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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/)