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Edexcel GCE French (9FR01)Units 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Edexcel scheme of work for French AS and A2 examinations.

This Scheme of Work represents a possible guide for teachers and is based around the following Edexcel-approved materials :

Edexcel AS French Bell and McLachlan Heinemann 2008 Student’s Book ( referred to below as SB )

Edexcel AS French Sauvain and Talon Heinemann 2008 Teacher’s Guide ( referred to below as TG )

Edexcel A2 French McLachlan Heinemann 2009 Student’s Book

Edexcel A2 French Irving Heinemann 2009 Teacher’s Guide

Edexcel A Level French Grammar Practice Jacob and Schofield Heinemann 2008 ( referred to below as GP )

Edexcel A Level French Assessment Pack Johnson Heinemann 2008

Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work2

Other authentic resources and multi-media can be incorporated into lessons, where appropriate. It is recognised that material resources will vary greatly from centre to centre, as will extra teaching assistance in the form of native-speaker Assistants etc. Independent learning activities, conducted in the student’s own time, can also be encouraged.

The intention at AS for the oral component is that students should choose their own focus of study from any of the four General Topic Areas, according to their own preferences. This proves difficult if a purely linear approach is adopted, since students have commonly only covered a couple of Topic Areas by the time they are required to make a definitive choice. Student personal choice is thus limited. This Scheme of Work attempts to maximise the choice by having two Topic Areas taught simultaneously, so that by the time options are taken up students will have been exposed to a good amount of all Topic Areas and will have more options from which they can choose. The Scheme of Work begins with a transition period which in itself gives a taste of all four Topic Areas. Only three weeks have been allotted to this transition period since, at the beginning of a course, students are felt to want to get into the course itself. If it is considered desirable, a little more time can be devoted to this and the programme can be pushed forward by the extra amount of time. In the second half of the programme the opportunity should be given to practise for the specific Topic Area selected for the oral test. The Scheme of Work is based on a team-teaching model in which two teachers are involved. If only one teacher is deployed, the model could still be practised by the teacher assuming both roles and, if a linear approach is favoured, the four modules could simply be covered in order. If it is felt undesirable for one teacher to deal with only two Topic Areas throughout the year, the two tutors can swap at the half-way stage. It should not be felt that a linear approach is considered less appropriate and if a centre finds this easier to manage, it is perfectly acceptable.

T = Teacher W = WeekWeek Content coverage/

key questionsLearning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources

Ti W1 Introduction to Youth Culture : Personal Details

Youth Culture : Technology

Discussion of priorities/ambitions.Revision of articles, use of the infinitive.Learn and use the language of ITRevision of regular present tense

Discussion of what is important to individualsWrite a paragraph on personal hopes and ambitions.Pick out key words and synonymsComprehension and discussion on the uses of ITOral presentation on use of the computer

SB Pp. 6-7TG Pp.8-9GP Pp.4-5, 12-13.

SB Pp. 8-9TG Pp. 10-11GP Pp. 8-9

Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 3

Week Content coverage/key questions

Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources

T1 W2 Youth Culture : Fashion

Lifestyle : Sport

Discussion of fashionUse adjectives

Learn and use sporting vocabularyTalk about the ability to practise a range of sportsAppreciate different registersRevision of the present tense of common irregular verbs

Describe clothes and appearance in speech and writing

Understand and discuss sporting activitiesProduce reports in different registers

SB Pp. 10-11TG Pp. 11-13GP Pp. 6-7SB Pp. 12-13TG Pp.13-16GP Pp. 10-11

Ti W3 Lifestyle : Health Issues

End of transition period

Develop awareness of health issues which affect the youngRevision of dependent infinitivesRevision of the use of the partitive article

Understand and discuss health adviceWrite a short essay on health issues

SB Pp.14-15TG Pp. 16-18GP Pp.100-101 ( selected )

Ti W4 Youth Culture : the future

Deal with concepts in the futureExpress attitudesUse the future tense, including common irregular verbsDevelop the skill of paraphrasingGive views and justify them

Understand and discuss a variety of attitudes to future developmentsPrepare notes for a debate on the futureTake part in a debate on the future

SB Pp. 32-33TG Pp. 30-32GP Pp. 40-41, 54-55




T1 W5 Youth Culture : Relationships

Learn and use the vocabulary of relationshipsChallenge and defend points of viewUnderstand and use a range of different forms of negation

Comprehend and discuss a range of opposed attitudes to relationshipsExplain and justify attitudes to relationships in speech and writing

SB Pp. 34-35TG Pp. 32-34GP Pp. 34-36

T1 W6 Youth Culture : peer pressure

Talk about peer pressure, particularly in relation to fashion, relationships and alcoholUse effectively direct object pronouns with correct word order

Understand and discuss passages on pressure to follow fashionWrite an essay explaining different types of peer pressure experienced by young people

