Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Images and written words convey meaning.
Our mastery of a language improves when we take risks in communicating.
Texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message. Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc.
often contain elements inspired by real-life situations that reflect the experiences of readers.
Aboriginal narratives play an important role in the exploration of individual, family, generational, and community identity.
Communicating in French helps to develop a sense of belonging to a Francophone community
the Francophone community can constitute the family, the class, the school, or the local, provincial, national, or international community.
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Content
Learning Standards
Content
phonological awareness:
- words
- syllables
- phonemes
- rhyme
spelling conventions:
- letters of the alphabet
text organization:
- elements of a bookcover, title, direction of writing, etc.
literary elements:
- elements of a storycharacters, setting, time, action
strategies studied:
- communication and socializationactive listening, turn-taking in a conversation, rules of politeness
- readingprior knowledge, visualization, prediction, asking questions, inference
Curricular Competency
Learning Standards
Curricular Competency
Exploring and Reflecting
Recognize and manipulate phonological units.
Recognize the letters of the alphabet and common words.
Rely on images to construct the meaning of a story.
Predict how events will unfold based on images.
Draw on prior knowledge to make connections between texts and personal and cultural experiences.
Identify the elements and structure of Aboriginal and other stories in order to understand the overall meaning.
Creating and Communicating
Communicate orally using complete sentences.
Ask questions to improve one’s understanding of a text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message. Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc.
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Use communication and socialization strategies to deepen understanding.
Demonstrate writing skills by using the letters of the alphabet or non-conventional writing
symbols, drawings, etc.
to convey a message.
Participate in activities and discussions to develop a sense of belonging to the class.