Grade 6 LOTE BC Learning Standards

Big Ideas

Exploring and Reflecting

Creating and Communicating

Core French

Curricular Competency

Content

communication strategies:

Express and justify an opinion on a familiar theme

Grasp the general idea of a text by identifying the key words

Words shape our thoughts; a more extensive vocabulary enriches thinking skills.

active listening

Describe situations of daily life

Recognize that there are similarities and differences between culture and other cultures

Discovering a new culture requires identifying the ways in which it resembles our own culture.

risk taking

Read a text, articulating and pronouncing the words correctly

Identify, in Francophone and Aboriginal texts, themes and elements that are present in one's own culture

The ability to communicate in a new language improves as we take risks in that language.

cultural elements

Ask questions in order to verify comprehension, clarify a message, and deepen knowledge

Identify causal links between different events in a story, and determine the impact of those events on how the story unfolds

Paying attention to foreshadowing clues in a text allows us to anticipate the plot.

elements of a story:

Demonstrate understanding of a text by responding to it, drawing inferences, and making predictions

Identify spatial and temporal indicators in a text in order to imagine the setting of the action

Using a language's specific system of codes and conventions leads to effective communication.

characters

Identify the structure of a sentence by identifying the word groups within it

settings

Know how to differentiate between and use reference tools for definition and translation

events

text organization:

structure of narrative texts

structure of informational texts

markers of time and place

phonemic awareness:

phonemes

silent letters

liaisons

spelling conventions

language elements:

simple linking words

sentence structure

interrogative sentences

parts of speech

verb moods and tenses associated with the genres being studied

the roots of words and affixes

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

Non-verbal cues help us construct and understand meaning in language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using mime and gestures to clarify meaning.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about ASL language and Deaf communities helps us to develop cultural awareness of the D/deaf experience.

Recognize the relationships between style and gestures, position of a sign, common facial expressions, and meaning

Seek clarification of meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Demonstrate awareness of Deaf communities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Recognize the relationships between common handshapes and location of signs, and their role in making different meanings

Identify key information in signed phrases

Comprehend high-frequency vocabulary, simple stories, and simple creative works

Use language-learning strategies

Create simple number stories

Respond to simple questions, commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information in complete ASL sentences

Develop proficiency in finger spelling

ASL as a natural language

basic classifiers

non-manual signals

number story 1-5

introduction protocols

common, high-frequency signs and basic ASL structure, including:<ul><li>information about self and others</li><li>questions</li><li>common emotions and physical states</li><li>descriptions of people and objects</li><li>likes and dislikes</li></ul>

cultural aspects of and information about Deaf and other diverse communities

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including histories, identity, and place

common questions

Big Ideas

descriptions of people and items

Thinking and communicating

hobbies and topics of interest

Personal and social awareness

reasons for likes, dislikes, and preferences

common emotions and physical states

basic information about events

cultural aspects of communities

Core French

Curricular Competency

Content

French alphabet

Explore Francophone communities across Canada

Begin to recognize the relationships between French letter patterns and pronunciation

Listening and viewing with intent helps us begin to understand French.

French phonemes

Explore connections between First Peoples communities and the French language

Comprehend key information and some details in slow, clear speech and other simple texts

Using various strategies helps us understand and acquire language.

French letter patterns

Explore a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada

Comprehend simple stories

With simple French, we can describe others and their interests.

common, high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures for communicating meaning:

Use various strategies to support communication

Reciprocal communication in French is possible using high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures.

communities where French is spoken across Canada

Seek clarification of meaning

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

a Francophone cultural festival or celebration in Canada

Recognize the relationships between intonation and meaning

Learning about Francophone communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information using complete sentences, both orally and in writing

Express themselves and comprehend others through various modes of presentation

Big Ideas

Exploring and Reflecting

Creating and Communicating

French Immersion Language Arts

Curricular Competency

Content

communication strategies:

Express views in a manner that recognizes the value of other people's viewpoints, in order to broaden one's own perspective and that of peers

Interpret and respond to a text independently

The impact of a message largely depends on the author's word choices and style.

active listening

Reformulate the main idea in a text

Identify cultural and historical elements in Francophone and Aboriginal texts, and compare these with one's own cultural and historical reference points

Discovering other cultures encourages us to examine our own mores and values.

