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Sincèrement, Madame Schrader

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french-language-exam-2/● Plus d’information sur l’examen par une prof de français:

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Les Thèmes

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AP French Language and Culture Test Format

Section 1 Multiple Choice: Interpretive Communication- Print Text, Audio/Visual, Audio

Section 1 # of Questions

% of Final Score Allotted Time What am I doing?

Part A -Interpretive Communication1. Print Texts Only (5)

(journalistic/literary texts, announcements, advertisements, letters, maps, and tables)

30

(1-30)Both

Parts A and Bcount as

50 % oof your

final scoreFinal score based

upon number of questions

answered correctly.

Approx. 40 minutes

Identify main points

Identify signification details/purpose

Identify audience of text/audio

Make inferencesand predictions

Part B- 1. Print/Audio combined(time constraints)

2. Audio Only

(radio interviews, podcasts, public service announcements, conversations, and brief presentations)

35 (31-47)

________(48-65)

Approx. 55 minutes

Section 2 Free Response Questions: Interpersonal & Presentational Speaking/Writing

Section 2 # of Questions

% of Final Score

Allotted Time What am I doing?

Part A -Interpersonal Writing E-mail Reply

Presentational WritingPersuasive Essay

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BothParts A and B

count as50 % oof your

final scoreFinal score based

upon meeting the

rubricscoring

guidelines.5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Approx. 15 minutes

Aprrox. 55 minutes

Write an e-mail response to someone other than a friend/family member. (VOUS)Write an essay to convince others to agree with your point of view.

Part B-

Interpersonal SpeakingConversation

Presentational SpeakingCultural Comparison

Responses for each task are recorded.

5 prompts(20 seconds to respond)

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Approx. 5 minutes

20 seconds for each response

Approx. 7 minutes

Participating in a simulated conversation. You will need to maintain and initiate interaction asking questions and responding appropriately. You will receive the topic of the conversation.Speak about a specific topic (provided) using what you know about French and Francophone countries and comparing it to your own culture/community.

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Section 1: Reading, Reading/Audio/AudioStrategies/Tips

1. Look at theme/Read introduction- About what will this selection be discussing? What do you already know about this topic? The title and introduction will help you predict the content of the passage Make any connections to personal experiences. Try and understand the focus of the reading. If there is an interview, the introduction will give you the name of the person being interviewed

2. Scan and Skim the Questions/Answers Which questions are asking for factual information and which ones require you to analyze the tone

and make conclusion. Look for synonyms in answers

o Often times the answer is not the exact word or phrase used in the passage. Instead, the question will contain a synonym of a word from the reading.

You do not need to listen to the instructions. You will know them. Jot down a key word for each question.

o The most common multiple choice question topics are goal, cultural, connection, comprehension, register, definition and tone.

For Part B, decipher which questions are related to Source 1, which are strictly Source 2 and which questions pertain to both Sources.

3. What is the Question Type? Comprehension : Think about the 5 W’s - What (Quel/ Qu’est-ce que)? Where (Où)? When

(Quand)? Why (Pourquoi ? Pour quelle raison) ? Ask yourself what are the relevant ideas in the text.

Focus on these relevant ideas and not the irrelevant (extries) ideas. Use context to figure out the meaning of word/expression.

Identify the registero Typically there is a question about the best response to the passage. This question is

measuring your mastery of register. Register is the formatlity of your response. Register can be slang, casual or formal. You will always srespond to a passage with the same register that is used within the passage.

Interpret/Draw Conclusions- Ask/answer these questions to help understand what the overall meaning of the text

- Who is the audience of the text? (Chers amis)- What’s the purpose of the text? - What genre of text? (article, recipe, graph, interview)- What is the point of view ?- Use logic, critical thinking/reasoning

Critical Skills- Find main ideas- underline/highlight- Begin answering questions as you find them in text (factual/comprehension)

4. Read/Listen with a purpose. You will only have 30 minutes to read 4-8 inputs and answer 40 questions for Part A. Underline key phrases that will help you connect the passage to the questions. Underline sentences and vocabulary that are related to the questions. You will not have time to re-read the entire passage so underlining will help you quickly locate

answers within the passage. Take notes for the audio selection on the questions page. You will have pre-read the questions, so

be sure to take notes that help you answer the questions.

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Visualize during the listening section. Visualize main events, characters and settings. Close your eyes and imagine you can see the person who is speaking. Only write down notes that will help you answer the questions.

