Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

FRENCH IV 532 (AE)/ V 543 (CP)
Grades: 11, 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C- or higher in French III AE or H for IV AE
C- or higher in French IV for V CP
French IV AE/V CP completes the second half of the program begun in French III
AE/IV CP. Students will continue to use language in practical situations, such as
making reservations, or looking for a job. Linguistic structures will be used in
speaking and writing activities. Comprehension skills will be developed through
the reading of magazine articles, poems, and short stories. Students will develop
their listening and speaking skills through a coordinated audio program.
Individual and group projects will focus on French history. Audio, video,
computer software programs, and a feature film are components of the course.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
FRENCH IV 531 (H)
Grades: 11, 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C or higher in French III H
French IV H is taught at an accelerated pace and challenging level. It is designed
to improve and reinforce the four basic language skills of reading, writing,
listening, and speaking. Grammatical structures are reviewed at this level, and
emphasis is placed upon accurately applying these structures to writing and
speaking. Vocabulary development is emphasized, to be applied to both
compositions and conversations. The French IV H student will further develop
the reading skill by reading an authentic work as well as excerpts from French
literature. The study of culture will focus upon those people, institutions, and
ideas in French history that have contributed toward making France what it is
today. Audio, video feature films, and computer software are used to improve
communicative competence. This course is essential for those who intend to take
the CEEB SAT II in French, for those who intend to continue their French studies
at the college level, or for those who hope to improve their listening and
speaking proficiency for career or travel.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
FRENCH V 542 (AE)
Grade: 12 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: C- or higher in French IV AE or H
The French V AE course departs from the basal textbook program used in
French I through IV. The French V AE course is developed around themes:
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