French

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 8

FRENCH

The Year 8 curriculum aims to develop the confidence to communicate in French. It builds on the foundations laid in Year 7. It also emphasises the fact that learning French is not just about vocabulary and grammar but having an appreciation of French and indeed f rancophone culture and customs.

We aim to foster an inquisitive and curious student who has a genuine passion for ‘all things’ French as well as a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject

COURSE CONTENT Term 1

● TV, Cinema and leisure activities ● Paris

Term 2

● My Personality and opinions ● Where I live

Term 3

● Talent shows ● Talking about my ambition

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Listening and Speaking ● Reading and Writing ● Grammar - There is a greater emphasis on grammar, requiring students to use and manipulate a variety of key grammar structures and patterns. ● Vocabulary - There is also a greater emphasis on vocabulary including vocabulary that goes beyond a student’s’ immediate needs and interests.

RESOURCES

● Studio 2 online textbook via Pearson ● Languagenut digital learning platform The Studio 2 textbook and Languagenut subscription are provided but students may also access other sites independently such as Languages Online, Duolingo, Memrise or Quizlet.

SETTING

Students are placed in sets determined by previous exposure to the French language in Year 7, summative and formative assessment, and teachers’ professional judgements. Students can and do move between sets regularly. Our objective is always to place students in the correct group commensurate with their language learning needs.

ASSESSMENTS

French is assessed summatively through at least one assessment per module, linked closely to the skills developed. The end of year assessment follows a similar format but will include all modules studied. French is also assessed through informal assessments which are conducted in each lesson. Both types of assessments contribute to students’ overall assessment grade.