Refocus during the pause between readings. During the reading, you’ll be frantically taking notes and visualizing. It is important to use the 60 seconds between readings to your best advantage. Refocus on the questions during this minute and re-read the unanswered questions. Try to answer as many as you can, and focus on your listening skills to answer the remaining questions during the second reading.

Don’t panic! It’s easy to forget that when the audio ends, there I s still time left to answer questions. You have an additional 15 seconds per question. When the audio ends, be ready to tackle any unanswered questions.

5. Choosing the best answer With Reading/Listening: Answer passage-specific questions first.

o You have a few minutes to preview the questions and read the passage before the audio selection is played. DON’T start with the passage; start with the questions! Speed=read them and identify those that can be answered with the passage only. These typically have the word “article” or “passage” in the question. Write #1 next to those questions so you know the answers are in Source 1. If you have time, answer those before listening to the audio.

Watch out for exclusive answers.o Answers that contain the words always or never are dangerous, and they’re typically not

correct. Beware if you see an answer with toujours or jamais. If the text does not explicitly state these frequencies, those answers are likely a trick.

Don’t pick the most complicated answero As language learners, we are all impressed by complicated answers. The writers of the exam

know this, and sometimes they will include complicated responses to trick you. Don’t pick an answer just because you don’t know what it means.

6. Don’t leave answers blank. You only get credit for the questions you answer correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect

answers or unanswered questions. This means you should never leave a question unanswered. Guessing is an art, so perfect your skills! Answer the easiest questions first. Then, be sure to remember that most questions follow the order of the passage. Knowing this might help you identify the section of the passage that answers the question.

Use the process of elimination. Don’t worry if you guess incorrectly; you are no worse off than just leaving it blank, so go for it!

Section 1 –Les Mots UtilesFrançais Anglais Français Anglais

Il s’agit de It is about le ton de l’auteur the author’s tone

Il semble que It seems that le sens the meaning

Il paraît que It appears that

le but the point le tableau the table

En quoi Of what désormais from now on/from this point

selon; d’après according to le rôle the role

ajouter to add Quel(s)Quelle(s) est/sont

which (is/are)

pour quelle raison for what reason l’objectif principal the main idea

Trouvez les définitions sur le site web Quizlet- Champaign Central AP French Set : AP Test Section 1 Multiple Choice-les mots utiles

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Section 2: Part A: Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Response Strategies/Tips

● Writing E-mail Responses (Interpersonal Writing) Underline the question/request as well as key words:

o If you do not address all of the questions/requests, your response will be considered incomplete and you automatically drop to a 2.

Use formal language and a formal tone (Vous and inversion) Practice your introductions and closings. Use the phrases in this guide to help you. Include details from the original e-mail Choose varied vocabulary:

o Include high value words, rich adjectives and verbso Use Idiomatic Expressions: DO NOT USE DIRECT TRANSLATION

Include a proper opening and closing different from the one used in the e-mail. Make sure responses are culturally relevant. Provide a creative answer to your underlined prompt

questions with lots of details.o Include city names, geographical/historical references, people’s names, dates, times.o These must be accurate. However, personal details can be embellished.o Example question : « Dites-nous dans quel pays d’Europe vous préféreriez vivre et

pourquoi ? » You might respond with I would like to live in Switzerland because the climate

suits me well. I enjoy the outdoors, especially skiing. I also have a family connection; my mother and father visited Bern during their honeymoon in 1991. Throughout my childhood they told me stories about the mountains and the people. This is the perfect opportunity to go see it for myself.

Write a variety of sentence structures (Si clauses, different tenses, etc.) Include transitions between sentences Use precise vocabulary and good grammar. (conjugations, agreements, etc) Block your time. Your response should be about 150 words in length.

o Give yourself 3 minutes to read, 10 minutes to write and 2 minutes to revise.o Look for errors in verb conjugations, adjective agreement, spelling, etc. in those last 2

minutes.

Les mots utiles pour l’e-mailOpening an E-mail

Monsieur, Madame (Messieurs, Mesdames) Sir/Ma’am (sing/plural)

Cher monsieur, Cher monsieur Dupont,Chère madame, Chère madame Dupont,Chers Collègues

Dear…Dear colleagues

Monsieur le Directeur/ Madame la DirectriceMonsieur le professeur/Madame le professeurMonsieur le docteur/Madame le docteur

Sir, director/Ma’am directorSir, teacher/Ma’am, teacherSir, doctor/Ma’am, doctor

Closing an E-mailStep 1: Choose a Personalized RequestJe vous prie d’agréer, Monsieur/Madame, l'expression de mes sentiments respectueux.Je vous prie d’accepter, Monsieur/Madame, l'expression de

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mes sentiments respectueux.Veuillez agréer, Monsieur/Madame, l'assurance de notre parfaite considération.Veuillez accepter, Monsieur/Madame, l'expression de mes sentiments respectueux.Veuillez recevoir, Monsieur/Madame, mes salutations distinguées.Je vous remercie de votre réponse.

