Catalogue FSL 2024

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BRINGING FRENCH LEARNING TO LIFE

2024 FSL CATALOGUE

CORE FRENCH RESOURCES

WE ARE CEC !

Founded in 1956, CEC quickly became a leader in the field of second language acquisition. Our commitment to high academic standards, creativity, and innovative solutions ensures that we will meet and exceed all of your needs and expectations as FSL educators.

CEC takes great pride in our many years of FSL expertise. We offer a variety of resources in both print and digital formats that are sure to be a hit with teachers and students alike. Our programs focus on oral proficiency development and feature engaging learning contexts with authentic situations. We use literacybased strategies, action-oriented tasks, assessment tools, and multimedia content to effectively foster lifelong language learning.

We are proud to present our 2024 FSL catalogue. This brochure features our two major programs: C’est parti ! for Grades 4-6 and Odyssée for Grades 7-8. It also includes our balanced literacy program Boomerang for Grades 4-8, as well as reference books.

C’est parti ! and Odyssée are completely aligned with the expectations of the Ontario 2013 Revised Core French Curriculum and are Trillium listed. Boomerang is a flexible resource that meets the targets set by the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat. It can easily be used independently or in conjunction with C’est parti ! and Odyssée.

Your CEC team is here to support you each and every day! To get more information on any of our resources or to plan a meeting, please contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in choosing the resources that are right for you.

Geneviève McLeish, Educational Sales Representative genevieve.mcleish@ceceditions.com

Phone: 1 800 363-0494, ext 457

Mobile: 416 317-3319

Martine Tourigny, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager martine.tourigny@ceceditions.com

Phone: 1 800 363-0494, ext 370

GET DIGITAL myCECZone ..................................................... 2 C’EST PARTI ! – JUNIOR CORE RESOURCE C’est parti ! – The Program ......................................... 4 C’est parti ! 1 ................................................... 6 C’est parti ! 2 .................................................... 8 C’est parti ! 3 .................................................... 10 ODYSSÉE – INTERMEDIATE CORE RESOURCE Odyssée – The Program ........................................... 12 Odyssée 1 ....................................................... 14 Odyssée 2 ...................................................... 16 BOOMERANG – JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE LITERACY Boomerang – The Program ........................................ 18 Boomerang 1 ................................................... 20 Boomerang 2 .................................................... 22 Boomerang 3 24 Boomerang 4 ................................................... 26 Boomerang 5 28 Suggested Planning for Combined Grades .......................... 30 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Beyond the Basics ................................................ 31 Teach Me So I Learn .............................................. 31 My FSL Learning Environment: The Key to Success! .................... 31 Let’s Talk: Lifelong Language Learning 31 REFERENCE Le français en images, 2nd Edition .................................. 32 Le Condensé - Nouvelle grammaire en tableaux ........................ 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

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Hide text to solicit predictions or to create a fill-in-the-blank dictation or writing activity

Create a group, automatically generate student accounts, and share your content, documents and instructions with them

Provide oral instructions or have students read a text using the recording function

Use the whiteboard as additional work space

Respond to specific needs by incorporating speech synthesis software And much more!

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THE MOST COMPLETE AND FLEXIBLE PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

C’est parti ! 1-3 for grades 4-6 is designed to help you meet and exceed the expectations of the Ontario 2013 Revised Core French Curriculum. It includes everything you need to ensure that your students will love learning French. Created by elementary French teachers in Ontario, C’est parti! presents authentic learning contexts and engaging situations and tasks to motivate your students to succeed.

MEET AND EXCEED CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS

 Places a strong emphasis on oral interaction to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills

 Provides multiple opportunities for spontaneous interaction and purposeful talk

 Teaches language learning strategies explicitly

 Allows you to set learning goals, co-create success criteria, and use achievement charts to promote self-directed learning

 Promotes cultural awareness

 Presents the steps of the Gradual Release of Responsibility to provide the scaffolding students need to use strategies independently

USE C’EST PARTI ! TO BRING LIFE TO YOUR JUNIOR FRENCH CLASS

JUNIOR CORE RESOURCE
On the Trillium List C’EST PARTI ! 4

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

5 different units per grade.

Units can be purchased separately or together.

For Students

 Student module, available in print format

For Teachers

 Teacher’s resource guide available in 2 options:

- Print format + 7-year digital access

- 7-year digital access only

• 1-year class set of 30 student accesses to the digital module, with or without teacher’s guide. Available by individual unit or in combo sets of all 5 units.

 Audio CD

STUDENT MODULE

 Engaging learning contexts

 Fun tasks to pique student interest

 A wide variety of text types

 Functional language that kids actually use

 Highly visual, vibrant, and modern graphics

 Character development focus

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDE

 Learning goals and success criteria

 Curriculum links

 Links to the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

 Differentiation suggestions

 Critical literacy

 Suggestions for oral interaction

 Intercultural understanding

 Teaching tips

 A variety of assessment tools (assessment for / as / of learning)

 Activities addressing three learning styles (VAK)

MYCECZONE

• 7-year access to the complete program including digital student modules

• Modifiable line masters

- Activity sheets

- Anchor charts

- Graphic organizers

- Self-, peer-, and teacher-assessment tools

- Tracking sheets for anecdotal observations

- Grading rubrics

- A CEFR-based student portfolio

JUNIOR CORE RESOURCE
FLIP THROUGH ONE OF THE MODULES ON OUR WEBSITE
C’EST PARTI ! 5

JE PARLE FRANÇAIS !

The context of this module is back to school. Students get ready to purchase their school supplies and then meet the teachers and get to know their school.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Responsibility

FINAL TASK

Students create a short profile or description of themselves to share with the class.

STRATEGY

• Looking at photos and illustrations

• Asking questions

Boomerang 1 – Quelle fête !

This module focuses on respect and good manners. Students learn about greetings, cooperation, and being polite by creating a robot they will present to the class.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Respect

FINAL TASK

Students describe the robot’s physical features and good manners when they present their creation to the class.

STRATEGY

• Making predictions

• Associations

Boomerang 1 – Ce n’est pas moi !

the Trillium List C’EST PARTI ! 6
MON ROBOT RESPECTUEUX !
On

UNE CULTURE À CÉLÉBRER !

