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FRENCH I

Full year - One credit

In French I, students cover “checkpoint A” of the New York State syllabus for French language. Thematic topics are introduced during the year, such as School and Education, Personal Identification, House and Family, Weather and Seasons, Holidays, Sports and Leisure, and Food. Emphasis is placed on the skills of listening, verbal communication and understanding. Each unit spirals upon the other so that students will improve their oral communication, reading ability, and writing skills. Besides thematic based conversations, students engage in student-centered, interactive activities to provide opportunity to practice their newly acquired second language. Cultural understanding is promoted through projects in which students compare the American and French cultures.