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This unit of the Nous sommes curriculum for Novice French highlights regional foods in France and Canada.
- Language
- French
- Level
- Beginner (Level 1), Novice (Levels 1-2)
- Formats
- Pages
- 177 Pages
- Duration
- 2 weeks
Explore French cuisine like never before!
These nine-day unit plans are proficiency oriented and comprehension based, allowing your students to make forward progress on the path to proficiency through cultural study.
CORE VOCABULARY:
- je sais
- il/elle trouve
- il/elle cherche
INCLUDED:
- instructions for introducing vocabulary
- biography of Shy'm
- Je sais song activities
- class discussion prompts
- a communicative activity with writing component
- a TPRS® story script
- multiple story based readings and activities
- a simple reading about poutine (in French)
- video and discussion activities re: poutine
- a simple reading about cheese (in French)
- video and discussion activities re: cheese
- a simple reading about the influence of French cuisine on US diet
- activities to identify the regions of France and locate them on a map
- detailed readings about iconic dishes from various regions of France (crêpes and galettes, la salade niçoise, les moules frites, etc.) - for stations
- reading assessment and optional listening assessment
- detailed lesson plans
- slideshow in PPT and PDF forms
- answer keys
- a complete unit overview with abbreviated daily plans, can-do statements, World Readiness standards, Common Core alignment, AP themes, Essential questions, and Proficiency Orientation
All slideshow presentations are editable and compatible with Google Slides.
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This is Unit 8 of The Comprehensible Classroom's French I curriculum. Click here to view a resource map listing the most popular French resources from The Comprehensible Classroom.
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Lots of engaging activities for my French 1 students - the running dictation was a good challenge for them and they really enjoyed learning about the regional specialties. Definitely recommend!
Bridget M. -
I’m so glad to have Comprehensible Classroom materials in French. They always work well for my students and me. Thank you!
Julie's French Press -
There are many creative activities and plans included in this unit. Using the Nous Sommes lesson plans and activities never gets stale.
Taylor Iglesias -
I am always looking for low prep products that I can use to enhance my teaching. This was such a time saver!
Made By Mademoiselle -
I love all of the language learning that goes on in here. My students remained engaged!
Vanessa Chapman