French as a Second Language – Support document

Guide to Implementation Grade 10 to Grade 12

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The Guide to Implementation by sections:

Table of Contents 

Chap. 1 Introduction
Chap. 2 Program Design
Chap. 3 Implementation of the FSL Program of Studies
Chap. 4 Teaching in the FSL classroom
Chap. 5 Planning for Instruction
Chap. 6 Instructional Techniques and Strategies
Chap. 7 Meeting the Needs of All Students
Chap. 8 Classroom Assessment
Chap. 9 Using Technology to Support Second Language Learning
Appendices 
Appendix A Comparaison of FSL Programs of Study: 1991 and 2004
Appendix B Fields and Subfields of Experience by Grade (4 to 12)
Appendix C Summary Charts for Use with the Communication and Language Components
Appendix D Suggested Classroom Expressions for Student Use
Appendix E Suggested Vocabulary Associated with the Fields of Experience
 – French 10-9Y 
 – French 20-9Y 
 – French 30-9Y
Appendix F Contributions of the FSL Program of Studies to Workplace Readiness
Appendix G Introductory Letter to Students
Appendix H Summary of Program Outcomes – Grades 4 to 12
Appendix I Reflections on the FSL Classroom Environment
Appendix J French Pronunciation Guide
Appendix K Guidelines to Consider When Selecting Resources
Appendix L Selected Models for Second Language Lesson/Unit Planning and Instruction
Appendix M Suggested Activities and Tasks by Field and Subfield of Experience
Appendix N Steps Carried Out in Task-Based Learning
Appendix O Types of Tasks
Appendix P Sample Blank Planning Templates  (Version MS-Word)
Appendix Q Cooperative Learning Strategies 
Appendix R Suggested Activities or Classroom Games to Promote Oral Interaction
Appendix S A Selection of Graphic Organizers
Appendix T Various Instruments Related to Differentiated Instruction  (Version MS-Word)
Appendix U Selected Assessment Instruments  (Version MS-Word)
Appendix V Assistive Technologies to Support the Learning of FSL
Appendix W Accessing French Characters, Accents and Symbols with Microsoft Office™
Appendix X Variations on One Class Project Depending on Available Technologies
Appendix Y Glossary of Terms