SB Pp. 36-37TG Pp. 34-35GP P.38

T1 W7 Youth Culture : family relationships

Extend knowledge of vocabulary of relationshipsTalk about family relationshipsUse one’s own words in explanationsUse indirect object pronouns

Understand passages concerned with family relationshipsIn written responses adapt a text using one’s own wordsPrepare and conduct interviews with third parties about family relationships

SB Pp. 38-39TG Pp. 35-37GP Pp. 38-39

T1W8 Youth Culture : Drugs

Learn and use the vocabulary of addictionProduce an imaginary story

Understand and discuss passages concerning addictionExercises to manipulate the Imperfect tense

SB Pp. 40-41TG Pp. 37-39GP Pp. 42-43 ( selected )




Use the imperfect tense

Identify key details in textsWrite a story of addiction

T1W9 Lifestyle, Health and fitness : sport and exercise

Learn and use further vocabulary of sportMatch sports to personalityConsolidate formation of the conditional tenseConsider the use of idioms

Apply a ‘ jeu-test ‘ on sportDiscuss the results of the ‘ jeu-test ‘ in speech and in writingPractise formation of the conditional tense

SB Pp. 60-61TG Pp. 51-52GP Pp. 62-63 ( in conjunction with T2 W8 )

T1W10 Lifestyle : sport and exercise

Use range of adjectivesLearn about extreme sportsUse correct preposition before infinitivesAppreciate two sides of an argument in a debate

Understand passages concerning extreme sportsDiscuss and give reactions to extreme sportsTake part in a debate on the banning of extreme sports

SB Pp. 62-63TG Pp. 52-54GP Pp. 12-13

T1 W11 Lifestyle : leisure activities

Learn and use vocabulary associated with leisure activitiesUse pronouns y and en effectivelyExtend ability to

Understand and discuss passages on leisure activitiesExercises to use y and enPractise answering questions using own

SB Pp. 64-65TG Pp. 54-56GP Pp. 58-59




paraphrase and use synonyms

wordsWrite an essay on leisure activities

T1W12 Lifestyle : exercise Learn about and appreciate changing lifestylesUse the Imperfect tense furtherIllustrate opinions by giving examples

Understand passages on lifestyleInterview a third party about amount of physical activity practisedWrite a comparison of activity levels now and in the past using the present and imperfect tensesAgree or disagree with statements on activity levels, justifying opinions with examples

SB Pp. 66-67TG Pp. 56-57GP Pp. 42-43 ( exercises not used in week 8 )

T1W13 Lifestyle Revise coverage of topic so far

Appropriate sections of Epreuve orale and Epreuve écrite

SB Pp.80-82

T1 W14 Youth Culture : télé-réalité

Assess reality TVAnticipate and counter opposing viewsUse emphatic pronouns

Understand and discuss opposing views on reality TVPrepare arguments on both sides of the issueWrite an article giving pros and cons of reality shows

SB Pp.42-43TG Pp. 39-41GP Pp. 44-45

T1 W15 Youth Culture : Technology-Internet

Extend and use the vocabulary of technologyConsider the use of the Internet by young people

Understand and discuss passages on Internet useExercises to practise comparisons and superlativesConduct an interview on

SB Pp. 44-45TG Pp. 41-42GP Pp. 49-51, 26-27




Use comparisons and superlativesUse demonstrative adjectivesPractise the use of percentages and fractions

Internet useWrite a summary of the findings of the interviewWrite a reaction to a short article on the dangers of the Internet

T1W16 Youth Culture : Technology-Mobile phones and video games

Extend and use the vocabulary of technologyAssess the use of mobile phones and video gamesUse adverbs and demonstrative pronouns

Understand a range of opinions on mobile phonesAttribute ideas to a selection of people and discuss if the ideas are sound, illustrating argumentsNote the formation of adverbs, use adverbsReconstitute an article on violence in video gamesWrite a summary of the article in English

SB Pp. 46-47TG Pp. 42-45GP Pp. 46-48, 26-27

T1W17 Youth Culture : Music

Learn and use the vocabulary associated with musicDiscuss musicians and styles of musicUse a combination of the perfect and imperfect tenses

Give opinions on different types of musicUnderstand passages on French musiciansResearch a French musician or musicians, give a presentation on the findings of the researchWrite an article on digital music, giving preferences and justifying opinions

SB Pp. 48-49TG Pp. 45-47GP Pp. 52-53




Exercises to practise the use of past tenses in combination

T1 W18 Whole topic of Youth Culture

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale and Epreuve écrite on Youth Culture

SB Pp. 54-57

T1 W19 Return to Lifestyle, Health and Fitness : food and diet

Extend and use the vocabulary of food and drinkAssess eating habitsForm si clauses and use them to make hypotheses Propose solutions to problems

Comprehension passages on diet and obesityDiscuss in speech and writing good eating habitsExplain in writing aspects of obesityGive an oral presentation on how to solve problems of obesity

