High School LOTE BC Learning Standards

Big Ideas

Viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language requires courage, risk taking and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to interact with Deaf communities and the Deaf world.

Content Learning Standards

non-manual signals

D/deaf perspectives and points of view

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

vocabulary and ASL sentence structures, including: types of questions, situations, activities, sequence of events, degrees of likes or dislikes, personal interests, needs and opinions and elements and register

past, present, and future time frames

common elements of stories

idiomatic expressions from across Deaf communities

contributions to society and other accomplishments of D/deaf or hard-of-hearing people, including Canadians

creative works from Deaf culture

society's perceptions of Deaf people over time

cultural aspects of Deaf communities

Curricular Competency

Recognize that choice of signs, and how they are presented, affects meaning

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Identify the regional variations of ASL

Engage in Deaf cultural experiences

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

Use various strategies to increase understanding and communicate

Share meaning derived from a variety of texts

Locate and explore a variety of media in ASL

Recognize the relationships between common handshapes, movement, and location of signs to make different meanings

Narrate stories in ASL

Exchange ideas and information using ASL sentences and in writing

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

Respond to questions and instructions

Big Ideas

Thinking and communicating

Personal and social awareness

Core French 8

Curricular Competency

Content

commonly used vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames:

Explore regional variations in French

Explore and derive meaning from a variety of texts

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of French.

various types of questions

Explore Francophone cultural expression

Use a range of strategies to support communication

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in French involves courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

sequences of events

Recognize connections between language and culture

Seek clarification of meaning

Acquiring a new language can shape our perspective and identity.

degrees of likes and dislikes

Recognize that language and culture have been influenced by the interactions of First Peoples and Francophone communities in Canada

Make word choices to convey meaning

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

hopes, dreams, desires, and ambitions

Explore the lives and contributions of Francophone Canadians

Engage in conversations about familiar topics

Acquiring French allows us to interact with the Francophone world.

opinions about familiar topics

Explore the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Express themselves with increasing fluency, both orally and in writing

Acquiring French allows us to explore diverse opportunities.

elements of a variety of types of texts

Engage in experiences with Francophone communities and people

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

common elements of stories

idiomatic expressions from across la francophonie

lives of Francophone Canadians and their contributions to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations can serve as cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.

Analyzing texts leads to an understanding of how meaning is conveyed through language and text.

The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life.

Poetic elements enrich writing, provoke a response and help create the desired effect.

Curricular Competency

Exploring and Reflecting

Analyze the communication strategies used by the sender to evaluate their impact on the recipient.

Examine the roles of stories in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Grasp the linguistic and cultural variety found in the French-speaking world

Distinguish between abstract notions and concrete notions within a text

Identify and understand the social, historical, and cultural context of a work and its author

Identify the themes and poetic elements of a text in order to understand the implicit message

Analyze the plot and examine and understand the role and evolution of a character in a literary short story

Creating and Communicating

Communicate according to the context using a variety of expressions and the presentation formats best suited to the sender’s and recipients’ skills and abilities

Develop own writing style by exploring registers of language

Adapt the register to the communication situation at hand

Use poetic elements to elicit a response from the recipient

Further refine the message by applying the strategies for enriching a text that are presented in the course

Content

communication strategies:

registers of language

prosody

verbal and non-verbal components

cultural and historical elements

protocols related to the use of First Peoples stories

literary elements:

characteristics of a literary short story

poetic elements

semantic field

expressions

text organization

structure of the literary short story

language elements:

possessive and demonstrative adjectives and pronouns

verb tenses and modes

active voice and passive voice

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

choice of words

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

German declination

German works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

gender, case, and number

common vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events, opinions, formality, direc ness, verb tense, and modality, locations and directions and prepositions and the respective cases

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

idiomatic expressions throughout German communities

contributions of German Canadians

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

Curricular Competency

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Investigate regional, cultural, and linguistic variations in German communities and their role in shaping cultural identity

Engage in experiences with German communities and people

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond to questions and instructions

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Exchange ideas and information with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

vocabulary, sentence structures, and common expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events, degrees of likes and dislikes and opinions and sequence of events

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

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

Italian creative works and resources

contributions of Italians and Italian Canadians, past and present

regional variations in Italian

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Locate and explore a variety of Italian media

Engage in experiences with Italian people and communities

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Describe cultural practices, traditions, and attitudes and their role in cultural identity

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

hiragana and katakana and an increasing range of kanji

contributions of Japanese Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events and opinions

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

Japanese works of art

indigenous peoples of Japan

cultural practices in various Japanese communities

Curricular Competency

Recognize the relationships between Japanese characters, sounds, and meaning

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Describe regional, cultural, and linguistic practices of Japanese communities and their role in shaping cultural identity

Engage in experiences with Japanese people and communities

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Respond to questions and instructions

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities

Content Learning Standards

vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events and expression of opinions

contributions of Korean Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

language formality and etiquette

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

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

Korean works of art

dialects and variations from different regions of Korea

common expressions in Korean

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Investigate regional cultural and linguistic practices, and describe their role in shaping cultural identity

Engage in experiences with Korean people and communities

Identify and share information about Korean communities in Canada

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Respond to questions and instructions

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

phonetic systems

cultural practices in various Chinese communities

contributions of Chinese Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

tonal variations

Chinese characters, meaning, and structure

commonly used vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events and opinions

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

Chinese works of art

Curricular Competency

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

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Describe how the cultural identity of China and Chinese communities throughout the world have been shaped by regional, cultural, and linguistic practices

Engage in experiences with Mandarin-speaking people and Chinese communities

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

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

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions and instructions, activities, situations, and events, descriptions of people, objects, places, and personal interests and sequence of events

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

past, present, and future time frames

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

Punjabi works of art

Punjabi media

cultural aspects of various Punjabi communities

contributions of Punjabi Canadians to society

Curricular Competency

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

Describe regional, cultural, and linguistic practices, traditions, and attitudes in various Punjabi regions and their role in shaping cultural identity

Appreciate that there are regional variations in Punjabi

Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities

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

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, orally and in writing

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

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Stories give us unique ways to understand and reflect on meaning.