Je vous remercie de m’avoir répondu dans un si bréf délai.

Je vous suis reconnaissant(e) de m’avoir contacté(e).

Je vous prie de croire, Monsieur/Madame, à l’assurance des mes salutations distinguées.Merci d’avance.

Avec mes remerciements

J’attends votre réponse,Dans l’attente de votre réponse,Dans l’attente d’une réponse favorableCordiales salutations,

Cordialement, Bien à vous,

Bien cordialement,

Salutations respectueuses,

Avec mes salutations les plus cordiales,

Sentiments distingués,

Avec reconnaissance,

Trouvez les définitions sur le site web Quizlet- Champaign Central AP French, Set : AP Test Section 2- E-mail Reply

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Section 2: Part B: Presentational Writing: Persuasive Essay

Strategies/Tips for writing your essay Block your time

o You have 55 minutes to complete the task. It is important to break down each step so you are sure to complete everything. You have 6 minutes to read the printed materials. This includes the topic, the introductions for all 3 sources and the text of source 1. You are going to need to read QUICKLY.

o Start with the topic and the introductions because you want to be as prepared as possible when the audio begins to play. If you are reading the passage when the audio begins, do not panic. The text will still be there when the audio is over!

o The audio will play twice (you’ll be taking notes) and it should take about 10 minutes (depending on audio selection)

o Once the audio ends you have 40 minutes to produce your essay. Underline citable sections in the reading & Take notes while listening

o In the 6 minute window before the audio, as well as the first few minutes of your 3 minute writing block, be sure to mark up the reading passage. You do not have time to go searching in the passage for something you’ve already read. Instead, underline important words, draw arrows to sentences and make notes in the margins (in English or French). Remember, these notes are not graded.

o While listening, the audio is played twice. You have two chances to absorb a lot of information, so note taking is crucial. Numbers and statistics are always difficult to process quickly, but data can help justify your opinion. Be sure to focus on identifying the numbers in the audio and write them down. Also avoid full sentences. Instead use verbs, nouns and small pictures. Visualizing the audio in your mind will help you remember anything you do not get down on paper. Every time you do listening in class this year, take notes. This is an art, and you will become better and better with each attempt.

OPTION: Extract the various points of view with an outlineo You can use a graphic organizer, small table, etc. This will keep you focused an dproductive while

writing. When you understand the sources, it is time to put them together with your own views.o You can note the citable items you underlined or noted in the For and Against boxes. Don’t write

down complete sentences, just key words and phrases. You should have at least three citations in each box (from the audio/reading).

o Then, write your opinion in the Personal View box. Be sure to state your opinion and give at least three examples or supporting details.

Organize your essay into 5 paragraphso Introduction: introduction of the topic, present all views, justify your opinion and give a personal

connectiono Present one side (use on)o Present the other side (use on) → Can form these 3 paragraphs firsto Present and defend your opiniono Conclusion: summary of the topic, present all views, justify your opinion and give a personal

connection Give a personal example in the first paragraph Introduction

o You will be presented with two perspectives on a topic, and you will need to take a stance while supporting it with details. As you process the information from the sources, make a personal connection to the topic. This shows the AP readers that you truly understand the content. In the

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first paragraph, you want to set the tone that you know what you are talking about, so achieve this by sharing something about yourself and your life.

Use transitionso Use words and sentences to connect your writing that will help the flow of your response.

When Citing and writing: o Use the phrases selon Source 1 or d’après Source 2 to allow he graders to quickly assess what

sources you have cited in your response. o You must cite sources presented to you in your essay in your own words. Do not repeat verbatim

what you heard/read. Try to rephrase the citation in your own words while also citing it. We will practice this throughout the year. Rely on synonyms to get you through it.

o Discuss the data: Use information from ALL 3 SOURCES. The third source is always a visual source (graph, chart, table).

o Demonstrate understanding of viewpoints in the print and audioo Use your notes to cite information from the audio source. You should include specific examples

from that audio selection.o Use on to address the various viewpoints. Whenever you would say you or they in English, be sure

to use on in French. Clearly state and defend your opinion

o You must take a position on the issue and develop and argument.o Be sure to align your opinion with the evidence in the three sources. Let your response build to a

conclusion that includes your opinion rather than trying to dispute what the selections present.o You must organize your essay and present your ideas clearly.

