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plan for each year and lesson. Here's the revised plan:

Year 1 (CP - Cours Préparatoire)

Lesson 1: Basic Greetings
 Objective: Learn basic greetings.

 Listening and Speaking: Bonjour, Au revoir, Salut

 Grammar: Introduction to formal (Bonjour) and informal (Salut)

greetings.

 Activities: Role-playing greetings

 Materials: Flashcards, songs

Lesson 2: Introductions
 Objective: Introduce oneself and ask names.

 Listening and Speaking: Je m’appelle..., Comment tu

t’appelles?

 Grammar: Pronouns "je" and "tu", using the verb "s'appeler".

 Activities: Pair work, name tags

 Materials: Flashcards, name tags

Lesson 3: Classroom Instructions

 Objective: Understand basic classroom instructions.

 Listening and Speaking: Asseyez-vous, Levez-vous, Écoutez

 Grammar: Imperative mood for giving commands.

 Activities: Following teacher’s instructions

 Materials: Instruction cards

Lesson 4: Numbers 1-10

 Objective: Count from 1 to 10.

 Listening and Speaking: Un, deux, trois... dix

  Grammar: Cardinal numbers 1-10.

 Activities: Counting games

 Materials: Number charts

Lesson 5: Colors
 Objective: Identify basic colors.

 Listening and Speaking: Rouge, bleu, jaune...

 Grammar: Gender agreement with colors (e.g., une voiture

rouge, un livre bleu).

 Activities: Color matching games

 Materials: Colored objects

Lesson 6: Family Vocabulary

 Objective: Learn family member names.

 Listening and Speaking: Maman, Papa, Frère, Sœur

 Grammar: Possessive adjectives (mon, ma).

 Activities: Family tree

 Materials: Flashcards

Lesson 7: Simple Verbs

 Objective: Learn basic action verbs.

 Listening and Speaking: Manger, courir, jouer

 Grammar: Introduction to infinitive verbs.

 Activities: Acting out verbs

 Materials: Picture cards

Lesson 8: Animals
 Objective: Identify common animals.

 Listening and Speaking: Chat, chien, poisson

  Grammar: Singular and plural forms of animal names.

 Activities: Animal sounds game

 Materials: Animal toys

Lesson 9: Simple Sentences

 Objective: Form simple sentences.

 Listening and Speaking: Je suis..., Il est...

 Grammar: Basic sentence structure (subject + verb).

 Activities: Sentence building

 Materials: Sentence strips

Lesson 10: Review and Assessment

 Objective: Review and assess knowledge from previous lessons.

 Activities: Quizzes, games

 Materials: Worksheets

Year 2 (CE1 - Cours Élémentaire 1)

Lesson 1: Days of the Week
 Objective: Learn the days of the week.

 Listening and Speaking: Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi...

 Grammar: Capitalization of days of the week.

 Activities: Calendar activities

 Materials: Calendar charts

Lesson 2: Months of the Year

 Objective: Learn the months of the year.

 Listening and Speaking: Janvier, Février, Mars...

 Grammar: Capitalization of months of the year.

 Activities: Birthday calendar

  Materials: Month charts

Lesson 3: Weather
 Objective: Describe the weather.

 Listening and Speaking: Il fait beau, Il pleut...

 Grammar: Use of "il fait" for weather expressions.

 Activities: Weather chart

 Materials: Weather symbols

Lesson 4: Food Vocabulary

 Objective: Learn names of common foods.

 Listening and Speaking: Pomme, Banane, Pain...

 Grammar: Gender of food nouns (le/la).

 Activities: Grocery store role-play

 Materials: Food pictures

Lesson 5: School Objects

 Objective: Identify common school objects.

 Listening and Speaking: Stylo, Cahier, Sac à dos...

 Grammar: Definite articles (le, la, les).

 Activities: Classroom scavenger hunt

 Materials: School supplies

Lesson 6: Short Dialogues

 Objective: Engage in simple dialogues.

 Listening and Speaking: Comment ça va? Ça va bien, merci.

 Grammar: Questions and responses in conversations.

 Activities: Pair dialogues

 Materials: Dialogue cards

Lesson 7: Numbers 11-20
 Objective: Count from 11 to 20.

 Listening and Speaking: Onze, douze, treize...

