English Language Arts for French Immersion Students a bridging Document Grades 3 to 5 2016
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The FI curriculum distinguishes itself in part through the presence of the first domain: Value of learning French and cultural appreciation. This domain focuses upon the value of learning French for personal, intellectual and social development as well as the development of a positive attitude towards French language and culture. While this philosophy is stated in the FI, it is also an integral part of all other areas of study in the French Immersion program. Differences for Grade 3To foster student success, it is imperative that the ELA teacher be aware of a paradigm shift between the FI Grade K-2 interdisciplinary curricula and the FI curricula for grades 3 and beyond. The K-2 curricula in French Immersion is of an interdisciplinary nature where children’s learning in all traditional subject areas occurs primarily through different contexts using projects, inquiry and play while making connections and transferring knowledge. The key concepts, skills and knowledge of the required areas of study have been organized in an interdisciplinary competency-based format which is conducive to French language development. The competencies acquired in each of the academic disciplines must be integrated by an interdisciplinary and decompartmentalized approach thus gathering all disciplines in one integrated and coherent immersion program. A competency is more than just knowledge and skills; it is the ability to perform complex tasks. The three competencies included in the K-2 curricula are: students self-identify as bilingual learners in immersion, students negotiate meaning from ideas and information, students express themselves to respond to their needs and intentions.  Another characteristic of the interdisciplinary program is the concept of critical learnings describing the “knowledge”, “know how”, “knowing how to be” that are observable and measurable. Critical learnings need to be developed throughout the stage of progression and include cognitive (learning), metacognitive (understanding how one learns), affective and social actions.
All French Immersion curricula capitalize on the language-culture link in a natural, integrated manner in order to foster second language acquisition. Although the integration of subjects continues to be a recommended practice, Grade 3 FI curricula introduce the teaching of different disciplines through outcomes and indicators for the first time. Furthermore, Grade 3 marks the first year where the English language becomes an area of study. These students are in a unique situation where they will be introduced to the Grade 3 ELA curriculum, outcomes and indicators as well as subject areas for the first time. It is important for teachers of ELA to French Immersion students to realize that:
a period of adjustment is to be expected, that it is perfectly normal, and that it is only temporary; their students, during the initial period of ELA instruction, may not yet have developed the competencies in reading and writing to the same degree as students who have had ELA instruction since the beginning of their schooling; there are ways of integrating the ELA and FI curricula. Such integration will enable teachers to teach for transfer; and, assessing the situation from the start, observing students in the context of daily language experiences and activities, monitoring progress on a regular basis, and planning instruction according to students’ needs are the keys to a successful transition. Directory: bbcswebdav bbcswebdav -> Please note the following bbcswebdav -> Running Cadence Sittin' on a mountain top, beating my drum bbcswebdav -> Course number: mth 0105 meeting times: 5: 30-7: 50 mw section number bbcswebdav -> Advanced Java Fall 2015 Syllabus Course Number: csys 2413 Business and Information Call Number: 14602 Technology Division Instructor bbcswebdav -> Space policy institute elliott school of international affairs george washington university bbcswebdav -> Sautomotive marketing and management course goals and objectives – semester transition 2010 am 1320 Role and Function of the American Automobile Dealership 3 credits Download 0.9 Mb. Share with your friends:
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