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Grade 9, Applied
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | French as a Second Language: Core
* Students are encouraged to identify examples of usage that is specific to particular regions or communities (e.g., French- speaking communities in Africa and Asia) but are not expected to do so.
when they compare and contrast their own everyday life with that of their peers (e.g., “Chez moi, je vais à l’école tous les jours, parfois en fin de semaine je vais au cinéma et au restaurant avec mes amis, et chez toi, comment se passe-t-il?”).
B3.2 Awareness of Sociolinguistic Conventions: identify sociolinguistic conventions associated with a variety of social situations in diverse French-speaking communities* and use them appropriately in spoken interactions (e.g., introduce themselves in a variety of situations; vary tone of voice according to the purpose and audience; contrast the appropriate uses of certain expressions of formality or politeness, such as
“je veux”vs“je voudrais”)
Teacher prompts: “Comment choisis-tu le ton (comique, tragique, lyrique, etc.) de ton message selon l’auditoire?” “Quelles expressions doit-on utiliser pour être poli?”
Instructional tips:
(1) Teachers can suggest that students use phrases such as “selon moi”, “à mon avis”, “je pense que” when expressing their opinions.
(2) Teachers can remind students to use expressions of courtesy in conversations (e.g., “Bonjour”, “Merci”, “De rien”, “Salut!”, “Bravo!”, “Excusez-moi, Madame!”, “Excuse-moi, Sandy!”).
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