Grade 4 Core French: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 4 core french in the Prince Edward Island Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Communication. On the basis of their experience in the core French curriculum, students should be able to communicate effectively in French, both orally and in writing, and to interact appropriately in a variety of situations that relate to their needs and interests.
- General Language Education. On the basis of their experience in the core French curriculum, students should be able to choose and implement strategies to facilitate their communication in French and improve their learning.
- Culture. On the basis of their experience in the core French curriculum, students should be able to demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of Francophone cultures, while comparing them with their own culture, as well as an appreciation and understanding of Canada’s multicultural reality.
- Language. On the basis of their experience in the core French curriculum, students should be able to recognize and use in context elements of the linguistic code, orally and in writing, to facilitate their communication in French.
- Fields of Experience. On the basis of their experience in the core French curriculum, students should be able to participate in a variety of language experiences appropriate to their needs and interests.
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
- Beginning
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Approaching
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Meeting
- Has it! Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Exceeding
- 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 PEI report card guide.
Common questions
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.
The Prince Edward Island 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.