This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives.
Courses Type: Academic
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction or equivalent from Elementary School
Grade 9 Core French provides students with the opportunity to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, through a concentrated focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. In this course, students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
FSF1D Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the FSF1D course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Qui suis-je? | 30 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Le suspense | 30 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 3 | Le spectacle | 25 Hours |
| Unit 4 | La nature | 23 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Exam | 2 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 9 French Online Course
The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary skills in all three strands of the French language. Students will develop their ability to read simple texts, write short responses and express personal details and opinions orally. Students will be required to learn various grammar concepts in order to familiarize themselves with the different parts of a sentence, as well as proper sentence structure. Students will be exposed to new vocabulary corresponding to the different units, and will have multiple opportunities to listen and speak in French.