SB Pp. 68-69TG Pp. 58-59

T1 W20 Lifestyle : health issues-diet

Explore question of dieting and weight lossUse the present participle

Comprehension passages on weight lossManipulation exercises on the present participlePrepare opinions on the influence of celebrities and take part in a discussion of the issueWrite a paragraph of reaction to the influence of celebrities

SB Pp. 70-71TG Pp. 59-61GP Pp. 56-57

T1W21 Lifestyle : health Consider dangers of Discuss passive smoking SB Pp. 72-73




issues-smoking smoking and attempts to combat themLearn and use the imperativeConvey an important message effectively

Comprehension passages on smoking and advice on how to combat itExercises in forming the imperativeContribute to a spoken anti-smoking campaignWrite an e-mail containing advice on stopping smoking

TG Pp. 61-63GP Pp. 60-61

T1W22 Lifestyle : further health issues

Extend vocabulary connected to various health issuesConsider prevention campaigns on health issuesLearn and use the passive mood ( for productive purposes use present tense )Formal letter writing

Comprehension activities on health issuesGive a spoken presentation on ideas to avoid skin cancerManipulation exercises on the passiveWrite a formal letter giving reaction to health campaigns aimed at the young

SB Pp. 74-75TG Pp. 63-65GP Pp. 64-65

T1W23 Lifestyle : whole topic

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale and Epreuve écrite on Lifestyle, Health and Fitness

SB Pp.80-83

All available time left

Preparation for examination

Perfect examination technique

Revision exercisesWorking through specimen assessment material and past papersRun through of oral testThe examinations themselves

Appropriate parts of the Assessment packPast papers of present specification and suitably adapted past papers from legacy specification Sample assessment materials booklet




T2W1 Introduction to Education and Employment : The school system

Education and Employment : introduction to jobs

Learn and use education vocabulary, Understand in outline the French school systemRecognise and use question forms, Learn the vocabulary of the world of work, Understand career choices, Use the perfect tense of regular and common irregular verbs with avoir as the auxiliary verb

Understand and form questions in speech and writingRespond to questions about a familiar school system

Understand and discuss passages on various careersPractise using the perfect tense in speech and in writingPractise note-taking

SB Pp.16-17TG Pp. 18-20GP Pp. 16-17

SB Pp. 18-19TG Pp. 20-22GP Pp. 20-22

T2W2 Introduction to The World around us : travel

The World around us : holidays

Describe a journeyUse the perfect tense with verbs which take être as the auxiliary verbDiscuss holidaysRevise reflexive verbsUse the immediate future tense

Conduct an interview with travellersProduce a piece of creative writing about a journeyInterpret and explain statistics on holidaysSummarise a text concerning a journeyGive a presentation on holiday plans

SB Pp. 20-21TG Pp. 22-24GP Pp. 23-25

SB Pp. 22-23TG Pp. 24-27GP Pp.28-28, 30-31

T2Ws The World around us : pollution

Learn and use the vocabulary of pollutionGain familiarity with the type of questions used in Part A of the

Discuss ahort text and give opinions on itRespond to prescribed questions on the text

SB Pp. 24-25TG Pp. 27-28GP Pp. 32-33




End of transition period

oral testUnderstand and use relative pronouns

T2W4 Education and Employment : schooling

Extend vocabulary of school lifeGain further insight into the French education system and examination optionsRevise the present tenseHandle numbers effectively

Vocabulary exercises to use specialised education lexisUnderstand texts concerning school organisation and qualificationsExplain the school system in speech and in writing

SB Pp. 86-87TG Pp. 70-72GP Pp. 8-11 and selected revision exercises

T2W5 Education and Employment : student issues

Consider concerns of sixth-formersLearn to form the present subjunctiveApply the present subjunctive with expressions of necessityExpand knowledge of ways of expressing opinions

Understand passages dealing with student complaintsManipulation exercises with the subjunctiveExercises to use the present subjunctiveDiscuss educational problemsProduce a poster calling for school reforms

SB Pp. 88-89TG Pp. 72-74GP Pp. 70-71 ( selected exercises )

T2W6 Education and Employment : school routine

Discuss school routineJustify opinions on aspects of educationLearn further uses of

Comprehension of texts on boarding at schoolIdentify uses of the subjunctive





the subjunctiveExpress doubts, possibilities and wishes

Write an essay on personal attitude to the French school system with justification of points of view

T2W7and8

Education and Employment : schooling

Gain insight into the history of education and the concept of laïcitéEnvisage the future of educationConsider public and private educationRevise use of the conditional tenseExpress hypothesesGain further insight into requirements of Part A of the oral test

Understand and discuss passages on features of educationManipulate conditional clausesDiscuss school improvements by use of si clausesWrite reactions to features of education, expressing and justifying views

