M/J Exploratory French, Intermediate (#0701015) 


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The course was/will be terminated at the end of School Year 2020 - 2021

Course Standards
Name Description
WL.K12.NM.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of basic words, phrases, and questions about self and personal experiences, through gestures, drawings, pictures, and actions.
WL.K12.NM.1.3: Demonstrate understanding of basic words and phrases in simple messages and announcements on familiar settings.
WL.K12.NM.1.4: Demonstrate understanding of simple information supported by visuals through a variety of media.
WL.K12.NM.1.5: Demonstrate understanding of simple rhymes, songs, poems, and read aloud stories.
WL.K12.NM.1.6: Follow short, simple directions.
WL.K12.NM.2.1: Demonstrate understanding of written familiar words, phrases, and simple sentences supported by visuals.
WL.K12.NM.2.4: Recognize words and phrases when used in context on familiar topics.
WL.K12.NM.3.1: Introduce self and others using basic, culturally-appropriate greetings.
WL.K12.NM.3.2: Participate in basic conversations using words, phrases, and memorized expressions.
WL.K12.NM.3.3: Ask simple questions and provide simple responses related to personal preferences.
WL.K12.NM.3.4: Exchange essential information about self, family, and familiar topics.
WL.K12.NM.3.5: Understand and use in context common concepts (such as numbers, days of the week, etc.) in simple situations.
WL.K12.NM.3.6: Use appropriate gestures, body language, and intonation to clarify a message.
WL.K12.NM.3.7: Understand and respond appropriately to simple directions.
WL.K12.NM.4.1: Provide basic information about self and immediate surroundings using words and phrases and memorized expressions.
WL.K12.NM.4.2: Present personal information about self and others.
WL.K12.NM.4.3: Express likes and dislikes.
WL.K12.NM.4.6: Present simple information about a familiar topic using visuals.
WL.K12.NM.5.3: Write simple sentences about self and/or others.
WL.K12.NM.5.6: Pre-write by drawing pictures to support ideas related to a task.
WL.K12.NM.6.1: Recognize basic practices and perspectives of cultures where the target language is spoken (such as greetings, holiday celebrations, etc.)
WL.K12.NM.6.2: Recognize common patterns of behavior (such as body language, gestures) and cultural practices and/or traditions associated with the target culture(s).
WL.K12.NM.6.3: Participate in age-appropriate and culturally authentic activities such as celebrations, songs, games, and dances.
WL.K12.NM.6.4: Recognize products of culture (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, transportation, toys).
WL.K12.NM.8.3: Identify celebrations typical of the target culture and one’s own.
LAFS.68.RH.1.2 (Archived Standard): Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
LAFS.68.WHST.1.1 (Archived Standard): Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
  1. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
  2. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
  3. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
  4. Establish and maintain a formal style.
  5. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
LAFS.68.WHST.1.2 (Archived Standard): Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
  1. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
  2. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
  3. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
  4. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
  5. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
  6. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
LAFS.7.SL.1.1 (Archived Standard): Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  1. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
  2. Follow rules for collegial discussions, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
  3. Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.
  4. Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views.
LAFS.7.SL.1.3 (Archived Standard): Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
LAFS.7.SL.2.4 (Archived Standard): Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1: English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.



General Course Information and Notes

VERSION DESCRIPTION

M/J Exploratory French, Intermediate, is a continuation of M/J Exploratory French, Beginning, and expands on students' knowledge of the target language and its culture. Students will be able to engage in basic skills in listening and speaking activities. Students will also continue learning basic skills in reading and writing. Also, culture, connections, comparisons, and communities are included in this semester course.

This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter. It also must reflect appropriate Next Generation Sunshine State Standards benchmarks and Florida Standards for English/Language Arts and Mathematics.

The standards and benchmarks listed for this course are aligned with the expected levels of proficiency, rather than grade levels.


GENERAL NOTES

This course is a one semester intermediate exploratory course that will ideally be offered in seventh grade and will be the second in a series of three to introduce students to French language and culture. Together with M/J Exploratory French, Beginning, and M/J Exploratory French, Advanced, it will provide students with the option of taking an exploratory language course each year in middle school.

English Language Development ELD Standards Special Notes Section:

Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate information, ideas and concepts for academic success in the content area of Social Studies. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL's need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: https://cpalmsmediaprod.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/docs/standards/eld/ss.pdf.


General Information

Course Number: 0701015 Course Path: Section: Grades PreK to 12 Education Courses > Grade Group: Grades 6 to 8 Education Courses > Subject: World Languages > SubSubject: French >
Abbreviated Title: M/J EXPL FRENCH INT
Course Attributes:
  • Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) Required
  • Florida Standards Course
Course Level: 2
Course Status: Terminated



Educator Certifications

French (Elementary and Secondary Grades K-12)
French (Secondary Grades 7-12)


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