 Grammar: Cardinal numbers 11-20.

 Activities: Number games

 Materials: Number charts

Lesson 8: Writing Simple Sentences

 Objective: Write simple sentences.

 Writing: Je vois un chien. Il a un ballon.

 Grammar: Simple present tense verb conjugation.

 Activities: Sentence puzzles

 Materials: Writing worksheets

Lesson 9: Reading Short Paragraphs

 Objective: Read and understand short paragraphs.

 Reading: Simple stories

 Grammar: Identifying subjects, verbs, and objects.

 Activities: Reading comprehension questions

 Materials: Storybooks

Lesson 10: Review and Assessment

 Objective: Review and assess knowledge from previous lessons.

 Activities: Quizzes, games

 Materials: Worksheets

Year 3 (CE2 - Cours Élémentaire 2)

Lesson 1: Daily Activities
 Objective: Describe daily routines.
  Listening and Speaking: Je me lève, Je vais à l'école...

 Grammar: Reflexive verbs in the present tense.

 Activities: Daily routine chart

 Materials: Routine pictures

Lesson 2: Hobbies
 Objective: Talk about hobbies.

 Listening and Speaking: J'aime lire, Je joue au foot...

 Grammar: Use of "aimer" + infinitive.

 Activities: Hobby presentations

 Materials: Hobby cards

Lesson 3: Sports
 Objective: Learn vocabulary related to sports.

 Listening and Speaking: Le football, Le basket...

 Grammar: Definite articles with sports.

 Activities: Sports charades

 Materials: Sports equipment

Lesson 4: Clothing
 Objective: Identify and describe clothing.

 Listening and Speaking: Le pantalon, La chemise...

 Grammar: Adjective-noun agreement in gender and number.

 Activities: Fashion show

 Materials: Clothing items

Lesson 5: Parts of the Body

 Objective: Name parts of the body.

 Listening and Speaking: La tête, Le bras, La jambe...

  Grammar: Use of definite articles with body parts.

 Activities: Simon says

 Materials: Body diagrams

Lesson 6: Reading Longer Texts

 Objective: Read and understand longer texts.

 Reading: Stories, fables

 Grammar: Sentence structures, main ideas, and details.

 Activities: Reading comprehension exercises

 Materials: Books, stories

Lesson 7: Writing Descriptive Paragraphs

 Objective: Write descriptive paragraphs.

 Writing: Describe a favorite animal, place

 Grammar: Adjectives, present tense verbs.

 Activities: Paragraph writing exercises

 Materials: Writing templates

Lesson 8: Basic Grammar (Present Tense)

 Objective: Learn present tense verbs.

 Grammar: Conjugation of regular -er, -ir, -re verbs in the present

tense.

 Activities: Conjugation drills

 Materials: Verb charts

Lesson 9: Simple Prepositions

 Objective: Use basic prepositions.

 Grammar: Prepositions of place (sur, sous, devant, derrière).

 Activities: Preposition games

  Materials: Classroom objects

Lesson 10: Review and Assessment

 Objective: Review and assess knowledge from previous lessons.

 Activities: Quizzes, games

 Materials: Worksheets

Year 4 (CM1 - Cours Moyen 1)

Year 4 (CM1 - Cours Moyen 1)
Lesson 1: Travel Vocabulary
 Objective: Learn travel-related vocabulary.
o Listening and Speaking: L'aéroport, Le train...
o Grammar: Use of articles with travel-related nouns (le, la, les).
o Activities: Travel role-play
o Materials: Travel brochures

Lesson 2: Occupations
 Objective: Learn names of various occupations.
o Listening and Speaking: Le médecin, Le professeur...
o Grammar: Masculine and feminine forms of occupations (e.g., le
professeur / la professeure).
o Activities: Job fair simulation
o Materials: Occupation cards

Lesson 3: Emotions
 Objective: Describe emotions.
o Listening and Speaking: Je suis content, Je suis triste...
o Grammar: Adjective agreement with the subject (e.g., Je suis
content / contente).
o Activities: Emotion charades
o Materials: Emotion flashcards

Lesson 4: Simple Directions

 Objective: Give and follow simple directions.
 o Listening and Speaking: Tourne à gauche, Va tout droit...
o Grammar: Use of imperatives for giving directions.
o Activities: Treasure hunt
o Materials: Map
Lesson 5: Reading Chapter Books
 Objective: Read and understand chapter books.
o Reading: Age-appropriate novels
o Grammar: Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and themes.
o Activities: Book reports
o Materials: Chapter books

