THÈMES 22 - PROGRAM SAMPLER

AP ® FRENCH Language and Culture Exam Preparation Many students enrolled in advanced French programs that use Thèmes may be preparing for the AP® French Language and Culture Examination.The exam consists of two sections: one for multiple choice responses to authentic print and audio texts (interpretive communication) and the other for free responses to both print and audio text prompts (interpersonal and presentational speaking). Please see the chart below for a breakdown of the exam contents: SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS PERCENT OF FINAL SCORE TIME Section I: Multiple Choice Approx. 95 minutes Part A Interpretive Communication: Print Texts 30 questions 50% Approx. 40 minutes Part B Interpretive Communication: Print and Audio Texts (combined) 35 questions Approx. 55 minutes Interpretive Communication: Audio Texts Section II: Free Response Approx. 88 minutes Interpersonal Writing: E-mail Reply 1 prompt 50% 15 minutes Presentational Writing: Argumentative Essay 1 prompt Approx. 55 minutes Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation 5 prompts 20 seconds for each response Presentational Speaking: Cultural Comparison 1 prompt 2 minutes to respond To supplement the broad cultural content provided in Thèmes , Vista Higher Learning also offers AP® French Language and Culture Exam Preparation . This worktext provides targeted practice for each question type that students will encounter on the AP® French Language and Culture Examination. Used alone, the worktext offers many opportunities to practice each exam question type. In addition, each selection includes a cross-reference to the theme and context being practiced, so sample exams can be generated to focus on all themes or on a single theme at a time. Thèmes provides additional exam preparation through the inclusion of many activities that mimic the exam format. Used together, these two titles form a winning combination for the advanced French classroom. xv