Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Definition of Terms
Aim
Goals
Foundational Objectives
Learning Objectives
Aim
Goals
Expectations
of a Core French Program
Rationale
Components of the Core Curriculum
The Common Essential Learnings
Adaptive Dimension
Supporting Initiatives Within the Curriculum
Gender Equity
Indian and Métis Content and Perspectives
Resource-Based Learning
The Core French Program
Why Begin Second Language Study Early
Program Definition
Articulation
Purpose of the Guide
Principles and Methodology
The National Core French Study
Course Overview, Grades 1-3
Course Overview, Grades 4-5
Foundational Objectives K-5
Possible Linguistic Content K-5
Approaches to Instruction
The Role of the Teacher
Cooperative Learning
Correction of Errors
Use of English
Songs and Rhymes
Games
Use of Puppets
Stories, Tales and Legends
Teaching the Skills
Listening Comprehension
Oral Production
• Pronunciation
Reading and Writing
Evaluation
Introduction
Types of Evaluation
Guiding Principles of Evaluation in Core French
Student Evaluation Techniques
• Observation Checklists 45
• Rating Scales 57
• Self-Evaluation 63
• Anecdotal Records 66
• Teacher Self-Evaluation 72
Organization of the Teaching Units
Unit Planning
The Role of Kindergarten in the Study of French
Planning
• Grades 1-3
• Grades 4-5
Lesson Planning 75
K-3
Detailed Course Overview K-3
K-3 Units
Family (Units 1.1a, 1.1b, 2.1, 3.1)
School (Units 2.2, 3.2a, 3.2b)
Animals (Units 1.3, 2.3, 3.3)
Clothing (Unit 1.4)
Environment (Units 1.5, 2.5a, 2.5b, 3.5a)
Food (Units 1.6, 2.6, 3.6)
Physical Activity (Units 1.7, 2.7, 3.7)
Travel (Units 1.8, 2.8, 3.8)
* (1.8 refers to Grade 1, Unit 8. 2.8 refers to Grade
2, Unit 8)
K-3 Alternative Units
Alt. 1 The Inuit
Alt. 2 Home
Alt. 3 Occupations
Alt. 4 Dinosaurs
K-3 Special Days (Les Fêtes)
Opt. 1 Action de Grâces
Opt. 2 Halloween
Opt. 3 Sainte-Catherine
Opt. 4 Jour du Souvenir
Opt. 5 Noël
Opt. 6 Fête des Rois
Opt. 7 Carnaval
Opt. 8 Saint-Valentin
Opt. 9 Saint-Patrick
Opt. 10 Cabane à Sucre
Opt. 11 Pâques
Opt. 12 Fête des Mères
Opt. 13 Fête des Pères
Grade 4-5
Detailed Course Overview
Grade 4 units
4.1 Second Language Classroom
4.2 Amis
4.3 Alimentation
Grade 5 units
5.1 École
5.2 Voyages/Excursions
Optional Units (4-5)
Opt. 1 Famille
Opt. 2 Habillement
Opt. 3 Science
Opt. 4 Animaux
Opt. 5 Carnaval
Opt. 6 Festival du Voyage
Les Fêtes
Opt. 7 Action de Grâces
Opt. 8 Halloween
Opt. 9 Sainte-Catherine
Opt. 10 Noël
Opt. 11 Jour de l'An
Opt. 12 Saint-Valentin
Opt. 13 Saint-Patrick
Opt. 14 Pâques
References
Bibliography
Annex
* Support material in the Annex for K-3 is referenced as follows:
i.e. "Les Trois Ours" is found in the A section of the Annex.
* Support material in the Annex for Grade 4 and 5 is referenced as follows:
i.e. "Qui suis-je?" BB3 is found in the BB section of the annex.
Field of Experience
K-3
Family
School
Animals
Clothing
Environment
Food
Physical Activity
Travel
Alternative Units (K-3)
Family
Home
Occupations
Animals
Les Fêtes (K-3)
Action de Grâces
Halloween
Sainte-Catherine
Jour du Souvenir
Noël
Fête des Rois
Carnaval
Saint-Valentin
Saint-Patrick
La Cabane à Sucre
Pâques
Fête des Mères
Fête des Pères
Grade 4
The Second Language Classroom
Amis
Alimentation
Grade 5
École
Voyages
Optional
Famille
Habillement
Science
Animaux
Carnaval
Festival du Voyageur
Les Fêtes
Action de Grâces
Halloween
Sainte-Catherine
Noël
Jour de l'An
Saint-Valentin
Saint-Patrick
Pâques