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Curriculum Français langue première Grade 8 PDF Grade-Set: k-9
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Big Ideas

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The effectiveness of an argument lies as much in the way ideas are organized as in the argument itself.
Our environment influences our perceptions and shapes our texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
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Through their texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
, authors share their identity, culture, perception of the world, and portrait of the era with readers.
By organizing ideas and relying on a variety of sources, the originator supports his or her point of view and influences the recipient.
To express oneself well, it is essential to follow language conventions, use a rich vocabulary, and pay attention to text organization.
Through their interactions, Aboriginal peoples and Francophone communities in Canada influence each other’s languages and cultures.
Communicating in French helps to develop a sense of belonging to a Francophone community
community
the Francophone community can constitute the family, the class, the school, or the local, provincial, national, or international community. 
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Learning Standards

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Curricular Competencies

As authors, readers, and speakers, students are expected to be able to do the following, using oral and written, digital and print, and textual and visual materials: 

Exploring and Reflecting

Identify the literary elements in a text
text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
and their role.
Evaluate the objectivity or subjectivity of an author through clues found in a text
text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
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Question the assumptions, values or points of view presented in a text
text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
, using relevant arguments.
Consider the role that the message of a text
text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
plays in society and the ways in which it is perceived, depending on the era and society.
Explain how descriptions create contextual subtleties that help readers to better understand a text
text
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
and the author’s intentions.
Compare Aboriginal and other texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
based on their themes and points of view, and the intentions of their authors, as a way of examining different perspectives and approaches.
Make connections between one’s own Francophone cultural reference points, those of others, and those found in texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
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Creating and Communicating

Adapt expression to generate an emotional response in one’s audience.
Identify the non-verbal reactions of interlocutors, and adjust discourse accordingly, in order to be better understood and to be more persuasive.
Write texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
following the characteristics of the types of texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
and language conventions studied
language conventions studied
written conventions and language elements (the role of complex sentences, and overall impression) 
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Write argumentative texts
texts
a text is a coherent set of written, oral or visual elements that convey meaning and serve to communicate or transmit a message.  
Texts have numerous representations and can be in the form of Aboriginal narratives, articles, advertising, novels, picture story books, legends, comic books, biographies, correspondence, invitations, instructions, diagrams, charts, news stories, films, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, photographs, totem poles, images, works of art, oral presentations, blogs, surveys, reports, text messages, videos, television programs, etc. 
that are convincing and well-structured.
Enrich one’s texts using descriptive elements.
Improve own texts, being mindful of the quality of form and expression. 

Content

Students are expected to be able to know and understand the following, particularly in poetry, novels, and argumentative texts:
text organization:
  • narrative structure
    narrative structure
    setting, inciting incident, rising action, falling action, resolution 
  • structure of argumentative texts
    structure of argumentative texts
    introduction (introduce and define the topic, and divide the topic and thesis), development (assertion, arguments, explanation), and conclusion (summary and opening) 
literary elements:
language elements:
strategies studied:
  • communication and socialization
    communication and socialization
    verbal strategies (intonation, volume, rate of speech, tone, etc.) and non-verbal strategies (gestures and mimicry), taking a position 
  • reading
    reading
    prior knowledge, visualization, prediction, asking questions, main idea, making connections, important information, inference, referents 
  • writing
    writing
    planning, draft, correction, writing, revision, publication 
elements for enriching a text:
  • imagery
  • connotations and denotations
  • nuance
  • lexical fields
  • choice and variety of vocabulary
Note: Some of the learning standards in the PHE curriculum address topics that some students and their parents or guardians may feel more comfortable addressing at home. Refer to ministry policy regarding opting for alternative delivery.