Unit 1: Introduction to French and Classroom Interactions. 

Time Frame: August-September

Key Topics: Basic greetings and introductions. Classroom commands and common interactions. Social amenities (please, thank you, excuse me). French-speaking countries and cultures.

Unit 2: Describing People and Places

Time Frame: September-October

Key Topics: Descriptive vocabulary (people, places, and objects). Basic sentence structure and verb  conjugations. Important historical and contemporary figures in French-speaking cultures

Unit 3: Daily Routines and Leisure Activities

Time Frame: October 

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to daily routines and leisure activities. Telling time and discussing schedules. Cultural practices related to daily life in French-speaking countries.

Unit 4: Food and Mealtime

Time Frame: November 

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to food and meals. Typical meals and eating habits in French-speaking cultures. Shopping for food and reading menus.

Unit 5: Holidays and Celebrations

Time Frame: December & January 

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to holidays and celebrations. Understanding cultural significance of various holidays. Comparing holidays in French-speaking countries and the students' own culture. 

Unit 6: Travel and Geography

Time Frame: January-March

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to travel and geography. Reading maps and discussing geographical features. Planning hypothetical trips and itineraries.

Unit 7: Stories and Folktales

Time Frame: March & April

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to storytelling. Understanding and retelling folktales and stories. Cultural significance of stories in French-speaking countries.

Unit 8: Review

Time Frame: May 

Unit 1: Back to School & Review 

Time Frame: August-September

Key Topics: Expanded conversational skills (expressing opinions, discussing events). Cultural practices around education & school. Comparisons of social etiquette. 

Unit 2: Exploring Narratives and Literature

Time Frame: September-October

Key Topics: Reading and interpreting narratives. Understanding cultural products (literature, art). Analyzing viewpoints in literature. 

Unit 3: Media and Contemporary Culture

Time Frame: October-November

Key Topics: Discussing media and current events. Analyzing cultural perspectives in media. Interdisciplinary connections in media studies. 

Unit 4: Cuisine and Culinary Traditions

Time Frame: November-December

Key Topics: Food vocabulary and culinary traditions. Comparing mealtime customs. Shopping for food and ordering in a restaurant. 

Unit 5: Festivals and Traditions

Time Frame: January-February

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to festivals and traditions. Cultural significance of festivals in French-speaking countries. Comparisons of festivals across cultures.

Unit 6: Environment and Ecology

Time Frame: February-March

Key Topics: Environmental issues and vocabulary. Comparing environmental policies. Discussing cultural attitudes towards ecology.

Unit 7: Technology and Society

Time Frame: April-May

Key Topics: Vocabulary related to technology and innovation. Cultural perspectives on technology. Interdisciplinary connections in technology studies.

Unit 8: Review 

Time Frame: May