French II Lesson Unit 1: FAISONS DU SHOPPING! Les magasins en France Identify the different types of stores in France. Name the shopkeeper in each type of store. des verbes Conjugate and use regular and irregular verbs. Les produits français Describe what specific products are available in certain stores and identify some of the French products. Qui, quand, pourquoi? Ask questions in French using several different methods and interrogative expressions. Au marché français Identify and describe products sold at the French market. Les adjectifs démonstratifs Differentiate between specific products by using demonstrative adjectives. Quelle est la différence? Use ordinal numbers to indicate location of objects in department stores. Describe objects using comparative adjectives. Les marchés dans le monde francophone Identify some francophone regions as former French colonies. Describe the markets in the former colonies. Identify examples of cultural influences. Combien? Les expressions de quantité Use adverbial expressions to indicate quantity. Combien cela coute t il? Interpret French prices. Dossier: Écrire un dialogue Write a dialogue. Review all of the concepts in Unit 1 to prepare for the unit test.
French II Lesson Unit 2: AU TRAVAIL Les métiers de la santé Identify health-care professions and their responsibilities. Identify cognates and word origins. Les professions artistiques Name professions associated with the arts. Conjugate the irregular verb écrire. State job duties. Explain the apprenticeship program in France. Identify trades and duties of tradespeople. Conjugate stem-changing verbs. Les professions qui aident les gens Describe the duties of these jobs. Identify jobs that help people. Les qualités personnelles Use adjectives to describe personal qualities for specific careers. Describe advantages and disadvantages of specific jobs. Dossier : Mon emploi idéal Describe an ideal job. Write a classified advertisement. Les emplois des étudiants Describe typical student jobs in France. Jeune fille au pair Use direct-object pronouns in the past tense. Poser sa candidature Use indirect-object pronouns in the present and near-future tenses. Use verbs that are followed by a preposition. Préparer un entretien d'embauche Use the imperative mode. Use indirect and direct-object pronouns in the past tense. Oui, monsieur! Use the imperative form of verbs with object pronouns. Le travail au Sénégal Compare and contrast viewpoints and behaviors of Senegal, France, and the United States (U.S.) that are related to the workplace. Identify the geographic location of Senegal. Review concepts from Unit 2.
French II Lesson Unit 3: AU CINÉMA Le cinéma français Identify and describe important facts associated with French films. Quel film va-t-on voir? Use film-related vocabulary. Allons au cinéma Use vocabulary associated with movies and theater. Il n'y a plus de places Use the negative construction ne...plus. Comment est le film? Use comparative and superlative adjectives and verb expressions to describe movies and express opinions on them. Dossier : Les Césars du cinéma Compare and contrast the César film awards in France with the Academy Awards in the United States (U.S.). Festival de Cannes Describe the Cannes film festival. Locate and describe the French Riviera. Un entretien avec une vedette Conjugate the irregular verb venir. Conjugate verbs in the recent past tense. Dossier : Que nous apprennent les films sur la culture? Identify possible complications associated with using film as a teacher of culture. Compare and contrast culture as it is shown through American and French films. Dossier : Une histoire, deux cultures Identify the differences and similarities in an American and a French version of the same film. Review unit knowledge and skills to prepare for unit exam
French II Lesson Unit 4: EN VILLE ET À LA CAMPAGNE Les domiciles Apply key vocabulary words in the context of housing and urban living. Les tâches ménagères Apply key vocabulary words related to housework. En ville Analyze aspects of urban living in France. Les pièces de l'appartement Apply key vocabulary words related to rooms and furniture in the home. Dossier : Une maison de rêve Apply key vocabulary words to describe an ideal home. En train Use vocabulary associated with train travel. La Provence en train Identify the geographic location and features of Provence Use comparative adverbs. Les maisons en Provence Identify types of housing in France. Dossier: Les villes et les villages de France Describe characteristics of a large city and a small village in France. Une journée en Provence Describe customs, traditions and other cultural elements of Provence. Dossier : Mon journal de voyage Describe activities in Provence. Review the vocabulary, grammar and cultural information from Unit 4.
French II Lesson Unit 5: LA SANTÉ La France et la nutrition Compare and contrast eating habits between France and the United States (U.S.). Un régime équilibré Use vocabulary associated with the French food guide. La nutrition dans le monde francophone Compare and contrast nutrition-related routines and social practices among different cultures. L'activité physique Identify physical activities. Dossier : Le journal de mes habitudes Describe daily nutrition and healthy habits. Les habitudes quotidiennes Conjugate pronominal verbs in various tenses and modes. Comment t'es-tu occupé? Conjugate pronominal verbs in the past tense. Les habitudes d'un jeune Identify and describe daily routines of teenagers in francophone countries. Les symptômes d'une maladie Describe symptoms and illnesses Chez le médecin State symptoms and advice for common illnesses and injuries. Review Unit 5 to prepare for test. Unit 6: RÉVISION ET CONTRÔLE SEMESTRIEL Review concepts from Units 1 5 in preparation for the final exam.
