Overview
French Language Arts (Français) in the French immersion program comprises courses designed for non-francophone students in which French is the language of instruction and of communication in the classroom throughout all grades. It develops students’ abilities to comprehend and speak French, fosters students’ confidence in their ability to use French and develops literacy skills in French. The Français courses parallel in French, as far as possible and appropriate, the intent, content, and methodology of the English program.
During the primary and elementary grades, all subject areas make an important contribution to literacy through the use of cross-curricular approaches, where French language arts outcomes are often integrated into the teaching of other subject areas. Similarly, outcomes of various subject areas are frequently integrated into the teaching of Français.
In the intermediate and secondary grades, students gain confidence using French to attain learning outcomes of various subject areas. A bilingual skill set is enhanced through the incorporation of language and course specific outcomes.
French Language Arts is organized around four conceptual strands and nine general curriculum outcomes:
Appreciation of the French Language and of Cultural Diversity
- demonstrate a positive attitude towards the French language and francophone communities in Canada and around the world;
- recognize and respect cultural diversity;
Listening Comprehension and Oral Production
- demonstrate their comprehension of a variety of oral texts according to their needs and appropriate to the situation of communication;
- express themselves appropriately according to the situation of communication;
- use strategies to plan and organize their listening and oral expression according to the situation of communication;
Reading and Viewing
- demonstrate their comprehension of a range of texts, in order to meet their needs and appropriate to the situation of communication;
- make use of strategies to plan and manage their reading and viewing according to their needs and appropriate to the situation of communication;
Writing and Representing
- write and represent to satisfy their communication needs and appropriate to the situation of communication;
- apply strategies to plan and manage their writing and representation according to their needs and appropriate to the situation of communication.
Maternelle
The Français curriculum in Kindergarten (Maternelle) is organized into four strands; Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming), Listening and Speaking, Reading and Viewing, and Writing and Representation. While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the
Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing a basis of language to build upon in the primary grades. The student is introduced to the French language and begins to express himself orally through a variety of authentic activities, song and play.
Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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1re année
The Français curriculum in Grade 1 is organized into four strands; Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming), Listening and Speaking, Reading and Viewing and Writing and Representation. While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing a basis of language to build upon in the primary grades. With a focus on oral communication, the student continues to develop his French language skills through a variety of authentic texts, activities, song and play.
Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models.
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2e année
The Français curriculum in Grade 2 is organized into four strands;
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming),
- Listening and Speaking,
- Reading and Viewing,
- and Writing and Representation.
While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing language skills and strategies. With a focus on oral communication, the student continues to develop his French language skills through a variety of authentic and engaging texts, activities, song and play that reflect his interests and abilities. Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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3e année
The Français curriculum in Grade 3 is organized into four strands;
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming),
- Listening and Speaking,
- Reading and Viewing,
- and Writing and Representation.
While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing language skills and strategies to build upon in the elementary grades. The student continues to develop his or her French language skills through a variety of authentic and engaging texts, activities, song and play that reflect personal interests and abilities. Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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4eannée
The Français curriculum in Grade 4 is organized into four strands;
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming),
- Listening and Speaking,
- Reading and Viewing
- and Writing and Representation.
While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing language skills and strategies to build upon throughout the elementary grades. The student continues to develop his French language skills through a variety of authentic and engaging texts, activities and games that reflect his interests and abilities. Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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5e année
The Français curriculum in Grade 5 is organized into four strands;
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming),
- Listening and Speaking,
- Reading and Viewing,
- and Writing and Representation.
While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing language skills and personal strategies. The student continues to develop his French language skills through a variety of authentic and engaging texts, activities, music and games that reflect his interests and abilities. Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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6e année
The Français curriculum in Grade 6 is organized into four strands;
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity (specific to the French Language programming),
- Listening and Speaking,
- Reading and Viewing, and
- Writing and Representation.
