Resource Key
LEVEL 1
brief, basic information laid out in an easy-to-read format. May use informal language. (Includes most news articles)
LEVEL 2
provides additional background information and further reading. Introduces some subject-specific language.
LEVEL 3
lengthy, detailed information. Frequently uses technical/subject-specific language. (Includes most analytical articles)
Databases
- Britannica Schools This link opens in a new window
Britannica School covers the core subject areas of English, Maths, Science and History. Interactive lessons, activities, games, stories, worksheets, manipulatives, study guides and research tools.
France and Its Colonies
Introduction
Up until the early 20th century, Britain, Spain, Portugal and France all had large empires which meant countries in Africa, the Americas and Asia came under their rule. At one time, France ruled around 8 per cent of the world’s countries.
Many colonies gained independence after World War One and France still had a strong influence in some countries in Africa and South East Asia up until the 1960s. A result of the colonial era is that many countries still use French as a national language, even though they are no longer ruled by France.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zw9rcdm/revision/1
French Colonialism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fI696dEof-g&ab_channel=AJ%2B
How Many people speak French?
SBS Cultural Atlas
- https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/
The Cultural Atlas is an educational resource providing comprehensive information on the cultural background of Australia’s migrant populations. The aim is to improve social cohesion and promote inclusion in an increasingly culturally diverse society.
Francophone Countries
- https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/countries_by_languages.htm#French
French is a Romance language and the primary language for over 250 million people and is widely used as a second language. In many countries, the use of the French language dates back to the colonial period.
Francophone countries of the world. A list of countries where French is native language, or French is regularly used.
CIA World Fact Book
- https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/Close ties to France following independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment all made Cote d'Ivoire one of the most prosperous of the West African states but did not protect it from political turmoil. In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government.
Key Words
- situationlocation
- superficiearea
- populationpopulation
- capitalecapital
- autres villes importantesother important towns
- Climat et meteo ( tropical, la saison seche/la saison des pluies, etc)climate and weather
- Symbole du pays (fleur, animal, etc)country symbol
- hymne nationalnational anthem
- monnaiecurrency
Choose topic and gather data
- Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2012). Persuasive writing marking guide. Retrieved from Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting AuthorityThe organisation of the structural components of a text (introduction, body and conclusion) into an appropriate and effective text structure.