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Course Profile   Immersion French (FIF4U), Grade 12, University Preparation, Combined

 

Course Overview

Policy Document:  The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, French As a Second Language –
                                    Core, Extended, and Immersion 2000.

Prerequisite:  French Immersion, Grade 11, University Preparation

Course Description

This course provides for extensive study of French literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present. Students will study novels, plays, poems, films, and non-fiction works produced in various historical periods, and will write a formal research paper. The use of correct grammar and appropriate language conventions in both spoken and written French will be emphasized throughout the course.

How this Course Supports the Catholic School Graduate Expectations

Students are expected to listen, speak, read, write sensitively, and respond in French in light of Gospel values. They are expected to be responsible citizens who respect the Catholic teachings of peace, justice and the sacredness of human life. As a Catholic faith community, we acknowledge and affirm the uniqueness of each person and the diversity of cultures. The study of French is a step toward becoming an effective communicator in both of Canada’s official languages, improving students’ understanding of self and society. This study promotes individual growth, responsible citizenship and respect for the Catholic teaching of peace, justice, solidarity, and compassion.

Course Notes

When planning and implementing this course, the teacher should take into consideration activities and approaches that are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet entrance requirements for university programs. Activities and strategies used throughout the units of this course are designed to enable students to meet the Ministry standards and expectations for FIF4U. Care has been taken to cluster the expectations to foster meaningful and relevant learning. The mastery of these expectations is demonstrated by students’ successful completion of the culminating tasks. Students must be instructed to accept “no comment” as a valid answer to any questions, and to respect that people may choose not to respond at all (questionnaires, surveys). The teacher should also be sensitive to the personal nature of the experience and support students in avoiding disclosure and discussion of sensitive issues.

When planning and implementing this course, we have taken into consideration that Unit 1 deals with French literature from France. In order to balance this out, we suggest that the novel under study in
Unit 3 be from French-Canadian literature. However, the novel for the independent research can be either French or French-Canadian.

Units:  Titles and Time

* Unit 1

La littérature à travers les âges

35 hours

Unit 2

Lisons entre les lignes

35 hours

* Unit 3

Le pouvoir de la plume

40 hours

* These units are fully developed in this Course Profile.

Unit Overviews

Unit 1:  La littérature à travers les âges

Time:  35 hours

Unit Description

Through the study of chansons de geste, poems, prose, tragedy, and comedy, students explore the different literary movements from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The culminating activity is an independent presentation of a literary movement of the twentieth century. Students apply appropriate strategies to read, understand, interpret, and present information in light of the Gospel values.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

OCV.04, RE1.06, RE2.01, RE2.02, RE2.05, RE2.06, WRV.04, WR2.01
CGE 2a, CGE 7g

Knowledge/Understanding

Discovery of the main literary movements from the Middle Ages to the 20th century

2

OCV.04, OC2.03, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03, OC3.05, REV.03, REV.04, RE2.01, RE2.02, RE2.03, RE2.05, RE2.06, WRV.02, WRV.04, WR2.01, WR2.02
CGE 1a, CGE 1j, CGE 2b, CGE 5b

Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

Literature of the Middle Ages

3

OCV.03, OCV.04, OC3.02, REV.03, REV.04, RE2.02, RE2.04, RE2.05, RE2.06, WRV.04, WR1.02, WR2.01, WR2.02, WR2.04, WR2.05
CGE 2b, CGE 2c, CGE 2e, CGE 3e

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

16th century: the study and creation of a poem

4

OCV.03, OC3.01, REV.01, REV.03, REV.04, RE1.01, RE2.02, RE2.04, RE2.06, WRV.02, WRV.04, WR1.05
CGE 1j, CGE 2b, CGE 5b

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

Thematic comparison of a tragedy and a comedy of the 17th century

5

OCV.04, OC1.02, OC3.05, REV.03, REV.04, RE2.01, RE2.02, WRV.04, WR2.02, WR2.05
CGE 2a,CGE 2b

Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

Cultural influences on writing in the 18th century

6

OCV.04, REV.01, REV.03, REV.04, RE1.02, RE2.03, RE2.06
CGE 2b

Thinking/Inquiry
Communication
Application

Biographical influences on writings in the 19th century

7

OCV.02, OCV.04, OC2.02, OC3.03, OC3.04, OC3.05, REV.04, RE2.06
CGE 2b, CGE 2c, CGE 2d, CGE 7g

Thinking/Inquiry
Communication

Analysis and presentation of a 20th century poem

Note: The selection of the literary movements is merely a suggestion. The choice of these movements is left to the discretion of each individual teacher based on their interest and expertise.

