THÈMES 22 - PROGRAM SAMPLER

SUCCESS IN ADVANCED FRENCH COURSES Thèmes is designed to help students in upper-level French succeed in the language classroom and, in particular, on the AP® French Language and Culture Examination. How does Thèmes help you succeed? Thematic organization Thèmes contains authentic readings, audio, and films organized around the themes of the AP® French Language and Culture Examination: The College Board’s recommended contexts and overarching essential questions provide the framework for communicating about real-world issues and your own life experiences. Authentic sources Selections offer an extraordinary wealth of material for study and discussion. Pre- and post-reading and listening activities guide classroom discussion to develop communication skills and promote a deeper understanding of culture. Vocabulary development Thèmes employs a discovery approach to vocabulary development, encouraging each student to generate and maintain his or her own list of vocabulary. Rather than prescribing words for memorization, Thèmes allows students to develop their own tools for communication through reading and listening to authentic sources. Communication In addition to providing opportunities to achieve proficiency in all threemodes of communication—interpretive, interpersonal,and presentational—within the French-language classroom, Thèmes creates a broad base to prepare students to effectively communicate in French for travel, study, work, or to attain success on standardized exams. Thèmes accomplishes this by helping students build skills in a scaffolded manner and by offering abundant practice of real-life tasks, such as reponding to an e-mail, interpreting data, and discussing current events. 5 6 1 4 3 2 1 Families and Communities 2 Personal and Public Identities 3 Beauty and Aesthetics 4 Science and Technology 5 Contemporary Life 6 Global Challenges xiv