Teacher: Mme Mathieu

Description and Overall Expectations: Vision - Students will communicate and interact with growing
confidence in French, one of Canadas official languages, while developing the knowledge, skills, and
perspectives they need to participate fully as citizens in Canada and in the world !n all French as a second
language programs, students realize the vision of the FS" curriculum as they strive to# use French to
communicate and interact effectively in a variety of social settings$ learn a%out Canada, its two official
languages, and other cultures$ appreciate and acknowledge the interconnectedness and interdependence of
the glo%al community$ %e responsi%le for their own learning, as they work independently and in groups$ use
effective language learning strategies$ %ecome lifelong language learners for personal growth and for active
participation as world citizens
LISTENING: determine meaning in a variety of oral French te&ts, using a range of listening strategies$ interpret
oral messages accurately while interacting in French for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences$
demonstrate an understanding of information in oral French te&ts a%out aspects of culture in diverse French-
speaking communities and other communities around the world, and of French sociolinguistic conventions
used in a variety of situations and communities
SPEAKING: 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$ speaking to !nteract# participate in
spoken interactions in French for a variety of purposes and with diverse audiences$ in their spoken
communications, demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities
and other communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of French sociolinguistic conventions in a
variety of situations
READING: determine meaning in a variety of French te&ts, using a range of reading comprehension
strategies$ identify the purpose's( and characteristics of a variety of adapted and authentic te&t forms, including
fictional, informational, graphic, and media forms$ demonstrate an understanding of information in French te&ts
a%out aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other communities around the world,
and of French sociolinguistic conventions used in a variety of situations and communities
WRITING# write French te&ts for different purposes and audiences, using a variety of forms and knowledge of
language structures and conventions appropriate for this level$ use the stages of the writing process )
including pre-writing, producing drafts, revising, editing, and pu%lishing ) to develop and organize content,
clarify ideas and e&pression, correct errors, and present their work effectively$ in their written work,
demonstrate an awareness of aspects of culture in diverse French-speaking communities and other
communities around the world, and of the appropriate use of French sociolinguistic conventions in a variety of
situations
S!"ect Resorces: Students are recommended to have a stocked pencil case 'pencils, eraser, scissors,
glue stick, colouring pencils(, loose leaf, a *S+ for computers, a duotang and reading materials for silent
reading ,n their personal electronic devices, students will %e encouraged to use -ord.ef as a French/0nglish
dictionary 1ll homework, assignments, due dates, upcoming tests and some worksheets will %e posted on the
class we%site# wwwmmemathieuwee%lycom
*2lease take the time to access the we%-site and familiarize yourself with it ! recommend %ookmarking the
page and saving it in your favourites
#atholic Gradate Expectations: ,ur goal for all students is to e&perience an education %ased on our
Catholic 3raduate 0&pectations http#//wwwiceontca
We work in community to develop graduates that are:
4 5iscerning +elievers Formed in the Catholic
Faith Community
4 0ffective Communicators
4 .eflective and Creative 6hinkers
4 Self-5irected,.esponsi%le,"ife-"ong
"earners
4 Colla%orative Contri%utors
4 Caring Family Mem%ers
4 .esponsi%le Citizens
Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting: The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve
student learning. Students will understand what is expected of them, using learning goals, and success
criteria, based on the overall expectations. Feedback self, peer, teacher! supports learning, and plays a
critical role in academic achievement and success.
The development of learning skills and work habits is a key indicator of future success. The following learning
skills and work habits will be developed, assessed, and reported during this course:
1. .esponsi%ility fulfills responsi%ilities and commitments e.g. accepts and acts on feedback!
2. ,rganization manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals e.g. meets goals, on time!
3. !ndependent work uses class time appropriately to complete tasks e.g. monitors own learning!
4. Colla%oration works with others, promotes critical thinking e.g. provides feedback to peers!
5. !nitiative demonstrates curiosity and an interest in learning e.g. sets high goals!
6. Self-.egulation sets goals, monitors progress towards achieving goals e.g. sets, reflects
goals!
"roup work supports collaboration, an important #$
st
century skill. This will be assessed only as a learning
skill. %omework may also be assessed as a learning skill. &valuation completed in class will be based only on
individual student work. 'egular attendance is important to support group work, various forms of feedback,
and to allow students to demonstrate evidence of their learning. Students are responsible for providing
evidence of their own learning in class, within given timelines. (ext steps in response to academic integrity
issues, such as lack of work completion, plagiarism, or other forms of cheating, range from providing alternate
opportunities, to a deduction of marks.
6he achievement chart identifies four levels, %ased on achievement of the overall e&pectations#
"evel 7 achievement falls %elow the provincial standard '89-8:;(
"evel < achievement approaches the provincial standard '=9-=:;(
"evel > achievement is at the provincial standard '?9-?:;(
"evel @ achievement surpasses the provincial standard 'A9-799;(
Reportin$ on Stdent Learnin$:
Student learning will include a variety of assessment tasks designed to demonstrate students development in their
knowledge and understanding, thinking, communication and application of all overall e&pectations
6he fall progress report gives feed%ack on learning skills 'ie, needs improvement, satisfactory, good or e&cellent( and
emerging student achievement 'ie progressing with difficulty, progressing well, progressing very well(
6he report card grade will %e %ased on evidence of student learning, including o%servations, conversations and student
products Consideration will %e given to more recent evidence 'skill development( and the most consistent level of
achievement
Stdent and Parent%Gardian Ac&no'led$e(ent
-e have read the a%ove course outline and are aware of the student responsi%ilities to attend class on a
regular %asis and to provide evidence of learning within the esta%lished timelines
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