MYSTÈRE !

PRENDS SOIN DE MOI !

The theme for this module is celebrations, festivals, and Franco-Ontarian culture. Students learn about some Ontarian festivals and celebrations (Winterlude, La nuit sur l’étang, and the Festival franco-ontarien).

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Appreciation

FINAL TASK

Students compare their favourite celebration (festivities associated with their culture, e.g. Chinese New Year or birthday celebrations) with one of the Franco-Ontarian celebrations presented in the module.

STRATEGY

• Looking for cognates

• Listening carefully

Boomerang 1 – Au revoir, Lola !

The theme for this module is investigation. As detectives, students solve a mystery by asking questions about suspects and locations.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Accomplishment – Creativity

FINAL TASK

Students create a skit or a puppet show about the suspects and culprit to demonstrate how the mystery was solved.

STRATEGY

• Associations

• Using models

Boomerang 1 – Une bonne photo de classe !

This module features animals. Students learn about animals that need to be cared for, like endangered species, as well as those that care for human beings, like service animals.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Compassion

FINAL TASK

Students choose an animal to present. They describe what it likes to eat or do and its various traits.

STRATEGY

• Identifying important ideas

• Thinking about a subject and about personal experiences

Boomerang 1 – Est-ce que tu me connais ?

C’EST PARTI ! 7

This unit highlights respect and pride for our country. Students discuss symbols that identify us as Canadians, including images on our Canadian coins and bills, and activities such as hockey, our national sport. They learn about a Huron village in Quebec and symbols of the First Nations.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Respect – Integrity

FINAL TASK

Students create a symbol that identifies their school.

STRATEGY

• Looking at photos and illustrations

• Reading between the lines

Boomerang 2 – Le fort de Liam

In this unit, students study the many facets of citizenship. They discover the foundations of a community. They explore professions and points of interest, and use directions to find themselves on a map, while becoming familiar with la belle province and its communities from north to south.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Citizenship

FINAL TASK

Students present a rich description of a community of their choice.

STRATEGY

• Making predictions

• Identifying important ideas

Boomerang 2 – La journée de Charlie

MON CANADA !
On the Trillium List C’EST PARTI ! 8
LA BELLE PROVINCE

In this unit, students learn to appreciate food and make healthy choices. Through a variety of engaging texts, students learn to make tacos, read a menu, and order in a restaurant.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Appreciation

FINAL TASK

Students create an ideal menu that would encourage their friends to eat in their new restaurant and they role-play a restaurant scene in small groups. It’s the perfect opportunity for a restaurant field trip!

STRATEGY

• Using models

• Grouping words or ideas together

Boomerang 2 – Qu’est-ce que tu vois ?

Responsibility for the environment is crucial for the planet. In this unit, students learn to reduce, reuse, and recycle. They take part in an initiative to look after the environment in their community and invite their friends to help through a series of engaging activities and authentic texts.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Responsibility

FINAL TASK

Students work in small groups to create an initiative in the school to show respect for the environment.

STRATEGY

• Imagining something

• Thinking about a subject and about personal experiences

Boomerang 2 – Mission possible !

Integrity is what makes us who we are. In this unit, students learn to describe their qualities, their different types of intelligence, and their challenges. They determine how they can use these qualities to better understand their friends and to stand up for what they believe in. They are introduced to prominent French-speakers who have made a difference.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Integrity

FINAL TASK

Students write a motivational speech and present a friend to the class after conducting an interview.

STRATEGY

• Using context to help with understanding

• Associations

Boomerang 2 – Qui est ton héros ?

QUE C’EST BON !
ÉCOLOS !
C’EST PARTI ! 9
TOI ET MOI !

EURÊKA !

As students create an invention, they plan out the steps to present it at a conference for inventors. They create a flyer and logo and learn how to follow steps to accomplish their tasks. Along the way, they learn how to provide helpful, respectful feedback to their peers.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Creativity

FINAL TASK

Students create an invention that will make their lives easier and present it to the class.

STRATEGY

• Grouping words or ideas together

• Giving and receiving feedback

Boomerang 3 – Clic !

Students learn about the importance of setting goals and developing an action plan in order to be successful. They explore favourite hobbies and pastimes, like sports and the arts, and discuss the importance of being motivated and committed to their tasks.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Perseverance – Commitment

FINAL TASK

Students write and present a motivational speech to showcase what they are passionate about and motivate others to stay committed to their goals.

STRATEGY

• Using models

• Imagining something

Boomerang 3 – Repousse tes limites !

On the Trillium List C’EST PARTI ! 10
JE VEUX, JE PEUX !

D’UN OCÉAN À L’AUTRE

Students learn how various Francophone cultural groups across Canada — including those in Acadia and Western and Northern Canada — celebrate their French heritage.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Citizenship - Appreciation

FINAL TASK

Students create their own cultural festival to showcase their personal cultural heritage using what they have learned as a model. They prepare a map of the festival grounds, choose events that will take place, decide on food kiosks, and present the festival to the class.

STRATEGY

• Associations

• Using a graphic organizer to explain ideas

Boomerang 3 – Nous sommes uniques !

Students learn to connect with their peers and to value diversity and differences. They discuss people who think outside the box to make their mark on society.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Respect

FINAL TASK

Students create a magazine to showcase respect for people’s differences and show it to classmates and visiting parents.

STRATEGY

• Identifying the main idea

• Making use of resources when in need of help

Boomerang 3 – La forêt du Grand Ours

Students explore the world of technology as they are exposed to a variety of technology-based presentation formats. They write a persuasive report identifying why they “need” a cell phone.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Accomplishment

FINAL TASK

Students use technology to create a visual representation designed to showcase themselves, their friends, and their school.

