French
Mrs M Parker, Mrs R Smart
Why Study French ?
Modern languages have always been an important part of the curriculum, but never more so than at present, when links with our European neighbours involve tourism, trade, agriculture and industry. French is taught at Key Stage 4 through the medium of modern, authentic materials. Pupils are encouraged to develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of the language in a range of contexts.
Aims & Objectives:
It is our aim to enable pupils to understand and communicate well so that they will derive real pleasure from being able to converse with French speakers and to understand their way of life.
Pupils Study:
Over the course of the two years all students will study 4 main topic areas:
- Personal and Social Life
- The Local Community
- World of Work
- The Wider World
Pupils Learn:
To use their skills of:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Assessment:
60% of the assessment takes place in class and 40% is assessed by external exam.
Unit 1: Listening (20%) – external exam
- A listening comprehension paper normally taken at the end of Year 11.
Unit 2: Speaking (30%) – controlled assessment
- There are 2 tasks:
- General Conversation – pupils answer questions about themselves in French.
- Presentation and Discussion – Pupils prepare (in advance) a presentation on a topic of their choice on which they will be asked questions by their teacher.
- The best two exemplars of these assessments will be sent to the exam Board.
Unit 3: Reading (20%) – external exam
- A reading comprehension paper normally taken at the end of Year 11.
Unit 4: Writing (30%) - controlled assessment
- Written pieces (200 words each approx.) will be prepared throughout the two year course.
- The best two exemplars will be sent to the exam Board.
Trips & Excursions:
End of term day trip to Boulogne.
Philip Allan Updates Revision Day conference.
