605 - French I R

Grade: 9 (This course is also offered to Middle Schoolers in Grade 8)
Duration: 1 Year
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None

French I is the first year of a three year sequence for students seeking an Advanced Regents Diploma and is required for graduation for all students. The primary emphasis is on developing four skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Vocabulary acquisition at this level is of vital importance. Students will learn how to speak about themselves, their family, their home, their school and their community. They will also learn the appropriate linguistic components for shopping, travel and restaurant dining. In all, ten topics are taught. Reading is confined to short passages taken from authentic documents. Writing is guided. Short, descriptive paragraphs, letters and journal entries are emphasized. The final examination is organized to test all skills.