French II Lesson Unit 7: LES VACANCES D'HIVER Où allez-vous? Utilize correct prepositions with place names to describe where people go on vacation. A l'aéroport Apply travel-related vocabulary in appropriate contexts. Les annonces à l'aéroport Apply travel-related vocabulary in appropriate contexts. Une capsule mémorielle Identify the history, geography, culture, and celebrations of Quebec. Comment étaient tes vacances? Use the imperfect tense. Identify cultural elements of Quebec. Dossier : L'hôtel de glace Identify and describe a unique aspect of Quebec culture: the Ice Hotel. Le passe composé et l'imparfait Identify activities at the Quebec Winter Carnival. Use the imperfect tense to discuss interrupted actions and carnival activities. Les fêtes culturelles Describe the influence of history, geography, and religion on celebrations and traditions in some French-speaking communities. Review Unit 7.
French II Lesson Unit 8: LA MODE S'habiller selon la météo Use vocabulary associated with seasonal clothing. Un magazine de mode Describe clothing. Express opinions on clothing. Dans la boutique de prêt-à-porter Obtain and provide information in a shopping situation. Choisir des vêtements dans une boutique Use demonstrative pronouns. Dossier : Un événement spécial Describe clothing that's appropriate for a social situation. La haute couture Identify France's role in influencing the world fashion practices. Differentiate between the aspirate and mute h. La mode au début du vingtième siècle Recognize historical influences on fashion design. Identify individuals who played an important role in France's fashion industry. Use expressions of time in French. La mode africaine Identify fashion-related characteristics of francophone countries in Africa. Dossier : Un défilé de mode Describe a designer's latest fashion show. Review content from Unit 8, La mode
French II Lesson Unit 9: AU MUSÉE D'ART Les beaux-arts Apply key vocabulary words related to the visual arts. Les mouvements artistiques en France Identify some important historical individuals associated with French art. Identify characteristics of French art. L'histoire à travers l'art Identify historical individuals associated with francophone art. Describe the relationship between history and art. La statue de la liberté Describe the French history behind the Statue of Liberty. Le musée du Louvre Recognize and describe the Louvre museum. Un vol au musée Use negative expressions. Plus d'expressions négatives Use negative expressions. Dossier : On a volé la Joconde Locate specific information in a French article. Dossier : Un article dans le journal Locate specific information in a French newspaper article. Describe a robbery. Les impressionnistes Describe characteristics of art and artists of the impressionist movement. Recognize foreign artists influenced by French artists. Les descriptions Use relative pronouns Describe paintings Review material from Unit 9.
French II Lesson Unit 10: À LA PLAGE Les iles tropicales francophones Recognize characteristics of francophone islands. Distinguish between francophone islands located around the world. Distinguish between adjectives and nouns, and capitalize accordingly. Réserver un hôtel Analyze information in travel-related contexts. Conjugate verbs. Les activités à faire pendant les vacances Apply vocabulary in travel-related contexts. Dossier : Comparer les hôtels Describe hotels Obtain information in French. Comment y allez-vous? Select appropriate modes of transportation in travel situations. La cuisine guadeloupéenne Identify characteristics of Guadeloupean cuisine. Use the partitive article. Dossier : Des cartes postales Apply skills learned in Unit 9 Review content from Unit 10, À La Plage.
French II Lesson Unit 11: LES RITES DE PASSAGE Les rites de passage Apply vocabulary related to significant life events. L'enfance Les évènements de l'adolescence Identify characteristics of childhood rites of passage in France. Use verbs followed by a preposition and an infinitive. Identify characteristics of adolescent rites of passage in France. Le permis de conduire en Europe Identify steps in obtaining one's driver's license in France and Switzerland. Use vocabulary associated with driving. Les verbes réguliers au futur simple Conjugate regular verbs in the simple-future tense. Les verbes irréguliers au futur simple Conjugate irregular verbs in the simple-future tense. Dossier : Mes projets d'avenir Use the simple-future tense to describe future plans. Le mariage en France Use vocabulary related to weddings. Identify characteristics of weddings in France. Le mariage aux pays francophones Recognize characteristics of wedding traditions in francophone countries in Africa. Un mariage royal Recognize characteristics and events of Monaco. Dossier : Les rites de passage dans quelques pays francophones Describe characteristics of rites of passage in francophone countries. Review concepts from Unit 11, 'Rites of Passage.' Unit 12: RÉVISION ET CONTRÔLE SEMESTRIEL Review and reinforce French 2 concepts from Units 7-11 in preparation for the final exam.