Expressing ourselves and engaging in conversation in a new language require courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Cultural expression can take many different forms.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events and opinions

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

idiomatic expressions from across the Hispanic world

contributions of Hispanic Canadians to society

Hispanic works of art

cultural aspects of various Hispanic communities

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Respond to questions and instructions

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Analyze regional, cultural, and linguistic practices of various Hispanic communities and their role in shaping cultural identity

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Engage in experiences with Hispanic people and communities

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

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning and viewpoints in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Big Ideas

Viewing and expressing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides unique opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

non-manual signals

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

increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures, including: complex questions, personal experiences, lifestyles, and relationships, future events, explanation and justification of opinions, points of view and elements and register

past, present, and future time frames

ASL resources and services

contributions to society and other accomplishments of D/deaf or hard-of-hearing people, including Canadians

creative works from Deaf culture

society's perceptions of Deaf people over time

cultural aspects of Deaf communities

D/deaf perspectives and points of view

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of signs affects meaning

Identify and discuss perspectives in texts

Engage in Deaf cultural experiences

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in ASL

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

Share and negotiate meaning derived from a wide variety of texts and contexts

Locate and explore a variety of authentic representations of ASL

Narrate stories

Respond personally to a variety of materials

Engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics

Express themselves with growing fluency

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

Investigate regional variations in ASL

Big Ideas

Viewing with intent helps us understand and acquire a new language.

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

Non-verbal cues are integral to communicating meaning.

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring Deaf culture and diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring ASL provides a unique opportunity to interact with Deaf communities and the Deaf world.

Content Learning Standards

ASL as a natural language

common elements of stories

society's perceptions of D/deaf people

social movements, practices, and traditions of Deaf people

creative works that express Deaf culture and experiences

regional variations in sign language

unique cultural conventions of Deaf communities and their role in cultural identity

D/deaf perspectives and points of view

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

manual alphabet

numbers and number system

basic classifiers

five parameters of ASL

facial expressions, non-manual signals, size, style, intensity, movement, and location

signer's perspective

iconic signs, commonly used vocabulary, and ASL sentence structures, including: types of questions, sharing information, time and frequency and comparisons

past, present, and future time frames

Curricular Competency

Recognize the relationships between common handshapes, location of signs, common facial expressions, variants in size, style, intensity of signs, and meaning

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in stories and texts

Use a variety of strategies to increase understanding

Exchange ideas and information

Create alphabet and number stories

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in Deaf cultural experiences

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and those of the local Deaf community

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations can serve as cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

The message conveys the intentions of the writer

The voice is powerful and evocative.

Explore and Reflect

Grasp the importance of social and cultural contexts in oral communication

Use language and cultural knowledge to discover their identity within the French-speaking world

Interpret a text to identify implicit and explicit messages

Grasp the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Examine diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Examine the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their own opinions

Identify the type and intention of a text

Develop a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts

Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text

Create and Communicate

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand and produce a text

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Sustain a spontaneous discussion by sharing relevant ideas

Persuade or convince their audience by using appropriate strategies

Paraphrase ideas and information obtained from a text

Substantiate a message using techniques from various sources

Use various styles of elocution in their oral communications in order to create the desired effect

Apply active listening techniques

Draw on verbal and non-verbal elements to enrich oral expression

Use various writing processes and design processes to plan, develop, and create oral interactions for a variety of purposes and audiences

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

argumentation

taking the floor

courtesy formulas

verbal and non-verbal

active listening

social, historical, and cultural elements

protocols for using First Peoples stories

literary elements:

stylistic devices

semantic field

expressions

elements of the oral tradition

text organization

structure of texts

argumentative essay

language elements:

structure of an impersonal sentence

verb tenses and modes

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

clarity

persuasion

Big Ideas

Thinking and communicating

Personal and social awareness

Core French 11

Curricular Competency

Content

commonly used vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames:

Explore regional variations in French

Explore and interpret a wide variety of texts

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of French.

questions

Explore Francophone cultural expression

Identify perspectives in texts

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

sequences of events

Explore connections between language and culture

Use a range of strategies to support communication

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

predictions

Recognize that language and culture have been influenced by the interactions of First Peoples and Francophone communities in Canada

Derive and negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

personal experiences

Explore the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Acquiring French provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with the Francophone world.

opinions

Engage in experiences with Francophone communities and people

Make word choices and adjust register to express intended meaning

Developing proficiency in French provides diverse opportunities.

comparisons and contrasts

Identify and explore personal, educational, and professional opportunities requiring proficiency in French

