Slovenia 6th Grade Curriculum (Primary School) - French (Optional)

This curriculum outline details the topics covered in the French language course offered as an optional subject in later grades of Slovenian primary schools, specifically for Year 6. The curriculum is structured into blocks, each focusing on a specific theme and developing vocabulary and communication skills related to that theme. The academic year 2023/24 is used as a reference for this outline.

Curriculum Blocks and Topics:

• Block 1: Getting to know you: Students revise how to introduce themselves and discuss their hobbies and sports.
• Block 2: Shopping: This block focuses on practical vocabulary and role-playing scenarios related to shopping, including creating shopping lists.
• Block 3: France and Paris: Students discover and present information about France, Paris, its monuments, and Francophonie.
• Block 4: Calendar and celebrations: Students learn numbers (0-40), days, months, and discuss French celebrations using the calendar.
• Block 5: Eating out: This block covers vocabulary related to food, drinks, menus, and ice cream, with role-playing activities set in restaurants.
• Block 6: School and timetable: Students learn vocabulary related to classroom objects, school subjects, and timetables.
• Block 7: Holidays: Students learn how to discuss holiday destinations, pack a suitcase (vocabulary), and write postcards.

Academic Themes:

The curriculum also incorporates broader academic themes that connect language learning to real-world contexts and interpersonal skills:

• Planning for tomorrow: This theme intertwines with "Getting to know you" to encourage future-oriented conversations and cultural understanding.
• The world around us: Connected to "Shopping," this theme fosters practical language use for navigating everyday situations.
• Better together: Linked to "France and Paris" studies, this theme promotes collaborative learning and cross-cultural understanding.
• The working world: Related to "Calendar and celebrations," this theme helps students understand cultural norms and communication skills in professional settings.
• Opportunities for everyone: Connected to "Eating out," this theme fosters inclusive communication and cultural awareness.
• Keep it green, keep it clean: Integrated with "School and timetable," this theme promotes environmentally conscious practices.
• Healthy body, healthy mind: Linked to "Holidays," this theme encourages self-care and mindful relaxation.