Week 1: Advanced Vocabulary Expansion
Lesson Note: Introducing complex vocabulary related to professions and industries.
Scheme of Work: Group discussions, research projects on specific professions.
Week 2: Literature Appreciation
Lesson Note: Exploring French literature, reading and discussing short stories.
Scheme of Work: Book club-style activities, creative writing exercises.
Week 3: Subjunctive Mood and Complex Sentences
Lesson Note: Understanding and using the subjunctive mood, constructing complex sentences.
Scheme of Work: Sentence construction workshops, storytelling with complex structures.
Week 4: Environmental Issues
Lesson Note: Discussing environmental problems and solutions in French.
Scheme of Work: Group projects on environmental awareness, debates.
Week 5: Current Events in Francophone Countries
Lesson Note: Staying informed about current events in French-speaking nations.
Scheme of Work: News analysis, role-playing news reporting scenarios.
Week 6: French Art and Culture
Lesson Note: Exploring French art movements, cultural expressions.
Scheme of Work: Art appreciation sessions, creating art inspired by French culture.
Week 7: Health and Wellness in French
Lesson Note: Discussing healthcare and wellness topics in French.
Scheme of Work: Health-related presentations, group discussions on well-being.
Week 8: Advanced Grammar: Past and Future Tenses
Lesson Note: Mastery of past and future tenses in French.
Scheme of Work: Tense-focused writing exercises, storytelling in different tenses.
Week 9: Review and Mid-Term Assessment
Lesson Note: Comprehensive review of second-term topics.
Scheme of Work: Mid-term assessment, individual feedback sessions.
Week 10: Business French
Lesson Note: Introduction to business terminology and communication in French.
Scheme of Work: Business role-plays, creating a business proposal in French.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: In-depth review of challenging concepts, addressing specific concerns.
Scheme of Work: Revision workshops, practice tests.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Final preparation for the second-term examination.
Scheme of Work: Mock exams, exam strategy discussions.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Reflection on the year, goal setting for further French studies.
Scheme of Work: Farewell activities, distribution of progress reports, and future learning recommendations.
FAQs
What topics are covered in the SS2 second term French syllabus?
The SS2 second term French syllabus typically includes themes such as family and social life, health and well-being, education and career, environment and culture, and basic conversational skills. Grammar topics focus on tenses like passé composé, imparfait, future proche, and conditional, as well as adjective agreement, pronouns, and sentence structures.
How is the scheme of work structured for teaching these topics?
The scheme of work is structured to span the second term, usually covering 12–14 weeks. Each week has specific lesson objectives, instructional activities, exercises, and evaluation tasks. Lessons progress from introducing vocabulary and grammar concepts to practical usage through dialogues, reading comprehension, and writing exercises.
What teaching methods are recommended for SS2 second term French?
A communicative approach is encouraged, combining oral and written practice. Teachers are advised to use dialogues, role-plays, group discussions, storytelling, and multimedia resources to make lessons interactive. Regular formative assessments such as quizzes, short tests, and homework are integrated to track students’ understanding.
How are students assessed in the second term?
Assessment includes continuous assessment (CA) and end-of-term exams. Continuous assessment may involve oral presentations, class participation, written exercises, and comprehension tasks, while the end-of-term exam tests grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Marks are usually allocated according to the school’s standard assessment policy.
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