Grammar

adjectives to describe objects

use verbs to tell about pleasure and

problems

passé composé vs. imparfait

narrating past events

using pronouns: direct, indirect, y, en

talking about quantities

faire + infinitive

affirmative/negative expressions

future tense/quand + future

conditional

Vocabulary

outdoor activities/ do’s & don’ts

weather/natural phenomena

shopping:

stationery store, pharmacy

post office, convenience store

cleaners, shoe repair, photo shop

planning a trip abroad

arrangements, customs, tickets

at the train station, airport

Culture

French concern for the environment

love for the sun

aspects of daily life in France

shopping, tipping

traveling in France

train, TGV, Eurotunnel

French impressions of USA

Speaking

The student will participate in a presentation in which he/she discusses shopping and preparations for a future trip abroad and problems he/she may encounter.

Listening

The student will answer comprehension questions after listening to recorded short conversations by native speakers.

Reading

The student will read short selections and answer comprehension questions.

Writing

The student will write a short essay relating a past outdoor activity and another in which he/she projects himself/herself into the future.

*See attached rubrics for all assessments.