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Welcome!

Welcome to the French 9 page! This page is dedicated to answering all questions that students may have before taking French 9. Not every question will be answered but most will be. Enjoy!

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What is French?

French is a vibrant language shared by millions across the globe. It connects people from the streets of Paris to the communities of Canada and Africa, acting as a bridge for culture and conversation. More than just a school subject, it is a way to join a global family and see the world through a new lens.

Le Cochon Français
The French Pig

Curriculum

Exploring and Reflecting

  • Determine an author's implicit message or vision on the basis of specific clues.

  • Identify choices in stage adaptations and explain their effects.

  • Situate a work in its context by relying on author biograhies and textual clues related to the socio-historical dimension of a text.

  • Consider the role that the message of a text plays in society and the ways in which it is percieved, depending on the era and society.

  • Clarify the criticisms conveyed through fabies and identify the target audience.

  • Regconize the importance of dramatization in the genres studied 

  • Identify the elements that help to define the "character effect"

  • Regconize the similarities and differences between texts from different socio-historical contexts.

  • Recognizee the literacy diversity in the French-speaking world and among Aboriginal communities.

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Creating Communicating

  • Share one's reactions to the themes in a text.

  • Use different stylistic elements to create an effect on the recipient.

  • Prepre and present stagings of portions of texts or complete texts.

  • Write texts following the characteristics of the types of texts and language conventions studied.

  • Improve own texts, being mindful of the quality of form and expression.

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Le peuple français de France
The French people from France

Why French?

Starting French in Grade 9 gives you a global superpower that sharpens your brain and opens doors to higher-paying careers. You are joining 300 million speakers at a time when French is driving global innovation through initiatives like FrancoTech and new advancements in AI. With Canada investing $1.4 billion into bilingual programs through 2028, you will have access to more scholarships and travel than ever. It is not just a school subject; it is your bridge to a future of connection and world-class opportunities.

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