• Classes that Madame King will be teaching

    and required supplies (2021-2022):

    kings@northernhighlands.org

    Honors French III - Grades 10-12 
    The level 3 World Language Curriculum includes four thematic units of study: Telling My Story, Milestones and Traditions, Contemporary Life and Health and Wellness. In this course, students learn to express themselves using more advanced grammatical structures in reading, speaking and writing pieces. By the end of level three, the goal is for students to attain a level of Intermediate-Low in interpretive reading, presentational speaking, interpretive listening, interpersonal communication, and presentational writing. Students profit from more advanced reading selections and from listening practice. Students in this advanced course proceed more rapidly with language structure exercises. Classes are conducted mostly in the target language. By the end of level three honors, the goal is for students to attain a level of Intermediate-Mid. 

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of Honors French II or French II teacher. 

     

    French IV - Grades 10-12 
    The level 4 World Language Curriculum includes four thematic units of study: Travel and Transportation, Career Pathways and Future Endeavors, Fine and Performing Arts, and Communities and Cultures. In this course, students learn to express themselves using advanced grammar structures. They learn to collect, share, and analyze data related to contemporary and emerging global issues, problems and challenges. By the end of level four, the goal is for students to attain a level of Intermediate Mid in interpretive reading, presentational speaking, interpretive listening, interpersonal communication, and presentational writing. 

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of French III teacher. 

     

    Honors French IV - Grade 10-12 
    The level 4 World Language Curriculum includes four thematic units of study: Travel and Transportation, Career Pathways and Future Endeavors, Fine and Performing Arts, and Communities and Cultures. In this course, students learn to express themselves using advanced grammar structures. They learn to collect, share, and analyze data related to contemporary and emerging global issues, problems and challenges. By the end of level four, the goal is for students to attain a level of Intermediate Mid in interpretive reading, presentational speaking, interpretive listening, interpersonal communication, and presentational writing. Students advance to reading selections of increasing length and difficulty and diverse literary forms. Reading selections are chosen for this cultural significance. Students bring their interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes of communication to a more sophisticated level, while studying literature from the target language. Classes are conducted in target language. By the end of level four Honors, the goal is for students to attain a level of Intermediate High. 

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of Honors French III or French III teacher. 

     

    French V - Grade 10-12 
    The level 5 World Language Curriculum includes four thematic units of study: Global Citizenship and Issues, Nourishing the Mind, Body and Soul, Media Influence, and Artistic Expression. In this course, students learn about historical and cultural influences, geography and its effect on the economy, and daily life when living abroad. By the end of level five, the goal is for students to attain a level of 
    Intermediate High in interpretive reading, presentational speaking, interpretive listening, interpersonal communication, and presentational writing. 

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of French IV teacher. 

     

    AP French Language - Grade 10-12 
    This level requires a high degree of proficiency. Listening and speaking skills are continuously analyzed and evaluated. Reading continues with a variety of original selections discussed in French, and writing skills are expanded to include analytical and creative papers/projects. Students enrolled in this course are preparing for and are expected to take the AP examination in French Language in May. 

    Prerequisite: Recommendation of Honors French IV teacher. 

    A summer assignment will not be required this year. 

     

    Supplies required for September:
    - One binder (1 inch)
    - two pens (red/black or blue)
    - 5 dividers
    - One pencil/one eraser/one ruler

     

    Also some websites to practice your French over the course of the summer:

    Les films/series sur Netflix:
    Lupin
    Call my agent
    Safe
    Les intouchables
    Bonefire destiny
    Tintin
    Le petit Prince

    Les films/series sur Amazon Prime Video:
    Art du crime
    Maigret

    Radios:
    NRJ
    BBC News France
    RFI

    Les journaux:
    Le monde
    Liberation
    Le figaro