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Subject
Grade
Curricular Competency Examine diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 Explore and Reflect
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Curricular Competency Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 Explore and Reflect
Keyword: Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world Elaboration: blogs, class or school visits (including online or virtual visits), concerts, discussions, festivals, films, correspondence, plays, social media, stores or restaurants offering service in French
Curricular Competency Grasp the importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various texts Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 Explore and Reflect
Keyword: Grasp Elaboration: fully understand
Keyword: social, historical, and cultural contexts Elaboration: understand that the author wrote from a perspective that was influenced by social, historical, and cultural factors (family, education, community, religion, immigration, values, perspectives, political events, economic situation); understand the link between text and context
Keyword: approaching Elaboration: tackle, present, and interpret
Keyword: texts Elaboration: oral, written, visual
Curricular Competency Interpret a text to identify explicit and implicit messages Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 Explore and Reflect
Keyword: Interpret Elaboration: explain, seek to render understandable that which is complicated, ambiguous; find meaning
Curricular Competency Understand the role bilingualism plays in their life in order to facilitate decision-making in their personal and working life Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 Explore and Reflect
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Curricular Competency Use their language and cultural knowledge to reflect on their identity within the French-speaking world Langue et culture de la francophonie 11 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 11 No CCG
Keyword: voice Elaboration: tone, intensity, intonation, pacing, pronunciation, articulation
Big Ideas The message conveys the intentions of the writer. Communication orale 11 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 11 No CCG
Keyword: Elaboration:
Big Ideas The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text. Communication orale 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 No CCG
Keyword: editing strategies Elaboration: rereading, consulting reference tools, using a revision grid
Content language elements
  • structure of an impersonal sentence
  • verb tenses and modes
Communication orale 11 No CCG
Keyword: impersonal sentence Elaboration: a sentence without a defined or clear subject (e.g., Il a neigé toute la nuit; On encourage une alimentation saine)
Keyword: verb tenses and modes Elaboration: present and past infinitive, present subjunctive
Content text organization
  • structure of texts
  • argumentative essay
Communication orale 11 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 demonstrate its value

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