Adjust speech and writing to reflect different purposes

elements of a variety of types of texts

Engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics of interest

register and language etiquette

Express themselves with increasing fluency, both orally and in writing

idiomatic expressions from across la francophonie

Narrate stories, bothorally and in writing

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Big Ideas

Thinking and communicating

Personal and social awareness

Core French Introductory 11

Curricular Competency

Content

French alphabet, phonemes, and letter patterns

Explore and share information about Francophone communities

Recognize the relationships between French letter patterns and pronunciation

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of French.

gender and number

Explore regional variations in French

Derive meaning from a variety of texts

We can have meaningful conversations in French using high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures.

common, high-frequency vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames:

Explore Francophone cultural expression

Recognize the relationships between intonation and meaning

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

various types of questions

Explore and share information about connections between indigenous communities and the French language

Use various strategies to support communication

Expressing ourselves in French involves courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

greetings and introductions

Explore the lives and contributions of Francophone Canadians

Seek clarification of meaning

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

basic information about, descriptions of, and interests of self and others

Explore the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Engage in conversations about familiar topics

Acquiring French provides opportunities to explore our own identity and shape our perspective.

degrees of and reasons for likes, dislikes, and preferences

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

descriptions of items, places, and events

Comprehend and narrate stories, both orally and in writing

descriptions of emotions and physical states

Express themselves and comprehend others through various modes of presentation

simple needs

sequences of events

common elements of stories

Francophone communities

traditions and other cultural practices in various Francophone regions

idiomatic expressions from across la francophonie

lives of Francophone Canadians and their contributions to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

German declination

gender, case, and number

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, explanation and justification of opinions, points of view and prepositions and the respective cases

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

distinguishing features of major German regional dialects

German works of art

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

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Demonstrate degrees of formality in speech and writing to reflect different purposes

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

Engage in experiences with German communities and people

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in German

Derive meaning in speech and a variety of other texts and contexts

Identify perspectives in texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

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

Investigate regional and ethnic diversity of German language and culture

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

German phonemes

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

German letter patterns

gender, case, and number

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

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, time and frequency, descriptions of people, objects, places, and personal interests, comparisons, sequence of events and needs, opinions, and preferences

cultural aspects of German communities around the world

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts and stories

German works of art

Curricular Competency

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

Engage in experiences with German people and communities

Comprehend key information and supporting details in texts

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify 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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides unique opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures and expressions, including: complex questions and opinions, sequence of events in stories, points of view and explanation and justification of opinions

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

features of major Italian regional dialects

cultural aspects of Italian communities

immigrant experiences

Italian creative works

contributions of Italians and Italian Canadians, past and present

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Express themselves with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

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

Identify perspectives in texts

Recognize connections between language and culture

Engage in experiences with Italian people and communities

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Italian

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

Derive meaning in speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend stories and different viewpoints

Interpret a wide variety of texts

Adjust speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate and write stories

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

Italian alphabet and letter patterns

cultural practices in various Italian communities

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Italian phonemes

gender and number

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, descriptions of people, objects and locations, personal interests, beliefs and opinions

past, present, and future time frames

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

Italian cultural festivals and celebrations

common elements of stories

contributions of Italian Canadians, past and present

Curricular Competency

Recognize letter sounds and common intonation patterns

Participate in conversations and interactions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in experiences with Italian people and communities

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

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

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Comprehend key information in speech and other texts

Derive meaning from a variety of texts

Use intonation and tone to convey meaning

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Interpret non-verbal and verbal cues

Comprehend and retell simple stories

Respond to questions and simple commands

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

an increasing range of kanji

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, explanation and justification of opinions and points of view

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

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

Japanese works of art

distinguishing features of major Japanese regional dialects

histories and worldviews of the indigenous peoples of Japan

contributions of Japanese Canadians to society

Curricular Competency

Derive meaning in speech and a variety of other texts and contexts

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

Investigate regional and ethnic diversity of Japanese language and culture

Engage in experiences with Japanese people and communities

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

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Japanese

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

Demonstrate degrees of formality in speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Analyze cultural points of view in texts

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Express themselves with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

Japanese writing conventions with rōmaji, hiragana and katakana, and kanji

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: greetings, comparisons, descriptions of people, objects, and locations, personal interests, opinions, and beliefs, simple instructions and types of questions

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts and stories

indigenous peoples of Japan

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

Japanese works of art

cultural practices in Japanese communities

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

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

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

Comprehend key information and supporting details in speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in experiences with Japanese people and communities

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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, explanation and justification of opinions and points of view

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

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

Korean works of art

contributions of Korean Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Recognize how different words are used depending on the audience

Investigate regional and ethnic diversity in Korean language and culture

Engage in experiences with Korean people and communities

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

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Korean

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

Derive meaning in speech and a variety of other texts and contexts

Analyze cultural points of view in texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information , both orally and in writing

Express themselves with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

Korean alphabet

past, present, and future time frames

cultural practices in various Korean communities

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

phonemes

stroke order

syllable construction

particles (functional words)

language formality and etiquette

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, descriptions of people, objects, and locations time and frequency and personal interests, beliefs and opinions

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

Korean works of art

Curricular Competency

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

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

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

Comprehend key information in speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Engage in conversations on a variety of topics

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in experiences with Korean people and communities

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Communicating and living in French fosters a sense of belonging to the Francophone community.

Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.

Learning French helps students establish their place in the world and forge their identity by opening doors in their personal, social, and work life

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life.

