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Highlights of Coursework:
	Math Skills
	French Reading and Language Skills
	Classroom Rules
	Creating a French Enviroment
	Homework
	Safe & Acceptable Use of Internet
	Interviews

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CREATING A FRENCH ENVIROMENT OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM:

At the Grade 3 level, the students must continue to broaden their basic knowledge of the French language. Lots of ground will be covered in class. However, parents can help too. Here is how:

If you speak French, speak with your child as much as possible in the target language. This is a decided advantage for any child. Please make the most of it.

Take advantage of happenings in the greater Toronto area that increase your child’s exposure to French language and culture.

You are in charge. Have your child watch more French television programs. A good rule of thumb is that if he/she watches 60 minutes of television per day, half of this should be in French.

Use the French resources of your public library. If you feel that these resources are lacking, you are within your rights to request that something be done to provide your child with what is needed.

Be proud of your child’s achievement. Let him/her know that you are pleased with his/her progress.

INSIST that homework be done. It is too easy for a child to say: “I don’t understand.” or “The teacher didn’t explain this (properly).” Rest assured that I will go over with the class all work set and I will show students in difficulty how to work through their problems. However the personal confidence required for problem solving is built when students are encouraged to work difficulties out on their own before the teacher or another adult steps in. There is a large amount of material to be covered, and students will have regular homework to ensure that their progress is satisfactory.

Students should have their own dictionary (with explanations in English or French) for their work at home. You may want to wait until your child has used a few of the dictionaries available in class, in order to see which one he/she feels best suits his/her purposes. Please also feel free to come in and examine the classroom dictionaries yourselves. Some pocket dictionaries may be adequate for Grade 3, but will have to be replaced for work in the junior division next year. This is because pocket dictionaries may contain as few as 35,000 and usually not more than 65,000 references. If a student hopes to continue in French Immersion , a reliable dictionary of at least 85,000 references is required. View dictionary suggestions. If cost is an issue, you may want to try one of the following online dictionaries.

Toronto’s most complete French bookstore is La Librairie Champlain, 468 Queen St. E., Toronto. Their phone number is (416) 364-4345. You may also visit the page What Can I Read? on this website. The books highlighted have all stood the test of children. That means they have been hoarded, read, reread and truly enjoyed. The notes on each book are in English as this web site was created particularly with the English speaking French Immersion parent in mind. You may order on line for prompt delivery to your door.

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