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Subject
Grade
Curricular Competency Use their language and cultural knowledge to discover their identity within the French-speaking world Langue et culture de la francophonie 12 Explore and Reflect
Keyword: identity Elaboration: Francophone: a person whose mother tongue is French;Francophile: a (non-Francophone) person who appreciates aspects (language, culture, civilization) of French Canada and the French-speaking world;French-Canadian
Big Ideas The voice is powerful and evocative. Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: voice Elaboration: tone, intensity, intonation, pacing, pronunciation, articulation
Big Ideas The message conveys the intentions of the writer. Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: intentions of the writer Elaboration: opinions, thoughts
Big Ideas Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write. Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: Elaboration:
Big Ideas The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: context Elaboration: family, language, personal experiences
Keyword: text Elaboration: oral, written, visual
Big Ideas Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world. Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: Linguistic variations Elaboration: variations in phonics (accents), lexicon (expressions), and grammar (structures)
Keyword: cultural reference points Elaboration: events, heritage objects and objects from everyday life, territorial references, artistic accomplishments, scientific discoveries, media products, values, lifestyles, characters and/or personalities
Keyword: French-speaking world Elaboration: the profile of communities that use French in various geographic or social spaces
Content elements to enrich a text
  • clarity
  • persuasion
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: clarity Elaboration: use of appropriate words
Keyword: persuasion Elaboration: word choice, arguments, intonation, enunciation, emotions, logic, impact, formality
Content editing strategies Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: editing strategies Elaboration: rereading, consulting reference tools, using a revision grid
Content language elements
  • structure of relative subordinate clauses
  • verb tenses and modes
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: structure of relative subordinate clauses Elaboration: e.g., Le cours auquel je me suis inscrit a été annulé.
Keyword: verb tenses and modes Elaboration: past subjunctive
Content text organization
  • structure of texts
  • argumentative essay
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: texts Elaboration: see course description
Keyword: argumentative essay Elaboration: an organized series of sentences whose purpose is to support a line of reasoning, convince someone of your point of view, justify an opinion, or illustrate its value
Content literary elements
  • stylistic devices
  • semantic field
  • expressions
  • elements of the oral tradition
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: stylistic devices Elaboration: techniques to make what we want to say more expressive, impressive, and convincing in order to create an effect on the audience of a text
Keyword: semantic field Elaboration: set of words (verbs, nouns, adjectives, synonyms) pertaining to a given theme
Keyword: expressions Elaboration: idiomatic, regional
Keyword: elements of the oral tradition Elaboration: storytelling, songs, transmission of information through human speech and circular thought
Content social, historical, and cultural elements
  • protocols for using First Peoples stories
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: protocols for using First Peoples stories Elaboration: First Peoples stories are often subject to usage protocols (who they belong to, where and when they can be shared and by whom); First Peoples programs within the school board can provide assistance and advice regarding local protocols
Content communication strategies
  • language registers
  • argumentation
  • taking the floor
  • courtesy formulas
  • verbal and non-verbal
  • active listening
Communication orale 12 No CCG
Keyword: language registers Elaboration: slang, everyday language, and formal language
Keyword: argumentation Elaboration: act of convincing and thereby encouraging another to act
Keyword: courtesy formulas Elaboration: greetings, taking leave, level of formality (tutoiement and vouvoiement, pourriez-vous)
Keyword: verbal Elaboration: intonation, voice, volume, pacing, pauses, tone
Keyword: non-verbal Elaboration: gestures and facial expressions
Keyword: active listening Elaboration: pay attention, be present, ask open-ended questions, reformulate, show respect
Curricular Competency Use various styles of elocution in their oral communications in order to create the desired effect Communication orale 12 Create and Communicate
Keyword: elocution Elaboration: manner of expressing oneself orally and of articulating and linking sentences
Curricular Competency Select appropriate writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create oral interactions for a variety of purposes and audiences Communication orale 12 Create and Communicate
Keyword: writing processes Elaboration: planning, drafting, revising, proofing, dissemination

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