Core French
The Form 6 core French program aims to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to develop proficiency in the language. This course continues to emphasize communicative competence by developing the students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through a thematic approach, they experience a contextual application of the vocabulary and grammar structures of the "On y va 1" program. A challenging reading program, including a variety of theme-related texts and practise in public speaking are integral parts of the course. Technology plays a key role in differentiating instruction, sharing work and thinking critically.
Advanced French
The goal of the advanced level is to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to develop proficiency in the language. Students study the same topics, themes and grammatical structures as the core level, but in greater detail and depth. The scope of learning opportunities is expanded with more complex and involved projects, assignments, presentations and speeches. Technology plays a key role in differentiating instruction, sharing work and thinking critically.
Extended French
Students in the Form 6 extended French program have experience in French or immersion schools, or they demonstrate superior French skills and the capacity to meet the higher expectations of this program. They follow a program designed to help them consolidate and expand on their current language skills and written comprehension and expression. Students are capable of communicating in French, and emphasis is placed on language form, comprehension and grammatical accuracy. A selection of Canadian and French short stories, poems and songs is studied, including the novel Jacquou le croquant. Students use their research and creative skills to make oral presentations throughout the year. All students also participate in a public speaking contest. Grammar and spelling are reviewed and expanded with the aid of a workbook. Technology plays a key role in differentiating instruction, sharing work and thinking critically.