Grade 6 French Immersion: how to help at home
What your child learns in Grade 6 french immersion in the Ontario Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- In immersion, French is the language we learn in, so listening and speaking grow every day.
- Reading French texts of many kinds builds comprehension and the habit of reading for meaning.
- Writing in French for a purpose and an audience uses the conventions of the language.
- Understanding how French works helps us choose the right words, tenses and sentence structures.
- Learning in French connects us with Francophone communities in Canada and around the world.
Easy ways to practise french immersion at home
- Read French novels, comics or articles on topics your child enjoys.
- Ask your child to explain a grammar rule to you, with an example.
- Have your child write a short French note or message to a relative or pen pal.
- Use a French dictionary or conjugation tool together when revising a draft.
What each unit covers
Imparfait ou passé composé?
Choosing between the imparfait (description, habits) and the passé composé (completed events), including verbs that take être.
Racines et préfixes
Using word roots, prefixes and suffixes to work out the meaning of unfamiliar French words.
Les légendes
Features of legends and the role of oral tradition, including that First Nations have many distinct stories and ways of telling them.
Quand et où?
Spotting spatial and temporal clues in a text to picture the setting and follow the order of events.
Le roman jeunesse
Features of a youth novel: main character, setting, plot, theme and chapters.
Relier les idées
Linking words that show cause, consequence, opposition, addition and order.
Résumer un texte
Reformulating the main idea of an informational text and telling it from supporting details.
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 6 child with french immersion?
Read French novels, comics or articles on topics your child enjoys. Ask your child to explain a grammar rule to you, with an example. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Grade 6 french immersion in Ontario?
The Ontario Curriculum Grade 6 french immersion units include imparfait ou passé composé?, racines et préfixes, les légendes, quand et où?, le roman jeunesse, relier les idées.
Free printable Grade 6 french immersion practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.