We have already completed Grade 1 Modules 1 to 6 and Grade 2 Units 1 to 3 and have learned to read almost anything in French. Students who have done Grade 1 and begun Grade 2  in other classes are very welcome to join.
We have finished Ratus et ses Amis, the blue book, and we are now starting the new red book, Ratus Decouvre Les Livres. We will also use the workbook for this level so students need to obtain a copy as soon as possible. This new book is different;  a large portion of the material is children's stories, for example the Three Little Pigs, taken from other sources. Students are learning to read independently any age/grade appropriate book. We use both print and cursive in the workbook and on paper -- students should have a notebook -- depending on the students' home schools; however most students are learning cursive by this point and we will practice it. We are now writing full sentences and short paragraphs. We will work on spelling as well. We will introduce some more ideas of grammar. In particular we will review masculine and feminine gender of all French nouns, placement of object pronouns (different from English), and present, past, past continuous (imparfait), and future tenses. Students now can decode unrestricted French vocabulary so we will discuss vocabulary often, in interesting meaningful contexts.

This is a highly structured, teacher-directed class. It is also highly interactive and communication based, in French. Students need to participate, to ask and to answer questions, to read sentences and words and paragraphs, to copy words and sentences, and to make up sentences on their own. We have more discussions as students are better able to express ideas in French. Students are actively encouraged to talk, and the teacher will help with vocabulary and phrasing as needed.  In order to interact continuously, students must have a camera and microphone and keep them on. Please avoid changing backgrounds or appearance; expressions and eye movement are important clues to understanding and reading. Since we are conversing back and forth constantly, students should finish their snacks before class.

We will use selected  material from Les Superheros de l'Orthographe (Spelling Superheros) , Defis 100% Francais (French 100% Challenge) for grammar etc,, Je Lis (I Read) 1 and 2 for other grammar and optional stories, and other appropriate material including teacher-generated review sheets.. In general we use materials that follow either the French or Quebec curriculum guidelines.
We will concentrate on meaning of what we read, vocabulary development, pronunciation, spelling, use of French phonics to guide pronunciation and spelling, basic ideas of grammar such as sentences, subject and verb, singular and plural, past, present, and future, conjugations of verbs, and masculine and feminine forms. Discussions will still be short and informal but we will work on learning more forms. In particular the literary past, the passe simple, is used in the new book so we will work on it.

Please note the schedule given in the syllabus is approximate. Speed will be adjusted to suit students' needs and other activities which we add in as required (for example grammar practice to illustrate a sticky point.)


Additional spelling and writing work will be filled in each week as time permits.

**Speed of presentation will vary with the age and background of the student. Some students are ready to do a story per week and don't want to hold back. Others particularly in French Immersion will take each level two or three times to cover all the new vocabulary and structures. **
























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