Woodland Christian

High School
(Cambridge District Association for Christian Education)

Course Title: Core French, Grade 9, Academic, Applied

Course Code: FSF 1D/P

Description and Rationale: This course enables students to increase their knowledge of the
French language, further develop their language skills and deepen their understanding and
appreciation of francophone culture around the world. Exploring a variety of themes, students
will develop and apply critical thinking skills in discussion, in their analysis and interpretation
of texts and their own writing. Students will become effective communicators in French, and
encourage them to speak, write, and listen honestly and sensitively, responding critically in the
light of Gospel values. The program will encourage students to develop biblical attitudes and
values and enable them to demonstrate a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the
dignity and welfare of others.
Total Time: 110 hours

Text(s): Ruby Kaplan, Sara Garnick. Express 9e. R.K. Publishing.

Unit Summary:

Unit #TopicHours

1Introduction and Review1321, 2, 3 partez !143Mosaïque canadienne144Dans la

zone :P145Pourquoi moi ?146Étude de roman147Mon avenir ?148La palette de chez nous14

Evaluation of Student Achievement FSF1D

B. Course Content 70%

Projects 15% (application of material and thinking and inquiry,

communication)
Tests 15% (knowledge, aural, application, communication)
Assignments 20% (knowledge, thinking, application, communication)
Communication 20% (oral and aural communication, communication)

B. Final Evaluation 30%

Cumulative Assignment 20%

Formal oral/aural Examination 10%