Points de depart Unit 1 lesson B p.18

Points de departs
Unit 1 lesson B

In this lesson we will learn about...

Going back to school in France

Some French speaking countries

La Rentrée: going back to school in France

Now read C'est la Rentrée on p. 18 in your text and prepare to answer the following questions:

1. When do French teens go back to school?

2. What is the French word for a school bag?

3. What is a middle school in France called?

Multiple Choice

When do French teens go back to school?

• August

• October

• September

Multiple Choice

What is the French word for a school bag?

• la cartable

• le bag

• le stylo

Multiple Choice

What is a middle school called in France?

• un lycée

• un collège

• un café

Now read La Francophonie on p. 18 and prepare to answer:

1. How many people in Europe speak French?

2. In which European countries is French spoken?

3. What international institutions are located in Francophone Europe?

Multiple Choice

About how many people in Europe speak French?

• 7500

• 75 million

• 500 million

Multiple Choice

Which European country does NOT speak French?

• Switzerland

• Denmark

• Belgium

• Luxemburg

Multiple Choice

Which of the following institutions is located in French-speaking Brussels, Belgium?

• The European Union

• The European Football league

• The Red Cross

Multiple Choice

What type of country is Monaco?

• Democratic Republics

• Dictatorships

• Principalities

​Where is Monaco?
It looks tiny.

https://www.atlapedia.com/online/maps/political/France_etc.htm



Monaco IS small: 1/2 the size of Central Park! Not even a square mile. Its basically a neighborhood.

Q. What is a prinicpality?
A. a country rulled by a prince.

Monaco: A country steeped in luxury and tourism. The capital is Monte Carlo and is famous for its casino. It has been used in a number of films. Can you find the Prince's castle?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufn7dLknwGk

Now REad: En Afrique du nord (p. 19)

1. What is "The Maghreb?"

2. What is a "Langue d'overture?"

Multiple Choice

The Maghreb is....

• Part of south Africa

• Part of central Africa

• Part of North Africa

​Le Maghreb map

https://www.britannica.com/place/Maghreb

Multiple Choice

What is a langue d'overture?

• slang

• language of opportunity

• language spoken at home

Multiple Choice

How is French the langue d'overture in the Maghreb?

• Its used in business

• its used in education

• Its used in both business and education

Open Ended

In what ways can a langue d'ouverture lead to multiculturalism and success? (type answers in English)

fin/end

Merci for your participation!