The authors decided to create a bank of comments for French Immersion, instead of what a complete comment would look like if it was entered on MyEd. Please click the collapsible menus for each of the proficiency scale indicators below to access a bank of comments for the appropriate indicator. The comments are somewhat organized by Strengths, Areas for Growth, and Next Steps.
Student demonstrates basic understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student grasps with explicit support the linguistic and cultural variety found in the French-speaking world.
Student has incorporated some poetic elements such as rhymes and figures of speech into their writing and took some risks to play with vocabulary.
Student had a basic grasp of the structure of the Short Story and can analyze the story outline and character traits of the short stories read in class. Student is able to produce a short story of their own showing some planning.
(grade 10)
Student is recommended to:
Use every opportunity to practice oral skills to improve fluency and confidence
Work towards incorporating more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Would benefit from using Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback
(grade 11)
Student is recommended to:
Use every opportunity to practice oral skills to improve fluency and confidence
Work towards incorporating more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Would benefit from using Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback
(grade 12)
Student is recommended to:
Take every opportunity to practice oral skills to improve fluency and confidence
Work towards incorporating more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Would benefit from using Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback
(grade 10)
Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student can write with very good structure and express themselves clearly adapting to various contexts, incorporating a variety of expressions and concepts studied or reviewed in class.
Student has easily incorporated poetic elements such as rhymes and figures of speech into their writing and takes risks by using various tools to use more advanced vocabulary.
Student had a good grasp of the structure of the Short Story and can successfully analyze the story outline and character traits of the short stories read in class. Student is able to produce a very good short story of their own showing thoughtful planning and understanding of the literary genre.
(grade 11)
Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student can write with very good structure and express themselves adapting to various contexts, incorporating a variety of expressions and concepts studied or reviewed in class.
Student interprets with confidence sound effects, music, and images in cinematographic works and identifies implicit and explicit messages. They can analyse and critique with clarity to justify their opinion using new film vocabulary, in a creative and critical manner.
Student grasps the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various literary texts. They are able to make skillful connections between the text and their own experiences.
(grade 12)
Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student can demonstrate a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts to better know and understand the issues of francophone society. Student can incorporate a variety of expressions as well as more advanced verb tenses and modes.
Student can adapt their writing style to various presentation format to clearly communicate such as digital, formal and informal communication. Student can use proficiently the use of complex sentence structures including subordinate clauses.
Student can critically evaluate the common threads and diverging elements within a theme in Francophone and First Peoples texts in order to deepen and expand knowledge of society. Student successfully compares and contrasts the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures.
Junior comments:
Student is encouraged to keep working on developing the following skills:
Their (reading / comprehension / vocabulary / dictation) has (greatly) progressed. They showed much effort and improved their working habits.
speaking and presenting in French has greatly improved, despite the need to still (improve pronunciation / acquire more confidence in speaking)
showing interest in communicating their (ideas / opinions) in writing using spelling, grammar and punctuation rules learnt in French class.
showing continuous interest in participating individually or in group discussions.