Explore and Reflect

Use their language and cultural knowledge to reflect on their identity within the French-speaking world

Understand the role bilingualism plays in their life in order to facilitate decision-making in their personal and working life

Interpret a text to identify explicit and implicit messages

Grasp the importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Examine diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Examine the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their opinions

Recognize the type and intention of a text

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand and produce a text

Develop a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts

Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text

Create and Communicate

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Sustain a spontaneous discussion by sharing relevant ideas

Persuade or convince their audience by using appropriate strategies

Paraphrase ideas and information obtained from a text

Substantiate their message using techniques from diverse sources

Use various writing styles in their work in order to enrich the text to create the desired effect

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

taking the floor

courtesy formulas

social, historical, and cultural elements

traditions and customs

protocols for using First Peoples stories

literary elements:

stylistic devices

semantic field

expressions

text organization

structure of texts

language elements:

structure of an impersonal sentence

verb tenses and modes

dialects

idiomatic expressions

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

clarity

persuasion

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

phonetic systems

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

tonal variations

Chinese characters, meaning, and structure

Increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, explanation and justification of opinions and points of view

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

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

Chinese works of art

Chinese history and worldviews

Curricular Competency

Derive and negotiate meaning in speech and a variety of other texts and contexts

Recognize regional and ethnic diversity of language and culture in China and in Chinese communities throughout the world

Engage in experiences with Mandarin-speaking people and Chinese communities

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Mandarin

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

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

Demonstrate degrees of formality in speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Analyze cultural points of view in texts

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

phonetic systems

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

tonal variations

commonly used Chinese characters

basic parts and radicals

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, self and others, comparisons, places, time opinions and beliefs and communicative functions

elements of common types of texts and stories

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

cultural practices in various Chinese communities

Chinese works of art

Curricular Competency

Demonstrate awareness of the relationships between sounds, phonetic representation, Chinese characters, and meaning

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 and produce Chinese characters

Comprehend key information in speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in experiences with Mandarin-speaking people and Chinese communities

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the Frenchspeaking world.

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

The media plays a key role in social, civic, and cultural life, influencing the principles and values of a society.

Digital citizenship implies recognizing the impact that new media have on ourselves, others, and the world

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

Explore and Reflect

Interpret a text to identify implicit and explicit messages

Grasp the importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Examine diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Interpret sound effects, music, and images in the media to identify implicit and explicit messages

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their own opinions

Identify and explore the problem statement in a text

Recognize the type and intention of texts

Evaluate the relevance, accuracy, and reliability of texts in order to take a position or reach a decision

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand and produce a text

Develop a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts

Identify and put into practice the principles of digital citizenship

Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text

Create and Communicate

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Sustain a spontaneous discussion by sharing relevant ideas

Persuade or convince their audience by using appropriate strategies

Paraphrase ideas and information obtained from a text

Substantiate their message using techniques from diverse sources

Use various writing styles in their work in order to enrich the text to create the desired effect

Use writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create interactions and texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

taking the floor

courtesy formulas

citation techniques

social, historical, and cultural elements

traditions and customs

protocols for using First Peoples stories

text organization

literary elements:

stylistic devices

semantic field

expressions

multimedia

strategies of argumentation

structure of texts

forms and structure of a news article

structure of a blog

editing strategies

language elements:

structure of an impersonal sentence

verb tenses and modes

digital language

elements to enrich a text

clarity

persuasion

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, a diverse range of personal experiences, lifestyles, and relationships, explanation and justification of opinions and points of view

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

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

the impact of historical events on Punjabi language and culture

connections between language and culture

Punjabi works of art

contributions of Punjabi communities and Punjabi Canadians to Canada

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

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

Recognize regional variations of Punjabi language and culture

Identify perspectives in texts

Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities

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

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Punjabi

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

Derive meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Demonstrate degrees of formality in speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Analyze cultural points of view in texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Express themselves with growing fluency, orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

Punjabi alphabet, symbols, sounds, phonemes, and letter patterns

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, formal and informal forms of address, gender and number, descriptions of people, objects, locations, and events personal interests, opinions, and preferences and comparisons

past, present, and future time frames

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

common elements of stories

cultural aspects of Punjabi communities

Punjabi works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

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

Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and 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

Comprehend key information and details in speech and other texts

Comprehend and retell simple stories, using a variety of strategies

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Use non-verbal cues to increase understanding and convey meaning

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

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

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition of a new language.

Language and culture are interconnected and shape our perspective, identity, and voice.

The communicative context determines how we express ourselves.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding of our own cultural identity.

Developing proficiency in a new language provides opportunities for careers, travel, personal growth, and study abroad.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, personal lifestyles and relationships, explanation and justification of opinions and points of view

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

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

distinguishing features of major Spanish and Hispanic regional dialects

Hispanic works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

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

Investigate regional and ethnic diversity of Spanish language and Hispanic culture

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

Identify how language and culture have been influenced by the interactions between Hispanic and other peoples

Engage in experiences with Hispanic people and communities

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Spanish

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

Derive and negotiate meaning in speech and a variety of other texts and contexts

Analyze cultural points of views in texts

Demonstrate degrees of formality in speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Express themselves with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

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

Expressing ourselves in a new language requires courage, risk taking, and perseverance.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression allows us to experience and appreciate cultural diversity.

Acquiring a new language provides a unique opportunity to access and interact with diverse communities.

