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04/19/23
BIENVENUE!Grade 7 Immersion 2012-2013
Ellenvale Junior High
Mme Beaver et Mme Cameron
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Agenda/Topics to be covered
Who’s who Basic principals of French Immersion Classroom policies What to expect Course descriptions Special projects Parent Contact Summary
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Who’s who
Principal: Mr. Lewis
Vice-Principal: Mr. McGowan
Secretary: Ms. McCrate
Guidance: Mr. Blinn
Library Technician: Ms. Hamilton
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Who’s Who
Mme Beaver:Mme Beaver: FLA, Science Humaines & MVS
Mme Cameron :Mme Cameron : Mathématiques, Sciences & MVS
Ms. Anthony:Ms. Anthony: English
Mr. Emberly:Mr. Emberly: Phys. Ed.
Mr. Fraser: Mr. Fraser: Band
Ms. Tse: Ms. Tse: Family Studies
Ms. Mathiesen : Art
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Basic Principles:Immersion is based on the simultaneous learning of the targetlanguage and core subject matter in the target language. Thisimplies that students learn the language during their courses and
thatthe French course supports the needs of the students in othercourses.Learning of French must be intensive without being unnecessarilyoverwhelming. The students must understand the language and useit to communicate.The vision of the immersion program is to teach students tocommunicate effectively in French, use French as a learning tooland demonstrate an understanding of diverse cultures particularlythose of the “Francophonie”(translated from APEF : Programme d’Études du Cours de
Français novembre 2002)
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Classroom policies
Homework
Students have agendas in which to write the
homework. The agendas are to be with them at all
times and homework copied as it is given in each
class.
Each homeroom teacher has a web page linked to the Ellenvale homepage on the Internet, but technical problems may make updating the pages irregular.
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Classroom policies
AttendanceYour child is expected to be on time for school andclasses. If your child is absent or will be late due to anappointment or unavoidable circumstances please callthe school or send a note in advance withyour child. When your child is absent HE/SHE isresponsible to seek out a classmate or check the webpage before returning to school to find out what workwas missed and make arrangements with the teachers tocomplete the missed work within a reasonable period oftime.
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Classroom policies
Classroom ProceduresStudents are expected to:
Speak French at all times. Participate actively and appropriately. Have all required materials for each class. (including a novel) Be on time for school and prepared to work. Be cooperative with all staff and peers alike. Follow our established school and classroom routines. Stay on task, listen to and follow directions
to the best of his/her ability.
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Classroom policies
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment is ongoing. It includes, but is not
limited to, quizzes, projects, group work, and
cooperative learning activities. Completion of
assignments on time and appropriateparticipation will also be factors.
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What to Expect?
Before Christmas
Needs to listen a lot
Has limited comprehension
Makes approximations as to meaning
Takes risks and day – by – day gains self-confidence
Shows a certain level of insecurity about lack of total understanding of French
Uses knowledge English language structures to “guess” what teacher is saying
Gets used to the “sound” of French and daily routines
Begins communicating with classmates in French during class
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What to Expect?After Christmas
Speaks in short sentences
Has average (60%) comprehension
Can understand written messages with short, simple
sentences
Takes risks and acquires increasing self-confidence
Shows an increasing level of security in new situations
Works independently more frequently
Begins to be able to self-correct and recognize errors
Readily communicates with classmates in French during
class
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What to Expect?
April - June
Speaks in longer, more complex sentences
Has almost total comprehension
Can understand written messages with increasingly complex
structures using abstract themes
Continues to takes risks with confidence
Can operate with autonomy in new situations
Works independently and go achieve results above expectations
Can produce oral and written texts based on past experiences
Readily communicates with classmates in French during class
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French Language Arts(FLA)
Teacher: Lindsay Beaver
The French Language Arts in Immersion consists of
four indicators:
French language and Cultural Diversity;
Listening and Speaking;
Reading and Viewing;
Writing and Representing.
Within these four indicators are numerous “Learning Outcomes.” At
the entry level (Grade 7) most of these outcomes are considered
introductory and are in process of acquisition They are continued and
mastered in the later grades (8 and 9).
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Math
Teacher: Lisa CameronUnits of study
Number Sense Geometry
Operations sense Data management
Patterns and relationshipsProbability
Measurement
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Math
Course materials: Grade 7 Math Curriculum Guide Mathématiques 7 text Manipulatives Teacher generated resources Computer Programs
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Science Units of Study
Unit
Topic Subtopics
1 Ecosystems Biotic and Abiotic Factor Interactions, Producers, Consumers and Decomposers, Biological Classification, Energy – Food Webs, Succession
2 Mixtures and Solutions
Pure substances, Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures, Particle Theory, Concentrations of Solutions, Solubility
3 Heat and Energy
Temperature measuring instruments, Kinetic Energy, Particle Theory, Changes of State, Heat Capacity, Conduction, Convection, Radiation
4 Earth’s Crust Rocks, Minerals, Soils, Mountains, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Earth’s History (timeline)
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MVSTeacher: Lindsay Beaver and Lisa Cameron
The Grade Seven MVS course is divided into six major units of study,which facilitate working on grade level specific outcomes related to thegeneral curriculum outcomes.
General Curriculum Outcomes:A: Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the body,
body functions and growth and development.B: Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge, skill and
attitudes that contribute to active, healthy living.C: Students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of factors that
contribute to healthy living, values and practices.D: Students will be expected to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary to live happily and productively as an individual, within a family and within the community.
Specific Units if StudyLearning Skills, Healthy Choices, Relationships and Learning for the Future
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Social StudiesTeacher: Lindsay Beaver
Theme - Empowerment1. Introduction – What is empowerment, power, authority? 2. Economic Empowerment – role of money in empowering or
disempowering people/groups, commodities connected to Canada’s history and today, future trends in economic empowerment.
3. Political Empowerment – Canadian politics of mid 1800’s as related to class, gender, religion, culture, rural/urban etc, responsible government, Confederation (1867), post Confederation era-Federalism
4. Cultural Empowerment – Effects of Confederation on groups - Metis – Red River Rebellion, Northwest Rebellion, Louis Riel, Aboriginal empowerment in the Maritimes and immigrant empowerment (1870-1914)
5. Societal Empowerment – Geo-political makeup of Canada (1900’s), Industrial Revolution and the Maritimes/Canada, empowerment of women in the 20th century
6. National Empowerment – Canadian independence, World War One participation and changes in economics and politics post WW1.
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Special projects
Université Sainte-Anne
As part of the late French Immersion program in the HRSB, students participate in a four day « mini-immersion » camp during the school year.
This camp usually takes place in late April – early May
and has cost approximately $220.00 plus spending
money for souvenirs and lunch on the return trip.
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Parent Contact
It is often easier and faster for us to communicate via
email. All staff email addresses are listed on the
school web page under SCHOOL DIRECTORY or
via our personal websites.
If this is not possible or you prefer to speak with one
of us directly, please call the secretary and leave a
message.
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Summary
The complete list of outcomes is available free of
charge from the Nova Scotia Department of
Education.
(http://www.ednet.ns.ca/)