Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist

Annette Jessen

B.A. French, M.A. French, B.Ed., OCT

FSF2D

Grade 10

University Preparation

French

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

FSF2D

Grade 10

University Preparation

French

Find additional course details below, including delivery format, course availability, course duration, prerequisite, tuition fee, hardware/software requirements, etc.

Course Details

Course Code

FSF2D

Course Name

French

Grade

Grade 10

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

FSF1P, or FSF1D, Grade 9 Core French

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

8/3/2024

Curriculum

FSF2D – The Ontario Curriculum, French as a Second Language, Grades 9 to 12, 2014 (revised)

Course Description, Unit Overview, Timeline

This course provides opportunities for students to communicate in French about personally relevant, familiar, and academic topics in real-life situations with increasing independence. Students will exchange information, ideas, and opinions with others in guided and increasingly spontaneous spoken interactions. Students will develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication. They will also increase their understanding and appreciation of diverse French-speaking communities, and will develop skills necessary for lifelong language learning. Note: The Ontario Ministry of Education, requires that you complete a mandatory speaking component of this course for which you will upload audio and video files.

Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.

Unit Title & Description

Time Allocated

Unit 1: La communication en français / Everyday Communication

Unité 1 : La communication en français Start strong by learning how to talk about yourself and your world in French. You’ll pick up essential phrases for greetings, introductions, and daily life—then put it into action by recording your own intro and writing an email. This unit sets the foundation for everything that follows.

15 Hours

Unit 2: Les réseaux sociaux / Social Media

Unité 2 : Les réseaux sociaux Think TikTok, Instagram, and memes—but in French. In this unit, you’ll decode real social media posts, react to digital content, and write a blog about your tech habits. You’ll build the vocabulary and tone to express yourself clearly and confidently online.

15 Hours

Unit 3: Voyager virtuellement / Virtual Travel

Unité 3 : Voyager virtuellement Where in the francophone world would you go—Paris, Dakar, Montréal? In this unit, you’ll explore amazing places and create your own travel itinerary. Using maps, visuals, and voiceovers, you’ll design a trip that shows off your cultural knowledge and communication skills.

15 Hours

Unit 4: La gastronomie française / French Cuisine

Unité 4 : La gastronomie française Get ready to explore the world through food! In this unit, you’ll discover iconic dishes from France, Québec, Senegal, and beyond. You’ll learn how to read and write recipes in French, build culinary vocabulary, and create your own digital recipe card using tools like Canva or Google Slides.

15 Hours

Unit 5: La musique et le cinéma / Music and Film

Unité 5 : La musique et le cinéma If music and movies are your thing, this unit is for you. Analyze powerful lyrics, dive into French films, and create your own podcast reviewing a song or movie. You’ll develop your opinion, sharpen your grammar, and sound like a real cultural critic—in French.

14 Hours

Unit 6: Le changement climatique / Climate Change

Unité 6 : Le changement climatique What’s really going on with our planet? In this unit, you’ll talk about climate change—its causes, effects, and what we can do. You’ll write an opinion piece, take part in a virtual debate, and explore how communities (including Indigenous ones) are responding. Your voice matters—say it in French.

14 Hours

Unit 7: Les médias et la communication / Media and Communication

Unité 7 : Les médias et la communication Ads are everywhere—but what makes them work? In this unit, you’ll break down what makes a message persuasive, explore tone and audience, and then create your own ad in French (poster or short video). You’ll use comparisons and superlatives to make your ideas pop and reflect on the impact of your message. Say it clearly, say it creatively—en français.

14 Hours

Final Exam/Culminating Task

To wrap up the course, you’ll complete a cumulative task. Acting as a francophone influencer you’ll create four multimedia components to show your skills. Each task integrates vocabulary,

8 Hours

Total Hours

110 Hours

Teaching and Learning Strategies

At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students’ prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each students’ interests and goals.

Assessment and Evaluation

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.
The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:

First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.

According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:

are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

Accommodations and IEP for Students

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a students’ learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the students’ IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.

– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.

– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com

Resources Required by the Student

General Resources Students Should Have Access To

Smartphone Camera/Webcam: To record video for submission.
Basic French-English Dictionary: Collins French-English Dictionary.
Word Processing Application: Google Docs, Microsoft Word.
Presentation Application: Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint.
Audio Recording Equipment: Microphone attached to smartphone or computer for recording and submitting oral assignments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is FSF2D?
FSF2D is a Grade 10 Core French course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 2D – (eg: 2D in AWQ2D (FSF2D))
2D for the FSF2D refers to the grade level and the course type. 3 refers to the 9th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for FSF2D?
The prerequisite for Core French is FSF1P, or FSF1D, Grade 9 Core French

4. How long does it take to complete the FSF2D online course?
The completion of the FSF2D course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your FSF2D online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the FSF2D?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the FSF2D in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
For students registered in Grade 10 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “”””W”””” being entered in the “”””Credit”””” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

Course Pricing

$500

/ 1 course

$900

/ 2 courses

$1275

/ 3 courses

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