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Three Great Options: Choosing French as a Second Language
- 1. Making the Choice: Learning French as a Second Language
- 2. English Prime Kindergarten to Grade 3: Learning experiences to introduce French language and culture Grade 4: Pre-Intensive French Grade 5: Intensive French Grades 6 through 10: Post-Intensive French Grades 11 and 12: Post-Intensive courses available (optional) French Immersion (Grade 3 Entry) the first entry point for the Immersion program Late French Immersion (Grade 6 Entry) the second entry point for the Immersion program Three Program Options
- 3. French is taught through a literacy-based approach. During the Intensive French block in Grade 5, math, music and physical education are taught in English. Most subjects (such as science, social studies and math) are taught in French. This may vary from school to school. Most subjects (such as science, social studies and math) are taught in French. This may vary from school to school. The program is offered where numbers warrant (as per Policy 309). The program is offered where numbers warrant (as per Policy 309). Oral proficiency target of Intermediate Plus by the end of Grade 12 Oral proficiency target of Advanced by the end of Grade 12 Oral proficiency target of Intermediate by the end of Grade 12 The program is offered in all schools. English Prime French Immersion (Grade 3 Entry) Late French Immersion (Grade 6 Entry) Program Options
- 4. Grade 4: 150 minutes per week Grade 5: 60% of the school day for one term, and 150 minutes per week for the other term Grades 6 to 8: 200 minutes per week Grades 3 to 5: 80% of the school day Grades 6 to 8: 70% of the school day Grades 6 to 8: 70% of the school day High School In Grades 9 and 10, French is compulsory for all students in all programs. In English Prime, Post- Intensive French is offered in Grades 9 to 12. Some students may choose additional courses in French. In Immersion, students have 50% of courses in French in Grades 9 and 10, and 25% in Grades 11 and 12. Instructional Time in French English Prime French Immersion (Grade 3 Entry) Late French Immersion (Grade 6 Entry)
- 5. • Performance targets depend upon various factors (e.g., personality, attitude, motivation, French language opportunities). Not all students will reach the program target and some will exceed it. • English Prime students may choose to continue in Post-Intensive French in Grades 11 and 12. Those who achieve Intermediate in Grade 10 may also enrol in French Immersion courses offered at Grades 11 and 12. English Prime with Intensive French Grade 3 French Immersion Late French Immersion Intermediate by Grade 10 Advanced by Grade 12 Intermediate Plus by Grade 12 Student Performance Targets
- 6. New Brunswick Proficiency Scale
- 7. Intensive French uses a literacy-based approach focusing on the development of all communication skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). Students speak, read, and write daily on a variety of themes of interest (e.g., me, my family, food, clothing, leisure, activities – sports, music, etc.). The program uses a project-based approach. English Prime with Intensive French
- 8. Pre-Intensive French (at Grade 4): 150 minutes per week in two or three blocks of time; this introductory phase allows students to build initial skills such as speaking in full sentences, reading simple texts and writing short texts Intensive French – Intensive Block: Approximately 60% of the day (3 hours and 15 minutes per day) Intensive French – Less Concentrated Block: Two or three times per week for a total of 150 minutes English Prime with Intensive French
- 9. • Mathematics, Physical Education, Art, Music are taught in English all year • English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health and Personal Development and Career Planning are taught through a compacted curriculum during non-intensive term English Prime with Intensive French
- 10. Combined Grade 4/5 Classes • Based on enrolment numbers • Grade 4 students would not take Pre-Intensive French in Grade 4. • Students entering Grade 4 would be enrolled in Intensive French in both Grades 4 and 5. • A curriculum document and supporting resources have been developed for these classes. English Prime with Intensive French
- 11. Combined Classes Grade 3/4 • Based on enrolment numbers • In place of the Grade 3 learning experiences, students in combined classes will have the opportunity to take Pre-Intensive French in both Grades 3 and 4 (150 minutes weekly) • Content will be adjusted accordingly English Prime with Intensive French
- 12. Post-Intensive French Grades 6-8 • 2-3 blocks per week (200 minutes) of French • Focuses on further development of oral, reading and writing communication skills • Introduction of relevant and age- appropriate themes Post-Intensive French Grades 9-10 • 90 hours per year • Tasks are more demanding • Reading texts include greater complexity • Writing tasks are more complex English Prime with Intensive French
- 13. • Development of the program occurred in consultation with second language experts and school district/school level educators • Research on effective instructional practices influenced development • Program is offered where numbers warrant (as per Policy 309) • Grade 3 French Immersion Program was introduced in September 2010 • 80% of instruction is in French • English language arts instruction will continue to support first language development (approximately 150 minutes per week) • Resources have been identified to support the program Grade 3 French Immersion - Overview
