YEAR 7

In year 7 pupils learn French, using the Mètro course book. This course book is up to date and incorporates modern methodology. Apart from the basic text books, pupils have a work book, appropriate to their ability, a vocabulary booklet, and access to a CD Rom which follows the course.

We hope that pupils starting the course will have had access to some language teahcing in their primary schools.

We expect all pupils to have a French dictionary at home, a valid passport and a willingness to participate in trips in exchanges from an early age.

The Course; MODULE 1 BIENVENU; TOPIC AREAS; Greetings Giving name and age Months and days Giving date of birthday Classroom objects and instructions The alphabet in French Basic use of verbs and infinitives. Rules of pronounciation and spelling Numbers 1-31 Colours

GRAMMAR; Maculine and feminine plurals J’ai /je n’ai pas infinitive of verbs and first and third person singular

Adjectives- agreement and position

PUPIL OUTCOMES Pupils able to hold short personal information conversations

Able to write a few details about themselves

Able to understand basic classroom instructions UNIT TASK At the end of the unit pupilswill be expected to produce a simple illustrated children's story using verbs in a basic narrative.

MODULE 2 TOI ET MOI Saying where you live Talking about your family Talking about your pets Describing yourself

GRAMMAR Possessive adjective – mon ma mes Le la les Avoir Être Third person il /elle

PUPIL OUTCOMES Able to write more about themselves Able to describe their family Able to write descriptions of themselves and others UNIT TASK Pupils will be expected to produce a recorded cassette of them talking about their family.

MODULE 3 AU COLLEGE School subjects Likes and dislikes Telling the time School day School uniform GRAMMAR Faire Er verbs Son sa ses Ton ta tes

PUPIL OUTCOMES Able to give presentation about their school, including subjects, opinions, uniform, the school day. Etc UNIT TASK Pupils will take part in a group presentation of their school using video and ICT.

MODULE 4 MES LOISIRS Sports Likes/ dislikes Other activities The weather Compass points

GRAMMAR Negatives Questions Ir and re verbs

PUPIL OUTCOMES Able to communicate about their interests and what they do in free time. Letters to penfriends UNIT TASK Project on Importance of Leisure for Yong People

This year covers National curriculum levels 1-4 in all 4 language skills; listening reading, writing and speaking.

There are regular module tests in all 4 skills. Pupils will have the opportunity to engage in pairwork activities, class surveys, oral presentations, written presentations, letter writing, IT activities as well as basic language activities such as grammar exercises, and vocabulary learning.

They will be encouraged to start to read in French and should lay the groundwork for independent reading through access to Language Magazines and reading

YEAR 8

The French syllabus covers modules from Métro 1 and 2.

MODULE 5 CHEZ MOI Describing where you live Describing your house; rooms etc Talking about what you do in your house Describing what furniture is in your bed room

GRAMMAR Er verbs Prepositions Avoir Use of on Être

PUPIL OUTCOMES Pupils produce a brochure about their house, including plan of house, description of bedroom.

MODULE 6 LES VACANCES Talking about holidays; where, how long, . Holiday activities Asking for and giving directions Shopping for souvenirs Buying snacks in a café Prices

GRAMMAR; Aller Aller + infinitive (future) Prepositions Numbers 60 –100 Shopping phrases

PUPIL OUTCOMES Letter about holiday intentions Role play dialogues in town, shopping, at the café.

MODULE 7 SALUT Revision of personal details Talking about other people After school activities Describing a special day

GRAMMAR consolidation of present tense verbs aimer + infinitive

PUPIL OUTCOMES Produce a cassette about what you do in the evenings

MODULE 8; MA VIE Daily routine Clubs Making suggestions to go out Making excuses Making arrangements Entertainment

GRAMMAR Reflexive verbs Faire Faire + du de la etc On pourrait + infinitive Negatives

PUPIL OUTCOME Letter/essay / video diary on daily routine Assessed role plays; making arrangements

MODULE 9 FAMILLE ET COPAINS Talking about your family Making comparisons Parts of the body Describing illnesses

GRAMMAR Possessives adjectives Comparative/superlative adjectives Adjectives Imperatives Au etc

PUPIL OUTCOMES Role plays Written descriptions of famous people.

Pupils work at levels 2-5 in all four skills and are regularly assessed both in formal assessments and coursework tasks

YEAR 9

Year 9 start the GCSE course and will use Metro 4 Rouge and Vert depending on ability.

MODULE 1 This is an introductory unit to consolidate work on the past tense and allow access to level 5 and above. Pupils will be expected to produce several pieces of assessed writing and speaking describing past holidays and weekend activities. They will thoroughly learn the grammar of the past tense.

Countries Describing where you went What it was like The journey Asking questions Using dictionary Making excuses

GRAMMAR Past tense je tu nous Etre/avoir verbs C’était

PUPIL OUTCOMES Level 5 oral and written accounts of holidays, past weekends, visits

The rest of the course follows that of the Key Stage 4 Groups (see below)but has they now have longer in Key Stage 4 there are opportunities to study other Francophone countries, and aspects of the History of France. Most of the work in this year is aimed at level 5. However pupils have the opportunity to work to level 6 and beyond, with regular assessments in all four skills.

KEY STAGE 4 FRENCH ,GERMAN AND SPANISH

In Key Stage 4 the French ,Spanish and German exam courses followed are the AQA linear course.

This involves 4 modules of work with end of year examinations in Listening, Reading and Speaking. Written work is assessed through coursework, including one piece written under test conditions.

Much of the work of KS 3 is revisited but at a higher level.

The Four modules are;

1 My world  Self ,family and friends  Interests and hobies  Home and local environment  Daily routine  School and future plans

2 Holiday Time and Travel  Travel ,transport and finding the way.  Tourism  Accommodation  Holiday Activities  Services

3 Work and Lifestyle  Home life  Healthy living  Part-time jobs and work experience  Leisure  Shopping  4The young Person in Society  character and personal relationships  the environment  education  careers and future plans  Social issues, choices and responsibilities