Fashion and Clothes

Entertainment

Sports and Extreme Sports

Topic: Fashion and Clothes

Communication

• Person-to-Person Communication
  

• Exchange information about clothing preferences and personal style, giving details such as patterns, fabrics, and fit.
  

• Listening and Reading for Understanding
  

• Comprehend spoken and written information on clothing and personal style presented in advertisements, articles, or Internet sites.
  

• Oral and Written Presentation
  

• Produce spoken and written presentations on the influence of fashion on teen culture.
  

• Describe clothing and fashion styles, both present day and from another time period.
  

Cultures

• Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
  

• Discuss modern and traditional dress in francophone countries.
  

• Discuss attitudes towards fashion and traditional dress from various francophone countries.
  

Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

• Making Connections Through Language
  

• Make connections between types of clothing worn and geographic locations in the U.S. and francophone countries.
  

• Relate knowledge of fashion and clothing issues to information learned in classes such as history, economics, and marketing.
  

• Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
  

• Compare and contrast typical clothing in the U.S. and in francophone countries.
  

• Identify French clothing and fashion terms used in English and vice versa.
  

• Compare and contrast attitudes toward fashion in the U.S. and francophone countries.
  

• Communication Across Communities
  

• Acquire information on traditional dress from an authentic source (an individual, Internet site, or article).
  

Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements

• Vocabulary related to clothing and a detailed description of clothing, to include specifics of color, pattern and style
  

• Interrogative and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
  

• Causative faire
  

• Verb plaire à
  

• Vocabulary for expressing interest, disinterest, and indifference
  

• Vocabulary for paying and responding to compliments
  

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Topic: Entertainment

Communication

• Person-to-Person Communication
  

• Express and elicit opinions about TV and radio programs and movies.
  

• Express and elicit opinions about music and performers.
  

• Listening and Reading for Understanding
  

• Understand TV and movie schedules, reviews, and summaries from francophone countries.
  

• Comprehend the basic themes and some lyrics of songs from francophone countries.
  

• Oral and Written Presentation
  

• Give a detailed summary or critique of a TV program, movie, or musical performance.
  

Cultures

• Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
  

• Discuss how the culture of francophone countries is reflected in their movies, TV programs, and music.
  

Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

• Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
  

• Compare and contrast film and TV industries and viewing habits in the U.S. and francophone countries.
  

• Compare popular styles of music and trends in francophone countries and the U.S.
  

• Communication Across Communities
  

• View French language films and TV programs to expand foreign language skills and cultural knowledge.
  

Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements

• Vocabulary for entertainment (TV, movies, and music)
  

• Vocabulary for expressing opinions and preferences
  

• Vocabulary for making recommendations
  

• Negatives
  
  

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Topic: Sports and Extreme Sports

Communication

• Person-to-Person Communication
  

• Ask and answer questions related to sports, extreme sports, and athletic activities.
  

• Listening and Reading for Understanding
  

• Comprehend pertinent details when reading or listening to sports reports in the media.
  

• Oral and Written Presentation
  

• Summarize and communicate main ideas and supporting details about sports events, using appropriate time frames.
  

Cultures

• Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products
  

• Investigate popular sports and Olympic participation in francophone countries, as well as factors influencing athletics, such as history, geography, and culture.
  

• Investigate the origins of the modern Olympic Games.
  

Connections, Comparisons, and Communities

• Making Connections Through Language
  

• Identify French sports terms used in English and vice versa, such as touché, plié, le base-ball, le golf, and le jogging.
  

• Cultural and Linguistic Comparisons
  

• Compare and contrast attitudes towards sports and extreme sports in the U.S. and in francophone countries.
  

• Communication Across Communities
  

• Locate and use information on sports from authentic sources, such as the Internet, TV, radio, and francophone newspapers.
  

Related Vocabulary and Linguistic Elements

• Vocabulary related to the broad range of sports, including extreme sports and equipment
  

• Expressions needed to discuss sports participation (jouer à, faire de)
  

• Geographical names and expressions
  

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