STRATEGY

• Identifying steps in order to organize work

• Brainstorming ideas before writing a text

Boomerang 3 – Max et ses amis

TECHNO ! C’EST PARTI ! 11
ORIGINAL ET GÉNIAL ! COMPLÈTEMENT

CONTINUE THE JOURNEY TO LIFELONG LANGUAGE LEARNING

Meet and exceed the “big ideas” and expectations of Ontario’s 2013 revised Core French Curriculum with Odyssée, our strategy-based, action-oriented program that combines oral interaction with reading and writing. Continue the journey begun with the bestselling grades 4-6 series, C’est parti ! and put your students on the path to becoming tomorrow’s global citizens. Entirely written by Ontario teachers. On the

Engaging and authentic learning contexts, cultural and intercultural opportunities, and relevant activities that reflect the realities of young teens

 Provides multiple opportunities for active student engagement

 Uses the development of oral communication skills as the springboard for reading and writing

 Places emphasis on the Gradual Release of Responsibility to ensure student success

 Stresses the importance of scaffolding to meet the needs of all students

 Links to the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

 Provides self-, peer-, and teacher-assessment and evaluation tools for reflection, self-directed learning, and support for next steps

INTERMEDIATE CORE RESOURCE
SPEAKING
ODYSSÉE 12
Trillium List GET YOUR STUDENTS
FRENCH AND HAVING FUN

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

4 different units per grade. Units can be purchased separately or together.

For Students

 Student module, available in print format

For Teachers

 Teacher’s resource guide available in 2 options:

- Print format + 7-year digital access

- 7-year digital access only

• 1-year class set of 30 student accesses to the digital module, with or without teacher’s guide. Available by individual unit or in combo sets of all 5 units.

 Audio CD

TEACHER’S RESOURCE GUIDE

 A practical introduction to the pedagogy behind the resource

 Overviews for long-range and short-term planning

 Detailed teaching and learning cycles and structured lessons

 Helpful tips and suggestions

 A wide selection of modifiable line masters

MYCECZONE

 BLMs include activity sheets, graphic organizers, anchor charts, assessment and evaluation tools

 A CEFR-based student portfolio

 7-year online access to the resources including interactive e-books with embedded BLMs, audio, video, and interactive whiteboard activities

Discover our teaching and learning technology and wire your FSL classroom for success! (See pages 2 and 3 for more information.)

INTERMEDIATE CORE RESOURCE FLIP THROUGH ONE OF THE MODULES ON OUR WEBSITE
ODYSSÉE 13

J’ACHÈTE... OU PAS ?

This unit focuses on consumerism and the influence of advertising on our lives. Students choose a pastime that appeals to them and use the modelling in the module to guide their activities. They discuss their needs and wants in terms of their chosen pastime and consider the materials they need to purchase. They learn about ways students their age might make money to make their purchases and the importance of budgeting.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students learn how to be responsible consumers. They learn how to prepare a budget to make purchases for their hobby and come to understand the importance of finding part-time jobs to help pay for their pastimes.

CULTURAL REGION

Students increase their knowledge of Haiti in this unit.

FINAL TASK

Students choose a pastime and make a list of items required to enjoy their new hobby. They prepare an oral or a written presentation to showcase their hobbies, their needs and wants, their budgets and the part-time jobs they might choose to help fund their expenses.

Boomerang 4 – Vive les sports !

SUR MON ÉCRAN

This unit focuses on the screens in our lives. Students are exposed to electronic invitations, texting, and geocaching. They learn how to write a review of something they might have seen or heard on a screen, like a song, a video, or a movie. Following step-by-step models, students learn how to identify and describe the main elements of their review. Finally, they assign an appropriate number of stars to the production.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students think critically about how screen content cannot only entertain but also harm them.

CULTURAL REGION

Students learn about geocaching in Martinique, a tourist activity that helps visitors discover this Caribbean island.

FINAL TASK

Students write a review of a song, a video, or a movie. They present it orally through a webcast or in writing to the class and the teacher.

Boomerang 4 – Le cinéma

ODYSSÉE 14
On the Trillium List

SCIENCES EN FOLIE !

In this unit, students take a closer look at the simple, scientific concepts that relate to their daily lives. This is an engaging unit that puts the emphasis on critical and creative thinking and gives students numerous opportunities not only to discuss the “what” of science around them, but also the “what for.” The unit provides a host of opportunities for authentic interaction about the world around us.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students consider simple scientific concepts they observe around them, e.g., why paint is thick and nail polish thin, how our senses help us “see” the world around us, and even how to prepare molecular foods, the cuisine of the future!

CULTURAL REGION

Students learn about the protected Amazonian rainforest of French Guyana and its creatures.

FINAL TASK

Students formulate a hypothesis for an experiment they might conduct, define what they could expect to prove, and present possible findings in a video or written presentation.

Boomerang 4 – Bon appétit !

UNE EXCURSION EN FAMILLE

A family is planning an RV trip to the French-speaking areas of the United States. They decide on what they will need to bring and explain their choices. They tour Louisiana’s bayous and visit Lafayette, the French capital of the state. At the end of their trip, the young girl in the story posts to her blog the pictures she took along the way.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students’ French experience takes them to an authentic situation outside the classroom as they talk about planning the best trip ever!

CULTURAL REGION

Students discover Francophone areas in the US and learn about how the proud Francophones in Louisiana have worked to keep their French heritage alive.

FINAL TASK

Students plan a trip they might take with their families. They prepare an itinerary, a list of things to bring, fun activities to do, and present these to the class.

Boomerang 5 – Voyages dans la francophonie

ODYSSÉE 15

AVENTURES EXTRÊMES

In this unit, students read a short adventure story. They discuss the characters, the setting, and the events leading up to the dénouement. This unit is an excellent literacy unit, as it provides an easy-to-follow model for students to create their own story, something they can take great pride in. They will find that writing a story is easy when they follow the well-prepared steps.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students use the model adventure story to discuss situations that might arise during an innocent walk through a mountainous region, the importance of first responders in assisting adventurers, and the actions they can take to help others.

CULTURAL REGION

We are introduced to tourist attractions in France, specifically Gréolières, a village in the South of France that caters to tourists looking for adventure.

FINAL TASK

Students prepare an adventure story, either by following a writing template or by storyboarding it. They take part in story-telling sessions by sharing their stories with the class.

Boomerang 5 – Voyages dans la francophonie

C’EST MA VIE !

