 Topics:
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Shopping
Special Events
FRENCH 2 > Theme: Leisure Time
Topic: Indoor and Outdoor Activities
Communication
- Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Share opinions about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Understand announcements and advertisements about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Comprehend spoken or written narratives about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Oral and Written Presentation
- Present information about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Describe when, where, and how often one participates in indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Tell about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities that took place in the past.
Cultures
- Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Discuss how and where young people spend leisure time in francophone countries.
- Discuss popular sports and sporting events in French-speaking countries, such as Le Tour de France, boules, etc.
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities
- Making Connections Through Language
- Discuss famous francophone individuals studied in other classes (sports figures, musicians, artists, etc.).
- Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare indoor and outdoor leisure time activities in francophone and American cultures.
- Compare the amount of time and money spent on indoor and outdoor leisure time activities in francophone and American cultures.
- Identify cognates and false cognates for indoor and outdoor leisure time activities.
- Compare the use of the past tense in French and English.
- Communication Across Communities
- Explore information about indoor and outdoor leisure time activities in francophone countries.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Formal and informal questions
- Faire with leisure expressions
- C'tait with description words
- Vocabulary for expressing opinions
- Vocabulary for locations for leisure activities
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FRENCH 2 > Theme: Leisure Time
Topic: Shopping
Communication
- Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask and answer questions related to shopping.
- Ask for and give a detailed description of an item being purchased.
- Ask and answer questions regarding where items can be purchased and for how much.
- Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Identify and comprehend descriptions of items for sale in an advertisement.
- Comprehend oral and written information about where specific items can be purchased.
- Oral and Written Presentation
- Relate a shopping experience.
- Tell about the purchase and/or sale of an item.
Cultures
- Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Identify currencies in various francophone countries.
- Discuss the origins and the incorporation of the Euro in the European Union.
- Identify shopping customs in francophone countries.
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities
- Making Connections Through Language
- Compare merchandise prices in the U.S. to prices in francophone countries.
- Identify famous people studied in humanities classes who are portrayed on francophone currency.
- Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare the custom of bargaining in francophone countries and the U.S.
- Compare shopping venues in francophone countries and the U.S. (e.g., boutiques vs. malls).
- Discuss the American influence on stores and products in francophone countries.
- Identify cognates and false cognates related to shopping.
- Discuss unique crafts and specialties in francophone countries (baskets, pottery, culinary specialties, etc.).
- Communication Across Communities
- Identify merchandise available on the Internet, through catalogs, and/or in advertisements from francophone countries or local retail establishments.
- Identify international job opportunities related to retail and marketing.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Expressions of politeness
- Expressions of comparison
- Verbs acheter, préférer, and vouloir
- Indefinite and partitive articles
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FRENCH 2 > Theme: Leisure Time
Topic: Special Events
Communication
- Person-to-Person Communication
- Ask for and give a detailed description of a special event.
- Asks and answer questions regarding plans for a special event.
- Ask and answer questions related to the celebration of special events (e.g., holidays, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, etc.).
- Listening and Reading for Understanding
- Comprehend invitations and advertisements for special events.
- Comprehend descriptions of items needed for a special event.
- Oral and Written Presentation
- Invite others to attend a special event.
- Describe a present, past, or future celebration.
- Present rehearsed and unrehearsed material related to a special event, such as a skit, poem, play, or song.
- Respond orally or in writing to an invitation.
Cultures
- Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
- Identify holidays and typical celebrations of francophone countries.
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities
- Making Connections Through Language
- Discuss traditional foods served at special events in francophone countries.
- Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
- Compare and contrast holidays and celebrations in francophone countries and the U.S.
- Identify cognates and false cognates related to holidays.
- Communication Across Communities
- Identify opportunities to attend francophone special events or celebrations in the metropolitan area.
Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements
- Vocabulary related to celebrations (food, activities)
- Extending, accepting and refusing invitations
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