By analyzing Dear AbbyŐs ŇrantÓ about bad grammar usage, students become aware that attitudes about race, social class, moral and ethical character, and ŇproperÓ language use are intertwined.
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.
Ce site est utile pour la correction du travail en français par les étudiants. Les directives et les explications se trouvent en anglais ce qui aide à la compréhension.
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
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
Classroom cereal is a fun and easy way to practice grammatical exercises daily. How does it work? Print out free short stories — find the errors which help students can build their proofreading skills and become aware of what it takes for clean and precise writing.
"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
"Free podcasts: Listen to our free podcasts and learn or improve your French on the go, where and when it suits you.
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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.
Ms. Campbell's original and curated resources for Core French instruction (worksheets, instructions, samples, videos, slideshows, etc.), organised by unit. Instructions are in English.
This themed project from Comox Valley Schools (SD71) in B.C. is aimed at Grade 7 Core French students, but is suitable and/or adaptable for both younger and older grades. Content Authors: Beth Peddle, Comox Valley Schools, Learn71
This themed project 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. Content Authors: Comox Valley Schools, Learn71
This themed project from Comox Valley Schools (SD71) in B.C. is aimed at Grade 5 Core French students, but is suitable for younger grades and would be easily adaptable for older ones. Content Authors: Noah Burdett, Comox Valley Schools, Learn71
The purpose of the video lesson is to explore noun and pronoun agreement. The accompanying handout has students practice matching nouns and pronouns.
The purpose of this lesson is to explore using commas.
Included:
- YouTube video to support DLC ELA Grade 2: Unit 2 Lesson 8 - Using Commas
- Handout: HO-19 Using Commas in a Series or List