Lesson 6: Writing Short Essays

 Objective: Write short essays.
o Writing: Personal experiences, fictional stories
o Grammar: Structure of an essay (introduction, body, conclusion).
o Activities: Essay writing workshops
o Materials: Essay outlines

Lesson 7: Advanced Grammar (Past Tense)

 Objective: Learn past tense verbs.
o Grammar: Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the passé
composé.
o Activities: Conjugation drills, writing sentences in the past tense.
o Materials: Verb charts

Lesson 8: Advanced Grammar (Future Tense)

 Objective: Learn future tense verbs.
o Grammar: Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the future
tense.
o Activities: Writing sentences and short paragraphs about future
plans.
o Materials: Verb charts

Lesson 9: Complex Sentence Structures

  Objective: Use complex sentences.
o Grammar: Use of conjunctions (et, mais, parce que) to form complex
sentences.
o Activities: Sentence combining exercises
o Materials: Sentence strips

Lesson 10: Review and Assessment

 Objective: Review and assess knowledge from previous lessons.
o Activities: Quizzes, games
o Materials: Worksheets

Year 4 (CM1 - Cours Moyen 1) - Continued

Lesson 11: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
 Objective: Use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.
o Grammar: Formation of comparatives (plus... que, moins... que) and
superlatives (le/la/les plus, le/la/les moins).
o Activities: Comparing objects, people, or places in sentences.
o Materials: Adjective charts, comparison worksheets

Lesson 12: Reflexive Verbs

 Objective: Use reflexive verbs in daily routines.
o Grammar: Conjugation of reflexive verbs in the present tense (e.g., se
laver, se réveiller).
o Activities: Writing and speaking about daily routines using reflexive
verbs.
o Materials: Reflexive verb charts, routine templates

Lesson 13: Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns

 Objective: Use direct and indirect object pronouns in sentences.
o Grammar: Placement and agreement of direct (le, la, les) and indirect
(lui, leur) object pronouns.
o Activities: Rewriting sentences using object pronouns, role-playing
dialogues.
o Materials: Pronoun charts, sentence worksheets
Lesson 14: Negative Sentences
 Objective: Form negative sentences in different tenses.
o Grammar: Use of "ne... pas," "ne... jamais," "ne... plus," etc., with
different verbs.
o Activities: Transforming positive sentences into negative ones.
o Materials: Negative sentence worksheets

Lesson 15: Questions and Interrogative Forms

 Objective: Form and answer questions using various interrogative forms.
o Grammar: Use of "est-ce que," "qu'est-ce que," "qui," "que," "où,"
"quand," "comment," "pourquoi."
o Activities: Practicing forming and answering questions in pairs or
groups.
o Materials: Interrogative question charts, dialogue scripts

Lesson 16: Possessive Pronouns

 Objective: Use possessive pronouns correctly.
o Grammar: Forms of possessive pronouns (le mien, la tienne, les siens,
etc.).
o Activities: Rewriting sentences using possessive pronouns, describing
belongings.
o Materials: Possessive pronoun charts, sentence exercises

Lesson 17: Reading and Analyzing Poems

 Objective: Read and analyze French poems.
o Reading: Selected poems by famous French poets.
o Grammar: Poetic forms, rhymes, and figurative language.
o Activities: Reading, discussing, and writing responses to poems.
o Materials: Poetry books, analysis worksheets

Lesson 18: Writing Letters and Emails

 Objective: Write formal and informal letters and emails.
o Writing: Structure and conventions of letters and emails (salutation,
body, closing).
o Grammar: Politeness phrases, correct punctuation.
 o Activities: Writing practice, peer reviews.
o Materials: Letter and email templates, writing prompts
Lesson 19: Describing Past Events
 Objective: Describe past events in detail.
o Grammar: Use of past tenses (passé composé and imparfait) to
narrate events.
o Activities: Writing narratives about past experiences, role-playing
interviews.
o Materials: Narrative writing guides, past tense charts

Lesson 20: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools

Year 5 (CM2 - Cours Moyen 2)