Unit 2:  Lisons entre les lignes

Time:  35 hours

Unit Description

Students view and read various media works dealing with current events and react to them in oral and written form. The culminating activity is the presentation of a personal point of view dealing with a controversial issue. Students apply appropriate strategies to locate, read, and understand information founded on the universal values of peace, justice, and solidarity. Students also demonstrate their critical and ethical understanding through discussion and writing using Christian values.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

OCV.01, OCV.04, OC1.02, OC1.03, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03
CGE 2a

Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication

Viewing and critique of a media debate

2

OCV.01, OCV.04, OC1.02, OC2.04, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03
CGE 1d, CGE 1e, CGE 1i, CGE 2c, CGE 2d,
CGE 2e, CGE 3b, CGE 3c, CGE 7d

Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication

Proposing a solution to a social issue

3

OCV.01, OCV.04, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03, REV.04, RE1.03, RE1.04, RE1.05, RE2.01, RE2.06
CGE 1d, CGE 1e, CGE 1i, CGE 2b, CGE 2c,
CGE 2d, CGE 2e, CGE 3b, CGE 7d

Knowledge/ Understanding
Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication

Debate of a controversial issue

4

OCV.02, OCV.03, OCV.04, OC1.01, OC2.01, OC2.02, OC3.04, OC3.05, REV.02, RE2.03, RE2.05, WRV.01, WRV.02, WRV.03, WRV.04, WR1.03, WR1.05, WR2.01, WR2.02, WR2.04, WR2.05
CGE 1e, CGE 1i, CGE 2c, CGE 2d, CGE 2e,
CGE 3b, CGE 5b, CGE 7d

Application
Communication

Writing and presentation of a personal point of view on an issue not yet explored in class

Note: Due to the fact that students have dealt with media in FIF1D, FIF2D and FIF3U it would be important that the teacher uses his/her own discretion to ensure that there is no repetition.

 

Unit 3:  Le pouvoir de la plume

Time:  40 hours

Unit Description

Through the study of a French-Canadian novel, students gain an understanding of French-Canadian literature from its inception to the twentieth century. Students study the author and how his/her environment influenced his/her writing. Through an in-depth study of the novel students explore the elements of theme, character analysis, and plot. The creative writing assignment is based on students assuming the role of a character from the novel and presenting it to the class in a dramatization. The culminating activity is an independent study/formal essay based on a different francophone novel. The study of the novel emphasizes the view of a Christ-centred person respectful of the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures.

Unit Overview Chart

Cluster

Learning Expectations

Assessment Categories

Focus

1

OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03, OC3.04, OC3.05, REV.04, WRV.04
CGE 2c

Knowledge/ Understanding

Discovery of French-Canadian literature

2

OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03, OC3.04, OC3.05, REV.02, WRV.04
CGE 7g

Knowledge/ Understanding

Biographical study of the author

3

OCV.02, OCV.04, OC1.02, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.03, OC3.04, OC3.05, REV.04, RE1.02, RE2.01, RE2.02, RE2.06, WRV.01
CGE 1j, CGE 2b, CGE 2d

Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication

In-depth analysis of the novel

4

OCV.02, OCV.04, OC2.02, OC3.01, OC3.02, OC3.04, OC3.05, RE2.06, WRV.04, WR1.01, WR1.05, WR2.01, WR2.02, WR2.04, WR2.05
CGE 2c, CGE 2d, CGE 5g

Communication
Application

Creative writing in form of diary entries

5

REV.01, REV.02, REV.04, RE2.06, WRV.02, WRV.03, WRV.04, WR1.04, WR1.05, WR2.01, WR2.02, WR2.03, WR2.04, WR2.05
CGE 2b, CGE 2c, CGE 2d, CGE 4f, CGE 5b, CGE 5g

Thinking/ Inquiry
Communication
Application

Independent study of another author’s novel

Note: The novel, chosen for the independent study/formal essay, must be approved by the teacher.