- 14. A specific schedule has been devised to ease children into the Immersion program. Grade 3 French Immersion
- 15. The Grade 3 year is divided into two blocks: Block One (September - November) Initial focus is on the development of French language skills through the exploration of topics such as students’ personal interests, preferences, the school and the community. Block Two (December - June) Students learn subjects through French in an integrated approach. Grade 3 French Immersion
- 16. Block 1 Instructional Time: 80% French September – November Grade 3 French Immersion French Literacy Modules: 880 minutes per week Mathematics in French: 300 minutes per week English Literacy: 150 minutes per week Specialties (Art, Music, Physical Education): 220 minutes per week (minimum of 60 minutes in French)
- 17. Grade 3 French Immersion Block 2 Instructional Time: 80% French December - June French Literacy: 575 minutes per week Mathematics in French: 300 minutes per week Science, Social Studies, Health, Personal Development and Career Planning in French: 305 minutes per week English Literacy: 150 minutes per week Specialties (Art, Music, Physical Education): 220 minutes per week (minimum of 60 minutes in French)
- 18. • A minimum of 70% of instruction will be in French in Grades 6 through 8. • Literacy skills are developed through both French Immersion Language Arts and English Language Arts • In Grades 9 and 10, a minimum of 50% of the courses are taught in French Late French Immersion (Grade 6 Entry)
- 19. • Emphasis is on developing student speaking, reading and writing skills in French at the beginning of the school year to help students transition to learning subjects in French • Program is offered where numbers warrant (as per Policy 309) • French Language Arts Grade 6 Curriculum was revised in 2014 Late French Immersion (Grade 6 Entry)
- 20. Grades 11 and 12 • French is compulsory until the end of Grade 10 • Students are encouraged to continue French to ensure program proficiency targets • Post-Intensive French courses will continue to be offered in Grades 11 and 12 High School French Second Language Programs
- 21. Grades 11 and 12 • Grade 11 and 12 immersion students are encouraged to maintain at least 25% in French • French Immersion courses in Grades 11 and 12 will be available to all students with Intermediate or higher at the end of Grade 10 High School French Second Language Programs
- 22. Three great options… the choice is yours! Please visit the FSL website for more information.
Editor's Notes
- All students from K-2 will have exposure to Learning Experiences for 30 minutes/week. Students who do not select Grade 3 FI will be exposed to Grade 3 Learning Experiences. There are 3 possible options to learn French in New Brunswick: English Prime with Pre-intensive, Intensive and Post-Intensive French There is an entry point to French Immersion at Grade 3, where numbers warrant. There is another French Immersion entry point at Grade 6, where numbers warrant.
- The first experiences with French will be common to all students from K-2. The learning experiences introduce French language and French culture In Grade 3, students may opt to continue in the English Prime program or begin Grade 3 in the French Immersion program. The next entry point for French Immersion is at Grade 6. French is compulsory until the end of Grade 10. Students are encouraged to continue taking French after Grade 10.
- K-2 All students will take part in FSL Learning Experiences for a minimum of 30 minutes per week from K-2. Grade 3 - 5 At Grade 3 students may choose to continue with English Prime and the Learning Experiences or they may enter the Grade 3 Immersion program where 80% of instructional time is in French until and including Grade 5. Students remaining in English Prime program continue with the Learning Experiences in Grade 3. Pre-Intensive French is introduced at Grade 4 with 150 minutes of language acquisition weekly. In Grade 5, students will participate in Intensive French where 60% of instructional time is in French for 5 months (in the Intensive Block) and 10% for the other 5 months. Middle School (Grades 6 – 8) Students may choose to enter French Immersion at Grade 6. At middle school, instructional time in French is 70% for both Immersion programs. In Post-Intensive French, instructional time in French is 200 minutes per week. High School In Post-Intensive French in Grades 9 and 10, there are 90 hours of French instruction each year. In Grades 9 and 10, immersion students will have a minimum of 50% of instruction in French each year. French Instruction is compulsory until the end of Grade 10. During Grades 11 and 12, all English Prime students are encouraged to continue with French instruction through either Post Intensive French courses or through the Blended High School program. French immersion students are encouraged to maintain a minimum of 25% of instruction in French at Grades 11 and 12.
- Currently, every second year, a random sample of students in Grade 10 (10%) participate in oral interviews. Students continuing French instruction until Grade 12 will participate in oral proficiency interviews in Grade 12. Beginning in March 2015, oral proficiency interviews for a random sample of Grade 6 students will be conducted. The goal is to do the random sample of Grade 10 students one year and Grade 6 on alternate years. Students in Post Intensive French who achieve Intermediate may enrol in any French courses offered at Grades 11 and 12.