Lesson 1: Advanced Vocabulary for Describing People
 Objective: Use advanced adjectives to describe physical and personality
traits.
o Listening and Speaking: Grand, petit, intelligent, courageux...
o Grammar: Adjective agreement in gender and number.
o Activities: Describing classmates, creating character profiles.
o Materials: Adjective lists, description templates

Lesson 2: Detailed Daily Routines

 Objective: Describe daily routines in more detail.
o Listening and Speaking: Je prends le petit déjeuner, Je fais mes
devoirs...
o Grammar: Reflexive verbs and sequencing words (d'abord, ensuite,
enfin).
o Activities: Writing detailed daily schedules, role-playing routines.
o Materials: Routine charts, verb lists
Lesson 3: Complex Sentences with Relative Clauses
 Objective: Form complex sentences using relative clauses.
o Grammar: Use of relative pronouns (qui, que, où, dont).
o Activities: Combining simple sentences, writing short paragraphs
with relative clauses.
o Materials: Sentence strips, relative pronoun charts

Lesson 4: Expressing Opinions and Preferences

 Objective: Express and justify opinions and preferences.
o Listening and Speaking: Je pense que..., À mon avis...
o Grammar: Use of opinion phrases and supporting reasons.
o Activities: Debates, opinion essays.
o Materials: Opinion phrase charts, debate topics

Lesson 5: Future Plans and Aspirations

 Objective: Discuss future plans and aspirations.
o Listening and Speaking: Je voudrais devenir..., J'aimerais...
o Grammar: Use of future tense and conditional mood.
o Activities: Writing about future goals, role-playing interviews.
o Materials: Future tense charts, goal-setting templates

Lesson 6: Reading and Summarizing Non-Fiction Texts

 Objective: Read and summarize non-fiction texts.
o Reading: Articles, biographies
o Grammar: Identifying main ideas and supporting details.
o Activities: Summarizing texts, presenting summaries.
o Materials: Non-fiction books, summary templates

Lesson 7: Writing Reports and Essays

 Objective: Write detailed reports and essays.
o Writing: Reports on topics of interest, essays on given prompts.
o Grammar: Structure of reports and essays (introduction, body,
conclusion).
o Activities: Research, writing drafts, peer reviews.
o Materials: Report and essay templates
Lesson 8: Advanced Grammar (Subjunctive Mood)
 Objective: Use the subjunctive mood in sentences.
o Grammar: Formation and use of the subjunctive mood (e.g., Il faut
que, bien que).
o Activities: Writing and speaking exercises using the subjunctive.
o Materials: Subjunctive mood charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 9: Idiomatic Expressions

 Objective: Use idiomatic expressions in context.
o Listening and Speaking: Être en train de, Avoir la pêche...
o Grammar: Understanding the meaning and usage of idiomatic
expressions.
o Activities: Creating dialogues, role-playing scenarios.
o Materials: Idiom lists, expression flashcards

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools

Year 6 (Sixième - First Year of Collège)

Lesson 1: Introduction to Complex Texts
 Objective: Read and understand more complex texts.
o Reading: Short stories, excerpts from novels.
o Grammar: Identifying themes, character development.
o Activities: Reading comprehension exercises, group discussions.
o Materials: Text excerpts, comprehension questions

Lesson 2: Writing Narratives

 Objective: Write detailed narratives.
o Writing: Personal experiences, fictional stories.
o Grammar: Use of various tenses and descriptive language.
 o Activities: Drafting, revising, and presenting narratives.
o Materials: Narrative writing guides, peer review sheets
Lesson 3: Advanced Vocabulary for Emotions and Feelings
 Objective: Use advanced vocabulary to describe emotions.
o Listening and Speaking: Ému, en colère, ravi...
o Grammar: Adjective agreement and intensifiers (très, vraiment).
o Activities: Writing and speaking exercises on emotions.
o Materials: Emotion vocabulary lists, expression charts

Lesson 4: Persuasive Writing and Speaking

 Objective: Write and speak persuasively.
o Writing and Speaking: Persuasive essays, debates.
o Grammar: Persuasive language, rhetorical questions.
o Activities: Writing persuasive texts, participating in debates.
o Materials: Persuasive writing templates, debate topics

