Year 8 French

In Year 8 French, students will master irregular verbs, the imperfect tense, and explore French historical figures, holidays, and celebrations. They will delve into French cuisine, popular music, and describe clothing and physical traits. Students will be interpreting, creating, and exchanging information in French on these topics throughout the year.

 

Subject Type: Compulsory

Length: Full Year

Contact Person: michael.carr@stcolumba.sa.edu.au

Further Reading: Australian Curriculum - Year 8 French

Topic Overview

  • Irregular Verbs: To Do, To Want & To Be Able
  • Imperfect Tense
  • William the Conqueror / Joan of Arc
  • Bastille Day and French Holidays/Celebrations
  • French Cuisine
  • French Popular Music
  • Clothing and Physical Description

 

Assessment Overview

  • TextActivities
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • French Grammar & Pronunciation Test
  • Comprehension Tasks for Historical French Figures
  • Reading, Writing, Accepting & Declining invitations to celebrations
  • Recipe Translation and Cooking Task
  • Comprehension & Cultural Understanding Tasks of French Popular Music
  • Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking Tests on Physical Description