Subject
Grade
Concept/Content
common, high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures for communicating meaning:
- common questions
- greetings and introductions
- basic information about themselves and others
- likes, dislikes, preferences, and interests
- simple descriptions
- common elements of cultural festivals and celebrations
Elaboration
for example, Est-ce que…?; Où…?; Quand…?; Quel…?; Qu’est-ce que…?; Qui…?
common expressions used in greetings, salutations, and getting to know others (e.g., Bonjour; Bon après-midi; Bonsoir; Comment ça va?; À plus tard; Bonne journée!)
common expressions used to share information about one another (e.g., Comment vas-tu?; Quel âge as-tu?; Je m’appelle…; J’ai ____ ans; Je suis…)
for example, J’aime…; J’adore…; Je n’aime pas…; Je déteste…; Je préfère…
using descriptive words, such as numbers, colours, sizes, and words for other physical attributes
for example, activities, clothing, dance, decorations, First Peoples regalia, food, music, parades, sports
keywords
questions
greetings and introductions
information
likes, dislikes, preferences, and interests
descriptions
common elements of cultural festivals and celebrations