Use words in French you already know. o Try and think as much in French as possible. DO NOT DIRECTLY TRANSLATE.o Think of the main idea/message you want to conveyo Think of how many different ways you could convey this message o Bring information together from a variety of sources (print/audio), putting these ideas together

with your own. (synthesize)o Ask yourself “why” and “how”/ Cause/effect o Use compound sentences (using conjunctions) and complex sentenceso Use persuasive essay vocabularyo What is your point of view?o What is your argument to support this point of view? (specific facts/examples to support view)o Prioritize, edit, sequence facts in order of importance to help build the argument. o Form and state a conclusion

Write a variety of sentence structures (Si clauses, different tenses, etc.) Choose varied vocabulary:

o Include high value words, rich adjectives and verbso Use Idiomatic Expressions: DO NOT USE DIRECT TRANSLATION

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Les mots utiles

Introduce/Conclude

malgré tout despite everything pendant que while

par consequent consequently pourvue que provided that

en conclusion in conclusion puisque since

malgré in spite of C’est pour cette raison que… It is for this reason that…

par aeilleurs in addition, moreover C’est certainement parce que It is certainly because…

plutôt que rather than Il s’agit d’un problème… It is about a problem…

pour que (+ subjonctif) so that

Compare/Contrast

au lieu de cela instead of this tandis que whereas

par contre on the other hand en plus furthermore

cependant/toutefois however pourtant yet/however

bien que (+ subjonctif) although/eventhough sinon otherwise/if notor/or else

néanmoins/ nevertheless/however au contraire on the contrary/on the other hand

en fait in fact/actually quand même all the same/still

Common Coordinators; Transitions

tout d’abord/d’abord first en conclusion in conclusion

ensuite next et and

de plus what’s more/furthermore

ou or

à cause de because of enfin finally

grâce à thanks to ni neither

Pour commencer to begin donc/ alors so

Premièrement First/first of all car/ parce que because

en premier lieuen deuxième lieu

in the first place/ in 2nd place

mais but

en outre furthermore/in addition

sans compter que not to mention

j’ajouterais que I would add that

Making Convincing Points

bien sûr que (+ indicatif) of course that +ind. en fait in fact/actually

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certainement certainly naturellement naturally

en effet in effect sûrement most likely/surely

Stating Your Own Position

A mon avis/selon moi In my opinion/according to my opinion

Je soutiens que (+indicatif) I support that (+indicatif)

Pour ma part as for me/for my part Je suis persuadé(e)/ convaincu(e) que (+indicatif)

I am convinced that (+indicatif)

En ce qui me concerne personally/as far as I am concerned

Je maintiens que (+indicatif) I maintain that (+indicatif)

A mon sens in my opinion/in my view

Il est certain que (+indicatif) It is certain that (+indicatif)

Il me semble que (+indicatif)

It seems to me that/I think that + indicatif

Il est incontestable/indéniable que (+indicatif)

It is incontestable/undeniable that (+indicatif)

Citing sources

Selon Source 1 L’auteur de Source 2 nous rappelle

En ce qui concerne l’auteur de Source 3

L’auteur de Source 3 nous signale que

L’auteur de Source 1 attire notre attention sur

Pour Conclure

En dernier lieu lastly Tout compte fait all things considered; all in all; at the end of the day

Enfin finally Toute réflexion faite all things considered

Pour terminer to end/to finish En somme in short; all in all

Pour finir to finish En fin de compte ultimately

Tout bien réfléchi All things considered En conclusion in conclusion

Tout bien considéré All things considered Pour conclure to conclude

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Section 2: Part C: Interpersonal Speaking-Conversation

Strategies/Tips

Read both the introduction and the outlineo This will tell you what your partner is saying and asking of you.

Attention to Register: use tuo Use tu throughout the entire conversation. o Pay attention to subject pronouns, possessive adjectives, pronouns & stress pronouns

▪ Use tu, ton, ta, tes, toi, te Practice the introduction and closing Read the outline well.

o Underline the type of response: In every conversation there is an intended type of response. The AP exam actually tells you what to say! Don’t overlook this in the outline. It will state something like: ask, accept, decline, invite, refuse, suggest, express, etc. Be sure to underline this so you provide the correct type of response. If not, you will automatically receive a 2 on this task due to partial completion.

o Determine if your response will be affirmative or negative. As you’re reading, write down a big plus or minus to help you remember.