SB Pp. 92-93TG Pp. 77-78GP Pp.62-63

SB Pp. 106-107 ( selected sections )

T2W9 The World around us : the French-speaking world

Learn about francophone areasGain facility with numbersDeal with indirect speechDo research in French-language material

Understand and discuss passages on Francophone areasResearch a Francophone countryGive an oral presentation on findings of researchChoose correct tenses in passages of indirect speech

SB Pp. 112-113TG Pp. 90-92GP Pp. 72-73

T2W10 The World around us : travel/holidays

Learn and use vocabulary of holiday-making

Comprehension of passages on holidaysLink two short sentences

SB Pp. 114-115TG Pp. Pp.92-94




Understand reasons for going on different types of holidayUse conjunctions to produce more complex sentences

to produce one more complex sentenceWrite an essay on holiday preferences, explaining choices by use of examples

T2W11 The World around us : travel

Relate a journeyRecognise the past historic tenseSee past historic in use with a combination of other tensesWrite a blog

Understand passages on travel written in the past historicProduce or continue a blog on a journey using either the perfect or the past historic tenses

SB Pp. 116-117TG Pp. 94-95GP Pp. 76-77

T2W12 The World around us : transport

Learn and use the vocabulary of transportConsider the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of transportUse indefinite pronouns

Understand passages on transportTake part in an interview on modes of transportIn writing lay out advantages and disadvantages of various means of undertaking a journeyChoose between options and justify choice

SB Pp. 118-119TG Pp. 95-98

T2 W13 The World around us : pollution

Students should now be able to make an informed

Learn and use language of pollutionGain insight in how to reduce CO2 emissionsUse more examples of à and de followed by infinitiveAdopt and defend a point of view

Understand and discuss ways of reducing traffic pollutionAdopt a point of view on pollution related issues, defend and justify point of view

SB Pp. 120-121TG Pp. 98-99GP Pp. 12-13




choice of which General Topic Area they wish to use for the oral test

T2W14 Return to Education and Employment : higher education

Learn about higher education in FranceAssess advantages and disadvantages of a situationUse temporal prepositions, including depuis and resultant construction

Attribute opinions to various peopleUnderstand and discuss possibilities in higher educationApply temporal constructions in a short translation

SB Pp. 94-95TG Pp. 78-81

T2W15 Education and Employment : the world of work

Learn and use the vocabulary of employmentDeal with a wide range of career choicesUse a number of tenses and moods togetherMake suggestions

Use a ‘ jeu-test ‘ to understand career possibilitiesApply ‘ jeu-test ‘ to third party, suggest suitable careersMatch ideas on future careers to a range of peopleWrite a letter on job preferences and aspirations using a combination of tenses and moods

SB Pp. 96-97TG Pp. 81-82

T2W16 Education and Employment : the world of work

Extend employment vocabularyGain insight into new ways of workingLearn and use the pluperfect tenseDebate working

Understand passages about working practicesExercises to manipulate the pluperfect tenseDiscuss advantages and disadvantages of working practices

SB Pp. 98-99TG Pp. 82-84GP Pp. 66-67




practices Prepare opinions on a range of issues concerning working practices

T2 W17 Education and Employment : the world of work

Appreciate problems concerned with the world of workLearn and use the perfect infinitive

Examine a range of passages to identify work-related problemsResearch meaning of acronyms used in the world of workIn writing explore hopes and fears associated with future professional life

SB Pp. 100-101TG Pp. 84-85GP Pp. 68-69

T2W18 Whole topic of Education and Employment

Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale and Epreuve écrite on Education and Employment

SB Pp. 106-109

T2W19 Return to The World around us : climate change/global warming

Learn and use climate vocabularyUnderstand causes of global warmingRecognise the future perfect tenseGain facility with high numbers

Comprehension of passages on climate changeInterpret and discuss graphics containing statisticsWrite an article to make people aware of global warming

SB Pp. 122-123TG Pp. 99-101

T2W20 The world around us : natural disasters

Learn and use vocabulary associated with natural disastersUse a combination of present, future and

Comprehension passages on natural disastersNote-taking from spoken passage on natural disaster

SB Pp. 124-125TG Pp. 101-102GP P.114 Ex.3, P. 115 Ex.4




past tensesProduce a brochure

Prepare a spoken radio report from notes on a given disasterWrite a brochure informing people about the consequences of global warming and the need to lessen its impact

T2W21 The World around us : pollution and recycling

Extend vocabulary on the environmentConsider ways of protecting the environmentRecognise the perfect conditional tenseConvince and persuade

Comprehension passages on the environmentDiscuss possible ways of contributing to the protection of the environmentPrepare a presentation to persuade people that protection of the environment is possible on a personal and collective level

SB Pp. 126-127TG Pp. 102-104

T2W22 The World around us : environmental issues

Consider ways of saving the planetLearn and use impersonal verbsUse faire plus infinitive

