French Immersion Curriculum Connections

These FI curriculum specific expectations can be applied to any grade, depending on your lesson goals. You can incorporate additional curriculum expectations to align with your specific lessons. Be sure to preview the lesson plans, as each class is unique. Choose a resource that best supports your program.

The book, “Le Battalion Noir”, should be read multiple times—both as a read-aloud and a shared reading—to ensure students fully understand the content. Providing background knowledge beforehand may help students better comprehend the text.

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(Grades 4+)

Core French

Integrating materials about the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada's all-Black military unit during World War I, can enhance students' understanding of Black Canadian history and promote a more inclusive perspective. This approach aligns with curriculum expectations that encourage exploring texts fostering understanding of diverse identities and histories (CRRP).

(Grades 4+)