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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 :
• Communicate about everyday topics
• Learn basic sentence structure
• Gain cultural awareness of Frenchspeaking countries
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 about self , friends , family and daily life in French . Skill building in speaking , listening , reading and writing .
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French II Prerequisite / Selection Process : French I Intended Audience : Grades 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Increasing ability to communicate and comprehend spoken and written French
• Addition of past tense
• Cultural awareness of French-speaking countries
Projects , Activities , etc .: Individual , small and large group communicative activities which may include : posters , dialogues , skits , food , city , house , and travel 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 :
• Immersive language experience
• Ability to communicate in various time frames and contexts
• Production of compound and complex ideas
• Expansion of Cultural Competence Projects , Activities , etc .: Oral presentations , role playing , composition , and readings on topics which may include : body parts , daily routines , clothing . and animals 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 :
• Commitment to language use and interest in culture
• Language study with an increased use of authentic materials
• • Oral and written emphasis Projects , Activities , etc .: Research , presentation , student led communicative activities on topics which may include : travel , restaurants , hotels , news media , art , history , literature , and music Instructional Focus : Proficiency-based study of vocabulary , grammar and culture using a variety of media
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Coll Honors College French IV [ BHS , CRHS only , concurrent enrollment with St . Cloud State University ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Grade 11 students [ GPA in the top 33 % of class ] and Grade 12 students [ GPA in the top 50 % of class ]; Honors French III . Intended Audience : Grades 11 and 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit [ successful completion can earn 4 college credits ] Major Outcomes :
• Immersive language experience
• Ability to communicate in various time frames and contexts
• Production of compound and complex ideas
• Expansion of Cultural Competence Projects , Activities , etc .: Research , presentation , student led communicative activities on topics which may include : travel , restaurants , hotels , news media , art , history , literature and music 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 :
• Exclusive use of the French language
• Preparation for placement into intermediate-level college courses
• Exploration of the French-speaking world via Advanced Placement Themes : global challenges , science and technology , contemporary life , personal and public identities , families and communities , beauty and aesthetics
• AP test at completion of the course offered , not required
• Cultural awareness
• Approach the AP exam with confidence 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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