Comprehension passages on the environmentExercises to use impersonal verbsDiscuss and give reactions to opinions on the environmentWrite an article about pressing environmental issues

SB Pp. 128-129TG Pp. 104-106GP Pp. 74-75

T2 W23 The whole topic of Revision of topic Complete Epreuve orale SB Pp. 134-137




The World around us

and Epreuve écrite on The World around us

All available time left

As for T1 As for T1 As for T1 As for T1


FrenchEdexcel scheme of work for GCE French A2 ( year 13 )The following Scheme of Work for A2 represents a possible guide for teachers and is based around the Heinemann text book ‘ Edexcel A2 French ‘.The Scheme of Work is based on the notion that the course will be delivered by two teachers working in tandem. It follows the same pattern as the AS Scheme of Work with each teacher delivering a separate module simultaneously. This format is founded on the idea that it is better for one teacher to take responsibility for one whole module. However, if it is felt desirable to teach the modules in a linear fashion, the two tutors can share the work by taking the material of alternate weeks. If only one teacher is available, he or she can teach the whole programme. In this case it would be better to take the modules one by one in a linear fashion. Once a choice has been made on the issue to be debated in the A2 oral and on the subject to be studied for the Research Based Essay for Unit 4, time will have to be given over to the research and study of these topics. Sections of the Grammar Practice Book can be revisited to revise grammar covered in the AS year, as is felt appropriate. These considerations may well interfere with the precise chronology of the Scheme of Work. The timing of the completion of the various exam practice sessions can also be altered, depending on when it is felt that students can take maximum benefit from them.


T= teacher. W= week.


Learning outcomes Exemplar activities

Exemplar resources

T1W1 History Gain insight into major periods and events of the Twentieth Century in relation to FranceExplore links between history and cultureLiterary appreciation of a poemRevise present tense

Comprehension passages on historical eventsDiscuss personal interests, justifying opinionsDiscuss a poem and wider cultural issuesPrepare a short presentation on a Twentieth Century figure or eventWrite several sentences on the most significant features of the Twentieth Century

SB Pp. 8-9TG Pp. 7-11

T1W2 History Explore themes of freedom and justice through the events of May 1968Transfer of meaning into FrenchExplore different types of musicResearch the causes of an historical eventFurther revision of present tense

Research written documents on May ‘68Give a presentation on May ’68 following prescribed areas of focusComprehension passages on philosophy and musicTranslate short sentences into FrenchWrite a short article on a Twentieth Century event, explaining its causes and impacts

SB Pp. 10-11TG Pp. 11-12

T1W3 Literature and the Arts : Cinema

Learn and use cinema vocabularyDiscuss cinema in general

Understand and discuss passages on cinema/filmsUse a quiz to determine

SB Pp. 12-13TG Pp. 13-14GP Pp. 84-85




Exemplar resources

Analyse a particular filmFuller transfer of meaning into FrenchLearn and use demonstrative pronouns

film preferences, discuss findingsTranslate a passage into FrenchExercises on demonstrative pronounsWrite about a recently seen film, covering prescribed features

T1W4 Literature and the Arts : Cinema

Extend knowledge of cinema vocabulary, including technical termsDiscuss cinema techniquesAnalyse the work of a directorUse possessive pronounsWrite a discursive essay

Comprehension passages on film directors and techniques usedExercises on possessive pronounsGive a presentation about a favourite film directorWrite a discursive essay on the nature of cinema

SB Pp. 14-15TG Pp. 16-18GP Pp.82-83

T1W5 Literature and the Arts : Literature and Reading

Learn and use vocabulary of reading and literary appreciationDiscuss reading habitsConsider and analyse features of literary extractsDifferentiate use of past tensesProduce creative/descriptive writing

Use a survey to understand and discuss reading habitsAnswer survey questions personallyComprehension passages on literary extractsExercises to use perfect and imperfect tensesDiscuss traits of a character in fictionCreate a description of a character in writing

SB Pp. 16-17TG Pp. 18-21

T1W6 Examination Requirements Gain insight into the examination requirements of the A2 oral examination

Introductory exercises on the A2 oral examination in Epreuve Orale Module 1

SB Pp. 30-31TG Pp. 30-32

T1W7 Literature and the Arts : Theatre

Learn and use vocabulary of the theatreDiscuss theatre in generalDiscuss plot of a particular playUse complex relative pronouns ( lequel etc )

Comprehension passages on theatre in general and in particularExercises with lequel etcDiscuss a scene from a playIn writing account for the

SB Pp. 18-19TG Pp. 21-24




Exemplar resources

Explanatory writing relative popularity of cinema and theatre

T1W8 Literature and the Arts : art and artists

Learn and use vocabulary of fine artDiscuss artists and their workDiscuss a particular work of art in detailExtend familiarity with discursive writingUse interrogative pronouns

