The recent changes to the French AP exam and course structures have brought about exciting and dynamic updates. Participants will examine the major themes that will drive the French AP curriculum along with the numerous sub-themes. Designing units of instruction will be an important part of the workshop as well as examining sample exam items. Developing a familiarity with the three modes of communication – interpersonal, interpretive and presentational – will be a key factor in our work. Another feature of the workshop will be becoming proficient in interpreting achievement-level descriptions that will assist teachers in evaluating student work. We will become familiar with strategies to present various aspects of the target culture, including products (tools, books, music, laws, conventions, institutions); practices (patterns of social interactions); and perspectives (values, attitudes, assumptions). Time will be spent on integrating authentic materials and technology into our curriculum. Participants will leave the workshop with an abundance of resources to satisfy all the needs of the language and culture course. The bottom line – this workshop will provide everything you will need to know about our French exam and curriculum.
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