Lesson 5: Analyzing Poetry

 Objective: Analyze and interpret poetry.
o Reading: Poems by various poets.
o Grammar: Poetic devices (metaphor, simile, personification).
o Activities: Reading, discussing, and writing analyses of poems.
o Materials: Poetry books, analysis worksheets

Lesson 6: Advanced Grammar (Conditional and Hypothetical Sentences)

 Objective: Use conditional and hypothetical sentences.
o Grammar: Formation and use of conditional tenses (e.g., Si j'avais...,
je ferais...).
o Activities: Writing and speaking exercises using conditionals.
o Materials: Conditional tense charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 7: Cultural Topics

 Objective: Learn about French culture and history.
o Listening and Speaking: French holidays, historical events.
o Grammar: Use of past tenses to describe historical events.
 o Activities: Research projects, presentations.
o Materials: Cultural articles, historical texts
Lesson 8: Literature and Book Reports
 Objective: Read literature and write book reports.
o Reading: Selected novels or excerpts.
o Grammar: Summarizing, analyzing themes and characters.
o Activities: Writing book reports, presenting them to the class.
o Materials: Books, report templates

Lesson 9: Advanced Grammar (Passive Voice)

 Objective: Use the passive voice in sentences.
o Grammar: Formation and use of the passive voice (e.g., La porte est
ouverte par le professeur).
o Activities: Transforming active sentences into passive ones.
o Materials: Passive voice charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools

This detailed plan for Year 5 and Year 6 continues to build on previous knowledge,
incorporating advanced grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills to prepare students
for more complex language use and analysis.
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Year 7 (Cinquième - Second Year of Collège)

Lesson 1: Advanced Descriptive Language
 Objective: Enhance descriptive language skills.
 o Listening and Speaking: Using vivid adjectives and adverbs.
o Grammar: Adjective and adverb placement, degrees of comparison.
o Activities: Describing pictures, writing detailed paragraphs.
o Materials: Adjective and adverb lists, descriptive writing prompts
Lesson 2: Complex Sentence Structures
 Objective: Use a variety of complex sentence structures.
o Grammar: Use of conjunctions, relative pronouns, and clauses.
o Activities: Combining sentences, writing complex paragraphs.
o Materials: Sentence structure charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 3: Expressing Hypothetical Situations

 Objective: Use conditional and subjunctive moods to express hypothetical
situations.
o Grammar: Si clauses with conditional and subjunctive.
o Activities: Writing and discussing hypothetical scenarios.
o Materials: Conditional and subjunctive charts, scenario prompts

Lesson 4: Argumentative Writing and Debating

 Objective: Develop skills in argumentative writing and debating.
o Writing and Speaking: Presenting arguments, supporting evidence.
o Grammar: Use of persuasive language and structures.
o Activities: Writing essays, participating in debates.
o Materials: Argumentative essay templates, debate topics

Lesson 5: Literary Analysis

 Objective: Analyze literary texts in depth.
o Reading: Short stories, excerpts from novels.
o Grammar: Identifying literary devices and their effects.
o Activities: Writing literary analyses, group discussions.
o Materials: Literary texts, analysis worksheets

Lesson 6: Advanced Grammar (Reported Speech)

 Objective: Use reported speech accurately.
o Grammar: Transforming direct speech into indirect speech.
 o Activities: Rewriting dialogues, role-playing interviews.
o Materials: Reported speech charts, dialogue scripts
Lesson 7: Idiomatic and Colloquial Expressions
 Objective: Understand and use idiomatic and colloquial expressions.
o Listening and Speaking: Common idioms, everyday expressions.
o Grammar: Contextual use and meaning of idioms.
o Activities: Dialogue creation, idiom matching games.
o Materials: Idiom lists, expression flashcards

Lesson 8: Writing Formal Letters and Reports

 Objective: Write formal letters and reports.
o Writing: Business letters, school reports.
o Grammar: Formal language, structure, and conventions.
o Activities: Writing exercises, peer reviews.
o Materials: Letter and report templates

Lesson 9: Reading and Summarizing Complex Texts

 Objective: Read and summarize complex texts.
o Reading: Articles, essays, academic texts.
o Grammar: Identifying main ideas, summarizing information.
o Activities: Writing summaries, presenting findings.
o Materials: Texts for reading, summary templates

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools

Year 8 (Quatrième - Third Year of Collège)

