Private French Immersion School Markham

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French Language Curriculum – Grades 1 to 3 (French Immersion)

Based on the Ontario Curriculum | StudentScholars Inc. Private School

At StudentScholars Inc., our French Immersion program immerses students in a rich Francophone environment from Grades 1 to 3. Students develop their oral fluency, reading comprehension, writing skills, and language awareness entirely in French. Our approach blends structured literacy instruction with play-based and inquiry-based learning, aligned with the Ontario French as a First Language Curriculum for immersion students.

✨ Key Components of the Curriculum

🗣️ 1. Communication orale (Oral Communication)

• Grade 1–3 Focus:

  • Developing listening and speaking skills through songs, discussions, stories, and role-play

  • Understanding and following oral instructions

  • Expressing personal ideas, opinions, and feelings in French

  • Building vocabulary through daily routines, thematic units, and classroom conversation

  • Using appropriate tone, volume, and expression

• Activities:

  • “Parole du jour” (Word of the Day)

  • Circle time discussions

  • Show-and-tell (“Présentations orales”)

  • Role-playing and skits

📖 2. Lecture (Reading)

• Grade 1–2 Focus:

  • Phonological awareness and decoding (syllables, sounds, blends)

  • Sight word recognition (mots fréquents)

  • Reading simple, predictable texts with fluency and understanding

  • Asking and answering questions about texts

• Grade 3 Focus:

  • Reading with fluency and expression

  • Expanding vocabulary and using context clues

  • Identifying story elements: characters, setting, plot

  • Making inferences and drawing conclusions

  • Connecting texts to personal experiences and the world

• Strategies & Resources:

  • Daily guided reading (“Lecture guidée”)

  • Leveled readers (Bandes de lecture)

  • Interactive read-alouds

  • Reading response journals

✍️ 3. Écriture (Writing)

• Grade 1–2 Focus:

  • Sentence formation with basic grammar and vocabulary

  • Descriptive writing, lists, labels, captions

  • Writing short personal texts, such as simple stories or journal entries

  • Introduction to spelling strategies and editing

• Grade 3 Focus:

  • Writing structured paragraphs with a beginning, middle, and end

  • Expanding vocabulary and sentence variety

  • Narrative writing, opinion pieces, short reports

  • Introduction to revising and proofreading independently

• Writing Tools & Techniques:

  • “Mur de mots” (Word Wall)

  • Graphic organizers

  • Writing workshops

  • Dictée (spelling and dictation practice)

🧠 4. Grammaire et vocabulaire (Language Conventions)

• Understanding parts of speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives)

• Correct usage of gender and number (le/la, un/une, plurals)

• Verb conjugation in the present tense (être, avoir, -er verbs)

• Sentence structure and punctuation

• Expanding vocabulary through thematic units (e.g., seasons, family, school)

🎭 5. Culture et appréciation de la langue

• Exploring French and Francophone cultures (e.g., food, music, holidays)

• Reading traditional French stories and fables

• Engaging in cultural celebrations (e.g., la Francophonie, Carnaval)

• Comparing French with English to develop language awareness

📈 Assessment & Support

• Ongoing formative assessment (observations, conferences, checklists)

• Oral presentations and storytelling

• Writing portfolios and reading logs

• Differentiated instruction for varying levels of fluency and support for newcomers

🌟 Program Goals (Grades 1–3)

By the end of Grade 3, French Immersion students will:

• Speak confidently and expressively in French

• Read age-appropriate French texts with comprehension and fluency

• Write complete paragraphs using correct grammar and rich vocabulary

• Develop a strong foundation in grammar, spelling, and syntax

• Gain an appreciation for French language and Francophone culture

Would you like this curriculum adapted into a brochure, parent guide, or unit planning format for your school? I'm happy to help customize it!

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🎶💃 Music & Dance Curriculum – Grades 1 to 3

French Immersion Program | Ontario Curriculum-Aligned
StudentScholars Inc. Private School

At StudentScholars Inc., our French Immersion Music and Dance program invites students to explore rhythm, movement, and sound while deepening their understanding of the French language. Through singing, movement, improvisation, and performance, students build creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness in a joyful and immersive environment.

🎯 Program Goals

• Foster creativity and self-expression through music and movement

• Develop listening, performance, and rhythm skills

• Introduce students to Francophone musical and cultural traditions

• Reinforce oral French vocabulary through songs and movement activities

🎵 Music Curriculum Overview

📘 Grade 1

• Explore basic elements of music: beat, rhythm, pitch, dynamics

• Learn and sing simple French songs and rhymes (e.g., Frère Jacques, Alouette)

• Use percussion instruments (e.g., tambourines, maracas) to keep a steady beat

• Express music through hand signs, clapping games, and drawings

📗 Grade 2

• Recognize and repeat simple rhythmic patterns (quarter notes, rests)

• Explore instrument families (woodwind, strings, percussion)

• Sing in tune and with expression in French folk and classroom songs

• Begin to compose short rhythmic patterns using symbols

📙 Grade 3

• Read and write simple musical notation (e.g., ta, ti-ti, rests)

• Sing and perform short pieces with attention to pitch, tempo, and expression

• Learn about Francophone composers and music from around the world

• Collaborate in small group performances (voice and instruments)

💃 Dance Curriculum Overview

📘 Grade 1

• Explore basic movement elements: space, shape, tempo, and energy

• Respond to music using body movements (e.g., high/low, fast/slow)

• Participate in simple choreographed routines and circle dances

• Imitate animal movements and natural elements in creative movement

📗 Grade 2

• Learn structured dances using repeated patterns (e.g., clapping games, partner steps)

• Explore themes and emotions through movement (e.g., happiness, sadness, storms)

• Use movement to tell a story or represent a concept in connection with other subjects

• Perform dances to French songs and cultural music

📙 Grade 3

• Use improvisation and choreography to express ideas or themes

• Combine different movement elements to create short group dances

• Study and perform traditional French and global folk dances

• Reflect on movement using simple French dance vocabulary (e.g., sauter, tourner, glisser)

✨ Teaching Strategies

• Vocabulary-building in French using songs, movement terms, and musical instruments

• Cross-curricular links with Language Arts (lyrics), Math (patterns), and Science (sound)

• Use of visuals, gestures, and modeling to support comprehension

• Opportunities for performance and reflection in French

📈 Skills Developed

• Listening and coordination

• Teamwork and creative collaboration

• French language acquisition through musical context

• Cultural appreciation of French and Francophone traditions

🌟 Why Music & Dance in French Immersion?

• Enhances language retention through rhythm, repetition, and melody

• Builds confidence and communication in French

• Develops fine and gross motor skills

• Fosters joy, self-expression, and community connection