Do quiz to expand knowledge of artComprehension passages on appreciation of artIn speech answer specific questions about a designated piece of artWrite a discursive piece about the state subsidy of the Arts

SB Pp. 20-21TG Pp. 24-25GP Pp. 88-89

T1W9 Towns/ Regions Learn and use vocabulary of urbanismResearch a French townRevise future tense ( particularly conjunctions and the logical future )Translation of short passage into French

Comprehension passages on town/regional featuresPractise formation and use of future tenseTranslate into French a short passage about a townResearch a French town and give a presentation on the findings

SB Pp. 22-23TG Pp. 25-28

T1W10 Literature and the Arts : architecture

Learn and use vocabulary of architectureTalk about buildings and their usesTalk about architects and their work

React in speech to a range of buildingsComprehension passages on buildings and architectureDiscuss architects and their workWrite a discursive essay on the problems of large citiesResearch a French architect, present the findings

SB Pp.24-25TG Pp.28-30

T1 W11 Examination Requirements Gain insight into the A2 written paper with particular reference to the Research Based Essay

Introductory exercises on the written paper in Epreuve Ecrite for Module 1Students begin to think

SB Pp.30-31TG Pp.32-33




Exemplar resources

about choice of subjects for the A2 oral and for the Research Based Essay

T1W12 International Affairs : world poverty

Learn and use vocabulary relating to poverty and other problems of the developing worldConsider world povertyRevise impersonal verbsAnalyse and evaluate

Comprehension passages on povertyMake notes on a text according to prescribed headingsClassify opinions by importanceWrite an article on world poverty, divided into paragraphs dealing with prescribed sub-topicsExercises on impersonal verbs

SB Pp. 64-65TG Pp. 56-58GP P.106 Ex1

T1W13 International Affairs : the spread of AIDS and prevention campaigns

Learn and use vocabulary connected with AIDS and illness in generalConsider AIDS and its consequencesPractise using indirect speechProduce a brochure

Prepare oral responses to questions on AIDSComprehension passages concerning AIDSWrite a brochure giving facts and advice on AIDSParticipate in a debate on measures to combat AIDSExercises to change sentences and longer passages from direct to indirect speech

SB Pp. 66-67TG Pp. 58-60GP P.105 Ex4b

T1W14 International Events : the Second World War

Learn and use vocabulary of war and conflictBecome familiar with facts and opinions on a world conflictUse effectively the verb devoirWrite a newspaper articleMake notes from researched material

Make a spoken summary of key dates and their significanceComprehension passages to gain insight into the Second World WarResearch key information on France during the Second World War, use findings to write a newspaper article

SB Pp. 68-69TG Pp. 60-62




Exemplar resources

Write a discursive essay on conflict as a means of settling issues between nationsPractise using devoir in a range of tenses

T1W15 International Events : war-time resistance

Gain awareness of resistance activities in war-time FranceUnderstand idiomatic expressions with avoirWrite a creative story

Comprehension passages on the ResistanceParticipate in a discussion on the ResistanceWrite from the point of view of a Resistance member, explaining motives

SB Pp. 70-71TG Pp. 62-64

T1W16 International Events : genocide

Gain awareness of Rwandan genocideLearn and use the conditional perfect tenseTranslate into FrenchAnalyse a picture/imagePrepare and defend a viewpoint

Aural comprehension passages on the Rwandan genocideExercises to recognise and use the perfect conditional tenseTranslate a passage into French featuring the perfect conditional tenseExpress reactions to genocide in writingExplain in speech what is seen in a picturePrepare arguments for and against the deployment of peace-keepers, defend the stance taken

SB Pp. 72-73TG Pp. 64-66GP Pp. 94-95

T1W17 Examination requirements Apply requirements of the A2 oral examination

Complete Epreuve Orale for Module 3

SB Pp. 84-85TG Pp. 72-74

T1W18 International Issues : Learn and use vocabulary Comprehension passages SB Pp. 74-75




Exemplar resources

immigration relating to immigrationLearn and use the passive mood in a range of tensesAsk for explanation

on immigrationExercises to recognise, form and apply the passive moodParticipate in a debate on immigrationAsk for elucidation of certain points in the debate

TG Pp. 66-68GP Pp. 96-97

T1W19 International Issues : the use of drugs in sport

Extend and use the vocabulary of drugs with particular reference to sportAppreciate the significance of the position of adjectivesRefute arguments

Comprehension passages on drugs in sportMake a summary of arguments used in a written text on drug-takingTake notes from a spoken passage on drug-takingSum up arguments from a debate on drug-takingRefute some of the arguments

SB Pp. 76-77TG Pp. 68-70

T1W20 International Issues : the future of technology

Learn and use vocabulary of technological advancesPredict and assess future developmentsUse indefinite pronounsEvaluate possibilityExpress pros and cons of possible future developments