Lesson 1: Advanced Narrative Techniques
 Objective: Use advanced narrative techniques in writing.
o Writing: Flashbacks, foreshadowing, dialogue.
 o Grammar: Varied sentence structures, narrative tenses.
o Activities: Writing short stories, peer editing.
o Materials: Writing guides, narrative prompts
Lesson 2: Analyzing Drama and Theatre
 Objective: Analyze and interpret dramatic texts.
o Reading: Plays, scenes from dramas.
o Grammar: Dialogue punctuation, stage directions.
o Activities: Performing scenes, writing analyses.
o Materials: Dramatic texts, performance scripts

Lesson 3: Expository Writing

 Objective: Write clear and concise expository essays.
o Writing: Explanatory essays, how-to guides.
o Grammar: Clarity and coherence in writing.
o Activities: Writing exercises, peer reviews.
o Materials: Expository writing templates

Lesson 4: Advanced Grammar (Gerunds and Infinitives)

 Objective: Use gerunds and infinitives correctly.
o Grammar: Rules for gerunds and infinitives.
o Activities: Sentence rewriting, writing short paragraphs.
o Materials: Grammar charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 5: Analyzing Non-Fiction

 Objective: Analyze non-fiction texts critically.
o Reading: Essays, articles, biographies.
o Grammar: Identifying arguments, evidence, and rhetorical strategies.
o Activities: Writing analyses, group discussions.
o Materials: Non-fiction texts, analysis worksheets

Lesson 6: Writing Research Papers

 Objective: Write research papers with proper citations.
o Writing: Research topics, thesis statements, citations.
o Grammar: Academic language, citation rules.
 o Activities: Research, drafting, peer review.
o Materials: Research guides, citation manuals
Lesson 7: Advanced Vocabulary for Specific Topics
 Objective: Use advanced vocabulary related to specific topics.
o Listening and Speaking: Specialized vocabulary (e.g., science,
technology).
o Grammar: Contextual use and meaning.
o Activities: Topic-specific discussions, vocabulary exercises.
o Materials: Topic lists, vocabulary charts

Lesson 8: Writing Creative Texts

 Objective: Write creative texts such as poems and short stories.
o Writing: Poems, short stories.
o Grammar: Figurative language, varied sentence structures.
o Activities: Writing workshops, peer reviews.
o Materials: Writing prompts, poetry books

Lesson 9: Understanding and Using Phrasal Verbs

 Objective: Understand and use phrasal verbs in context.
o Listening and Speaking: Common phrasal verbs (e.g., get up, look
forward to).
o Grammar: Meaning and usage in sentences.
o Activities: Dialogue creation, matching games.
o Materials: Phrasal verb lists, practice worksheets

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools

This detailed plan for Year 7 and Year 8 includes a variety of advanced grammar,
vocabulary, and writing skills to prepare students for more complex language use
and analysis.
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Year 9 (Troisième - Final Year of Collège)

Lesson 1: Advanced Literary Analysis
 Objective: Analyze themes, symbols, and motifs in literature.
o Reading: Novels, short stories.
o Grammar: Advanced vocabulary related to literary analysis.
o Activities: Writing literary essays, group discussions.
o Materials: Literary texts, analysis worksheets

Lesson 2: Writing Critical Essays

 Objective: Write critical essays on various topics.
o Writing: Thesis development, argumentation.
o Grammar: Coherence, cohesion, and logical flow.
o Activities: Drafting, peer editing.
o Materials: Essay templates, critique guides

Lesson 3: Discussing and Debating Current Events

 Objective: Discuss and debate current events in French.
o Listening and Speaking: News articles, debate prompts.
o Grammar: Expressing opinions, agreeing/disagreeing.
o Activities: Debates, group discussions.
o Materials: Current event articles, debate topics

Lesson 4: Advanced Grammar (Subjunctive in Complex Sentences)

 Objective: Use the subjunctive mood in complex sentences.
o Grammar: Subjunctive in expressions of doubt, emotion, and
necessity.
o Activities: Writing exercises, dialogue creation.
o Materials: Subjunctive mood charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 5: Writing Personal Statements and Applications

