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Edexcel GCE French (9FR01)Units 1, 2, 3 and 4
French
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work4
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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 )
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 5
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work6
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 7
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work8
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 9
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work10
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 11
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
SB Pp. 90-91TG Pp. 74-77GP Pp. 70-71 ( selected exercises )
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work12
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 13
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work14
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 15
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work16
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 17
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work18
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.
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 19
T= teacher. W= week.
Week Content coverage/key questions
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work20
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 21
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work22
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 23
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work24
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 25
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work26
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 27
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work28
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Complete Epreuve Ecrite for Module 2
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
SB Pp. 90-91TG Pp. 76-78GP Pp. 106-107 ( selected exercises )
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 29
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work30
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 31
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
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
Complete Epreuve Ecrite for Module 4
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
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work32
Week Content coverage/key questions
Learning outcomes Exemplar activities
Exemplar resources
written examinations
Edexcel GCE in French Scheme of work 33