Speak for 20 seconds for each prompto Though your response is really scored on quality, not filling up the 20 seconds, it is best to try to

speak the entire 20 seconds. WHATEVER YOU DO, COMPLETE THE TASK.o As you’re reading the outline, write down words that might help you during the recorded

speaking. If you include verbs, go ahead and conjugate them so you do not use an infinitive by mistake during your conversation.

o Elaborate and imagine creative, specific details that highlight your linguistic strengths. Some sections of the outline will be easier than others.

o STOP speaking when you hear the tone. Even if you are not finished, let the beep cut you off. You will miss part of the next prompt if you are still talking.

Self-Correcto Everyone makes mistakes. You’re allowed to make mistakes on the exam. All you need to do is

correct yourself. This looks good and tells the AP readers that you are aware of your mistake. There is a self-correction section on the grading rubric to assess if your self-correction aided the listener’s comprehension.

Attention to tone, intonation, etc.o Your response should feel authentic. Be animated when speaking. Use voice inflection. Make a

personal connection to help. Throw in personal details to make the listener feel as though you’re talking to a real person, not just a computer microphone.

o Speak clearly and loudly. Pay attention to the time frames/tenses being used

o If you hear imparfait, use imparfait.o If someone is asking what you generally do, use present.o Be sure to still throw in a variety of grammar including at least one si clause and at least 1 use

of the subjunctive. We will practice this. Always give a response

o Even if you did not hear the speaker, you have an outline of the conversation in front of you. Use contextual cues from past answers as well as the guide given to help you come up with something. Throw in an advanced grammar and fluff your response through the 20 seconds.

Use the best grammar and vocabulary. Employ a variety.o To earn a 5, you need to use at least 1 use of the subjunctive, at least 1 si clause. o Memorize a few phrases to help you (Je suis heureux(euse) que…, Il est important que…, etc)

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o Do not try to use grammar/vocabulary that is new and unfamiliar.

Les mots utiles

To Begin the Conversation

Bonjour! C’est ______. Coment vas-tu?

Allô, ________, comment ça va?

Bonjour, ici _________. Quoi de neuf, ________ ?

Allô, qu’est-ce qui s’est passé ?

To Agree

D’accord. Okay. Je le crois.

Je suis d’accord. I agree Je pense/ crois que oui. (+ indicatif)

I think that/I believe that.. (+ indicatif)

C’est vrai. It’s true; That’s true Moi aussi. Me too.

C’est certain. That’s certain Moi non plus. Me either.

Bien sûr. Of course. Tu as raison. You are right.

Je veux bien. I’d love to Avec plaisir. With pleasure!

To Disagree

Non, pas du tout No, not at all. Absolument pas. Absolutely not.

Ah non, je ne suis pas d’accord.

Oh no, I don’t agree. Je ne le crois pas. I don’t believe so (it).

Ce n’est pas vrai. That’s not true. Je ne pense pas. I don’t think so.

Ce n’est pas certain/sûr. It’s not certain. Tu as tort. You’re wrong.

To Show Enthusiasm

Bravo ! Bravo! C’est intéressant ! That’s interesting!

Sensationnel ! Sensational! Quelle chance ! What luck!

Félicitations ! Congratulations! Raconte-moi ! Tell me!

Quelle surprise! What a surprise!

To Show Empathy

Que c’est triste ! Oh that’s sad! Quel dommage ! C’est dommage ! Dommage !

That’s too bad !

Too bad !

Quelle horreur ! What horror! oh my goodness.

Je suis désolé(e). I’m sorry.

Quel malheur ! How awful. Je comprends. I understand

Ne t’inquiète pas Don’t worry

To Show Happiness

Je suis content(e) (que + subjonctif)

I’m happy (that + subjonctif)

Sensationnel !! Sensational!

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Je suis heureux/heureuse (que + subjonctif)

I’m happy (that + subjonctif)

Super ! Super!

Que c’est bien !/ Que c’est cool !

That’s so cool ! That’s so great!

Vas-y Let’s go!

Formidable ! Wonderful!

To Show Surprise

Quoi ? Comment ? What? How? Ce n’est pas possible !

That’s not possible!

Tu plaisantes ! Tu blagues !

You’re kidding!

You’re joking!

Jamais de la vie ! Never in my life!

