~ La Journée de la Francophonie ~

1. Each student will research one Francophone country from the list provided and prepare a poster, letter, newspaper article, brochure, display or scrapbook discussing the required elements.
2. Students must also give an oral presentation summarizing their research. The orals will be used as the basis of the comparison between the countries.
3. The written and oral work must be completed in French and English.

1. Select a Francophone country from the list provided.
2. Decide how you will present your findings: poster, letter, newspaper article, brochure, display or scrapbook.
3. Regardless of the format you select the following elements must be used:

   (a). Introductory sentences IN FRENCH discussing the location of the country (continent, oceans), the neighbouring countries and the nationality of the people.
   (b). A two sentence summary of the climate IN FRENCH.
   (c). All subject headings must be IN FRENCH.
   (d). Pictures illustrating as many features as possible.

4. Write 1-2 sentence answers to the following questions:
   (a). La population: How many people are there? What nationalities are they?
   (b). Le drapeau: Describe/draw the flag.
   (c). Pourquoi c’est un pays francophone? Why is it a Francophone country?
   (d). Les passe-temps: What are popular pastimes and/or sports?
   (e). La cuisine: What are some popular foods? Why? Are the products used locally grown or produced?
   (f). Les langues: Which languages are spoken and by how many people?
   (g). La fête nationale: What is the national holiday and what does it commemorate?
   (h). Des faits intéressants: Give 1-2 interesting facts about the country which you would like to share with the
   class.

5. To aid your research use the noting template and the bibliography notes supplied. Both must be submitted with your assignment.
6. Make your written presentation as bright and informative as possible: they will be used as part of the Open Night display.
7. Prepare a brief oral presentation IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH outlining your country for the rest of the class. Summarise the information you have included on your written work.
8. Whilst you listen to the oral presentations compile answers to the following questions
   (a). How many countries share the same national holiday? Why?
   (b). Is French predominantly the main language or are other languages more popular?
   (c). What are the similarities/differences between pastimes in the various countries?
   (d). Describe why some of the countries are francophone countries.
   (e). List at least 5 interesting facts you discovered about the Francophone countries whilst listening to the Presentations.

Allons-Y textbook links to martinique, new Caledonia, Monaco, Quebec
http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/au_sch_sudlow_allons-y1_2/chapter1/deluxe.html

French Speaking Countries Pathfinder

Evaluation
Assessment rubrics

• Poster etc
• Oral presentations