Learning Goals and Expectations TERM 1:

Reading:

Grade 5s

• • should be reading at level 22 at the beginning of Grade 5

  • Should be reading at a level 25 by February

  • Should be reading at a level 27 by June

  • comprehension strategy: Summaries vs Retell/Recount)

Writing:

Grade 5s

• • uses correct punctuation (e.g., periods, capitals, commas etc.), correct spelling of familiar words and no English

  • uses the appropriate learning tools to search for new French Vocabulary (e.g., Reverso, WordReference, Dictionaries)

  • communicates ideas in a clear and organized way

  • Writing style: Short Stories and Informational--Non-Fiction (We already covered summarizing, procedural, paragraphs)

  • Grammar: Etre and Avoir (Imparfait, Present, Future), Homophones (a-as-a, ont-on), Le negation (ne...pas), interrogation (?)

    • Previously covered but still used: Majucules, Noms communs, Noms propres, Ponctuation (.!?), masculin et feminin (m/f), les determinants

Listening:

Grade 4s

• • understand the meaning of oral French texts containing familiar vocabulary and expression

  • express his/her opinion about a variety of oral media texts about familiar topics

  • respond with understanding to what others say (teachers and peers)

  • use the appropriate attentive learning skills during class presentations and whole group learning

Speaking:

Grade 4s

• • use familiar words and expressions in planned and rehearsed speaking

  • speak with a smooth pace with appropriate punctuation in planned and rehearsed speaking

  • speak in French with others in class during class time

  • speak French during Science, social studies, health and drama/dance activities

  • engage in guided spoken activities like "Parlons Langue"

  • participate appropriately during whole-group activities (e.g., raising a quiet hand)