To Confirm

Ah ! Tu veux dire que Oh ! You mean to say that… Mais oui, c’est bien ça.

But yes ! It’s good ! That’s great!

Tu dis que You’re saying that Parfait. Perfect!

Si je comprends bien If I understand well… J’ai d’autres projets.J’ai des projets.

I have other plans.

I have plans.

Je pense que tu veux dire que

I think what you want to say is..

To close

Au revoir ______, je vous parlerai bientôt !

Ciao mon ami, bises !

A la prochaine _________. Je t’appellerai plus tard.

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Section 2: Part D: Presentational Speaking-Cultural ComparisonStrategies/Tips

Read the prompt/underline key words.o You have 4 minutes to read the prompt and prepare a 2 minute speech. You will have one minute

to read the instructions and four minutes to prepare your presentation. The instructions don’t change, so consider this a 1-minute brainstorming session. Write your outline skeleton and jot down any vocabulary that might be helpful. In the remaining four minutes, fill in your outline.

Create a table to help you organize your ideas. Remember, you MUST COMPARE BOTH YOUR CULTURE AND A FRANCOPHONE CULTURE.

o Take notes to organize you presentation – Personal Experiences/Similarities/Differences o Write down key words/phrases to provide significant/specific examples in your own culture and

Francophone country.o Describe and narrate precise observations/experiences in own community (specific aspect of

culture). Include examples/details of the differences and similarities.o Try to accurately reference what you have studied/personal observations/experiences and the

French –speaking world. Avoid stereotypes; generalizations.o Compare/contrast products, perspectives, and practices in own community and the francophone

region of your choice. o You do not need a lot of examples- two-three well-developed (elaboration)ideas

**Make sure what you are comparing/contrasting relates to the TOPIC being compared.** Write a thesis statement that demonstrates and understanding of topic and introduces your presentation Find the appropriate register

o Do not use il or elle when speaking about others. You will make comparisons between elements of your culture and francophone culture.

o It is acceptable to use je and nous when representing your culture.o When speaking about francophone culture, use on.

Use precise examples (personal experiences, media, movies, readings, etc.) When making comparisons, use your own community (family, country, town)

o You can describe a similar situation in your own home, your town, your state, or your country. Use a variety of vocabulary/grammatical structures Present ideas in organized manner

Les mots utiles Prepositions to use with countries and cities

Comparisons

plus_________________________moins________________________aussi_________________________ de + noun que OR adjective + que autant ________________________ Ex. En France, il y plus de métros qu’à Champaign. Champaign est moins grand que Paris.

Ex. Il y a autant d’élèves au lycée Centennial qu’au lycée Central.

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Les pays

(f) En France En Suisse En Belgique En Amérique (m) Au Québec Au Congo (pl) Aux Etats-Unis

Les villes---------- à Champaign à Paris à Bruxelles

Words to use to talk about your communityDans….. in ma ville my city

ma communauté my community ma région my region

ma famille my family mon état my state

mon quartier my neighborhood mon pays my country

mon école my school

The people living in your community

la communauté community les ados adolescents

la population population les personnes âgéesle troisième age

old people

les citadins citizens (city) les immigrants (e) (les congolais/congolaises)

immigrants

les citoyens citizens (country) les nationaux nationalists

les paysans people of les gens du pays people of the country

les jeunes young people les gens(certains)/ les personnes (certaines)

certain people

Trouvez les définitions sur le site web Quizlet- Champaign Central AP French, Set- AP Test Section 2- Cultural Comparisons

Pour commencer - Je voudrais vous parler de l’attitude des gens de ma ville envers…- Aujourd’hui, je vais discuter l’importance des études supérieures…- Je vais commencer par l’analyse de…- Ensuite, je vais comparer mes observations avec…Cultural Comparisons. This is an example of a table you will use during the cultural comparison section of the exam. You need to compare your culture to that of another Francophone culture, and I always say, to TWO other Francophone cultures. Practice by filling in the boxes with info you already know.

Thème: les Défis Mondiaux (global challenges)Sujet: L’environnement

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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Thèmes : la science et la technologie Sujet: les Médias

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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Thèmes : la Vie Contemporaine Sujet: Les fêtes et les célébrations

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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Thèmes : La Quête de Soi Sujet: La Diversité

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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Thèmes : la famille et la communauté Sujet: Les Traditions et les Cérémonies

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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Thèmes : la beauté et l’esthéthique Sujet: La Musique.

Champaign/E-U Pays Francophone : ___________ (Ex. Canada)

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