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Core French, Grade 9, Academic (FSF1D)
Course Code: FSF1D
Course Type: Academic Level
Delivery Options Available: Online / In Class ( You can only choose one )
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
$499.00
All course prices are in CAD – Canadian Dollars
Course Description for Core French, Grade 9, Academic (FSF1D)
This course provides opportunities for students to communicate and interact in French with increasing independence, with a focus on familiar topics related to their daily lives. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing by using language learning strategies introduced in the elementary Core French program, and will apply creative and critical thinking skills in various ways. They will also enhance their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning.
Summary Of Units And Timelines For Core French, Grade 9, Academic (FSF1D)
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the FSF1D course profile.
| Unit | Title | Expectations Summary | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qui suis-je? | Develop communication skills in French through familiar personal topics, identity, interests, daily routines, and introductory language structures. | 30 Hours |
| 2 | Le suspense | Build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through suspense-based texts, vocabulary development, grammar practice, and creative responses. | 30 Hours |
| 3 | Le spectacle | Explore French communication through performance, media, entertainment, opinions, presentations, and cultural connections in French-speaking communities. | 25 Hours |
| 4 | La nature | Use French to discuss nature, the environment, observations, descriptions, and personal responsibility while strengthening vocabulary and language accuracy. | 23 Hours |
| Final | Final Exam | Demonstrate overall achievement in listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and French language communication skills. | 2 Hours |
| Total | Course Total | Total instructional time | 110 Hours |
What You Will Learn – Curriculum Expectations
Personal identity and communication
- Students develop confidence communicating in French about familiar topics such as identity, interests, routines, preferences, and personal experiences.
- Focus areas include listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary development, grammar review, and language learning strategies.
- Time: 30 Hours
Suspense, storytelling, and language building
- Students strengthen French comprehension and expression through suspense-based readings, short written responses, oral communication, and creative interpretation.
- Students practise grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, prediction, inference, and critical thinking skills in French.
- Time: 30 Hours
Performance, media, and French-speaking culture
- Students use French to explore entertainment, performance, media, opinions, presentations, and cultural connections within diverse French-speaking communities.
- Learning tasks support listening, oral interaction, reading comprehension, written communication, and appreciation of Francophone perspectives.
- Time: 25 Hours
Nature, environment, and responsibility
- Students communicate in French about nature, the environment, observations, descriptions, and responsible choices connected to everyday life.
- Students apply reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar skills to discuss environmental and personal topics.
- Time: 23 Hours
Final evaluation
- Students demonstrate overall learning in listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and communication in French.
- Time: 2 Hours
How marks are calculated
- Course Work – 70%
- Final Evaluation – 30%
- Assessment is based on Knowledge & Understanding, Thinking, Communication, and Application.
Instructional approaches
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice
- Vocabulary and grammar activities
- Creative and critical thinking tasks
- Independent and guided learning
- Discussion forums and interactive online activities
- Videos, teacher resources, and digital learning tools
Learning materials
- Teacher handouts and online course notes
- French listening and speaking resources
- Reading texts and vocabulary supports
- Grammar practice materials
- Digital tools, videos, and interactive activities
Ontario Ministry Guidelines: 110-Hour Course Requirement
Please be aware that, as per Ministry guidelines, CanSTEM Education has a mandatory minimum requirement of 2 weeks enrolment for students to be eligible for a midterm report card and 4 weeks enrolment to be eligible for a final report card. This 110-hour requirement ensures that students receive a standardized amount of learning time for each credit they earn. The 110 hours typically include planned learning activities, excluding homework, designed to achieve the course’s curriculum expectations, according to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
FSF1D is a Grade 9 Core French at an Academic level.
1D refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 1 means it is a grade 9 course and D means it is an academic level course.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 600 hours of French instruction, or equivalent
At CanSTEM Education you can complete a high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 6 months.
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