Teaching/Learning Strategies

The teaching/learning strategies outlined in these units are directly linked to the learning expectations and their corresponding assessment strategies. They have also been developed to maintain the students’ interest and involvement in order to maximize student achievement. The teacher should review unit planning notes and the teaching/learning strategies appropriate to the specific unit for optimum delivery of course material. The following teaching/learning strategies are suggested:

The teacher:

·         brainstorming

·         cooperative learning activities

·         directed reading-thinking activities

·         directed teaching

·         formal and informal presentation of notions and concepts

Students:

·         community involvement

·         computer assisted learning

·         conferencing

·         debating

·         demonstration

·         discussion

·         expressing another point of view

·         guided reading

·         guided writing

·         homework

·         independent reading/study

·         memorizing

·         mnemonic devices

·         note making

·         open-ended questions

·         oral explanation

·         peer coaching

·         peer practice

·         read aloud

·         reading response

·         research

·         review

·         role playing

·         strategic pairing

·         technology

·         writing process

Assessment & Evaluation of Student Achievement

A final grade is recorded for the Grade 12 French Immersion course and a credit is granted if a student’s grade is 50 % or higher.

The final grade is determined as follows:

·         Seventy per cent of the grade is based on assessment and evaluations throughout the course. This portion of the grade should reflect the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence of achievement. This should also reflect all four categories of the Achievement Chart.

·         Thirty per cent of the grade is based on a final evaluation in the form of an examination, performance, essay and/or other method of evaluation suitable to the course content and administered towards the end of the course.

Diagnostic

·         Prior knowledge

·         Questions and answers

·         Quizzes, tests

·         Language exercises

Formative

·         Conferencing

·         Brainstorming activities

·         Reading comprehension questions

·         Interviews

·         Journals/Learning logs

·         Portfolios

·         Quizzes, tests

Summative

·         Research project

·         Classroom presentation

·         Performance task

·         Portfolios

·         Tests, examination

Recording Tools

·         Checklist

·         Rating scale

·         Rubric

·         Marking Scheme

By

·         Self

·         Peer

·         Teacher

Accommodations

The teacher should consult individual student IEPs for specific direction on accommodation for individuals. Accommodation strategies include:

·         Provide extra time for processing.

·         Use strategic pairing.

·         Involve student in school, area and/or provincial events (e.g., concours oratoire).

·         Allow students to tape lessons for more intensive review at a later time.

·         Support oral instruction with print or visual aids whenever possible.

·         The summary could be taped, or written in Braille for students who have difficulties with vision.

·         Encourage oral discussion prior to and after reading to increase students’ level of comprehension.

·         Provide opportunities for alternate modes for information sharing (e.g., videos, plays, graphics, tapes, to support reading comprehension).

·         Provide appropriate technology for screen readers.

·         Students may need books enlarged, taped, brailled.

·         Have students use a computer with French language software for word processing, proofreading, editing (e.g., spell and grammar checker).

·         Encourage drafts and suggest ways to improve drafts.

·         Provide frequent opportunities for feedback on students’ draft writing.

·         Provide opportunities to write in French for a variety of purposes: class play, school newspaper, school pamphlets, advertising, script for video-taping, commercial publication.

·         Provide reinforcement exercises for extra practice.

·         Allow peer editing.

·         Adapt the assessment format (e.g., oral, practical demonstration, interview, construction, tape-recorded test).

·         Provide testing/assessment accommodations (quiet environment, extra time, oral responses).

·         Highlight key words or phrases for emphasis.

·         Make use of verbal tests or provide students with a reader or a scribe.

Resources

The teacher is encouraged to use the resources that are available to him/her in his/her own school. Units in this Course Profile make reference to the use of specific texts, magazines, films, videos, and websites. The teacher needs to consult their board policies regarding use of any copyrighted materials. Before reproducing materials for student use from publications, the teacher needs to ensure that their board has a Cancopy licence and that this licence covers the resources they wish to use. Before screening videos/films with their students, the teacher needs to ensure that their board/school has obtained the appropriate public performance videocassette licence from an authorized distributor, e.g., Audio Cine Films Inc. The teacher is reminded that much of the material on the Internet is protected by copyright. The copyright is usually owned by the person or organization that created the work. Reproduction of any work or substantial part of any work on the Internet is not allowed without the permission of the owner.

Beelen Woody, Diane. Pratique de l’écriture. Don Mills: Addison-Wesley, 1996. ISBN 0-201-83601-7

Bouraoui, Heidi et Jacques Flamand. Écriture Franco-Ontarienne d’Aujourd’hui. Ottawa : Les Éditions de Vermillon, 1989. ISBN 0-919925-40-5

Bernard, Jean-Paul. Les idéologies québécoises au 19e siècle. Montréal: Les Éditions du Boréal Express, 1973.