Content Learning Standards

Spanish letter patterns

Hispanic works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

gender and number

common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: types of questions, activities, situations, and events, descriptions of people, objects, and locations, comparisons and personal interests, opinions, and beliefs

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

past, present, and future time frames

common elements of stories

idiomatic expressions from across the Hispanic world

contributions of Hispanic Canadians to society

cultural practices, traditions, and attitudes in various Hispanic regions

Curricular Competency

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, letters, punctuation, common intonation patterns, and meaning

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

Comprehend key information in speech and other texts

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Engage in experiences with Hispanic people and communities

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

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations can serve as cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

The exploration of texts reveals the depth and complexity of human life.

The cinematographic and literary works of a society reflect its principles and values.

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

Explore and Reflect

Use language and cultural knowledge to discover their identity within the French-speaking world

Grasp the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Examine diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Examine the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Interpret sound effects, music, and images in cinematographic works to identify implicit and explicit messages

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their own opinions

Identify and explore the problem statement in a text

Recognize the type and intention of a text

Develop a critical mind, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts

Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text

Analyze the role of characters in a text

Create and Communicate

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Paraphrase ideas and information obtained from a text

Substantiate a message using techniques from various sources

Use various writing styles in their work in order to enrich the text to create the desired effect

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand and produce a text

Use writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create interactions and texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

taking the floor

courtesy formulas

verbal and non-verbal

social, historical, and cultural elements

protocols for using First Peoples stories

literary elements:

stylistic devices

semantic field

expressions

cinematographic techniques

text organization

structure of texts

language elements:

structure of an impersonal sentence

verb tenses and modes

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

clarity

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

non-manual signals

cultural aspects of Deaf communities

D/deaf perspectives and points of view

First Peoples perspectives that connect language and culture, including histories, identity, and place

increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures, including: complex questions and opinions, needs and emotions, sequence of events in stories and elements and register

past, present, and future time frames

features of major ASL regional dialects

ASL resources and services

impact of history and experiences on language and culture

contributions to society and other accomplishments of D/deaf or hard-of-hearing people, including Canadians

creative works from Deaf culture

society's perceptions of Deaf people over time

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Recognize and explain connections between language and culture

Engage in Deaf cultural experiences

Explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in ASL

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

Locate and explore a variety of materials in ASL

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of materials

Narrate a selection of stories

Respond personally to a variety of texts and communications

Engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics

Express themselves with fluency and accuracy

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

Identify and explain perspectives in texts

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations can serve as cultural reference points within the French-speaking world.

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

The message conveys the intentions of the writer

The voice is powerful and evocative.

Explore and Reflect

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand a text

Use language and cultural knowledge to discover their identity within the French-speaking world

Interpret a text to identify implicit and explicit messages

Analyze the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts as well as diversity in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Comment on various points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Compare the roles that stories and the oral tradition play in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their own opinions

Identify the type and intention of a text

Exercise critical thinking, clarity, and coherence in responding to texts

Evaluate the acquisition of new knowledge concerning a text

Create and Communicate

Revise their communications by applying enrichment strategies in order to polish their text

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Sustain a spontaneous discussion by sharing relevant ideas

Persuade or convince their audience by using appropriate strategies

Summarize ideas and information gleaned from a text

Nuance their opinions to adapt to communication situations

Draw on verbal and non-verbal elements to enrich oral expression

Apply active listening techniques

Evaluate the importance of social and cultural contexts and adapt their communication style accordingly

Select appropriate writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create oral interactions for a variety of purposes and audiences

Use various styles of elocution in their oral communications in order to create the desired effect

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

argumentation

taking the floor

courtesy formulas

verbal and non-verbal

active listening

social, historical, and cultural elements

protocols for using First Peoples stories

literary elements:

stylistic devices

semantic field

expressions

elements of the oral tradition

text organization

structure of texts

argumentative essay

language elements:

structure of relative subordinate clauses

verb tenses and modes

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

clarity

persuasion

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

With increased proficiency in French, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in French enhances our identity as French speakers.

Appreciation of Francophone cultures allows us to understand and explore global issues with greater awareness.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in French allows us to explore diverse opportunities.

Content Learning Standards

commonly used vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames: questions, sequences of events, doubts, wishes, possibilities, and hypothetical situations and explanations of needs, emotions, and opinions

register and language etiquette

idiomatic expressions from across la francophonie

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Explore and interpret a wide variety of texts

Evaluate and respond to the opinions of others

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Explore regional variations in French

Explore cultural expression in diverse communities

Explore connections between language and culture

Recognize that language and culture have been influenced by the interactions of First Peoples and Francophone communities in Canada

Engage in experiences with Francophone communities and people

Identify and explore personal, educational, and professional opportunities requiring proficiency in French

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and perspectives in a variety of texts

Use a range of strategies to support communication

Derive and negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Make word choices and adjust register to express intended meaning

Adjust speech and writing to reflect different purposes

Engage in meaningful conversations on avariety of topics of interest, both orally and in writing

Express themselves effectively, with increasing fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

German declination

Contributions of German Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

gender, case, and number

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, doubts, wishes, possibilities, and hypotheticals, needs and emotions, expression, support, and defence of opinions and prepositions and the respective cases

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

distinguishing features of major regional dialects

German-related resources and services

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

German works of art

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meaning and perspectives in a wide variety of contexts

Synthesize, evaluate, and respond to the opinions of others

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

Recognize the regional and ethnic diversity of German language and culture

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

Engage in experiences with German communities and people

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in German

Locate and explore a variety of texts in German

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse communities

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information with growing fluency, both orally and in writing

