Mme Reynolds & Mme Schwarz

Grade 4 FIWelcome, parents!

Grade 4 French Immersion Program

Literacy Reading Math English Homework Report card Communication Expectations Other Questions?

Literacy

The French Immersion program will continue to focus on strengthening your child’s language ability with the goal to be able to explore, express views and share experiences to inform and be informed.

The goal in reading by the end of Grade 4 is to attain a Level M. Your child will be provided with strategies and will be reading everyday with the goal to strengthen fluency, comprehension and accuracy.

Literacy Working within a module Blocks of 180 minutes per day

Listening activities Speaking Reading Writing Games, interviews, art activities, songs,

poems and discussions. Final project at the end of each module.

Writing

Your child will have many opportunities to write on a daily basis.

The writing will be authentic according to activities.

Build on creative writing

Reading Your child is

expected to read at least 15 min per night

Reading challenge

Math This will be taught for 300 minutes per

week in French. We will be covering the same outcomes as

the children in the English program. Goal is to master addition/subtraction facts

to 18. Multiplication tables to 9 Provide opportunities at home

“According to research, math concepts taught in second language increases acquisition of the concept.”

English Your child will receive 150 minutes of

English literacy instruction per week taught by Mr. Graves/Mr. Dunn

Homework Assigned Mondays and is found on the

NMES website, on our teacher page. (connect a line)

No copies unless no printer at home Print out and put in duo-tang with work Important notes on homework page It is assigned on Monday return by

Friday. Nightly reading No more than 30 min/night.

Evaluation / Communication Your child will receive their first report

card in November. Provincial Assessment: Reading and

writing It will be based on:

Observations in class/Participation Evaluations Projects• During the reporting period, you will be

invited to come and meet with me so we can discuss your child’s accomplishments.

Expectations on the program

Please remember that each child learns at their own rate.

Class reward system-French Code of conduct chart We will work very hard to insure that

your child has a positive experience in the journey to learning a second language.

Other Scholastic will be

sent home once a month. Usually at the beginning of every month.

Pay by cheque

Class calendar also goes home at the beginning of every month to highlight important dates for the month

How to help your child Ask your child to talk about their day. Ask questions. Read to your child or listen to your child read

(15 minute workout) Use the question check list in your child’s

reading log to ask your child questions about what they read. Even if you don’t understand, you can still encourage your child to look at the pictures, make predictions, etc.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me as soon as possible.

I am available after school.

Questions?

Let’s Have a Great Year!