Mme Reynolds & Mme Schwarz Grade 4 FI

1. Mme Reynolds & Mme Schwarz Grade 4 FI Welcome, parents!

2. Grade 4 French Immersion Program • Literacy • Reading • Math • English • Homework • Report card • Communication • Expectations • Other • Questions?

3. Literacy • The French Immersion program will continue to focus on strengtheningyourchild’slanguageabilitywith the goal to be able to explore, express views and shareexperiences to inform and beinformed. • The goal in reading by the end of Grade 4 is to attain a Level M. Yourchildwillbeprovidedwithstrategies and willbereadingeverydaywith the goal to strengthenfluency, comprehension and accuracy.

4. Literacy • Working within a module • Blocks of 180 minutes per day • Listening activities • Speaking • Reading • Writing • Games, interviews, art activities, songs, poems and discussions. • Final project at the end of each module.

5. Writing • Your child will have many opportunities to write on a daily basis. • The writing will be authentic according to activities. • Build on creative writing

6. Reading • Your child is expected to read at least 15 min per night • Reading challenge

7. Math • This will be taught for 300 minutes per week in French. • We will be covering the same outcomes as the children in the English program. • Goal is to master addition/subtraction facts to 18. • Multiplication tables to 9 • Provide opportunities at home “According to research, math concepts taught in second language increases acquisition of the concept.”

8. English • Your child will receive 150 minutes of English literacy instruction per week taught by Mr. Graves/Mr. Dunn

9. Homework • Assigned Mondays and is found on the NMES website, on our teacher page. (connect a line) • No copies unless no printer at home • Print out and put in duo-tang with work • Important notes on homework page • It is assigned on Monday return by Friday. • Nightly reading • No more than 30 min/night.

10. Evaluation / Communication • Your child will receive their first report card in November. • Provincial Assessment: Reading and writing • It will be based on: • Observations in class/Participation • Evaluations • Projects • During the reporting period, you will be invited to come and meet with me so we can discuss your child’s accomplishments.

11. Expectations on the program • Please remember that each child learns at their own rate. • Class reward system-French • Code of conduct chart • We will work very hard to insure that your child has a positive experience in the journey to learning a second language.

12. Other • Scholastic will be sent home once a month. Usually at the beginning of every month. • Pay by cheque • Class calendar also goes home at the beginning of every month to highlight important dates for the month

13. How to help your child • Ask your child to talk about their day. • Ask questions. • Read to your child or listen to your child read (15 minute workout) • Use the question check list in your child’s reading log to ask your child questions about what they read. Even if you don’t understand, you can still encourage your child to look at the pictures, make predictions, etc. • If you have any questions or concerns please contact me as soon as possible. I am available after school.

14. Questions?

15. Let’s Have a Great Year!