Français langue seconde - immersion

Introduction
Goals and Rationale
What's New
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Big Ideas

Grandes idées

Expressing oneself well in a language requires thinking in that language.
The perspectives and language of authors
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authors
creators of any oral or written message 
reflect the linguistic and cultural variations in the French-speaking world.
All texts
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texts
oral, written, visual 
are anchored in a context that must be considered in order to comprehend the message in its entirety.
The behaviour of the characters in a text
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text
oral, written, visual 
allows us to understand how the society in which they live functions.
The form
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form
the way in which the statement is formulated 
of a text
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text
oral, written, visual 
plays as important a role as its content
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content
the statement, what is said 
in conveying a message.

Learning Standards

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Curricular Competencies

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Students are expected to be able to do the following, using oral, written and visual formats:
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Exploring and Reflecting

Identify examples of linguistic and cultural variety in the French-speaking world
Compare cultural elements in Aboriginal and other texts
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texts
oral, written, visual 
Identify the secondary ideas in a text
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text
oral, written, visual 
Formulate hypotheses based on textual cues
Interpret and respond to a text
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text
oral, written, visual 
Gain a better understanding of the plot by determining the roles played by the various characters
Identify poetic elements and understand their effects on the reader
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Creating and Communicating

Express and justify an opinion using varied and appropriate vocabulary
Engage in a spontaneous conversation, taking into account the non-verbal behaviour of the other person
Read with fluency, pronouncing the liaisons between words
Create a character portrayal including physical characteristics and psychological traits
Summarize the main idea in a text
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text
oral, written, visual 
in a clear and well-organized way
Organize texts
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texts
oral, written, visual 
into paragraphs with transitions and varied sentence structures
Write well-structured texts
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texts
oral, written, visual 
that convey a message clearly and effectively
Revise one’s work by referring to the spelling and grammar rules learned

Content

Students are expected to be able to know and understand the following in various contexts:
communication strategies:
cultural and historical elements
literary elements:
text organization:
language elements:
revision strategies
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revision strategies
rereading, consultation of reference tools, use of a revision grid, etc. 
Note: Some of the learning standards in the PHE curriculum address topics that some students and their parents or guardians may feel more comfortable addressing at home. Refer to ministry policy regarding opting for alternative delivery.