 Objective: Write personal statements for applications.
o Writing: Personal statements, cover letters.
o Grammar: Formal language, persuasive writing.
 o Activities: Drafting personal statements, peer reviews.
o Materials: Personal statement templates, example letters
Lesson 6: Analyzing Historical Documents
 Objective: Analyze and interpret historical documents.
o Reading: Historical texts, primary sources.
o Grammar: Past tenses, formal language.
o Activities: Writing analyses, group discussions.
o Materials: Historical documents, analysis guides

Lesson 7: Writing Creative Non-Fiction

 Objective: Write creative non-fiction texts.
o Writing: Memoirs, personal essays.
o Grammar: Narrative techniques, descriptive language.
o Activities: Writing workshops, peer reviews.
o Materials: Writing prompts, example texts

Lesson 8: Advanced Vocabulary for Academic Subjects

 Objective: Use advanced vocabulary for different academic subjects.
o Listening and Speaking: Specialized vocabulary (e.g., biology, history).
o Grammar: Contextual use of academic terms.
o Activities: Subject-specific discussions, vocabulary exercises.
o Materials: Vocabulary lists, subject-specific texts

Lesson 9: Understanding and Analyzing Poetry

 Objective: Analyze and interpret poems.
o Reading: Various French poets.
o Grammar: Poetic devices, figurative language.
o Activities: Writing analyses, group discussions.
o Materials: Poetry books, analysis worksheets

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
 o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools
Year 10 (Seconde - First Year of Lycée)
Lesson 1: Analyzing Classic and Modern Literature
 Objective: Compare and contrast classic and modern literature.
o Reading: Excerpts from classic and modern novels.
o Grammar: Advanced literary terms and analysis techniques.
o Activities: Writing comparative essays, group discussions.
o Materials: Literary texts, analysis worksheets

Lesson 2: Writing Research Papers

 Objective: Conduct research and write detailed research papers.
o Writing: Research methodology, citing sources.
o Grammar: Academic writing conventions, citation formats.
o Activities: Research, drafting, peer editing.
o Materials: Research guides, citation manuals

Lesson 3: Discussing Ethical Issues

 Objective: Discuss and write about ethical issues.
o Listening and Speaking: Case studies, ethical dilemmas.
o Grammar: Expressing opinions, ethical vocabulary.
o Activities: Debates, writing essays on ethical topics.
o Materials: Case study articles, debate topics

Lesson 4: Advanced Grammar (Complex Sentences and Clauses)

 Objective: Use complex sentences and clauses.
o Grammar: Noun clauses, adverbial clauses, relative clauses.
o Activities: Writing complex sentences, identifying clauses in texts.
o Materials: Grammar charts, practice worksheets

Lesson 5: Writing Personal Reflections

 Objective: Write personal reflections and journal entries.
o Writing: Reflective essays, journal entries.
 o Grammar: Personal tone, narrative techniques.
o Activities: Writing exercises, peer reviews.
o Materials: Reflection prompts, journal templates
Lesson 6: Analyzing Visual Media
 Objective: Analyze and interpret visual media.
o Reading: Films, artwork, advertisements.
o Grammar: Descriptive language, visual analysis terms.
o Activities: Writing analyses, group discussions.
o Materials: Visual media samples, analysis guides

Lesson 7: Writing Formal Reports and Proposals

 Objective: Write formal reports and proposals.
o Writing: Business reports, project proposals.
o Grammar: Formal language, report structure.
o Activities: Writing exercises, peer reviews.
o Materials: Report templates, proposal guides

Lesson 8: Advanced Vocabulary for Professional Contexts

 Objective: Use advanced vocabulary in professional contexts.
o Listening and Speaking: Professional jargon, workplace terminology.
o Grammar: Contextual use of professional terms.
o Activities: Role-playing professional scenarios, vocabulary exercises.
o Materials: Vocabulary lists, professional documents

Lesson 9: Understanding and Using Colloquial French

 Objective: Understand and use colloquial French expressions.
o Listening and Speaking: Common slang, everyday expressions.
o Grammar: Informal language rules.
o Activities: Dialogue creation, role-playing conversations.
o Materials: Colloquial expression lists, practice dialogues

Lesson 10: Review and Comprehensive Assessment

 Objective: Review all grammar topics and assess overall language
proficiency.
o Activities: Comprehensive quizzes, interactive review games, oral
presentations.
o Materials: Review worksheets, assessment tools