French in Grade 8 | 4ème
French Class in Grade 8 Meets Five Times / Week (Instruction in French)Concepts & Content:
- Study of historical texts: 18th and 19th centuries
- Study of viewpoint in narration.
- Debate and individual presentation
- Genre study: the letter, the short story and play
- History of art related to time period studied
Objectives:
- Reading: independent and thorough reading
- Complex narration
- Master use of abstract thoughts and vocabulary
- Enhance understanding of literary theory
- Write and debate with ease and conviction
Assessment:
- Vocabulary and grammar exercises
- Reading comprehension questions
- Creative writing
- Essays
- Projects
- Unit finals
Resources:
- Novellas
- Historical fiction
- Realistic fiction
- Classical Theatre : tragedy
Resources (Exercise Books):
- L’atelier du langage 4ème, Hatier
- Cahier d'exercices, 4ème, Hatier
Emeric Lefebvre
Professeur de français