Name of Unit:Francophone Countries
Subject: 7th Grade French
CCGPS/ GPS Standards:
I. Cultural Perspectives, Practices, and Products (CU) MLI.CU1 The students develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of the cultures where the target language is spoken. The students:
A. Demonstrate knowledge of contributions of target culture(s) to civilization.
B. Identify commonly held viewpoints of the cultures, such as those relating to time, education, and meals.
C. Describe customs and traditions of the cultures such as greetings, celebrations and courtesies.
Standard(s) of Focus:
MLI.CCC1.a Demonstrate knowledge of geographical locations where the target language is spoken.
II. Connections, Comparisons, and Communities (CCC) MLI.CCC1 The students use information acquired in the study of the target language and information acquired in other subject areas to reinforce one another. The students:
A. Demonstrate knowledge of geographical locations and identify major countries, cities, and geographical features of the places where the target language is spoken.
B. Apply previously learned skills from other subjects, when appropriate to demonstrate knowledge in the target language (e.g. using basic math skills).
C. Identify examples of vocabulary, phrases, proverbs, and symbols from the target language that are used in other subjects.
D. Relate content from other subject areas to topics discussed in the language class, such as the influence of explorers and settlers on various regions of the United States.