Bescherelle : L’art de conjuguer. Montréal : Éditions Hurtibise, 1998. ISBN 2-89428-259-1

“Blanche.” Québec : Cité-Amérique cinema television, 1993, 139 min.

Bouraoui, Heidi et Jacques Flamand. Écriture Franco-Ontarienne d’Aujourd’hui. Ottawa : Les Éditions de Vermillon, 1989. ISBN 0-919925-40-5

Carter, Bonnie et Georgette Bolger. Getting Assessment Right: French As a Second Language, Grades 9 and 10. Barrie: Data Based Directions, 2000. ISBN 1-894369-15-7

Collet, Paulette et Frank Milani. Objectifs, langue et litérature : une approche thématique. Toronto: Copp Clark Pitman, 1988. ISBN 0 7730 4708 5

Cousture, Arlette. Les filles de Caleb, Tome I. Montréal : Amérique, 1985. ISBN 2-89037-618-4

Daumont-Spragg, Christiane et Robert Cottrel. Passages. Montréal : Centre Educatif et Culturel Inc., 1990. ISBN 2-7617-0804-0

David, Michel. Paroles Vivantes. Montréal : Guérin, 1992. ISBN 2-7601-2451-7

Delson-Karan, Myrna. “Les symboles dans la Petite Poule d’eau de Gabrielle Roy.” The Canadian Modern Language Review, V. 43 (January 1987): 357-363

Dionne, René. Le Québecois et sa littérature. Sherbrooke : A.C.C.T. et Éditions Naaman, 1984.
ISBN 2-89040-299-1

Gauvin, Lise et Gaston Miron. Écrivains contemporains du Québec. Paris : Éditions Seghers, 1989.
ISBN 2-232-10018-9

Geoffrion, Daniel et Alina Macfarlane, et al. Les cours préuniversitaires de l’Ontario Français, langue seconde. Toronto: Fédération des enseignants et enseignantes du secondaire de l’Ontario.

Lagarde et Michard. Collection Littéraire du XVIe au XXe siècle. Paris : Les Éditions Bordas

Leggewie, Robert. Anthologie de la littérature française, Tome I. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. ISBN 0-19-506276-0

Leggewie, Robert. Anthologie de la littérature française, Tome II. New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. ISBN 0-19-506277-9

Lemire, Maurice. Dictionnaire des oeuvres littéraires de Québec volume I Des origines à 1900.
Montréal : Fides, 1978. ISBN 0-7755-0675-3

Lemire, Maurice. Dictionnaire des oeuvres littéraires de Québec volume II De 1900 à 1939. Montréal : Fides, 1980. ISBN 2-7621-0998-1

Lemire, Maurice. Dictionnaire des oeuvres littéraires de Québec volume III De 1940 à 1959. Montréal : Fides, 1982 ISBN 2-7621-0999-X

Lemire, Maurice. Dictionnaire des oeuvres littéraires de Québec volume IV De 1960 à 1969. Montréal : Fides, 1984. ISBN 2-7621-1059-9

Lemire, Maurice. Dictionnaire des oeuvres littéraires de Québec volume V De 1970 à 1975. Montréal : Fides, 1987. ISBN 2-7621-1190-0

Lundy, Charles J and David W. Booth. Interpretation: Working with Scripts. Don Mills: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Canada Inc., 1983. ISBN 0-7747-1210-4

Paquin, Michel et Roger Reny. La Lecture du roman. Beloeil : Les Éditions La Lignée Inc., 1984.
ISBN 2-920190-04-0

Pascal, Normand. Des chansons qui nous ressemblent. Montréal : Productions Panor.

Renaud, Laurier. Protocole de présentation et de rédaction des travaux écrits. Montréal : Guérin, 1988. ISBN-2-7601-2263-8

Robertson, Hugh. The Research Essay, 4 ed. Toronto: Piperhill Publications, 1999. ISBN 0-9693068-6-5

Simard, Jean-Paul et Réjean Blais. Point de vue. Montréal : Guérin, 1987. ISBN 2-7601-1803-7

Sylvestre, Guy. Anthologie de la poésie québécoise. Montréal : Beauchemin, 1974. ISBN 0-7750-0080-9

Thériault, Yves. Agaguk. Montréal : Québec, 1993. ISBN 2-89295-084-8

“Les filles de Caleb.” Montréal : Ciné-Maison Bellevue, 1990.

