu (de)


Annexe 3.2

Exercice de grammaire : Le futur antérieur

L’an 2020q      qw

Tout est possible, mais dans un certain temps. Dites “oui” ou “non” si les personnes suivantes auront realisé les objectifs entre parenthèses en l’an 2020.

Exemple : moi (célébrer mon 30ième anniversaire?)

Oui, j’aurai célébré mon trentième anniversaire.

Non, je n’aurai pas célébré mon trentième anniversaire.

 

1.   les savants (créer une intelligence artificielle?)

 

2.   les Américains (négocier une unité monétaire commune avec le Canada?)

 

3.   le gouvernement (supprimer l’inflation? trouver une solution au problème du chômage? éliminer les sources de pollution?)

 

4.   les médecins (trouver une guérison contre les maladies de coeur? découvrir un vaccin contre le SIDA? éliminer le cancer?)

 

5.   nous (apprendre à parler parfaitement français? passer une année en France?)

 

6.   notre professeur (obtenir un prix littéraire? prendre sa retraite? quitter cette école?)

 

7.   mes parents (gagner la loterie? devenir millionaires? acheter un château en France?)

 

8.   Prince William (devenir roi de l’Angleterre? épouser Britney Spears?)

 

9.   les habitants de la Terre (établir une colonie sur la planète Mars?)

 

10.  on (élire une femme premier ministre?)

(Adaptée de Valette, Jean-Paul et Rebecca M. Valette. French for Fluency. Toronto: D.C. Heath, 1985. p. 376.)


Annexe 3.3

Media Presentation Rubric

Criteria

Level 1

(50-59%)

Level 2

(60-69%)

Level 3

(70-79%)

Level 4

(80-100%)

Knowledge/
Understanding

Knowledge of language conventions in handout (including article - Activity 2)

 

 

- demonstrates limited knowledge of language conventions

 

 

- demonstrates moderate knowledge of language conventions

 

 

- demonstrates considerable knowledge of language conventions

 

 

- demonstrates thorough knowledge of language conventions

Thinking/ Inquiry

identify two points of view

 

 

Discussion questions

 

- demonstrates limited ability to identify relevant points of view

 

- demonstrates limited ability to create relevant questions

 

- demonstrates moderate ability to identify relevant points of view

- creates questions of some relevance

 

- demonstrates considerable ability to identify relevant points of view

- creates questions of considerable relevance

 

- demonstrates thorough ability to identify relevant points of view

 

- creates questions of high degree of relevance

Communication

Communication of information and ideas within context of chosen presentation style

Quality of handout, including article - Activity 2 (organization, completeness)

 

- communicates with limited clarity

 

 

- demonstrates limited ability to create a quality handout

 

- communicates with moderate clarity

 

 

- demonstrates moderate ability to create a quality handout

 

- communicates with considerable  clarity

 

 

- demonstrates considerable ability to create a quality handout

 

- communicates with a high degree of clarity

 

 

- demonstrates thorough ability to create a quality handout

Application

Use of three different types of media sources for research

 

- demonstrates limited use of media sources

 

- demonstrates moderate use of media sources

 

- demonstrates considerable use of media sources

 

- demonstrates thorough use of media sources

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


Annexe 3.5

Letter-writing Rubric

Criteria

Level 1

(50-59%)

Level 2

(60-69%)

Level 3

(70-79%)

Level 4

(80-100%)

Knowledge/
Understanding

Knowledge of language forms and conventions involved in writing a letter of opinion

Knowledge and understanding of a chosen issue

 

 

- demonstrates limited knowledge

 

 

 

- demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding

 

 

- demonstrates moderate knowledge

 

 

- demonstrates moderate knowledge and understanding

 

 

- demonstrates considerable knowledge

 

 

- demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding

 

 

- demonstrates a thorough knowledge

 

 

- demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding

Thinking/ Inquiry

Evidence of well- thought ideas to support stated opinion

 

- demonstrates limited evidence

 

- demonstrates moderate evidence

 

- demonstrates considerable evidence

 

- demonstrates thorough evidence

Communication

States/reiterates opinion clearly and succinctly in introduction, development and conclusion

Communicates and supports argument

 

- demonstrates limited ability to state opinion

 

 

 

- communicates with limited effectiveness

 

- demonstrates moderate ability to state opinion

 

 

 

- communicates with moderate effectiveness

 

- demonstrates considerable ability to state opinion

 

 

- communicates with considerable effectiveness

 

- demonstrates thorough ability to state opinion

 

 

 

- communicates with a high degree of effectiveness

Application/
Making Connections

Applies recently acquired vocabulary to a letter of opinion

Shows relevance of topic to his/her own life and its wider implications

 

 

 

- applies vocabulary to a limited extent

 

- demonstrates relevance to a limited extent

 

 

 

- applies vocabulary to moderate extent

 

- demonstrates relevance to moderate extent

 

 

 

- applies vocabulary to a considerable extent

- demonstrates relevance to a considerable extent

 

 

 

- applies vocabulary to a thorough extent

 

- demonstrates relevance to a thorough extent

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

 

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