Where French is Spoken

Introduction

Welcome: French-speaking Countries

Description: Students will explore Francophone countries around the world

Grade Level: 9-12

Curriculum: Foreign Language

Keywords: Francophone, French-speaking countries,

Task

You will choose and research one French-speaking country, and will share your findings with the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation and poster. You will teach your classmates about the country you researched. Since you are only beginning your studies of the French language, this project may be presented in English.

* French III should present in French.

Process

You will also create a poster about your country that will be displayed in the French classroom or hallway. Choose nice pictures for it, and write the name of your country, and the following statement: “Ici, on parle français”.

Minimal requirements for the PowerPoint Presentation

-Name of country

-Capital

-Location (in the world)

-Government

-Flag

-Population

-Social facts: religions, ethnics, immigration waves, etc. (anything relevant to understand the social organization)

-Languages (Is French the main language, or do they have other languages too? Which ones? Who speaks French?)

-Historical facts (For example, why is French spoken there?)

-A Celebrity: choose a Francophone celebrity and introduce him/her (athlete, politician, poet, musician, etc.)

-Two famous sights or attractions that a tourist might enjoy (monuments, places, festivals, etc.)

You may choose to include more information to make your presentation more detailed and informative.

Your poster and your PPT should be visually attractive. On your PPT, use short sentences and bullet points. Do not write more than a couple sentences. Instead, write the information you want to share on index cards or a paper that you will turn in after your presentation.

Research tips

-A great website to use for this project is the CIA World Factbook - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

-Google your country, then find the country’s official tourism website. This will especially be helpful for famous sights or attractions.

-As you do your research, save some nice pictures for your poster.

PROJECT ARE DUE ----------------------------------

The project is worth 100 points: PPT (40), Oral/Written notes (40), Poster (20).

You will be graded on your ability to share interesting / relevant information with your classmates, your clarity and the quality of your work.

Some Francophone Countries

Algérie
Belgique
Bénin
Burkina
Burundi
Cameroun
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Rép. Démocratique du Congo
Côte d’Ivoire
Djibouti
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
Guinée
Haïti
Laos
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Mali
Monaco
Maroc
Niger
Rwanda
Sénégal
Seychelles
Suisse
Togo
Tunisie

https://www.altalang.com/beyond-words/countries-french-official-language/

Citations.

Evaluation

Francophone countries Project

Fantastique!!!! :)))

Niveau 4

Tres bien!! :)

Pas mal! :|

Pas bien. :(

Title Page

10

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*Name of Country

*Name of Student

*Date

*Picture(s)

All required elements included, plus additional items that add uniqueness.

Tres bien!! :)

*Name of Country

*Name of Student

*Date

*Picture(s)

All required elements included.

Pas mal! :|

*Name of Country

*Name of Student

*Date

*Picture(s)

Missing 1-2 of required items.

Pas bien. :(

*Name of Country

*Name of Student

*Date

*Picture(s)

Missing 3 or more of required items.

Map of Country

20

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*Color map of the country that includes major cities and physical features.

*Description of location in region.

*Easy to read.

*Extras added to the map to enhance presentation.

Tres bien!! :)

*Color map of the country that includes major cities and/or some physical features.

*Description of location in region.

*Easy to read

Pas mal! :|

*Map of the country includes few major cities and/or few physical features.

*Somewhat easy to read.

*A little confusing.

Pas bien. :(

*No map included.

Histoire

10

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*Includes required elements:

- history of country's name,

- picture of flag of country,

- languages spoken in country,

- type of government in country along with present-day leader.

*Also includes a good description of the significance and location of 1 historic sites.

*Pictures of named site.

Tres bien!! :)

*Includes required elements:

- history of country's name,

- picture of flag of country,

-languages spoken in country,

- type of government in country along with present-day leader.

Pas mal! :|

*Missing one of required elements:

- history of country's name,

- picture of flag of country,

-languages spoken in country,

- type of government in country along with present-day leader.

Pas bien. :(

*Missing two or more of required elements:

- history of country's name,

- picture of flag of country,

-languages spoken in country,

- type of government in country along with present-day leader.

Geographie

10

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*Includes the required elements:

-name the continent, capital cities, important cities, and population

-name at least 2 geographic (man-made or natural) that I should visit

-if I travel in July/August, what should I pack.

* Also includes a good description and location of 1 recreational area.

*Picture of site named.

Tres bien!! :)

*Includes the required elements:

-name the continent, capital cities, important cities, and population

-name at least 2 geographic (man-made or natural) that I should visit

-if I travel in July/August, what should I pack.

Pas mal! :|

*Missing one of required elements:

-name the continent, capital cities, important cities, and population

-name at least 2 geographic (man-made or natural) that I should visit

-if I travel in July/August, what should I pack.

Pas bien. :(

*Missing two or more of the required elements:

-name the continent, capital cities, important cities, and population

-name at least 2 geographic (man-made or natural) that I should visit

-if I travel in July/August, what should I pack.

Culture

30

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*Includes required elements:

-name at least 3 famous people from your country and why they are famous

-include pictures

-name a national vacation and describe how it is celebrated

-name at least 3 interesting tourist locations and why are they special

-include pictures

-name and describe 3 foods or dishes that are eaten

-include pictures

*Also includes additional interesting items or facts related to culture.

Tres bien!! :)

*Includes required elements:

-name at least 3 famous people from your country and why they are famous

-include pictures

-name a national vacation and describe how it is celebrated

-name at least 3 interesting tourist locations and why are they special

-include pictures

-name and describe 3 foods or dishes that are eaten

-include pictures

Pas mal! :|

*Missing one of required elements:

-name at least 3 famous people from your country and why they are famous

-include pictures

-name a national vacation and describe how it is celebrated

-name at least 3 interesting tourist locations and why are they special

-include pictures

-name and describe 3 foods or dishes that are eaten

-include pictures

Pas bien. :(

*Missing two or more required elements:

-name at least 3 famous people from your country and why they are famous

-include pictures

-name a national vacation and describe how it is celebrated

-name at least 3 interesting tourist locations and why are they special

-include pictures

-name and describe 3 foods or dishes that are eaten

-include pictures

Spelling/Punctuation/Captalization

10

Fantastique!!!! :)))

*No Spelling Errors

*All Correct punctuation and capitalization.

Tres bien!! :)

*Minimal spelling errors

*Mostly correct punctuation and capitalization.

(Not more than 4)

Pas mal! :|

*Some spelling errors and/or

*Incorrect punctuation and capitalization.

(5-9)

Pas bien. :(

*Excessive spelling and/or punctuation and capitalization errors throughout.

(more than 10)

Neatness/Creativity

10

Fantastique!!!! :)))

Information is presented in an exceptionally neat and legible format. It reflects exceptional creativity and uniqueness.

Tres bien!! :)

Information is presented in a neat and legible format w. It reflects creativity and uniqueness.

Pas mal! :|

Information presented is somewhat neat and legible It reflects some use of creativity.

Pas bien. :(

Information presented is not neat or legible. Very little pride was taken in completion of the final product.

Conclusion

Bravo!

You have now learned about at least 3 new cultures, and you have become an expert on one French-speaking country. Perhaps some day you will be able to visit this culturally rich, francophone nation.

Credits

The Virginia Board of Education adopted revised World Language Standards of Learning on March 18, 2021.

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/foreign_language/index.shtml

Teacher Page

Madame Idri