Comprehension passages on technological advancesIn speech give reaction to hypotheses about the futureTranslate short sentences on the future into FrenchPrepare attitudes to identity cards, participate in a debate on identity cardsPrepare imaginary future radio news broadcastWrite a discursive essay on the advantages and disadvantages of technological advance

SB Pp. 78-79TG Pp. 70-72




Exemplar resources

T1W21 Examination requirements Gain further awareness of the requirements of the A2 written paper

Complete Epreuve Ecrite for Module 3

SB Pp. 86-87TG P.74

T1 Remaining time

Examination preparation Perfect examination techniqueRevision

Complete past papers, specimen assessment materials, revision sections of text book and Grammar Practice book, as appropriate. Complete relevant sections of Assessment Pack.Undertake the oral and written examinations

T2W1 Aspects of Society : money/poverty

Consider attitudes to moneyPresent a point of viewRevise negatives

Comprehension passages on attitudes towards moneyIdentify ways of expressing a point of viewUse expressions to present personal views on moneyExercises to practise negativesWrite a reaction to a statement linking money to happiness

SB Pp. 36-37TG Pp. 35-37GP P.80 Ex1

T2W2 Aspects of Society : social exclusion

Learn and use vocabulary relating to social exclusionDiscuss problems of social exclusionRevise adjectival and verbal agreementTranslate into French

Understand and discuss passages on social problemsTranslate short sentences into FrenchWrite a discursive piece giving reactions to a comment on social provision

SB Pp. 38-39TG Pp. 37-39

T2W3 Aspects of Society : crime/juvenile delinquency

Learn and use vocabulary relating to crime

Supply and discuss orally statistics on crime

SB Pp. 40-41TG Pp. 39-41




Exemplar resources

Handle figures and percentagesDiscuss crimeRevise use of the infinitiveDevelop arguments

Comprehension exercises on juvenile crimeTranslate short sentences on crime into FrenchTranslate a paragraph on crime into EnglishIn speech develop arguments on given attitudes

T2W4 Aspects of Society : social unrest

Learn and use vocabulary related to social unrestUnderstand and discuss social unrest, its causes and effectsGain full understanding of the agreement of the past participleExpress agreement and disagreementProduce creative writingUse figures

Comprehension passages dealing with social unrestRead opinions and react orally to them, expressing and explaining agreement or disagreement with themExercises to practise past participle agreementWrite a creative piece reacting to a picture of an urban riot

SB Pp. 42-43TG Pp. 41-42

T2W5 Aspects of Society : multiculturalism/discrimination

Learn and use vocabulary connected to discriminationDefine words or expressionsNote-taking from aural materialUse inversionUnderstand and give definitions

Link words and expressions to heard definitionsFormulate definitions for prescribed words/expressionsListen to passages, take notes in English and FrenchExercises to practise inversionWrite an explanation of an anti-discrimination poster

SB Pp. 44-45TG Pp. 42-45GP Pp. 92-93

T2W6 Aspects of Society : racism Deal with racism in societyProductive use of the future perfect tenseWrite an article

Comprehension passages to highlight attitudes to racismIn speech summarise the point of view of a third

SB Pp. 46-47TG Pp. 45-46GP Pp. 90-91




Exemplar resources

person, express agreement or disagreement with the views expressedManipulate the future perfect tenseTranslate a short passage into French requiring some usage of the future perfect tenseWrite an article for a magazine giving suggestions for combating racism

T2W7 Aspects of Society : immigration

Learn and use vocabulary relating to immigrationExplore question of immigration and integrationTranslate into and out of FrenchExpress disagreementProduce creative writing

Comprehension passages on theme of immigrationTranslate short passages/sentences on the subject of immigration into French and EnglishStudy a series of opinions, express agreement or disagreement orally, justifying responsesWrite a creative piece, reacting to a picture, continuing an account or responding to an invitation to work and travel

SB Pp. 48-49TG Pp. 46-48

T2W8 Aspects of Society : drugs Extend vocabulary relating to drugsConsider the question of drug-taking and drug-traffickingAppreciate registerDiscuss pros and cons of an issueRevise the pluperfect

Comprehension of passages on drugs useConsider arguments on the issue of legalising drugs, express agreement or disagreement with the argumentsExpress in writing

SB Pp. 50-51TG Pp. 48-51GP P. 105




Exemplar resources

tense attitude to legalisation of cannabis

T2W9 Aspects of Society : imprisonment and other punishment

Learn and use the vocabulary of crime and punishmentConsider a range of punishmentsExpress degrees of agreementRevise the conditional tense

Discuss suitable punishments to fit a range of crimesComprehension passages on punishmentsConsider a series of opinions, express degree of agreement with the opinionsExercises to manipulate the conditional tenseTranslate a short passage into FrenchExpress reactions to a new type of prison, take part in a debate on the merits of the prison

