Years 7 and 8 French

The nature of the learners These years represent a transition to secondary school. Students in this pathway are continuing to study French, bringing with them an established capability to interact in different situations, …

Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard French Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students use written and spoken French to interact with teachers, peers and others and to exchange experiences, opinions and views. They use descriptive and expressive language to talk and write about immediate environments, personal …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC059

Organise and present information and ideas on different topics, issues or events, comparing perspectives and experiences[Key concepts: perspective, engagement, action, debate; Key processes: managing information, shaping text, engaging]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLFRC059 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRC064

Reflect on cultural differences between French and English communicative styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions[Key concepts: values, perspective, respect; Key processes: reflecting, analysing, comparing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLFRU069

Examine how elements of communication such as gestures, facial expressions and choice of language vary according to context and situation[Key concepts: body language, personal space, expression; Key processes: observing, comparing, analysing]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC058

accessing, collating and analysing information on youth-related issues (for example, la musique, la télévision, les sports) from sources such as the internet, magazines and personal communications, and classifying findings into themes, for example, la …

Elaboration | ACLFRC058 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC058

collecting information on topics related to lifestyle choices, explaining changes in focus and perspective over different periods, for example, Gitane - vous apporte, sans réserves, le plaisir de fumer, 1957: sans tabac, prenons la vie à pleins poumons, …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC058 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRC060

comparing cartoons or video clips from different eras, identifying themes and representations, for example, traditional fables and contes with moral messages and contemporary texts such as cartoons that include diverse perspectives on social issues

Elaboration | ACLFRC060 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC060

transcribing short samples of action-related dialogue from texts designed to create suspense or excitement (for example, Tintin et l’étoile mysterieuse: allons-y! Ah non, c’est impossible! Personne? Ah magnifique!), and building them into their own performance …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC060 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC064

discussing elements of successful intercultural communication when using French or other languages, for example, awareness of differences, flexibility, and respect for other perspectives and traditions

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC064 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRC065

sharing and comparing cultural and intercultural experiences and language capabilities, and exchanging views on the benefits of speaking more than one language, such as having a larger vocabulary to draw on, new insights and perspectives, and opportunities …

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRC065 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRC065

identifying events, relationships and experiences that have contributed to building a personal and/or collective sense of identity, and explaining key influences, for example, le voyage, les concours, les amis, la famille, l’équipe

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRC065 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLFRU069

comparing and explaining the use of communicative styles in different contexts, for example, une partie de foot au Stade de France (Allez, allez les Bleus!) compared to a written bulletin scolaire (Mathilde s’exprime avec facilité, persévère au trava …

Elaboration | ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLFRU069

comparing elements of communication such as body language, use of personal space and silence in different cultural contexts and exchanges

Elaboration (2) | ACLFRU069 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLFRU070

examining own and others’ ways of interacting to detect influences from other people, cultures or media products, for example, friends, relatives, teachers, media personalities; travel, education, music and entertainment

Elaboration (1) | ACLFRU070 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | French | Languages | F-10 curriculum