Grade+3

Grade 3 French Comment y aller? (AIM play unit / Students will also learn planet names in French as part of the //Reach for the Stars// Unit of Inquiry) L'arbre ungali (AIM play unit / Students will also learn about the culture of francophone countries in Africa as part of the //Well Cultured// Unit of Inquiry. The aims of the programme are:
 * Units**:
 * **Introduction**
 * to develop strong communications skills through kinesthetic activities and an integrated drama-based approach
 * to increase confidence and overall fluency in French
 * to develop an appreciation for the French language and culture and to have fun ||


 * **Strands** || **Content** ||
 * **//Oral Communication: Listening and Speaking//** || Includes:
 * speaking exclusively in French, either guided or spontaneously in interacting with teacher and peers in unguided and guided activities
 * asking and answering simple questions using complete sentences
 * performing a play: “//Comment y aller//?” et “//L’arbre ungali//”;
 * singing in French ||
 * **//Written Language: Reading//** || Includes:
 * reading short and simple texts, including plays ||
 * **//Written Language: Writing//** || Includes:
 * writing simple words and sentences and complete language manipulation activities
 * composing a story retell of the play
 * writing their first short story, using the play as a model ||

The assessment criteria are :
 * **Assessment**
 * participation and attitude in class
 * pronunciation of words when speaking and reading in class
 * showing effort when speaking, reading and writing in French

The assessment tasks will include:
 * performing a play
 * reading a play
 * written work about the play
 * retelling the story in your own words orally and in written form
 * informal evaluation of oral review activities, partner/group work, comprehension checks, choral language work ||