This thematic unit from Comox Valley Schools (SD71) in B.C. is aimed at Grade 6 Core French students, but is suitable for younger grades and would be easily adaptable for older ones. It is focused on oral practice and participation and would also be useful in French Immersion classes!Content Authors: Comox Valley Schools, Learn71, Beth Peddle

The very basics of French, as though you have just arrived in a French-speaking country. Instructions are in English.

Topics include:

-Greetings
-Hobbies
-Accommodation
-Meals
-Work
-Health
-Trips

Apprendre le français has many more units and lesson sequences, aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, but the language of instruction is more often in French: https://apprendre.tv5monde.com/en

The culminating art and writing projects for each of the Comox Valley Schools (SD71, B.C.) middle-grade Core French units (also searchable on the Resource Bank). All would be adaptable for younger and older students. These could also been done as separate assignments, but are best scaffolded by the activities in each unit!
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Ces projets d'art et de rédaction sont destinés aux élèves de Core French, mais pourraient également être utiles dans des cours d'Immersion!

UNIT THEMES (those with art/writing projects, searchable on the Resource Bank):

-Greetings & letters (saluer & alphabet)
-Numbers & calendar (chiffres & calendrier)
-Who are you? (Qui es-tu?)
-Body parts & monsters (le corps & les monstres)
-Clothing (les vêtements)
-Sports (les sports)
-Hobbies (les passe-temps)
-Animals (les animaux)
-High-frequency words (Les mots de haute fréquence)
-Food (la nourriture) - unit 2/2e unité

French language skills include speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This site would be very helpful for learners of Core French. The levels vary from the younger students all the way to high school level.

**please note that some of the videos are not accessible to teachers here, however, the other oral and aural activities are very useful

This thematic unit from Comox Valley Schools (SD71) in B.C. is aimed at Grade 6 Core French students, but is suitable for younger grades and would be easily adaptable for older ones. It is focused on oral practice and participation and would also be useful in primary French Immersion classes!

THIS UNIT'S THEME: Body Parts & Monsters (Le corps & les monstres)

In addition to tips for incorporating French into daily routines, the unit includes:

-Vocabulary
-Pronunciation videos
-Kahoot/flash card games
-Word games
-Games and activities for oral practice
-An art & writing activity

The same page details other units and a Cultural Study: La culture de Montréal.

Card and board game kits for many of the Comox Valley Schools (SD71, B.C.) middle-grade Core French units (also searchable on the Resource Bank). All would be adaptable for younger and older students. There are also flash card sets with the units themselves.
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Ces jeux sont destinés aux élèves de Core French, mais seraient également très utiles pour susciter la participation à l'oral dans les cours d'Immersion! Des cartes flash sont aussi disponibles avec chaque unité (recherchables dans la Banque de Ressource).

UNIT THEMES (those with flash cards and games, searchable on the Resource Bank):

-Greetings & letters (saluer & alphabet)
-Numbers & calendar (chiffres & calendrier)
-Who are you? (Qui es-tu?)
-Body parts & monsters (le corps & les monstres)
-Clothing (les vêtements)
-Sports (les sports)
-Hobbies (les passe-temps)
-Animals (les animaux)
-High-frequency words (Les mots de haute fréquence)
-Food (la nourriture) - unit 2/2e unité

Chansons françaises is the integrated music component of Français interactif. Chansons features a French or Francophone song, related to each chapter's cultural or pedagogical focus, presented via audio or video. Accompanying pdfs provide additional information, as well as comprehension exercises. Songs act as a portal to various Francophone cultures and musical genres. Aural comprehension and study of lyrics afford students practice with culturally authentic text and expression. Students discover yet another reason to be passionate about studying French!

Chansons françaises est la composante musicale intégrée de Français interactif. Chansons propose une chanson française ou francophone liée au thème culturel ou pédagogique de chaque chapitre, présentée via audio ou vidéo. Les fichiers PDF accompagnants fournissent des informations supplémentaires, ainsi que des exercices de compréhension. Les chansons servent de porte d'entrée vers diverses cultures francophones et genres musicaux. La compréhension auditive et l'étude des paroles permettent aux étudiants de s'exercer avec un texte et une expression culturellement authentiques. Les étudiants découvrent ainsi une autre raison d'être passionnés par l'étude du français !

The purpose of this document is to offer a variety
of tools that can be used to integrate music into
the Basic French classroom. The document
fosters the success of both students and teachers
by providing support and strategies to enrich the
students learning of French as a second
language.

