Area of Learning: CORE FRENCH Grade 5 BIG IDEAS Listening and viewing with intent helps us begin to understand French. Both verbal and non-verbal cues contribute meaning in language. With simple French, we can describe ourselves and our interests. Reciprocal communication in French is possible using high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures. Stories help us to acquire language. Each culture has traditions and ways of celebrating. Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Comprehend key information in slow, clear speech and other simple texts Comprehend simple stories Interpret non-verbal cues to increase comprehension Use various strategies to support communication Seek clarification of meaning Recognize the relationships between intonation and meaning Respond to simple commands and instructions Participate, with support, in simple interactions involving everyday situations Express themselves and comprehend others through various modes of presentation Personal and social awareness Identify Francophone communities across Canada Demonstrate awareness of connections between First Peoples communities and the French language Identify a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada Students are expected to know the following: French alphabet French phonemes gender and number 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 communities where French is spoken across Canada a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism
viewing with intent helps us understand French. strategies helps us understand and acquire language. French, we can describe others and their interests. in French is possible using high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures. acquire language and understand the world around us. Francophone communities helps us develop cultural awareness. Learning Standards Curricular Competencies Content Students are expected to be able to do the following: Thinking and communicating Begin to recognize the relationships between French letter patterns and pronunciation Comprehend key information and some details in slow, clear speech and other simple texts Comprehend simple stories Use various strategies to support communication Seek clarification of meaning Recognize the relationships between intonation and meaning Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions Exchange ideas and information using complete sentences, both orally and in writing Express themselves and comprehend others through various modes of presentation Personal and social awareness Explore Francophone communities across Canada Explore connections between First Peoples communities and the French language Explore a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada Students are expected to know the following: French phonemes French letter patterns common, high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures for communicating meaning: common questions descriptions of people and items hobbies and topics of interest reasons for likes, dislikes, and preferences common emotions and physical states basic information about events cultural aspects of communities communities where French is spoken across Canada a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism