Canada · Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Grade 5 French / Modern Languages
This course introduces students to the French language through communicative tasks and cultural exploration. Students develop basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while discovering the diversity of the French speaking world.
The Art of Introduction
Students learn to establish social connections by sharing personal information and navigating basic social interactions.
Mastering formal and informal ways to greet others and say goodbye in various cultural contexts.
Sharing names, ages, origins, and basic personal preferences to build new friendships.
Identifying and describing emotional states and physical well-being to communicate needs.
My World and My People
Exploring the immediate environment of family, friends, and the home through descriptive language.
Describing family members, pets, and the relationships that define the domestic sphere.
Identifying rooms and common objects in a house to describe living conditions.
Using adjectives to describe the character traits and physical appearances of peers.
The Rhythm of Daily Life
Focusing on school routines, hobbies, and the passage of time in a student's typical week.
Navigating the school schedule, classroom objects, and favorite subjects.
Using numbers, days, and months to organize activities and celebrate events.
Discussing sports, arts, and weekend activities using the verb to do and to play.
Food and Flavors
Exploring culinary traditions, healthy eating habits, and the social importance of meals.
Identifying fruits, vegetables, and common grocery items while practicing shopping interactions.
Learning table manners, ordering in a restaurant, and expressing food preferences.
Comparing traditional dishes from various Francophone countries and regions.
Exploring the Francophone World
Connecting language learning to global geography and the diverse communities that speak French.
Mapping the continents and countries where French is an official or common language.
Describing weather patterns in different regions and choosing appropriate attire.
Learning how to navigate travel scenarios and describe different modes of transport.