KS 3
About the course
Through the course ‘EXPO’ students develop an understanding of the French language in 4 skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing.) The course provides materials necessary and is supported by an online language programme ‘linguascope’ which provides task and games to enhance vocabulary.
What they will learn
They will learn how to speak and write using the French language and aspects of grammar that allow them to recount past and future events. They will learn about home life and school in France and French speaking countries as well as important cultural similarities and differences.
How it will be assessed
6 modules per year, each assessed half termly. Each end of module assessment can test all four skills, although this can be varied.
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KS 4
About the course
AQA GCSE, specification 4655. All 4 skills are assessed. The language is taught through the Nelson Thornes course, which includes the online resource kerboodle.
What they will learn
Students will learn the language through 4 contexts – lifestyle, leisure, home and local area and work and education.
How it will be assessed
Listening and reading is assessed through terminal exams at the end of Year 11 ( 20% each). Speaking and writing are assessed through controlled coursework tasks – a minimum of two per skill, each skill contributing 30% to the overall grade.
Exam board
AQA, SPEC 4655
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KS5
About the course
The course aims to develop students’ knowledge of the French language, culture and contemporary society.
What they will learn
They will learn how to understand and discuss current issues relating to France and the whole world through the medium of French. They will develop their knowledge of French grammar and the structure of the language.
How it will be assessed
Formal exam consisting of listening and reading comprehension exercises & written tasks + Oral exam.
Exam board
Edexcel
Head of Department:
Ms Hammond
Email:
hammondc@cfbs.islington.sch.uk
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LATEST HOMEWORK
(To be completed by 27th April 2012)
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Year 7 - A description of where they live – written
Year 8 - Make up a conversation which includes invitations to go out and excuses (Using modal verbs)
Year 9 - To describe being unwell/injured
This assessment will be done in class time.
PREVIOUS HOMEWORK
(To be completed by 16th March 2012)
(To be completed by 2nd March 2012)
(To be completed by 3rd February 2012)
(To be completed by 19th January 2012)
(To be completed by 9th December 2011)
(To be completed by 25th November 2011)
(To be completed by 11th November 2011)
(To be completed by 21st October 2011)
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