French and United States Highschools
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the structure and culture of French and United States high schools.
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Warm-up video
La Petite Américaine · 7:25
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
French students typically have longer school days, starting around 8 AM and ending around 5 PM, with 1-2 hours for lunch.
- 2
Unlike American schools, French schools place less emphasis on school spirit and organized sports teams within the school; sports are usually played on teams outside of school.
- 3
In France, students often choose a major at a younger age and can participate in internships, while American high schools offer more elective classes and the opportunity to earn university credits.
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Practice
12 questions
What is a typical start and end time for classes in French high schools, and how long is the lunch break?
Describe the typical school lunch provided in French high schools compared to American high schools.
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Exit ticket
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“Compare and contrast the school lunch programs in French and American high schools, according to the video. Give at least two specific examples of differences.”
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