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French II Std. 3.1 Students reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the French foreign language.

Lesson Plans: La Peinture Francaise Students will be able to write a creative story in French about their postcard; practice Regents composition structure; use the passé composé with grammatical accuracy; and use on-line resources to find further information about the artist and painting. Heightening Awareness: Examining the Explosive History of Haiti In this lesson, students will consider their preconceived notions and knowledge about Haiti, and then examine the history of this country in light of current events. Liberty, Equality, Uniformity: Debating Secularism in France's Public Schools In this lesson, students will learn about the French draft law to ban religious symbols from public schools. They then research "secularist" and "pluralist" positions regarding this ban, and debate the topic in class. 20th Century Collage In this scenario, student groups research various topics of 20th century French civilization, literature, and culture by decades. Areas of study include music, art, architecture, literature, theater, film, politics, religion, science, medicine, technology, and daily life. Experiencing Life in the Middle Ages In this unit, groups of students research topics from the Middle Ages. Each group presents its findings to the class. Students learn new vocabulary and historical information. They review and practice vocabulary related to families, preferences, houses, occupations, and hobbies. Le Carrefour Culturel What is American? What is French? The attempt to find a simple definition of either culture is impossible. In this scenario, students develop an understanding of the effects of French colonialism on Africa and/or the Caribbean as well as the concept of Négritude, an expression of the cultural crossroads (carrefour culturel) experienced by those of the former French colonies.

Resources: Putnam's Teaching activities for using newspapers Up With Proficiency! Down With Anxiety! This program encourages students to communicate meaningfully and effectively in French. Je Vous Presente Monet, Matisse and Degas: A cross-curricular program that gives students new avenues to expand their use of written and spoken French employing French art and artists
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