In this unit, students consider who they are, their likes and dislikes, and their plans for the future. They read a genealogy chart dating back several hundred years, talk about someone in their family they respect, and identify their personal strengths and weaknesses. The unit is divided into three overlapping sections: D’où viens-je ? Qui suis-je ? and Où vais-je ?

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students consider all the elements that make them unique: their origins, their traits, and their plans for the future. They think critically about what they do, why they do it, and how their actions define them. This unit gives students the opportunity to really get to know their classmates.

CULTURAL REGION

Students learn about Belgium, its history, and its place on the world stage.

FINAL TASK

Students choose six subjects that help them answer the unit question: Qui suis-je ? They create a personal cube or scrapbook to describe themselves. Finally, they write up an explanation of each element and present it to the class orally or in writing.

Boomerang 5 – En avant la musique !

Trillium List ODYSSÉE 16
On the

TROUVE TA CAUSE !

This unit focuses on ways students can support causes that are important to them. They consider the importance of working together to raise money for these causes and persuade their friends to help. Along the way, they learn the language they need to convince friends to join the cause, write radio jingles related to volunteering, and discuss various activities they can do to support a cause. This unit on volunteering brings the Me to We campaign to life in the French classroom.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students are given the opportunity to think about ways that their volunteering can help their communities. The unit prepares students for the compulsory volunteer hours needed to graduate high school and highlights the importance of giving back.

CULTURAL REGION

In this unit, students are introduced to Switzerland and organizations with a mission to provide assistance around the world.

FINAL TASK

Students identify a cause that is close to their heart and explain why it is meaningful to them. They prepare arguments to convince their friends to help them support the cause. Together, they set up an action plan for going forward.

Boomerang 5 – Ensemble, on s’implique !

DES DÉFIS EN PERSPECTIVE !

This unit incorporates two underlying topics that are relevant for students at the end of grade 8. First, they discuss their lives during their elementary years, from childhood to adolescence. This gives them an opportunity to reminisce with their classmates about how much they have grown. For the second stream in the module, students discuss events that they find stressful and strategies to help them cope with their stress.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

Students consider their elementary years as they look forward to starting high school. They learn strategies as they prepare themselves for the inevitable stress of attending a new school and making new friends.

CULTURAL REGION

Students learn about Monaco. Through reading about this Francophone region of Europe, they learn about a yearly yoga festival and watch a video about yoga.

FINAL TASK

Students reflect on their experiences in elementary school. They discuss what they learned, the challenges they overcame, what they did well, and who influenced them during those formative years. Their final presentation is designed to showcase their memories.

Boomerang 5 – Voyages dans la francophonie

ODYSSÉE 17

NOW WE’RE TALKING!

The Boomerang collection for students in grades 4 through 8 is designed for teaching literacy in the context of FSL learning. This series engages students with texts intended to develop their abilities to listen, speak, read, write, watch, and present in French. It showcases 55 different texts on a variety of topics, based on character traits, that will appeal to all students.

MOTIVATE YOUR STUDENTS TO COMMUNICATE IN FRENCH

 A balanced literacy program that focuses on strategy development and integrates listening, speaking, reading, and writing

 Booklets available in both print and digital versions

 Relevant and age-appropriate texts, authentic situations, functional language used in context, and strategy-based practices

 Levelled readers, teacher’s resource books, audio CDs, CD-ROMs, and digital readers on myCECZone to facilitate authentic and spontaneous oral interaction

 Teaching notes to support continuous student engagement based on the Gradual Release of Responsibility model

 Multiple suggestions for differentiation to ensure that each student acquires the skills and confidence they need to successfully interact in French

 Project-based culminating tasks in the lesson plans supported by reproducible sheets, allowing students to demonstrate reading comprehension and providing teachers with opportunities for oral production assessment and evaluation

JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE LITERACY
BOOMERANG 18

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

TEXTS

Boomerang 1-3 (Grades 4-6)

 Five levelled books per grade (2 easy, 2 moderate, 1 advanced)

 A wide variety of real-life situations: fiction and non-fiction

 Accommodations for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning styles

• Lexique visuel to facilitate vocabulary and knowledge transfer

 Available in print or digital version (1-year access to a class set of 30 digital books. 5 titles per grade)

Boomerang 4-5 (Grades 7-8)

 Three collections of texts per grade

 A variety of text types: narrative and informative

 Magazine-style format to engage intermediate students

• Pour t’aider section explains difficult words and idiomatic expressions en français

 Available in print or digital version (1-year access to a class set of 30 digital books. 3 titles per grade)

PRINT TEACHER’S RESOURCE BOOK

 Easy-to-follow lesson plans

1-year access to a class set of 30 digital books. All titles of the grade

 Over 150 reproducible activity sheets, anchor charts, and graphic organizers to save you hours of preparation

 A variety of assessment tools

 A CD-ROM with all the line masters in PDF and Word formats. Boomerang 1-3 CD-ROM also includes over 300 color flash cards in PowerPoint

 An audio CD with the narration of each text and highlighted vocabulary

COMPLETE PROGRAM IN A KIT

Create a dynamic learning environment in your FSL classroom!

• Boomerang 1-3 kits include 6 copies of each of the 5 titles for the grade (30 books)

• Boomerang 4-5 kits include 6 or 30 copies of the title selected

 A print Teacher’s Resource Book with overviews, lesson plans, and reproducible line masters

 Audio CD

 CD-ROM

 5-year teacher access to the digital books on myCECZone

JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE LITERACY
FLIP THROUGH ONE OF THE READERS ON OUR WEBSITE
BOOMERANG 19

CE N’EST PAS MOI !

QUELLE FÊTE !

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Respect

SYNOPSIS A 10-year old boy walks the reader through the various parts of the school and the different aspects of school life including the library, math, science, and art class, recess, the hallway, the gym, and lunch time. The narrator explains how he and his peers show respect and good manners in each environment from his point of view.

Ce n’est pas moi ! is an effective tool to use at the beginning of the year to establish classroom rules and expectations or to reinforce them later in the year.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT

Students find people around the school who are using good manners.

C’est parti ! 1 - Mon robot respectueux !

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Responsibility

SYNOPSIS You are invited to the Martin family’s Canada Day party, and each extended family member has a specific responsibility to contribute to its success.