SB Pp. 52-53TG Pp. 51-52

T2W10 Examination requirements Gain further insight into requirements of the A2 oral examination

Complete Epreuve Orale for Module 2Students should soon be in a position to make a choice of issue for the A2 oral test

SB Pp. 58-59TG Pp.52-53

T2W11 Examination requirements Gain further insight into the requirements of the A2 writing paper


SB Pp. 60-61TG Pp. 53-54

T2W12 Customs, traditions, beliefs and religions : cloning

Learn and use vocabulary of ethical issuesGain awareness of cloningRevise and broaden the use of the subjunctivePronounce oneself for or against a range of ethical issues

Discuss recent scientific advancesUnderstand and discuss passages on cloningExpress a stance on a range of moral issuesExercises to practise the subjunctive





Exemplar resources

Write a discursive essay on stem cell research

T2W13 Customs etc : genetic modification

Broaden vocabulary connected with specific ethical issuesConsider genetic modificationUse subjunctive after conjunctions and superlativesPractise giving a range of opinions and weighing up pros and cons of issues

Comprehension passages on OGMTranslate short sentences into EnglishParticipate in a debate on OGM taking different viewpointsWrite a discursive essay on OGM

SB Pp. 92-93TG Pp. 78-79

T2Ws14 and 15

Customs etc : euthanasia Learn and use vocabulary associated with different types of euthanasiaConsider the ethical question of euthanasiaLearn and use the perfect subjunctiveRecognise the imperfect subjunctive

Define types of euthanasiaComprehension passages on moral dilemma of euthanasiaMake notes in English from a debate on euthanasiaTranslate short sentences into FrenchPrepare arguments for a debate on euthanasiaNote arguments used in opposition to views expressedWrite a newspaper article summarising various viewpoints on euthanasia

SB Pp94-95TG Pp. 80-82GP Pp. 98-99, P.112 ( selected exercises )

T2W16 Customs etc : religion Learn and use vocabulary of religion and spiritualityRevise verbs followed by infinitivesUse statistics

Discuss personal beliefs by responding to prescribed questionsComprehension passages on religion and allied subjectsTalk about statistics

SB Pp.96-97TG Pp. 82-84GP P.113 Ex. 3




Exemplar resources

shown in graphics of findings of surveysNote from speech various beliefs expressedWrite an essay explaining activities of religious sects

T2W17 Examination requirements Consolidate knowledge of requirements of the A2 oral examination

Complete Epreuve Orale for Module 4

SB Pp. 110-111TG Pp. 93-96

T2W18 Traditions : festivals Learn and use vocabulary associated with festivalsConsider festivals and traditionsRevise the perfect infinitiveExplain point of viewTell a story, incorporating personal experience

Discuss attitudes to celebrationsComprehension passages on festivalsExplain attitudes to prescribed traditions/habitsWrite a reaction to a picture, drawing on personal experience

SB Pp. 98-99TG Pp. 84-86GP P. 107 Exs. 1 and 2

T2W19 Customs etc : women’s rights

Examine status and role of women in societyLearn how to avoid the subjunctive in certain circumstancesDefend a point of view

Discuss important stages in the changing status of women in societyComprehension passages on women’s issuesNote in English the standpoint of two opposed participants in a debate on the wearing of the veil in schoolDebate the wearing of the veil in school, defend one’s point of viewAssess in speech arguments for and against abortion

SB Pp. 100-101TG Pp. 86-88

T2W20 International Issues : aid work

Examine the nature of aid work

Discuss aid work using results of a quiz

SB Pp. 102 -103TG Pp. 89-90




Exemplar resources

Revise constructions involving si clauses Write a creative blog

Comprehension passages on charitable work and organisationsTranslate a passage into FrenchWrite a blog imagining you are part of an aid mission

GP P.104 Ex.3

T2W21 International Issues : globalisation

Learn and use vocabulary of international tradeGain insight into a range of trading possibilitiesRevise complex si clause constructions

Comprehension passages on world tradeDiscuss orally the advantages and disadvantages of trading methodsTranslate sentences involving ‘if’ clauses into FrenchExplain in speech agreement or disagreement with propositionsWrite an essay on possible world improvements

SB Pp. 104-105TG Pp. 90-93GP P.111 Exs.4,5

T2W22 Examination requirements Consolidate knowledge of the requirements of the A2 written paper


SB Pp. 112-113TG Pp. 96-97

T2 Remaining time

Examination requirements Examination preparation Complete past papers, specimen assessment materials, revision sections of text book and Grammar Practice book, as appropriate. Complete relevant sections of Assessment Pack. Undertake oral and




Exemplar resources

written examinations


Documents

GCE French SoW Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Edexcel · Web viewSB Pp. 34-35 TG Pp. 32-34 GP Pp. 34-36 T1 W6 Youth Culture : peer pressure Talk about peer pressure, particularly in relation