The curriculum outline for the junior high school level of Nova Scotia's core French program concerns the period of more formal introduction to reading and writing. The guide outlines the overall elementary-secondary core French program structure, objectives of the intermediate level course, intended levels of language development, intended distribution of teaching time, research and notes on student motivation and attitudes, suggestions for the development of student skill areas, the program's treatment of grammar, the cultural component, student testing and evaluation, and notes on grouping and individualization. Teachers' suggestions for classroom activities and a bibliography are also included. (MSE)