WORLD LANGUAGES
Projects, activities, etc.: Role-playing and presentations to enhance communication skills Instructional focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementation of learned skills into novel language expressions, enhanced receptive, and expressive language skills
Honors American Sign Language IV [ AndHS and BHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors American Sign Language II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Accurately sign acquired vocabulary using the five parameters of American Sign Language
• Explain continuity in a conversation both expressively and receptively
• Comprehend and respond with complex grammatical accuracy to expressive American Sign Language and demonstrate cultural awareness locally and globally
• Examine simple patterns of behavior, gestures, and social courtesies in a variety of informal and formal social situations
• Interpret and explain the cultural relevance or historical context of traditions and celebrations
• Use American Sign Language for fun, to express humor, and for personal enjoyment
• This course, with a higher level of learning, will help to better prepare students who wish to test for the Bilingual / Multilingual Seal Projects, activities, etc.: Debate and exchange information and opinions on topics of students’ choosing. Demonstrate mastery expressing prepared presentations( at least 5 to 15 minutes)( e. g., holidays, nationalities, things, and events using appropriate sign selection and syntactically correct phrases) Instructional focus: Greater expectation of communication skills through implementation of learned skills into novel language expressions, enhanced receptive, and expressive language skills
French I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Learn about various cultures of French speakers around the world
• Join the French-speaking world by learning how to communicate on personal everyday topics
• Gain personal awareness of your place in the world
• Reach a Novice-Mid proficiency level Projects, activities, etc.: Individual, small and large group interactive learning activities that will get students communicating in French about their everyday lives at home and in the community Instructional focus: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics. Skill building in speaking, listening, reading and writing
French II Prerequisite / Selection process: French I Intended audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Level up your French by learning how to navigate a variety of real-life situations
• Expand your knowledge of cultural norms, products, and practices
• Reach a Novice-High proficiency level Projects, activities, etc.: Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics Instructional focus: Skill building in speaking, listening, reading and writing with emphasis on verb tense control
Honors French III Prerequisite / Selection process: French II Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore a variety of cultural perspectives and practices across the French-speaking world
• Use French to express your opinions and perspectives on a variety of topics
• Reach and Intermediate-Low proficiency level Projects, activities, etc.: Oral presentations, role playing, composition, and readings on topics. Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics Instructional focus: Greater expectation of language use, implementing skills in class activities, building on prior knowledge
Honors French IV Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors French III Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore ways to“ Frenchify” your world as you continue to expand your proficiency
• Familiarize yourself with a broad-range of cultural topics impacting communities around the world
• Reach an Intermediate-Mid proficiency level Projects, activities, etc.: Research, presentation, student led communicative activities on topics Students will learn to communicate on a variety of cultural topics Instructional focus: Proficiency-based study of vocabulary, grammar, and culture using a variety of media
AP French V [ AndHS, AHS, BHS, CRHS only ] [ IB French V SL available at CPHS. See IB section.] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Honors French IV or placement exam..................................... Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Communicate exclusively in French to increase your proficiency as you work towards fluency
• Immerse yourself in the French-speaking world through complex topics that impact our society
• Reach an Intermediate-High proficiency level
• AP test at completion of the course offered, not required
Projects, activities, etc.: Instructional content will reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher [ the arts, current events, literature, sports, and so forth ]. In addition to standard textbooks and anthologies, materials might include audio and visual materials, newspapers, magazines, and contemporary literature Instructional focus: The course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions is emphasized
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