*the guide is included and the music can be found online

"Students have an opportunity to discuss clothing in relation to the environment. During the learning activities, students will become familiar with different weather conditions, record information related to clothing and weather, determine criteria for wearing certain clothing, categorize clothing according to weather conditions, and prepare and present a dialogue related to the topic. For the experiential goal, students will present a mannequin, stuffed animal, doll, etc. dressed according to certain weather conditions and complete a paragraph." Instructions are in English.

This thematic unit from Comox Valley Schools (SD71) in B.C. is aimed at Grade 6 Core French students, but is suitable for younger grades and would be easily adaptable for older ones. It is focused on oral practice and participation and would also be useful in primary French Immersion classes!Content Authors: Comox Valley Schools, Learn71, Beth Peddle

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This site incorporates learning activities for Core French from grades 5-7.
Included on the site are themes for the classroom, art, card and board games, movement games, and a word reference French dictionary.

Curriculum Contents
This document provides the learning outcomes that Level 1 students are expected to achieve in Core
French by the end of the year. Indicators are included to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes.
The Core French curriculum is defined by language levels and not by grade levels. Level 1 is the
beginning level for Core French study, regardless of the actual grade level of students.
The learning experiences recommended for students will support student achievement of the
provincial Goals of Education through attending to the Broad Areas of Learning for Saskatchewan
and the Cross-Curricular Competencies described on the following pages.
The Core French curriculum provides:
 direction for supporting student achievement of the Broad Areas of Learning and the CrossCurricular
Competencies;
 the aim and goals for Core French in Saskatchewan;
 characteristics of an effective Core French program;
 outcomes and indicators;
 connections to other areas of study.

Curriculum Contents
This document provides the learning outcomes that Level 2 students are expected to achieve in Core
French by the end of the year. Indicators are included to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes.
The Core French curriculum is defined by language levels and not by grade levels. Level 1 is the
beginning level for Core French study, regardless of the actual grade level of students.
The learning experiences recommended for students will support student achievement of the
provincial Goals of Education through attending to the Broad Areas of Learning for Saskatchewan
and the Cross-Curricular Competencies described on the following pages.
The Core French curriculum provides:
 direction for supporting student achievement of the Broad Areas of Learning and the CrossCurricular
Competencies;
 the aim and goals for Core French in Saskatchewan;
 characteristics of an effective Core French program;
 outcomes and indicators;
 connections to other areas of study.

This document provides the learning outcomes that Level 3 students are expected to achieve in Core
French by the end of the year. Indicators are included to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes.
The Core French curriculum is defined by language levels and not by grade levels. Level 1 is the
beginning level for Core French study, regardless of the actual grade level of students.
The learning experiences recommended for students will support student achievement of the
provincial Goals of Education through attending to the Broad Areas of Learning for Saskatchewan
and the Cross-Curricular Competencies described on the following pages.
The Core French curriculum provides:
 direction for supporting student achievement of the Broad Areas of Learning and the CrossCurricular
Competencies;
 the aim and goals for Core French in Saskatchewan;
 characteristics of an effective Core French program;
 outcomes and indicators;
 connections to other areas of study.

This document provides the learning outcomes that Level 4 students are expected to achieve in Core
French by the end of the year. Indicators are included to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes.
The Core French curriculum is defined by language levels and not by grade levels. Level 1 is the
beginning level for Core French study, regardless of the actual grade level of students.
The learning experiences recommended for students will support student achievement of the
provincial Goals of Education through attending to the Broad Areas of Learning for Saskatchewan
and the Cross-Curricular Competencies described on the following pages.
The Core French curriculum provides:
 direction for supporting student achievement of the Broad Areas of Learning and the CrossCurricular
Competencies;
 the aim and goals for Core French in Saskatchewan;
 characteristics of an effective Core French program;
 outcomes and indicators;
 connections to other areas of study.

This document provides the learning outcomes that Level 5 students are expected to achieve in Core
French by the end of the year. Indicators are included to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes.
The Core French curriculum is defined by language levels and not by grade levels. Level 1 is the
beginning level for Core French study, regardless of the actual grade level of students.
The learning experiences recommended for students will support student achievement of the
provincial Goals of Education through attending to the Broad Areas of Learning for Saskatchewan
and the Cross-Curricular Competencies described on the following pages.
The Core French curriculum provides:
 direction for supporting student achievement of the Broad Areas of Learning and the CrossCurricular
Competencies;
 the aim and goals for Core French in Saskatchewan;
 characteristics of an effective Core French program;
 outcomes and indicators;
 connections to other areas of study.

Ms. Campbell's original and curated resources for Core French instruction (worksheets, instructions, samples, videos, slideshows, etc.), organised by unit. Instructions are in English.