Tunisia 9ème année de base - French

The French curriculum for the 9ème année de base in Tunisia focuses on developing students' communication skills, reading comprehension, and writing abilities. The curriculum aims to equip students with the necessary tools to access and contribute to global knowledge and culture. It emphasizes an active learning approach where students progressively build their knowledge and skills.

Oral Communication

Students are expected to understand and produce various oral statements for presentations, self-introductions, information exchange, explanations, justifications, and discussions. They should utilize their linguistic, cultural, and methodological knowledge in school and social contexts. The curriculum emphasizes clear and audible expression, adapting language to the context, and respecting conversational rules. Activities include listening comprehension exercises, role-playing, discussions, and presentations.

Reading Comprehension

Students are expected to read, understand, and appreciate various texts, including excerpts and complete works, for different purposes such as gathering information, exploring other cultures, developing reading methods, enriching vocabulary, and improving oral and written expression. The curriculum focuses on developing reading fluency, expressive reading, and understanding text through different cues. Students will analyze different genres, including novels, poetry, theater, fables, documentaries, and news articles.

Writing Skills

Students are expected to produce various text types, including narrative, descriptive, informative, and argumentative, for different communication purposes. They should utilize their linguistic, discursive, and cultural knowledge and apply appropriate writing strategies. The curriculum covers understanding the subject, planning, drafting, self-assessment, revision, and rewriting. Specific skills include writing simple narratives, incorporating descriptive elements and dialogue, constructing arguments, and answering comprehension questions.

Cultural and Thematic References

The curriculum incorporates cultural and thematic references to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of French language and culture. The 9ème année focuses on the following themes:

• Living Together: Portraits and behaviors, exploits and performances, music for all tastes.
• Reason and Emotions: Real stories, imaginary stories.
• Perspectives on Today's Society: Jobs of yesterday and today.
• Causes to Defend: Children from all countries.