French
Kindergarten
Big Ideas: In kindergarten, students have one language block per week. Spanish is taught the first part of the year and Mandarin and French the second and third terms. In French class, students learn basic vocabulary and become familiar with French culture. The focus for this age and development is oral expression and comprehension; lessons follow a routine and include activities such as singing, creating art, playing games, reading stories and making class books. Highlights include self-descriptions, seasons and seasonal celebrations, counting to 20, colours, dinosaurs, body parts, dance, alphabet, Paris, artist study, food and weather. Grade 1
Big Ideas: Students take French once a week and learn the language through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), using gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn French by studying a play: in grade 1, students study "La Poule Maboule" and "Le Petit Chat Cherche Une Famille." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels. Grade 2
Big Ideas: Students take French twice a week during the year, developing their language skills through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), which uses gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn the language by studying a play; in grade 2, students study "Où Est Mon Chien?" and "Petite Pauline." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels. Grade 3
Big Ideas: Students develop their French through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), which uses gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn the language by studying a play; in grade 3, students study "Le Chat et La Lune" and "Boucles Violettes." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels.
As well as using AIM in the classroom, students review the alphabet, numbers to 50, colours, self introductions, and simple greetings and goodbyes. Songs, stories, videos and games enrich class learning and cultural awareness. Students also learn to count to 100, write and say the date, and ask and answer questions in a variety of ways.
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Big Ideas: In kindergarten, students have one language block per week. Spanish is taught the first part of the year and Mandarin and French the second and third terms. In French class, students learn basic vocabulary and become familiar with French culture. The focus for this age and development is oral expression and comprehension; lessons follow a routine and include activities such as singing, creating art, playing games, reading stories and making class books. Highlights include self-descriptions, seasons and seasonal celebrations, counting to 20, colours, dinosaurs, body parts, dance, alphabet, Paris, artist study, food and weather.
Big Ideas: Students take French once a week and learn the language through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), using gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn French by studying a play: in grade 1, students study "La Poule Maboule" and "Le Petit Chat Cherche Une Famille." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels.
Big Ideas: Students take French twice a week during the year, developing their language skills through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), which uses gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn the language by studying a play; in grade 2, students study "Où Est Mon Chien?" and "Petite Pauline." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels.
Big Ideas: Students develop their French through AIM (Accelerated Integrative Method), which uses gestures to help communicate the meaning of high frequency words. This engaging contextual method allows students to learn the language by studying a play; in grade 3, students study "Le Chat et La Lune" and "Boucles Violettes." AIM incorporates speaking, reading, writing and listening, and each play builds on the skills and vocabulary learned in previous levels.
As well as using AIM in the classroom, students review the alphabet, numbers to 50, colours, self introductions, and simple greetings and goodbyes. Songs, stories, videos and games enrich class learning and cultural awareness. Students also learn to count to 100, write and say the date, and ask and answer questions in a variety of ways.
West Point Grey Academy
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
Tel: 604-222-8750
Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.