Use present and past tense as well as conditional verb tenses and modes to express themselves
(work & behavior habits):
(exemple: art) Student needs to work towards regular attendance/completing assignments/submitting work on including other voices when completing group work/participating in class discussions/check Google Classroom regularly in order to better engage with the course material
Senior comments:
Student is encouraged to keep working on developing the following skills:
Use various editing strategies when reviewing their own writing
Using poetic elements in their writing
Being consistent when using different register
Use present and past tense as well as conditional verb tenses and modes to express themselves
Take risk and consistently speak in French in class
Use passive voice and active voice when writing
Take risk and consistently speak in French in class
Use passive voice and active voice when writing
Using more expressive, specific and convincing vocabulary in their writing
Being consistent when using different register
Use present and past verb tenses and modes as well as past subjonctive to express themselves
Use paraphrasing and reformulation in writing and orally
looking up unknown words and/ or rereading to improve understand of text
review writing and focusing on one or two grammar concepts
Use various tools to take risks and use new vocabulary when playing with poetic elements
Listen to audio/video without written subscripts to improve listening skills
Increase the number of times when listening to audio/video
Identify familiar words and phrases in text and/or audio
taking risks and increasing amount of French spoken to peers and teacher
Junior:
Student is recommended to:
To read short novels throughout the school year
To watch age appropriate French programs to improve vocabulary and listening comprehension
Keep a French home journal and reflect on your learning and connections to the French language
When writing focus on one concept at a time to improve output and develop consistent application of the concept
Look up new or unknown French words but do not rely on the technology for your writing
Senior:
Student is recommended to:
Work towards incorporating more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Would benefit from using Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback and clarification
Use every opportunity to practice oral skills in and out of the classroom to improve fluency and confidence
Continue to incorporate more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Read authentic French texts
When writing focus on one concept at a time to improve output and develop consistent application of the concept
Look up new or unknown French words but do not rely on the technology for your writing
listen to various speakers (video, movies, podcasts etc.) to develop a better understanding of various accents and speakers
reread and use strategies while reading
speak as much as possible in French (inside and out of class) to improve fluency and gain confidence as a French speaker
(grade 10)
Student demonstrates a deep understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student can skillfully write with structure and express themselves clearly adapting to various contexts, incorporating a variety of expressions and new concepts studied or reviewed in class.
Student consistently incorporates poetic elements such as rhymes and figures of speech into their writing and takes risks by using various tools to use more advanced vocabulary.
Student has an excellent grasp of the structure of the Short Story and can successfully analyse the story outline and character traits of the short stories read in class. Student is able to produce a very well written short story of their own showing thoughtful planning and understanding of the literary genre.
(grade 11)
Student demonstrates a deep understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student can write with excellent structure and express themselves adapting to various contexts, incorporating a variety of expressions and concepts studied or reviewed in class.
Student interprets with confidence the sound effects, music, and images in cinematographic works and identifies implicit and explicit messages with depth and details. They can analyse and critique with clarity to justify their opinion using new film vocabulary, in a creative and critical manner.
Student fully grasps the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various literary texts. They are able to make skillful connections between the text and their own experiences.
(grade 12)
Student demonstrates a deep understanding of the French language in various contexts and registers. Student demonstrates a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts demonstrating curiosity, knowledge and understanding of the issues of francophone society. Student can incorporate a variety of expressions as well as advanced verb tenses and modes.
Student can adapt their writing style to various presentation format to skillfully communicate such as digital, formal and informal communication. Student can confidently use complex sentence structures including subordinate clauses when communicating in various ways.
Student can skillfully and critically evaluate the common threads and diverging elements within a theme in Francophone and First Peoples texts in order to deepen and expand knowledge of society. Student successfully compares and contrasts with depth the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures.
(grade 10)
Student is encouraged to keep working on developing the following skills:
Take the time to use various editing strategies when reviewing their own writing
Continue to use poetic elements in their writing
Challenge themselves by incorporating more advanced verb tenses and modes
Speak in French in class to peers and act as a role model
Use passive voice and active voice when writing
(grade 11)
Student is encouraged to keep working on developing the following skills:
Take the time to use various editing strategies when reviewing their own writing
Keep using expressive and convincing vocabulary in their writing
Use present and past as well as subjonctive verb tenses and modes to express themselves
Consistently speak in French in class with peers and act as a role model
Use passive voice and active voice when writing
(grade 12)
Student is encouraged to keep working on developing the following skills:
Take the time to use various editing strategies when reviewing their own writing
Keep using expressive, specific and convincing vocabulary in their writing
Keep using more advanced verb tenses and modes as well as past subjonctive to express themselves
Consistently speak in French in class with peers and act as a role model
Use passive voice and active voice when writing
Use paraphrasing and reformulation in writing and orally
(grade 10)
Student is recommended to:
Use every opportunity (in and out of school) to practice oral skills
Continue to incorporate more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Use Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback
(grade 11)
Student is recommended to:
Use every opportunity (in and out of school) to practice oral skills
Continue to incorporate more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Use Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback
(grade 12)
Student is recommended to:
Use every opportunity (in and out of school) to practice oral skills
Continue to incorporate more advanced verb tenses both orally and in writing
Use Flex for additional practice and work with teacher for feedback