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 francophone 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

● Your local area

Term 2

● Free Time

Term 3

● Paris Project

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 will be setted according to their ability in the foreign language. Movement either up or down is a fluid process commensurate with the individual's linguistic 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.