Our young female narrator helps her little brother get ready while her half-sister decorates the house. Her father organizes the games and she makes dessert with her stepmother. Her aunt and uncle bring a salad and fireworks and her grandfather looks after the barbeque.

By working together, everyone is able to enjoy the festivities and celebrate this national holiday.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT

Students present a celebration of their choice.

C’est parti ! 1 - Je parle français

BOOMERANG 20
EASY EASY

MODERATE

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS Martin is initially thrilled to be rid of his annoying older sister, Lola, who is off to Ottawa to compete in a hockey tournament. He recaps the drive to Montreal with his parents to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Montreal Canadiens.

While at a restaurant, he can’t order fondue because it’s a meal for two, which makes him begin to miss Lola. When they go to the train station to pick her up, she is holding a trophy! Martin is so happy to see his sister and has learned to appreciate family relationships.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students perform a reader’s theatre.

C’est parti ! 1 - Une culture à célébrer !

UNE BONNE PHOTO DE CLASSE !

MODERATE

TEXT TYPE Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Accomplishment – Creativity

SYNOPSIS This piece of procedural writing allows the students to create descriptive self-portraits via an edible medium: cupcakes!

Step-by-step, our young artists choose decorations to represent their unique facial features, expressions, hair type and colour as they put together a fun and delicious class picture.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students create an image of their face on a cupcake and pose for a cupcake class photo.

C’est parti ! 1 - Mystère !

EST-CE QUE TU ME CONNAIS ?

ADVANCED

TEXT TYPE Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Compassion

SYNOPSIS This informative text explains the roles played by some of the more misunderstood members of our ecosystem. A bat, giraffe, vulture, great white shark, spider, snail, crocodile, and others each provide interesting facts about themselves from their own point of view. We learn to have a more compassionate understanding of different animals because, even though they may be different, they are important to each other’s survival.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students present important facts about a wild animal.

C’est parti ! 1 - Prends soin de moi !

REVOIR, LOLA !
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BOOMERANG 21

LE FORT DE LIAM

EASY

TEXT TYPE

Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Integrity – Compassion

SYNOPSIS Liam is a new, physically challenged student from Vietnam. Erik, a fellow classmate, is very impressed by Liam’s original drawings and sculptures.

After Liam is hit by a snowball at recess, Erik notices his sketch of a snow fort. They decide to work together to make Liam’s idea a reality.

Through this demonstration of compassion and integrity, we learn that inclusivity can lead to great friendships.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students interview a friend, create a friendship cube, and present it to the class.

C’est parti ! 2 - Mon Canada !

LA JOURNÉE DE CHARLIE

EASY

TEXT TYPE

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT

Fiction

Citizenship

SYNOPSIS Three friends leave to take the bus to the skateboard park when they realize their puppy Charlie has come along for the ride.

Charlie scoots away on a skateboard on his own adventure and the children scour the neighbourhood to find him. A police officer, bus driver, mail carrier, and firefighter suggest looking for Charlie at the grocery store, the hair salon, the post office, and the bank.

The garbage collector finally manages to catch him before he gets away again, and everyone returns home safe and sound.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students participate in a reader’s theatre.

C’est parti ! 2 - La belle province

BOOMERANG 22

QU’EST-CE QUE TU VOIS ?

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS This narrative follows Ayasha and her father at her school’s annual art festival.

The crowd really likes one painting in particular, but Ayasha is too small to see over their heads. Its vibrant colours evoke strong memories for different spectators including prairie sunsets and golden fields of wheat, autumn leaves in Central Ontario, and cracking ice in the Northwest Territories.

To Ayasha’s surprise and delight, the painting turns out to be her own masterpiece.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students create a new reader jacket for the story and display it for others to enjoy.

C’est parti ! 2 - Que c’est bon !

MISSION POSSIBLE !

TEXT TYPE

Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Responsibility – Respect for the environment

SYNOPSIS This informative text promotes social responsibility and highlights the importance of respecting our environment.

We learn that plastic is made of crude oil, a natural and non-renewable resource. After examining the havoc that plastic wreaks on the earth and its inhabitants, we are encouraged to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic products in a variety of creative ways.

Green Mission = Mission possible!

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students create and present artwork using recyclable materials

C’est parti ! 2 - Écolos !

QUI EST TON HÉROS ?

TEXT TYPE Fiction and Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Integrity – Compassion

SYNOPSIS In this combined narrative and non-fiction text, Naomi does research for her school assignment about heroes. Using an Internet search engine, she discovers how different people define heroes. She realizes there are all types of heroes, including famous Canadians, everyday heroes, young heroes, and even animals!

She recognizes heroic qualities in her family members as well and comes to the conclusion that her own personal hero is her mom.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students present important facts about their personal hero.

C’est parti ! 2 - Toi et moi !

MODERATE MODERATE BOOMERANG 23
ADVANCED

CLIC !

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Accomplishment – Creativity

SYNOPSIS Luc loves indulging in his passion: photography. However, his photos seem to be just missing the mark. His grandfather tells Luc that with practice, he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to.

The next day, Luc notices a poster for a school talent show. Inspired by his peers as they prepare to showcase their strengths, Luc takes different photographs and compiles them into a slideshow.

Everyone is thoroughly impressed with Luc’s creative work of art.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students use a graphic organizer to prepare a presentation that showcases one of their talents/pastimes.

C’est parti ! 3 - Eurêka ! EASY

REPOUSSE TES LIMITES !

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Perseverance – Commitment

SYNOPSIS Best friends Nala and Sameer love participating in physical activities together. Sameer is diabetic, so Nala signs up for her first mini-triathlon to raise money for diabetes research. While swimming, she is kicked in the head but perseveres to finish the swim. While cycling, she gets a cramp in her right leg but pushes herself to complete the trail. With her friends and family cheering her on, she fulfills her commitment to this worthy cause and crosses the finish line. Bravo, Nala !

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students present an oral response to the text by reciting a motivational poem.

C’est parti ! 3 - Je veux, je peux !

BOOMERANG 24
EASY

NOUS SOMMES UNIQUES !

