Les Fêtes (4-5)
Foundational and Learning Objectives
The students will develop their abilities to:
| 1. | Become aware of how various festivals are celebrated in different cultures, particularly among Francophone peoples (PSVS) | |
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Learn dances, songs, etc. associated with the festival |
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| 1.2 | Become familiar with traditional costumes associated with the festival | |
| 1.3 | Become aware of traditional activities and customs associated with the festival | |
| 1.4 | Become aware of the historical or religious background of the festival | |
| 1.5 | Sample food typical of the festival | |
| * | Refer to the chart, Foundational Objectives K-5 for objectives that are not mentioned in this list but that are routinely included in every class and evaluation period. | |
Common Essential Learnings
The National Core French Study recognizes that culture and language are inseparable and, for that reason, included a culture syllabus in the multidimensional curriculum. Beginning to understand the cultures of Francophone peoples can begin very simply in the elementary grades by learning about festivals such as la Sainte-Catherine, la Fête des Rois, le Carnaval du Québec, le Festival du Voyageur and la Cabane à Sucre. An introduction to customs and foods that are particular to the way the French celebrate festivals that are common to Francophone cultures and our own (such as Christmas and Easter) will also help students understand that different cultural groups share some things but not others. (PSVS)
Note:
| * | "Les Fêtes" are optional units. Teachers and administrators should select the ones that are appropriate to their community. | |
| * | Any number of "Les Fêtes" can be done in any one year. The same Field of Experience may be chosen each year, however, teachers should choose a different topic to develop each year. | |
| * | "Les Fêtes" can be integrated into other Fields of Experience if and when it is appropriate. | |
Opt. 7a (4-5)
| Field of Experience: | Action de Grâces |
Topic to be developed: |
Thanksgiving poem |
Experiential Goal: |
Compose a poem to express our thanks. |
Suggested Steps:
| 1. | Discuss the origin and meaning of Thanksgiving. | |
| 2. | Brainstorm vocabulary fitting for this celebration. | |
| 3. | Compose a poem either as a class, in pairs or as individuals to express our thanks at this time. | |
Post- Activity
Resources
| Refer to K-3, Les fêtes | ||
| Resource Book 4-6 | ||
| "Action de Grâces", Diadem, Fêtons et chantons | ||
| Le Français sans souci | ||
| Film: Les jours de fête et les evenements spéciaux, Le jour de l'Action de Grâces au Canada - Éthos | ||
Teaching Notes:
Opt. 7a (4-5)
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Opt. 7b (4-5)
| Field of Experience: | Action de Grâces |
Topic to be developed: |
Fall mural |
Experiential Goal: |
Draw a fall mural. |
Suggested Steps:
| 1. | Discuss the origin and meaning of Thankgiving (Resource Book 4-6, p. 105) | |
| 2. | Direct discussion to include ideas from the goal. | |
| 3. | Divide the class into five groups. | |
| 4. | Designate a scene to each group. | |
| 5. | Place a mural on a bulletin board for display. | |
Resources
| Refer to K-3, Les fêtes | ||
| Resource Book 4-6 | ||
| "Action de Grâces", Diadem, Fétons et chantons | ||
| Le Français sans souci | ||
| Film: Les jours de fête et les evenements spéciaux, Le jour d'Action de Grâces au Canada - Ethos | ||
Teaching Notes:
Opt. 7b (4-5)
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