While supporting the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and moral development of the student, the Français curriculum focuses on creating an appreciation of the French language and developing language skills and personal strategies to build upon throughout the intermediate grades. The student continues to develop his French language skills through a variety of authentic and engaging texts, activities and games that reflect his interests and abilities. Principles followed in the Français class include:
- the language and the subject are learned simultaneously
- French is the language of communication
- language is learned across all subjects
- language and thinking are related
- developing linguistic proficiency requires higher mental processes
- teachers are language models
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7e–9e année Early French Immersion (EFI)
Français in the intermediate grades enhances students’ French language skills acquired at previous levels. The curriculum focus is on students’ ability to speak and interact in French spontaneously and with purpose. Students will also explore a variety of text types (narrative, explanatory, argumentative, poetic, persuasive and informational) on a variety of themes. Students develop skills in listening and written comprehension, as well as written and spoken production. Students will apply the literacy skills developed in Français to other courses taught in French.
Themes in grade 7 include :
- Canada’s first peoples
- characteristics of leaders
- defending a cause
- families and culture
- health and well-being
- the right to an education
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Themes in grade 8 include :
- Canada’s first peoples
- environmental protection and management
- food security and hunger
- the path to reconciliation
- remarkable people
- solutions to tough problems
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Themes in grade 9 include :
- labeling of people
- separating truth from fiction
- identifying bias in texts
- what makes a hero
- the importance of point of view
- how words influence people
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7e–9e année Late French Immersion
Français in the intermediate grades enhances students’ French language skills acquired at previous levels. The curriculum focus is on students’ ability to speak and interact in French spontaneously and with purpose. Students will also explore a variety of text types (narrative, explanatory, argumentative, poetic, persuasive and informational) on a variety of themes. Students develop skills in listening and written comprehension, as well as written and spoken production. Students will apply the literacy skills developed in Français to other courses taught in French.
Themes in Grade 7 include :
- Canada’s first peoples
- characteristics of leaders
- defending a cause
- families and culture
- health and well-being
- the right to an education
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Themes in grade 8 include :
- Canada’s first peoples
- environmental protection and management
- food security and hunger
- the path to reconciliation
- remarkable people
- solutions to tough problems
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Themes in grade 9 include :
- natural disasters
- environmental protection and management
- advertising in pop culture
- defending a cause
- life experiences
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Français 1202
Français 1202 is a language development course with a continued focus on critical literacy. Students enhance the language skills of listening comprehension, speaking and interacting with their peers and the teacher, and producing written work in a variety of text types (narrative, explanatory, argumentative, poetic, persuasive and informational) on themes pertinent to adolescents. Students apply literacy skills developed in Français to other courses taught in French.
Themes in Français 1202 include :
- identity
- media and its influence
- the nature of conflict
- la francophonie
- cultural diversity
Themes are explored through four strands presented and taught in an integrated manner, allowing students to gain the competencies, skills and attitudes necessary to be autonomous learners.
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity
- Listening and oral expression
- Reading and viewing
- Writing and representing
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Français 2202
Français 2202 continues language development and refinement of communication skills while offering students a variety of second language learning strategies to develop their fluency. The course provides insight into the linguistic and cultural realities of la francophonie in Acadia and Québec.
Themes in Français 2202 are:
- Innovation, creativity and inventions
- Challenges and confict
- The value of humour
- Expressing a personal judgement
- Cultural diversity
- La francophonie and francophiles
Themes are explored through four strands presented and taught in an integrated manner, allowing students to gain the competencies, skills and attitudes necessary to be autonomous learners.
- Appreciation of the French language and cultural diversity
- Listening and oral expression
- Reading and viewing
- Writing and representing
Students apply literacy skills developed in Français to other courses taught in French.
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Français 3202
Français 3202 continues language development and refinement of communication skills while offering students a variety of second language learning strategies to develop their fluency in an autonomous fashion. Students deepen their French language skill set through the following themes:
- La Francophonie mondiale and cultural diversity
- Social justice issues
- The environment
- Human relations
Students increase their second language abilities as they:
- interact with a variety of text types
- develop creative and personal responses through oral and written production
- critically analyze text content, context and perspective
- develop autonomous learning practices and apply them to second language learning
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