FRENCH
Mission StatementAt King David, we are proud to have a thriving and growing French Department where we aim to make language learning a purposeful, inspirational and enjoyable experience. We endeavour to develop pupils’ confidence and competence so that they become increasingly independent learners. We dedicate ourselves to fostering pupils’ progress across the three pillars of language learning; phonics, grammar and vocabulary, thus equipping them with the linguistic blocks to communicate in the real world and study other languages in the future. In doing so, we seek to raise aspirations to compete for jobs in an international marketplace. We encourage pupils to take an active interest in other cultures and nurture a deepening curiosity about how others live, breaking down barriers between different cultures and inspiring pupils to be committed global citizens of the world.
Curriculum Aims
Curriculum Overview FrenchKS3The KS3 curriculum follows the Dynamo scheme of work, supplemented by authentic materials and teacher-designed resources. These schemes provide a strong foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and phonics, with a focus on communicative competence. Pupils are encouraged to explore cross-curricular themes, as well as develop their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
All pupils have access to the online course material, Active Learn, https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com/ , where they are able to reinforce and /or extend their learning in the language. Click here to view our Spanish curriculum overview. MFL Learning Journey KS3 Map. KS4 GCSE - EDEXCELScheme of Work: The KS4 curriculum follows the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) French specification. This is a linear qualification, with all exams taken at the end of Year 11.Pupils study the following themes on which the listening, reading, speaking and writing assessments are based.
Assessment at KS4: Students are assessed across four equally weighted papers, each contributing 25% to the final grade: GCSE French Specification Issue 1 All pupils have access to the online course material, ActiveHub, enabling them to develop the skills covered in lessons. KS5 A-Level FrenchPupils at KS5 benefit from small class sizes and expert teaching, achieving great success at both AS and A2 Level. They follow the AQA course and study the following themes on which the final 3 examinations are based.
Many of our A-Level students continue with their study of one or both languages at university and have left us to pursue courses at a range of leading higher education institutions. AQA | French | A-level | A-level French Extension Learning
Useful LinksMFL Independent Learning Journey Log
https://www.pearsonactivelearn.com/ (KS3/4. Ask your teacher for your username and login.) www.kerboodle.com (KS5. Ask your teacher for your username and login.) www.quizlet.com (create flashcards and vocabulary list) www.wordreference.com (free, online dictionary) www.1jour1actu (to know what is going on in the world for children) |
