French 4 and AP · Week 20 · Science, technologie et vie contemporaine

L'intelligence artificielle à l'école

Students write an AP style argumentative essay on AI in schools, citing sources honestly and representing both sides fairly.

Responsible decision-makingGrades 9 to 12About 20 minutesIntermediate

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Students will: Students write an argumentative paragraph on AI in schools using concession ("certes", "toutefois", "bien que" with "subjonctif") and cite sources honestly with "selon".
SEL skill: Represent an opposing view fairly and credit sources honestly
What it looks like: Students practice weighing both sides fairly and acting with honesty when they use ideas from sources.
Content focus: Argumentative essay structure with concession ("bien que" with "subjonctif", "certes", "toutefois")
Format: Structured discussion

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Standards

WL.CM1.I: Communication Standard 1, Interpretive Communication (Intermediate range)
WL.CM5.I: Communication Standard 5, Receptive Structures in Service of Communication (Intermediate range)
WL.CN2.I: Connections Standard 2, Diverse Perspectives and Distinctive Viewpoints (Intermediate range)
National (ACTFL World Readiness): Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives, Interpretive Communication
Proficiency range: Intermediate
AP French Language and Culture theme: Science and Technology

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Thèmes (AP French Language and Culture), Thème 4: La science et la technologie

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