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions and opinions, sequence of events in stories and needs and emotions

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

multiple forms of past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

features of major Italian regional dialects

cultural aspects of Italian communities around the world

Italian creative works

Italian resources and services

contributions of Italians, and Italian Canadians, past and present

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Support and defend opinions on a variety of topics

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

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

Identify perspectives in texts

Recognize and explain connections between language and culture

Engage in experiences with Italian people and communities

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Italian

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Explore and interpret a variety of Italian texts

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

Comprehend points of view in stories

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse communities

Adjust speech and writing to reflect different purposes and degrees of formality

Retrieve and analyze information from authentic sources

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate and write stories

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

an increasing range of kanji

contributions of Japanese Canadians to society

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, needs and emotions and explanation and justification of opinions

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

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

distinguishing features of major Japanese regional dialects

Japanese works of art

histories and worldviews of the indigenous peoples of Japan

Japanese-related resources and services

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meaning and perspectives in a wide variety of contexts

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

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

Recognize the regional and ethnic diversity of Japanese language and culture

Engage in experiences with Japanese people and communities

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Japanese

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

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

Locate and explore a variety of Japanese texts

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of texts

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse Japanese communities

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information on a variety of topics, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions and opinions, sequence of events in stories and needs and emotions

language formality and etiquette

multiple forms of past, present, and future time frames

distinguishing features of regional dialects

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

Korean works of art

contributions of Korean Canadians to society

Korean-related resources and services

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meanings and perspectives in a wide variety of contexts

Adjust speech and writing to reflect different contexts

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

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

Recognize the regional and ethnic diversity of language and culture

Engage in experiences with Korean people and communities

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Korean

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

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

Locate and explore a variety of Korean texts

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of texts

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse communities

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas on a variety of topics of interest, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

Chinese characters, meaning, and structure

Increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, needs and emotions and support and defence of opinions

multiple forms of past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

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

Chinese works of art

Chinese-related resources and services

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Derive and negotiate meaning and perspectives in a wide variety of contexts

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

Recognize the regional and ethnic diversity of language and culture in China and in Chinese communities throughout the world

Engage in experiences with Mandarin-speaking people and Chinese communities

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Mandarin

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

Locate and explore a variety of texts in Mandarin

Respond personally to a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse communities

Recognize how choice of words affects meaning

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Linguistic variations offer cultural reference points within the Frenchspeaking world.

Linguistic and cultural identities are shaped by what we hear, see, read, and write.

The life experience, culture, and current context of the audience influence the interpretation of a text.

The media plays a key role in social, civic, and cultural life, influencing the principles and values of a society.

Digital citizenship implies recognizing the impact that new media have on ourselves, others, and the world

Curricular Competency

Explore and Reflect

Analyze the influence and importance of social, historical, and cultural contexts as well as diversity in approaching various texts

Interact with Francophones and have life experiences in the French-speaking world

Comment on diverse points of view in Francophone and First Peoples cultures

Interpret a text to identify implicit and explicit messages

Compare their personal values and points of view with those expressed in a text in order to call into question their opinions

Examine a problem statement in order to understand the issues at hand

Identify the type and intention of a text

Evaluate the relevance, accuracy, and reliability of texts in order to take a position or reach a decision

Apply appropriate strategies in a variety of contexts in order to understand a text

Analyze and put into practice the principles of digital citizenship

Create and Communicate

Communicate using a variety of expressions and presentation formats according to the context

Persuade or convince their audience by using appropriate strategies

Synthesize ideas and information gleaned from a text

Support their message using techniques from diverse sources

Use various writing styles in their work in order to enrich the text to create the desired effect

Edit their communications by applying enrichment strategies in order to polish their text

Correct themselves spontaneously by applying their linguistic knowledge

Select writing processes and design methods to plan, develop, and create interactions and texts for a variety of purposes and audiences

Content

communication strategies:

language registers

courtesy formulas

reformulations

citation techniques

social, historical, and cultural elements

protocols for using First Peoples stories

literary elements:

stylistic devices

expressions

text organization

forms and structure of a news article

structure of a blog

structure of texts

multimedia

strategies of argumentation

language elements:

structure of an impersonal sentence

verb tenses and modes

digital language

editing strategies

elements to enrich a text

clarity

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions, sequence of events in stories, doubts, wishes, possibilities, and hypothetical situations, emotions and opinions and degrees of formality

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

Punjabi resources and services

Punjabi works of art

cultural impact on behaviour and attitudes

contributions of Punjabi communities and Punjabi Canadians to Canada

connections between language and culture

Curricular Competency

Negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Identify perspectives in texts

Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities

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

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Punjabi

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

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

Locate, explore, and interpret a variety of authentic texts in Punjabi

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from the Punjabi world

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts, including oral, written, and visual forms

Engage in conversations on a variety of topics of interest, orally and in writing

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

Big Ideas

Language learning is a lifelong process.

Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity.

With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity.

Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide.

Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues.