Thompson, Peter S. Littérature du monde francophone : une anthologie. Lincolnwood, Illinois: National Textbook Company in Canada, 1998. ISBN 0 8442 1588 0

Tougas, Gérard. Destin littéraire du Québec. Québec : Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec, 1982.
ISBN 2-89037-137-9

Von der Porten, Edward. Write in Style. Logan: The Perfect Form Company, 1981.

Weber, Karl L., Ramon Hathorn, and Neal R. Johnson. Poésie de la France et du Canada français. Don Mills: Longmans Canada, 1969.

Websites

The URLs for the websites were verified by the writers prior to publication. Given the frequency with which these designations change, teachers should always verify the websites prior to assigning them for student use.

Agence France-Press – http://www.wash.afp.com/Francais/home
List of francophone media links

Centre de documentation virtuel sur la littérature et les écrivains – http://www.litterature.org/

French Language News and Magazines site from MIT – http://www.wash.afp.com/Francais/liens/

Guide de Rédaction des Travaux Universitaires – http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/socsci/guide-fr.html
– http://www.ctf-fce.ca/

L’Actualité Politique, Sociale et Culturelle de nombreux pays francophones
– http://clicnet.swarthmore.edu/presse.ecrite.html

Journal de Montréal – http://www.journaldeMontréal.com/

Journal de Québec – http://www.jounaldeQuébec.com/

La Chanson de Roland – http://french.chass.utoronto.ca/fre180/Roland.html
– http://eee.uci.edu/programs/medieval/ofclips.html

La Presse – http://lapresse.infinit.net/

Le Devoir – http://www.ledevoir.com/

Lexique du vieux français – http://www.dicosdor.com

Moyen Âge – http://www.atreide.net/riberdy/trvetout.htm
– http://www.synec-doc.be/escrime/dico/anth11.htm

Radio Canada Francomania – http://radio-canada.ca/francomania

Rois français du Moyen Âge – http://globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/roisma.html

Studies in Canadian Literature – http://www.lib.unb.ca/Texts/SCL/homepage.html

Visages de la littérature canadienne-français – http://www.utoronto.ca/~ic/media/vidcol/visage.html

24 hebdomadaires et bi-mensuels de langue française à l’extérieur du Québec – http://www.apf.ca

OSS Consideration

Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, French as a Second Language-Core, Extended, and Immersion French, 2000.

The Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. The Ontario Curriculum Grade 9 to 12, Program Planning and Assessment 2000.


Coded Expectations, French Immersion, Grade 12, University Preparation, FIF4U

Oral Communication

Overall Expectations

OCV.01 · understand the content and interpret the message conveyed by a variety of media works;

OCV.02 · speak with native-like fluency on a variety of topics ranging from personal life to global issues;

OCV.03 · express and explain abstract ideas;

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

Specific Expectations

Listening

OC1.01 – demonstrate an understanding of media works by expressing ideas and opinions about the points of view and issues discussed;

OC1.02 – demonstrate an understanding of complex, informal conversations delivered with normal clarity and speed (e.g., in québécois, in French films);

OC1.03 – identify and explain errors and inconsistencies in persuasive speech (e.g., contradictions, factual errors, and false generalizations in media reports or debates).

Speaking

OC2.01 – express clearly and confidently their personal point of view in informal discussions;

OC2.02 – deliver a well-organized, well-thought-out presentation clearly and with confidence;

OC2.03 – debate formally and informally issues arising from reading selections;

OC2.04 – expand upon issues arising from viewing or listening to media works by analysing the message, expressing their point of view, and suggesting possible solutions.

Application of Language Conventions

OC3.01 – recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion, Grade 12, p. 43);

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.

Reading

Overall Expectations

REV.01 · read a range of literary and other works to deepen their appreciation of francophone culture around the world;

REV.02 · research a range of source materials to clarify their ideas and verify their points of view;

REV.03 · analyse and interpret complete works or excerpts from works in a variety of genres;

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

Specific Expectations

Comprehension and Response to Text

RE1.01 – describe how different authors have dealt with the same themes in their works (e.g., customs, morals of the period) and relate the authors’ approach to the nature of the society in which they lived;

RE1.02 – explain how an author’s background and philosophy (as presented in biographical and critical works) are reflected in the author’s writing;

RE1.03 – demonstrate an understanding of different points of view on controversial issues expressed in articles or essays (e.g., by presenting arguments for and against each point of view);

RE1.04 – analyse, critique, and interpret written text and persuade an audience to accept the author’s point of view;

RE1.05 – identify and explain errors and inconsistencies in argumentative writing (e.g., newspaper articles, letters to the editor, political essays, philosophical works);

RE1.06 – identify the main characteristics of several French literary movements (e.g., le classicisme,
 le romantisme
).

