French Immersion, Grade 5

In Grade 5 French Immersion, students will primarily focus on developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as their intercultural understanding. The specific expectations for each area are as follows:

A. Listening:

  • Students will determine the meaning in a variety of oral French texts using listening strategies.
  • They will interpret messages accurately while interacting in French for various purposes and with diverse audiences.
  • They will demonstrate an understanding of information in oral French texts about aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities around the world, as well as French sociolinguistic conventions used in different situations and communities.

B. Speaking:

  • Students will communicate information and ideas orally in French, using a variety of speaking strategies and age- and grade-appropriate language suited to the purpose and audience.
  • They will participate in spoken interactions in French for various purposes and with diverse audiences.
  • They will demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities around the world, and use appropriate French sociolinguistic conventions in different situations.

C. Reading:

  • Students will develop the ability to determine the meaning in a variety of French texts using reading comprehension strategies.
  • They will identify the purpose and characteristics of different adapted and authentic text forms, including fiction, informational, graphic, and media forms.
  • They will demonstrate an understanding of information in French texts about aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities worldwide. They will also learn about French sociolinguistic conventions used in different situations and communities.

D. Writing:

  • Students will learn to write French texts for different purposes and audiences, using various forms.
  • They will utilize the writing process stages to develop and organize their content, clarify ideas and expressions, correct errors, and present their written work effectively.
  • They will demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities worldwide in their written work. They will also learn to appropriately use French sociolinguistic conventions in different situations.

Throughout Grade 5 French Immersion, students will work on developing their language skills and cultural understanding to effectively comprehend, communicate, and express themselves in French.