Content Learning Standards

increasingly complex vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including: complex questions and opinions, sequence of events in stories, needs and emotions and explanation and justification of opinions

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

past, present, and future time frames

language formality and etiquette

distinguishing features of major Hispanic and Spanish regional dialects

Hispanic resources and services

Hispanic works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Curricular Competency

Derive and negotiate meaning in a wide variety of contexts

Express themselves effectively, with fluency and accuracy, both orally and in writing

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 the regional and ethnic diversity of Spanish language and Hispanic culture

Engage in experiences with Hispanic people and communities

Identify and explore opportunities to continue language acquisition beyond graduation

Identify and explore educational and personal/professional opportunities requiring proficiency in Spanish

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

Locate and explore a variety of Hispanic texts

Retrieve, research, and analyze information from authentic resources to complete meaningful tasks

Recognize different purposes, degrees of formality, and cultural points of view in a variety of texts

Analyze and compare elements of creative works from diverse communities

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Respond personally to a variety of texts, including oral, written, and visual forms

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Viewing with intent strengthens our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our own identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience Deaf culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

Know non-manual signals

Know cultural aspects of Deaf communities

Know D/deaf perspectives and points of view

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

Know an increasing range of commonly used vocabulary and ASL sentence structures, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, locations</li><li>comparisons</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs, opinions</li></ul>

Know past, present, and future time frames

Know elements of common texts

Know common elements of stories

Know cultural aspects of Deaf communities, including practices and traditions

Know creative works from Deaf culture

Know Deaf communities around the world

Know society's perceptions of Deaf people over time

Recognize the relationships between common handshapes, movement, and location of signs and how they can be used to make different meanings

Describe cultural practices, traditions, social movements, and attitudes of Deaf communities and their role in cultural identity

Analyze similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and cultural practices of the local Deaf community

Explore ways to engage in Deaf cultural experiences

Examine 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

Derive meaning from a variety of texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and communicate

Narrate stories

Participate in short and simple conversations

Exchange ideas and information using complete ASL sentences and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Content

Personal and social awareness

Thinking and communicating

Curricular Competency

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of French.

We can have meaningful conversations in French about things that are important to us.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Francophone creative works are expressions of Francophone cultures.

Acquiring French provides opportunities to explore our own cultural identity from a new perspective.

Commonly used vocabulary and sentence structures for communication in past, present, and future time frames

French language patterns

various types of questions

descriptions of items, people, places, and personal interests

comparisons and contrasts

sequences of events

simple needs

opinions about familiar topics

cultural aspects of communities

Elements of common types of texts

Common elements of stories

Traditions and other cultural practices in various Francophone regions

Ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Recognize the relationships between French letter patterns and pronunciation

Explore cultural practices and traditions in various Francophone regions, and their role in identity

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Francophone communities in various regions

Explore the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Engage in experiences with Francophone communities and people

Derive meaning from a variety of texts

Use a range of strategies to support communication

Seek clarification of meaning

Engage in conversations about familiar topics

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

Narrate stories

Explore and share information about connections between indigenous communities and the French language

Explore ways in which Francophone cultures are expressed through creative works

Big Ideas

Exploring and Reflecting

Creating and Communicating

French Immersion Language Arts

Curricular Competency

Content

communication strategies:

Communicate orally in a spontaneous and effective way in response to proposed and actual situations

Interpret messages to gain an awareness of the linguistic and cultural variety found in the French-speaking world

Improving communication skills in a language helps us define ourselves and affirm our ideas.

registers of language

Create a text with the aim of evoking feelings or emotions

Identify and analyze cultural values and symbols in Aboriginal and other texts

Language is a cultural tool, the common thread of knowledge and values.

speaking to an audience

Understand the value of tenses in order to use them appropriately in communication

Analyze and synthesize a message

Studying a text on different levels allows the various meanings to be brought to light.

clarification

Write texts that follow the specific structures under study.

Develop one's critical thinking skills by questioning one's knowledge and assumptions and modifying them accordingly

Literature reflects the reality of society at the time and its questions and preoccupations.

explanation

Apply strategies for enriching a text to improve its coherence, flow and quality

Compare the messages, points of view and intentions of different authors in their texts

cultural and historical elements

Identify the characteristics of the texts under study to deepen one's understanding of a society

literary elements:

Distinguish between literal meaning and figurative meaning

characteristics of the novel

Identify the elements that help to define a character's personality

characteristics of the fable

stylistic elements

text organization:

narrative structure

portrait

descriptive sequences

language elements:

agreement of past tenses

hypothetical sentences

pronouns used as direct and indirect object complements

verb moods and tenses associated with the genres being studied

revision strategies

elements to enrich a text:

varied vocabulary

types of sentences

Big Ideas

Improving communication skills in a language helps us define ourselves and affirm our ideas.

Language is a cultural tool, the common thread of knowledge and values.

Studying a text on different levels allows the various meanings to be brought to light.

Literature reflects the reality of society at the time and its questions and preoccupations.

Curricular Competency

Creating and Communicating

Communicate orally in a spontaneous and effective way in response to proposed and actual situations

Create a text (oral, written, visual) with the aim of evoking feelings or emotions

Understand the value of tenses in order to use them appropriately in communication

Write texts (oral, written, visual) that follow the specific structures under study.

