At the end of French III, the student takes the New York State Regents Examination in French, thus earning a point of Regents credit toward his or her graduation requirements. This course introduces the seventh-grader to the foundations of the French language. Elementary grammar and basic vocabulary are introduced to begin skill development in listening, writing, speaking, and reading. In addition, the student gains some knowledge of French culture and society, raising awareness of the existence of a culture other than his or her own. This course completes the preparation necessary for the student to fulfill the requirements for Checkpoint A of the New York State Syllabus.
Emphasis is on the building of skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Students learn to comprehend short conversations, initiate and sustain a conversation, read simple narratives and simple authentic materials, write simple notes, and short reports using elementary vocabulary, and demonstrate a basic understanding of the culture of France and other francophone areas. At the end of this course, the student takes the New York State Proficiency Examination, earning one Regents credit. This course continues the sequence of French in the Regents Track. Students begin to prepare for Checkpoint B of the New York State Syllabus. Emphasis is on using a variety of verb tenses and more complicated grammatical structures.