- The video, FSL Program Options, on the provincial website provides detailed explanations of proficiency levels (Intermediate 04:38 and Advanced 6:09) and samples of proficiency levels are provided at the beginning of the video 00:21 to 00:54. Also, there are detailed written descriptors of the proficiency levels on the website .
- Note: This applies to Grade 5
- Note: This applies to Grade 5
- ELA, Science, Social Studies, Health and Personal Development and Career Planning will be compacted during the non intensive term, meaning that the essential outcomes have been identified and timeframes to meet these outcomes have been established to assure that key learning takes place. Students are encouraged to read in English during the concentrated term
- As student enrolment varies from school to school, there may be situations where combined classes occur. In these situations, both Grade 4 and Grade 5 students can be placed in a combined class and take part in Intensive French. It is possible that some students will have the Intensive experience for 2 consecutive years. Curriculum documents have been designed for this context to avoid repetition.
- There may also be situations where Grades 3 and 4 classes will be combined based on enrolment numbers. If this occurs, Grade 3 students will have the opportunity to participate in Pre-Intensive French.
- Students who chose to continue in the English Prime program will continue until at least Grade 10. From Grades 6 to 8, 200 minutes of instructional time in French per week. Students will have the opportunity to improve their language skills and aim for higher oral, reading and writing performances . More complex learning will take place in Grades 9 and 10. Instructional time is 90 hours per year. Students’ oral proficiency is tested at the end of Grade 10. Students may chose post intensive French in Grades 11 and 12 or if their proficiency level is high enough, they may select courses taught in French from the Blended High School program.
- Although the Grade 3 entry point to French Immersion is new, the new program is based on our current knowledge of effective instructional practices and up to date research to ensure maximum student learning. By Grade 3, students will have a foundation in their first language providing them with necessary skills that will be transferrable into their new language. Policy 309 states: … Immersion programs shall be available to students who wish to attain a higher degree of proficiency in French but are not initially able to function in it (see Policy 321 – Admission Based on Language). A school district shall implement an immersion program … if there is sufficient interest such that immersion classes are of comparable size to other classes in the community at that level of instruction. Additional Reading to support student learning: Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners (The SIOP Model) Lire et comprendre (Frank Serafini) Strategies for Success: Tools for the Second-Language Classroom (Marcelle Faulds) Researchers: Miles Turnbull, Roy Lister
- Mathematics is learned through French; 60 minutes of the specialities must be in French (music, art or physical education) The goal is to have 80 percent of instructional time in French over the course of the year. Students have 150 minutes of English language arts instruction per week to support continued development of first language skills. Some topics, such as citizenship and invisible forces, from science and social studies are addressed through English Language Arts.
- The School year for Grade 3 French Immersion students will be divided into two Blocks; Block One will start in September and continue until December, and Block Two will run from December until the end of the school year. English Language Arts and Math will be offered to students during both Blocks One and Block Two. During Block One, students will participate in French language modules to develop essential communication skills that will help ensure success in other subjects. During Block Two, other subjects such as Science, Social Studies, Health, Personal Development and Career Planning will be introduced to the program. The study of French will continue to build language proficiency and integrate into the various subjects taught during this block.
- Block One Modules to develop language competency; Students will be involved in a project based approach to learning where language will be used in an authentic and relevant manner, focusing on the oral component of the language, yet following through with reading and writing. ELA block will integrate some science, social studies Mathematics is taught in French, consideration is given according to students’ language ability in French
- Block One Modules to develop language competency; Students will be involved in a project based approach to learning where language will be used in an authentic and relevant manner, focusing on the oral component of the language, yet following through with reading and writing. ELA block will integrate some science, social studies Mathematics is taught in French, consideration is given according to students’ language ability in French
- Students may choose to enter French Immersion in Grade 6. At this point, students will have participated in the K-3 Learning Experiences, Pre-Intensive French as well as the Intensive French program. In Late Immersion, 70% of instruction will be in French from Grades 6 – 8. Students will continue French Immersion at the high school level, where 50% of instruction is in French at Grades 9 and 10. In Grades 11 and 12, it is recommended that students select 25% of their courses in French in order to prepare them for oral proficiency testing and meeting the oral proficiency targets. FSL Instruction is only compulsory until the end of Grade 10.
- Policy 309 states: The Early French Immersion and Late French Immersion programs shall be available to students who wish to attain a higher degree of proficiency in French but are not initially able to function in it (see Policy 321 – Admission Based on Language). A school district shall implement an immersion program (Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion, or both) if there is sufficient interest such that immersion classes are of comparable size to other classes in the community at that level of instruction.
- Students currently enrolled in French Immersion programs will continue with the current program
- Students currently enrolled in French Immersion programs will continue with the current program