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Curriculum Overview
In Grade 4 French as a second language students will begin to interact with authentic French materials and gain the skills needed to communicate in French for a variety of purposes. As beginning language learners, they will learn new vocabulary that will help them introduce themselves, share personal opinions, talk about time and weather, describe food, and explore French-speaking celebrations, just to name a few.
Using reading, listening, speaking, and writing strategies, students are developing the ability to effectively interpret and respond in diverse social settings. Following teacher modelling when producing oral communication, students will engage in brief, structured spoken interactions. Students are learning familiar language structures and patterns, and will respond to questions requiring a brief answer, and make connections to personal experiences between themselves and French-speaking communities. When reading, they will apply their knowledge and understanding about new vocabulary and language conventions to interpret meaning and make connections. Students will also gain an appreciation of culture in French-speaking communities in Canada and around the world.
The expectations for FSL are organized into four distinct but interrelated strands:
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Interested in learning more? View Curriculum PDF
For French resources, please visit idello.org
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Learning Activities
Learning Activities provide opportunity for deeper exploration of a subject. Organized by grade and topic (or strand), students should be guided through each Learning Activity by an adult. Before clicking on a topic to prepare for or begin this guided instruction, be sure to read these helpful tips about how to get the most out of TVO Learn.
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Resources for Learning
Chosen by TVO educators, these resources support the curriculum outlined above. Review the below list of options along with the activities. Then, read, watch, listen or play to build understanding and knowledge.
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Complete the suggested activities using these resources and other TVO resources.
Apply the Learning
Choose from the following to consolidate learning across all curriculum strands.
- Create your own definitions for 20 of the words in the vocabulary list.
- Select a famous character of your choice. What would their passport look like? Create and present the passport of the character you have chosen.
- Think of the reading strategies that you use. If you had to help a peer with their reading, what strategies would you choose to teach them in order to help them understand the text?
- Do you notice any similarities between French and English? What French words are similar to words in English?
- In your neighbourhood, what French words do you notice?
- What is your favourite snack? Check the packaging of your favourite snacks to read the French ingredients and information.
- Use the vocabulary you have learned to teach a friend or family member introduce themselves in French.
- How do you approach writing? Before you start writing, what strategies are helpful to you? How does it help you to listen to someone else read your writing?
- What do you know about French-Canadian culture? Create a list. What questions do you have about French-Canadians?
- Turn on the French subtitles the next time you watch a movie/video.
Vocabulary
Review this list of vocabulary associated with the curriculum. Practice spelling, research definitions, and find these vocabulary words when engaging with the TVO resources or completing learning activities.
Students should understand and be able to apply these words in context.
âge
aimer
aller
ami(e)
année
au revoir
avoir
bonjour
détester
enseignant(e)
être
faire
famille
frère
habiter
jouer
langue
manger
météo
mois
nationalité
nom
parler
sœur
ville
