This class is taught in French.

Students will move into genuinely independent reading. By now we have covered 95% of the common phonetic patterns in French and we have built up a known vocabulary of several hundred words. Students can enjoy age/grade appropriate books from any source.
Students will express themselves better in French, will speak in complete sentences, and will write meaningful sentences. They will recognize and use present, past, and future. We will continue work on masculine and feminine, singular and plural, in context.
Students will extend their vocabulary. We will study vocabulary directly from pictures, learn vocabulary in context in stories we read, and develop vocabulary that students ask about.
Students will write their own simple sentences and paragraphs. They will use French phonics to spell at least 90% correctly; they will recognize and remember silent letters in common words and conjugations.

I speak French fluently and have lived in Montreal and area for a long time. I've taught and tutored a large number of students to read in French, using high-quality well-known materials that are aligned with the science of reading. 
I have a BSc, a BA in Honours Math and a double major in Languages and Linguistics, and an MA in Education. I taught in French first-language schools for four years, and have taught a number of classes in French as a second language. I also have extensive experience in teaching and tutoring reading in both English and French, and all of my reading students have succeeded in learning to read fluently.

Homework Offered
Children are actively encouraged to read and re-read the Ratus stories we have done in class (Please do not work ahead as we have specific ideas to present in class.) Students can and should read other materials such as library books and trade books. The "Ratus Poche" yellow level books are designed for this level of reading and can be great fun; the red level are challenging but possible.
Students can enjoy Sesame Street and other children's TV in French -- I will provide some links in class.
Outside practice should be fun.
Students may recite verb conjugations as a memory aid; just a few minutes twice a day as a personal challenge. I will provide some links in class.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
This is an interactive class and students are assessed continuously as we go.
A certificate of achievement can be provided on request.
Grades Offered

(1) Ratus text. "Ratus et ses amis" orignal version (NOT methode traditionelle which unfortunately is missing some important practice.) Most students will still have this text from Grade 1. New students are encouraged to get the text and review the first six units; the stories are fun and the phonics is useful.
(2) Ratus et ses amis, white workbook. Again returning students will have this. I will provide links for new students.
(3) Ratus et ses amis, green workbook #2. Again returning students will have this. I will provide links for new students.
(4) Les superheros de l'orthographe.  This is available free online. I will provide links.
(5) Les defis 100% francais. I am checking into availability and will add links later.
(6) Other selections which I will provide as needed.