Apply strategies for enriching a text to improve its coherence, flow and quality

Exploring and Reflecting

Interpret messages to gain an awareness of the linguistic and cultural variety found in the French-speaking world

Identify and analyze cultural values and symbols in Aboriginal and other texts (oral, written, visual)

Analyze and synthesize a message

Develop one’s critical thinking skills by questioning one’s knowledge and assumptions and modifying them accordingly

Compare the messages, points of view and intentions of different authors in their texts (oral, written, visual)

Identify the characteristics of the texts (oral, written, visual) under study to deepen one’s understanding of a society

Distinguish between literal meaning and figurative meaning

Identify the elements that help to define a character’s personality

Content

cultural and historical elements

communication strategies

registers of language (colloquial language: language that does not conform to proper usage, is spoken between friends, and can include slang or popular expressions; standard language: language that conforms to proper usage and is used in daily life; formal language: refined or literary language)

speaking to an audience (intention, organization etc.)

clarification

explanation

elements to enrich a text

varied vocabulary

types of sentences

language elements

agreement of past tenses (“passé compose”, “imparfait” and “plus-que-parfait” tenses)

hypothetical sentences

pronouns used as direct (me, te, se, le, la, les, etc.) and indirect (me, te, nous, vous, lui, leur, y and en) complements

verb moods and tenses (using the “plus-que-parfait” tense and recognizing the “passé simple” tense) associated with the genres being studied

Literary Elements

characteristics of the novel (modes of narration, function of characters, points of view, plot elements, setting, time period, etc.)

characteristics of the fable (moral, literal meaning, figurative meaning, manners and customs, etc.)

stylistic elements (personification, metaphor, alliteration, comparison, hyperbole, etc.)

revision strategies (rereading, consulting reference tools, peer review, use of a revision grid, etc.)

Text Organization

narrative structure (setting, inciting incident, rising action, falling action and resolution)

portrait (introduction, development, central subject with aspects and sub-aspects, and conclusion)

descriptive sequences

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

German declination

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

gender, case, and number

common vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, and locations</li><li>comparisons</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs, and opinions</li></ul>

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

German works of art

cultural aspects of various German countries and communities

Recognize the relationships between German letter patterns and pronunciation

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of German communities

Engage in experiences with German communities and people

Examine 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

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning through a variety of strategies

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

Know Italian letter patterns

Know ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Know common vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions</li><li>opinions</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>needs, desires, emotions, and opinions</li></ul>

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

Know past, present, and future time frames

Know elements of common texts

Know common elements of stories

Know Italian creative works

Know contributions of Italians and Italian Canadians, past and present

Know cultural practices in various Italian communities

Recognize the relationships between Italian letter patterns and pronunciation

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and those of Italian communities and regions

Engage in experiences with Italian people and communities

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

Use intonation and tone to convey meaning

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Participate in short and simple conversations

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

Know Japanese writing conventions with hiragana, katakana, and kanji

Know ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Know Common, high-frequency vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, and locations</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs and opinions</li></ul>

Know past, present, and future time frames

Know elements of common texts

Know common elements of stories

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

Know Japanese works of art

Know indigenous peoples of Japan

Know cultural practices in various Japanese communities

Recognize the relationships between Japanese characters, sounds, and meaning

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Japanese communities

Engage in experiences with Japanese people and communities

Examine 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

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

particles (functional words)

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

language formality and etiquette

vocabulary, sentence structures, and common expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, and locations</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs and opinions</li></ul>

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

Korean works of art

cultural practices in various Korean communities

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Analyze similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Korean communities

Engage in experiences with Korean people and communities

Examine 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

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Participate in short and simple conversations

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

phonetic systems

cultural practices in various Chinese communities

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

Chinese characters, meaning, and structure

tonal variations

commonly used vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, places, and personal interests</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>needs and opinions</li></ul>

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

Chinese works of art

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

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and those of Chinese communities

Engage in experiences with Mandarin-speaking people and Chinese communities

Examine 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 and produce content-related Chinese characters

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

Punjabi letter patterns

vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>types of questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, and locations</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs, and opinions</li></ul>

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

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

Punjabi works of art

cultural aspects of various Punjabi communities

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Punjabi communities

Engage in experiences with Punjabi people and communities

Examine 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

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Comprehend meaning in stories

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Participate in short and simple conversations

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Thinking and communication

Recognize the relationships between pronunciation, letters, punctuation, common intonation patterns, and meaning

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

Use language-learning strategies to increase understanding

Interpret non-verbal cues to increase understanding

Respond to questions, simple commands, and instructions

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

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

Seek clarification of meaning using common statements and questions

Personal and social awareness

Identify and compare linguistic and cultural information about Hispanic communities around the world

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

Describe similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Hispanic communities

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

Content Learning Standards

Curricular Competencies

Big Ideas

Listening and viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language.

Acquiring a new language allows us to explore our identity and culture from a new perspective.

Conversing about things we care about can motivate our learning of a new language.

We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories.

Creative works allow us to experience culture and appreciate cultural diversity.

Spanish letter patterns

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

common vocabulary, sentence structures, and expressions, including:<ul><li>questions</li><li>descriptions of people, objects, and locations</li><li>sequence of events</li><li>personal interests, needs, and opinions</li></ul>

past, present, and future time frames

elements of common texts

common elements of stories

cultural practices, traditions, and attitudes in various Hispanic regions

Hispanic works of art

ethics of cultural appropriation and plagiarism

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

Engage in experiences with Hispanic people and communities

Examine 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

Derive meaning from speech and a variety of other texts

Use various strategies to increase understanding and produce oral and written language

Narrate stories, both orally and in writing

Exchange ideas and information, both orally and in writing

Seek clarification and verify meaning

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

Recognize the importance of story in personal, family, and community identity

Analyze similarities and differences between their own cultural practices and traditions and those of Hispanic communities