MODERATE

TEXT TYPE

Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Appreciation – Respect

SYNOPSIS

The word Métis is defined as “mélange” or “mix,” bringing European and First Nations cultures together as teachers and guardians of peace. This informational text provides us with a brief history of the Métis culture and helps us learn to respect their symbols, art, celebrations, traditional foods, dances, music, and games.

Students are then encouraged to speak to their elders to gain an appreciation of their own unique origins through questions about celebrations, foods, and traditions.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students present aspects of their own culture that make them unique.

C’est parti ! 1 - Une culture à célébrer !

LA FORÊT DU GRAND OURS

MAX ET SES AMIS

TEXT TYPE

Non-fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Respect

SYNOPSIS

MODERATE

In this non-fiction text, come explore the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Learn about its complex ecosystem, including its varied precipitation and temperate climate.

Discover rich flora and diverse fauna like the Kermode bear: a rare black bear with cream-coloured fur.

Unfortunately, industries have not given the forest the respect it deserves and have put it in great danger. Concerned Canadians have helped to protect parts of the forest, but we’re not out of the woods yet!

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students create an information pamphlet about the Great Bear Rainforest and share it within the school community.

C’est parti ! 3 - Original et génial !

ADVANCED

TEXT TYPE Fiction

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT TRAIT Accomplishment

SYNOPSIS Max welcomes us to his school’s extraordinary website where he and his friends from all over the French-speaking world can communicate in a completely safe environment.

Each student’s page shows where they are from, their birthday, their interests, and pictures with captions.

Friends from Tadoussac, Quebec; Cairo, Egypt; New Orleans, Louisiana; Gand, Belgium; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, chat and comment on each other’s accomplishments.

ORAL RESPONSE TO TEXT Students create a personal homepage.

C’est parti ! 3 - Complètement techno !

BOOMERANG 25

LE CINÉMA

Un billet, deux films ?

TEXT TYPE Email

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Honesty

SYNOPSIS Caroline emails her friend Rachel because she needs advice. Her friend Vanessa wants them to go to the movies and wants to buy one ticket to see two movies. What will Rachel’s answer be?

FINAL TASK Students create an email, a survey, a poster, or a video clip.

Choisir un film… quelle décision !

TEXT TYPE Dialogue

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Compromising

SYNOPSIS Four teens give their opinion on their favourite movies and movie genres.

FINAL TASK Students create a movie poster and a skit.

Des moments importants dans l’histoire du cinéma

TEXT TYPE Timeline

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment

SYNOPSIS A timeline follows important events in the history of the movie industry.

FINAL TASK Students create a timeline, television or radio program, and a poster or promotional advertisement.

Deux Canadiens extraordinaires dans le monde du cinéma

TEXT TYPE Biography Cards

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Resilience – Commitment

SYNOPSIS Biographical information about Canadian film director James Cameron and First Nations actress Tantoo Cardinal.

FINAL TASK Students create a biography card, a poem or song, or present a collage or a PowerPoint presentation.

Quelle vie de star !

TEXT TYPE Comic Strip

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Integrity

SYNOPSIS A day in the life of a diva.

FINAL TASK Students recreate the comic strip as a skit, compose a rap or a song, create an interview, or make an original eight-frame comic strip.

Pirates ou consommateurs ?

TEXT TYPE Blog

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Honesty

SYNOPSIS Five students post their comments on illegal downloading.

FINAL TASK Students create a public service announcement, television advertisement, or letter to the editor.

Odyssée

1

– Sur mon écran

BON APPÉTIT !

Un bon repas

TEXT TYPE Menu and Bill

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS A full menu of dishes and beverages with prices at the restaurant Le Petit Bistro.

FINAL TASK Students prepare and present a radio advertisement for a restaurant, create a menu, and plan the opening of their own restaurant.

La critique du restaurant L’Ancien Parisien

TEXT TYPE Critique

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation – Creativity

SYNOPSIS A review of the restaurant L’Ancien Parisien, written by a well-known Parisian restaurant critic.

FINAL TASK Students write and post a review online, create and present a skit, research and report findings, or create a television interview.

Le dîner d’Asad

TEXT TYPE Short Story

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Tolerance – Acceptance

SYNOPSIS Asad, a new immigrant from Somalia attending his first day of school in Canada, realizes that food can bring people together.

FINAL TASK Students decorate a lunch bag with symbols, present a skit, and create a 3-D model of words and expressions.

La fabrication du chocolat : de la graine à l’emballage

TEXT TYPE Photo Essay

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment – Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Students follow the major steps in the making of chocolate, from seed to packaging.

FINAL TASK Students create a poem, a recipe, or a commercial.

BOOMERANG 26

Viens découvrir les spécialités du Québec !

TEXT TYPE Article and Recipe

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Citizenship

SYNOPSIS Students learn about Quebecois specialities including tourtière, poutine, baked beans, maple syrup, and pouding chômeur.

FINAL TASK Students research and present their findings in a magazine layout, videotaped television ad, or oral presentation.

Ma première journée à l’école

Le Cordon Bleu

TEXT TYPE Journal Entry

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Nicole is ready for her first day at Le Cordon Bleu, a world famous culinary school, and shares her excitement in a journal entry.

FINAL TASK Students create a journal entry, slide show, poster, or interview.

Manger mieux, vivre mieux !

TEXT TYPE Cartoon and Article

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Students are introduced to the number of servings they need from each food group and how to develop healthy eating habits.

FINAL TASK Students create a labelled collage, a cartoon, a media presentation, or a poster.

Odyssée 1 – Sciences en folie!

VIVE LES SPORTS !

Le camp de soccer

TEXT TYPE Dialogue, Letter, and Invitation

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment –Perseverance

SYNOPSIS Jamie’s father enrolls her in a soccer camp as a surprise birthday present. A letter of welcome outlines all the fun activities involved. Bon anniversaire, Jamie !

FINAL TASK Students create a dialogue, a brochure, and text messages, emails, or a telephone conversation (written or oral).

Tournoi de hockey Recherche de bénévoles

TEXT TYPE Poster

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Commitment – Responsibility

SYNOPSIS One poster recruits hockey players to compete in a tournament. A second poster calls for volunteers to help organize a regional swim meet.

FINAL TASK Students create a website and a dialogue, promotional poster, or travel brochure.

Des athlètes canadiens remarquables

TEXT TYPE Photo Essay Exhibit

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Commitment

SYNOPSIS Students learn about past and present Canadian athletes who have left a mark on their sport.

FINAL TASK Students create a sports biography card or an interview.

Sandro adore le baseball

TEXT TYPE Narrative

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Perseverance – Determination

SYNOPSIS Sandro loves baseball, but he seems to have a lot of trouble catching or hitting the ball. After a series of events, he wins the championship for his team!

FINAL TASK Students write texts or emails, skits, and dialogues to present.

L’équipement de sport : une évolution

TEXT TYPE Photo Essay Exhibit

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment

SYNOPSIS We learn how the hockey mask, snowboard, ice skates, and baseball glove have evolved and improved over time.

FINAL TASK Students create or illustrate models to present and research a timeline.

Des athlètes extraordinaires

TEXT TYPE Informational Text

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination – Responsibility –Resilience

SYNOPSIS We are introduced to some of the most popular sports of the Paralympics, including sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, alpine skiing, and sledge hockey.

FINAL TASK Students create a profile, promotional poster, or graphic organizer.

Filles et garçons : jouer ensemble ou non ?

TEXT TYPE Chat

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination

SYNOPSIS Audrey hosts a chat room and asks for opinions about whether girls and boys should play on the same sports team.

FINAL TASK Students write a newspaper article, a song, rap lick, or poem, or make a graffiti poster to present.

Odyssée 1 – J’achète… ou pas?

BOOMERANG 27

VOYAGES DANS LA FRANCOPHONIE

Que pensez-vous de Saint-Martin ?

TEXT TYPE Blog

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Responsibility

SYNOPSIS David is blogging on a travel-sharing site to learn about Saint-Martin before he goes there on vacation with his family.

FINAL TASK Students prepare an interview or create a blog.

Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon : la France en Amérique

TEXT TYPE Brochure

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS Students learn about the French islands Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, which lie just off the east coast of Canada.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a commercial or a radio ad or create a website.

Des nouvelles d’Europe

TEXT TYPE Email

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination – Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Lian emails her family in Canada while travelling throughout Europe to improve her French.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a video presentation on Skype or a skit demonstrating a phone conversation.

Un voyage de classe à Québec

TEXT TYPE Directions (City Map)

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Yusseuf and his grade-eight friends can’t wait for their upcoming class trip to Québec City.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a presentation or plan an itinerary.

Nos vacances à Mont-Tremblant

TEXT TYPE Comic Strip

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Persistence

SYNOPSIS A couple anticipating their winter trip to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, experiences various problems.

FINAL TASK Students create a skit or a comic strip.

Maroc : on arrive !

TEXT TYPE Itinerary

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS We learn about the eight-day itinerary of Kate’s trip to Morocco with her family.

FINAL TASK Students present a conversation or create a poster.

Mon voyage à Monaco

TEXT TYPE Postcard

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation – Citizenship

SYNOPSIS Stephan writes a series of postcards to his friends while visiting his cousins in France.

FINAL TASK Students present a dialogue or post pictures on a website.

Odyssée 1-2 – Une excursion en famille, Aventures extrêmes, Des défis en perspective !

EN AVANT LA MUSIQUE !

Aller ou ne pas aller au concert…

TEXT TYPE Chat

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Responsibility – Accountability

SYNOPSIS Ava tells her friends that her parents won’t allow her to attend a concert with them.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a phone, an online, or a written conversation.

L’importance de la musique dans nos vies

TEXT TYPE Magazine Article

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment

SYNOPSIS We learn about the development of music to the present day and the many ways in which music affects our lives.

FINAL TASK Students hold a debate or create a collage, a mobile, or a PowerPoint presentation.

Le monde de la musique, c’est fascinant !

TEXT TYPE Photo Montage

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS This photo montage presents fascinating facts about the world of music.

FINAL TASK Students research and present facts.

BOOMERANG 28

Quelle surprise !

TEXT TYPE Narrative

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination

SYNOPSIS Four boys auditioning to become the lead singer for a male group discover that the most talented singer is actually… a girl!

FINAL TASK Students prepare a career plan or create a comic strip.

Des artistes remarquables !

TEXT TYPE Biography Cards

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Accomplishment

SYNOPSIS Students read about accomplished musicians who have influenced others in the world of music.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a presentation, conduct an interview, or create a biography card.

TEXT TYPE

Galaxie

Un concert inoubliable !

TEXT TYPE Poster and Critique

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS This text presents a critique of a concert with a poster advertising the event.

FINAL TASK Students create a critique or perform a skit.

Ô Canada !

TEXT TYPE Song

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Appreciation

SYNOPSIS This text presents our national anthem and highlights the interesting facts about its history.

FINAL TASK Students create or present an anthem or produce a video.

Odyssée 2 – C’est ma vie !

ENSEMBLE, ON S’IMPLIQUE !

Les premiers répondants : des héros !

TEXT TYPE News report

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Courage – Determination

SYNOPSIS In this text, students are thrown into a flood scene in Manitoba.

FINAL TASK Students create a news reporter interview, write a poem, or create a wanted ad.

Des personnes remercient leurs sauveteurs

TEXT TYPE Newspaper article

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination – Kindness –Fortitude – Generosity

SYNOPSIS The article tells the story of an elderly woman and her teenaged grandson who are rescued by first responders.

FINAL TASK Students write a diary entry or a thank-you letter or perform a skit.

Les chasseurs de tornades

TEXT TYPE Blog

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Courage – Appreciation

SYNOPSIS In this text, a journalist encourages readers to blog an answer to the following question: Que pensez-vous des chasseurs de tornades ?

FINAL TASK Students write a warning message.

Le prix du Gouverneur général du Canada pour l’entraide

TEXT TYPE Brochure

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Citizenship – Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Students learn about the annual Governor General’s Award.

FINAL TASK Students present a charity or cause that they are interested in volunteering for or develop their own award.

