Grade+5

Grade 5 French //Le bistro des animaux// (AIM play unit about appreciating one another's differences//)// //Les explorateurs// (Students will write explorer stories integrated with the //Global Exploration// Unit of Inquiry) //Veux-tu aller au Carnaval?// (AIM play unit about the Carnaval in Quebec) //Fini les conflits!// (Acti-vie unit about conflict resolution) //Enlèvement à distance// (novel study)
 * Units:**

The aims of the programme are:
 * **Introduction**
 * to develop strong communication 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
 * to have fun ||


 * **Strands** || **Content** ||
 * **//Oral Communication: Listening and Speaking//** || Includes:
 * a strong focus on oral communication - students are expected to communicate exclusively in French
 * increased opportunities in class for communicating spontaneously with peers and in more open-ended contexts
 * expectations of sustained speech on a variety of topics in rehearsed and non-rehearsed settings ||
 * **//Written Language: Reading//** || Includes:
 * in-depth study of songs and plays
 * exposure to a variety reading experiences of increasing length and complexity (simple chapter books, poetry, posters, letters) ||
 * **//Written Language: Writing//** || Includes:
 * strong focus on creative writing
 * opportunities to develop their craft and apply the learned vocabulary and grammar in order to create simple stories, letters and journals
 * increasing attention to sequence and logic ||

The assessment criteria are : The assessment tasks will include:
 * **Assessment**
 * **Knowledge and skills:** acquisition of learned vocabulary and grammar
 * **Communication:** apply the language knowledge through communicative activities in all three strands for different purposes and in a variety of contexts
 * **Organization of ideas:** make revisions to oral language and edit personal writing, using feedback and resources. Write following a model, making substitutions and additions to the model
 * active participation in large group and partner discussions and activities
 * role-playing and dramatic presentations
 * creative writing assignments (mind maps, simple story, journal entry, letter, post card, and story extension
 * completion of language manipulation activities ||