Grade 4 Core French: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 4 core french in the Ontario Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Listening to French and responding to it builds understanding, one step at a time.
- Speaking and interacting in French uses familiar words and sentence patterns.
- Reading a range of French texts builds comprehension and an eye for how texts are put together.
- Writing in French for different purposes and audiences uses the conventions of the language.
- Learning French opens a window on French-speaking communities in Canada and around the world.
Easy ways to practise core french at home
- Learn a few French words together, like bonjour, merci and au revoir.
- Label things around the house with French sticky notes.
- Count in French while climbing the stairs.
- Play a French game or watch a short French video together.
What each unit covers
Greetings
Greetings, introductions and polite words: bonjour, comment t'appelles-tu?, merci, au revoir.
My classroom
Classroom objects and the short commands teachers use: écoutez, asseyez-vous, levez la main.
Colours
The colours in French and saying a favourite colour.
Numbers 0 to 20
Numbers from zéro to vingt.
Days, months and seasons
Days of the week, months and seasons in French; days and months are not capitalized.
Animals
Common animals with un and une, and saying what pet you have.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Level 1
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Level 2
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Level 3
- Has it! Level 3 is the provincial standard. Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Level 4
- Applies it confidently, even in new or harder situations. Try challenge mode and real-life problems.
Your child’s teacher decides the level on the report card. Read the Ontario report card guide.
Common questions
How can I help my Grade 4 child with core french?
Learn a few French words together, like bonjour, merci and au revoir. Label things around the house with French sticky notes. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Grade 4 core french in Ontario?
The Ontario Curriculum Grade 4 core french units include greetings, my classroom, colours, numbers 0 to 20, days, months and seasons, animals.
Free printable Grade 4 core french practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.