La personnalité du mois

TEXT TYPE Comic strip

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Citizenship – Responsibility

SYNOPSIS Students read about a young boy in India who goes door to door selling clementines to raise money after an earthquake in India.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a presentation of someone who is inspiring or create their own charity for a cause.

Salut, je m’appelle Craig Kielburger

TEXT TYPE Informational text

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Determination – Generosity –Volunteerism – Confidence

SYNOPSIS Students read about the beginnings of Free the Children, an organization co-founded by Craig Kielburger, the author of the text.

FINAL TASK Students prepare a radio, television, or print advertisement, or create a skit to persuade, or plan a school dance as a fundraiser.

Odyssée 2 – Trouve ta cause !

BOOMERANG 29

CORE RESOURCES AND LITERACY WORKING TOGETHER

Grade 4

Grades 4-5

Grade 5

Grades 5-6

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 7-8

Je parle français !

Une culture à célébrer !

Prends soin de moi !

Mon robot respectueux !

Mystère !

Mon Canada !

La belle province

Que c’est bon !

Toi et moi !

Écolos !

Je veux, je peux !

Grade 8

Quelle fête !

Au revoir, Lola !

Est-ce que tu me connais ?

Ce n’est pas moi !

Une bonne photo de classe !

Le fort de Liam

La journée de Charlie

Qu’est-ce que tu vois ?

Qui est ton héros ?

Mission possible !

D’un océan à l’autre

Eurêka !

Original et génial !

Complètement techno !

J’achète… ou pas ?

Sur mon écran

Sciences en folie !

Une excursion en famille

Aventures extrêmes

C’est ma vie !

Trouve ta cause !

Nous sommes uniques !

Repousse tes limites !

Clic !

La forêt du Grand Ours

Max et ses amis

Vive les sports !

Le cinéma

Bon appétit !

Voyages dans la francophonie

En avant la musique !

Ensemble, on s’implique !

Voyages dans la francophonie INTERMEDIATE

Des défis en perspective !

CORE RESOURCE ODYSSÉE LITERACY BOOMERANG 4-5
CORE RESOURCE
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COMBINED GRADES
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GRADES
JUNIOR GRADES
C’EST PARTI
LITERACY BOOMERANG 1-3
COMBINED

HELP STUDENTS MASTER THE BASICS REGARDLESS OF HOW FAR ALONG THEY ARE IN THEIR FSL LEARNING JOURNEY

Beyond the Basics invites intermediate and senior educators to think about ways to help students master the basics and even more, so they have confidence in their ability to use French beyond the classroom. It identifies steps to integrate various forms of aural input, offers support for explicit teaching of aural comprehension, provides guidance for assessment practices that motivate all students to higher levels of competency, and explains how to respond to students’ needs to make grammar relevant.

 Includes reproducible line masters.

BRAIN-BASED RESEARCH AT THE CORE OF FSL TEACHING AND LEARNING!

Teach Me So I Learn offers practical tips and examples to support teachers in designing a balanced program of student-centred learning that interconnects metacognitive thinking, listening, speaking, and reading skills, as well as communication strategies and cultural competencies.

CREATING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN!

My FSL Learning Environment: The Key to Success! supports and champions the efforts of teachers as they navigate the challenges of providing a successful second-language learning environment. It provides guidance and practical support for FSL teachers in planning their daily teaching.

SUPPORTING TEACHERS’ ENDEAVOURS TO CREATE AMPLE STUDENT TALKING TIME IN THE CLASSROOM

Let’s talk: Lifelong Language Learning is designed to help teachers create a bridge between their daily practices and new FSL curricula. It provides practical information and hands-on activities to establish a classroom environment based on student talking time.

 Includes a CD-ROM with activity sheets, anchor charts, self-evaluation and evaluation sheets, in modifiable version.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 31

A support tool for developing autonomy in the classroom and at home

The second edition features new themes and words, additions in the grammar section and more strategies including writing strategies

The digital version includes audio tracks for all the words in the Vocabulaire section and for the dialogues in the Communication section

Easy to use and well organized

Vocabulary words, expressions, rules, communication situations, and strategies to improve communication

Components

Dictionary in print or digital format

2 options for the digital: Pack of 10 student activation codes: 1-year access

Teacher access (allows to project and create groups): 3-year access

This practical tool is aimed at students of French as a second language at the intermediate level. It gives quick answers to most of their grammar questions. It presents the major language rules and the problems nonFrancophones encounter most often. It includes: the essentials of New Grammar the most common problems, and an approach for revision and self-correction.

REFERENCE
AND FUN! 33 Les pièces de la maison Les objets de la maison le bureau la chambre la cuisine la salle manger la salle de bain la salle de jeux vidéo le salon le sous-sol le bain la commode la cuisinière le divan l’étagère la fenêtre le grille-pain la lampe le lave-vaisselle le lit le micro-ondes le miroir le réfrigérateur la table la toilette Elle est sur ta lampe Boîte de dialogue VOCABULARY 60 Les accords Le nom donne le genre et le nombre au déterminant et à l’adjectif. Déterminant Nom Adjectif Masculin et singulier chien courageux Masculin et pluriel des chiens Féminin et singulier chienne Féminin et pluriel des chiennes J’ai la peau verte et les oreilles roses Est-ce que je suis un lapin génial GRAMMAR 71 Se présenter Présenter quelqu’un Poser des questions pour mieux connaître une personne Je m’appelle Joé. Papa, je te Bonjour, Chloé. Bonjour, J’ai dix ans. Quel âge épelles-tu ton prénom S-O-P-H-I-E J’aime travailler en équipe. Comment faire connaissance COMMUNICATION 90 quatre-vingt-dix Stratégies d’écriture 1. Je planifie mon travail. 2. J’utilise mes outils de référence. 3. Je réutilise le vocabulaire 4. Je suis le modèle. Je pense à mettre une majuscule et un point. Je corrige mes phrases. STRATEGIES EVERYTHING STUDENTS NEED TO COMMUNICATE IN FRENCH A CLEAR AND CONCISE FSL GRAMMAR TOOL! DIGITAL VERSION WITH AUDIO!
SPEAKING
FRENCH IS EASY
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