Application of Language Conventions

RE2.01 – recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion, Grade 12, p. 43);

RE2.02 – identify vocabulary typical of various historical periods;

RE2.03 – select vocabulary and language structures to enhance the clarity and precision of their speech;

RE2.04 – compare and contrast the form and style of various genres (e.g., poems, essays, plays, short stories, novels);

RE2.05 – expand their working vocabulary with words from a variety of subjects (e.g., history, science, technology);

RE2.06 – use French-English and French dictionaries to determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.

Writing

Overall Expectations

WRV.01 · write clearly, logically, coherently, and persuasively on a broad range of topics in a variety of forms;

WRV.02 · express and explain abstract ideas in their writing;

WRV.03 · write essays and research papers on a variety of topics;

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

Specific Expectations

Communication of Information and Ideas

WR1.01 – create a piece of imaginative writing, presenting a personal point of view other than their own (e.g., the personal diary of a fictional or historical character);

WR1.02 – use figurative language to express imagination and fantasy (e.g., in poems, songs, short stories, fables, legends);

WR1.03 – write an essay (a minimum of 500 words) presenting a series of arguments to support a particular point of view;

WR1.04 – write a formal research paper (1500–2000 words), complete with footnotes and bibliography;

WR1.05 – revise their writing, focusing on organization and presentation of ideas.

Application of Language Conventions

WR2.01 – recognize and use appropriate language structures (see language structures for French Immersion, Grade 12, p. 43);

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

WR2.03 – observe the conventions of style when writing a formal essay (e.g., position of footnotes, placement of bibliography, spacing of paragraphs, margins);

WR2.04 – identify anglicisms used in 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.

 


Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

 

The graduate is expected to be:

 

A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community   who

 

CGE1a    -illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith;

CGE1b    -participates in the sacramental life of the church and demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist to our Catholic story;

CGE1c    -actively reflects on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures;

CGE1d    -develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good;

CGE1e    -speaks the language of life... “recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.” (Witnesses to Faith)

CGE1f     -seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with God, others and creation through prayer and worship;

CGE1g    -understands that one’s purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and live out this call throughout life’s journey;

CGE1h    -respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will;

CGE1i     -integrates faith with life;

CGE1j     -recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart of redemption. (Witnesses to Faith)

 

An Effective Communicator   who

CGE2a    -listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values;

CGE2b    -reads, understands and uses written materials effectively;

CGE2c    -presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;

CGE2d    -writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages;

CGE2e    -uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

 

A Reflective and Creative Thinker   who

CGE3a    -recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all challenges;

CGE3b    -creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good;

CGE3c    -thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems;

CGE3d    -makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience;

CGE3e    -adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience;

CGE3f     -examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.

 

A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life Long Learner   who

CGE4a    -demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others;

CGE4b    -demonstrates flexibility and adaptability;

CGE4c    -takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership;

CGE4d    -responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner;

CGE4e    -sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life;

CGE4f     -applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills;

CGE4g    -examines and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities;

CGE4h    -participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

 

A Collaborative Contributor   who

CGE5a    -works effectively as an interdependent team member;

CGE5b    -thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work;

CGE5c    -develops one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society;

CGE5d    -finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common good;

CGE5e    -respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others;

CGE5f     -exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals;

CGE5g    -achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others;

CGE5h    -applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.

 

A Caring Family Member   who

CGE6a    -relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner;

CGE6b    -recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended;

CGE6c    -values and honours the important role of the family in society;

CGE6d    -values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer;   

CGE6e    -ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service.

 

A Responsible Citizen   who

CGE7a    -acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions;

CGE7b    -accepts accountability for one’s own actions;

CGE7c    -seeks and grants forgiveness;

CGE7d    -promotes the sacredness of life;

CGE7e    -witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society;

CGE7f     -respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures;

CGE7g    -respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society;

CGE7h    -exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship;

CGE7i     -respects the environment and uses resources wisely;

CGE7j     -contributes to the common good.

 

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