clarification

Develop imagination through creative writing

Formulate hypotheses with respect to a text, and adjust these hypotheses

Asking questions allows us to connect ideas and develop our ability to think critically.

explanation

Organize and draft a coherent, well-structured text

Distinguish between what is real and what is fictitious in the genres under study in order to highlight the imaginary elements

The author transports the audience to a unique world that is a reflection of the former's experiences and imagination

consideration of other people's perspectives

Revise one's own work by referring to the spelling and grammar rules learned

Identify spatial and temporal indicators in a text in order to imagine the setting of the action and explain the events depicted

Reflecting on the form of the language improves the coherence of the message.

cultural and historical elements

Identify the different ways of telling a story and how this affects the audience

literary elements:

characteristics of the youth novel

characteristics of the legend

elements of oral tradition in Aboriginal texts

text organization:

narrative structure

structure of legends

structure of informational texts

transitions between ideas

spatial and temporal indicators

language elements:

agreement of tenses

the roots of words and affixes

revision strategies

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using high-frequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, intonation, tone of voice, and meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

German phonemes

German letter patterns

German noun characteristics

German declination (basic concept)

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people</li><li>hobbies and topics of interest</li><li>common emotions and states of physical health</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

German works of art

cultural aspects of German communities in Canada and around the world

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using high-frequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize common intonation patterns

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Analyze personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify the relationships between sounds and pronunciation, including combinations of letters and punctuation

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other simple texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Narrate or retell stories

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Italian phonemes

Italian letter patterns

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>simple questions and descriptions</li><li>quantity</li><li>likes, dislikes, and preferences</li><li>common emotions and physical states</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

Italian creative works

Italian resources and events

cultural aspects of Italian communities

contributions of Italian Canadians

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using high-frequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between Japanese characters and sounds, including intonation, tone of voice, and meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other simple texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Japanese letter patterns

Japanese syllabaries

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>basic particle usage</li><li>descriptions of people</li><li>hobbies and topics of interest</li><li>common emotions and states of physical health</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

Japanese works of art

indigenous peoples of Japan

cultural aspects of Japanese communities around the world

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using high- frequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, sounds, phonetic representation, Korean characters, and meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other simple texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Korean phonemes

particles (functional words)

language formality and etiquette

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people</li><li>hobbies and topics of interest</li><li>common emotions and physical states</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

Korean works of art

cultural aspects of Korean communities in Canada and around the world

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using highfrequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between sounds, phonetic representation, Chinese characters, and meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

phonetic systems

Chinese cultural festivals and celebrations in Canada

tonal variations

commonly used Chinese characters

basic strokes and structure of Chinese characters

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of others</li><li>hobbies and topics of interest</li><li>common emotions and states of physical health</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

cultural aspects of Chinese communities

Chinese works of art

Chinese communities in Canada

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using highfrequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, intonation, tone of voice, and meaning

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Punjabi symbols, sounds, and letter patterns

Punjabi phonemes

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>family relationships</li><li>descriptions of others</li><li>formal and informal modes of address</li><li>information about daily events</li><li>common emotions and physical states</li><li>numerals</li></ul>

First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, oral histories, identity, and place

Punjabi works of art

cultural aspects of Punjabi communities in Canada and around the world

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Idea

Listening and viewing with intent helps us understand a message.

We can explore our identity through a new language.

Reciprocal communication is possible using high-frequency words and patterns.

Stories help us to acquire language and understand the world around us.

Learning about language from diverse communities helps us develop cultural awareness.

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, letter patterns, punctuation, and meaning

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Share information using the presentation format best suited to their own and others' diverse abilities

Consider personal, shared, and others' experiences, perspectives, and worldviews through a cultural lens

Recognize First Peoples perspectives and knowledge; other ways of knowing, and local cultural knowledge

Recognize the role of intonation, tone of voice, and meaning

Identify key information in slow, clear speech and other texts

Comprehend stories

Comprehend high-frequency words and patterns in slow, clear speech and other simple texts

Use language-learning strategies

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Know Spanish phonemes

Know Spanish letter patterns

Know First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including oral histories, identity, and place

Know common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>questions</li><li>descriptions of others</li><li>hobbies and topics of interest</li><li>opinions and preferences</li><li>common emotions and states of physical health</li></ul>

Know cultural aspects of Hispanic communities across Canada and around the world

Know Hispanic works of art