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Curriculum Map September 2012- June 2013
Mme Hardman Grade 2 French Immersion






Months
Language
Social Studies
Science
September
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Using known vocabulary in classroom conversations.
Vocabulary and Language Structures:
  • Review of classroom objects, counting, questions and grade one vocabulary
  • Calendar
  • Counting by 10ís, counting to 100
  • Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the Environment
-assess ways in which the actions of humans have an impact on the quality of air and water, and ways in which the quality of air and water has an impact on living things
-investigate the characteristics of air and water and the visible/invisible effects of and changes to air and/or water in the environment
-demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which air and water are used by living things to help them meet their basic needs
October
Speaking in front of the class, in class preparation for "montre et raconte"(show and share)
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing

Vocabulary and Language Structures:
  • vocabulary related to personal interest(hobbies, sports,clubs etc.)
  • Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Air and Water in the Environment
Continued

November
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing
Montre et Raconte
Vocabulary and Language Structures:
  • possessive adjectives mon/ma/mes, ton/ta/tes,son/sa/ses
  • Traditions and Celebrations
-Demonstrate that Canada is a country of many cultures
-Use a variety of resources to discover similarities and differences among family traditions and celebrations.
December
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing
Vocabulary and Language Structures:
  • Questions starting with quel/quelle Negative form ne
  • pas
  • Traditions and Celebrations
Continued
-timelines, family trees, family cultures.
-Field trip- Hamilton Children's Centre "Festivals of Light"
-constructing a timeline of important events in our life
January
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing
Procedural Writing
Vocabulary and Language Structures:
  • Present of regular er verbs
  • Traditions and Celebrations
Continued

Understanding Matter & Energy: Properties of Liquids & Solids
-demonstrate an understanding of the properties of familiar liquids (e.g., detergent, water, oil) and solids (e.g., sugar, salt, sand), and of interactions between liquids and between liquids and solids-investigate the properties of and interactions between liquids and between liquids and solids, and identify the types of objects or materials that can be used to contain liquids and solids-identify and describe ways we use our knowledge of liquids and solids in making useful objects and in living in our environment
February
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing
Story Maps/Reading Responses

Vocabulary:
  • Use of pour
Canada and World Connections: Features of Communities Around the World
-demonstrate an understanding that the world is made up of countries, continents, and regions and that peopleís lifestyles may differ from country to country
-use a variety of resources and tools to gather, process, and communicate geographic information about the countries studied
Understanding Matter & Energy: Properties of Liquids & Solids

Continued
March
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing/Montre et Raconte
Story Maps/Reading Responses

Vocabulary:
  • Subject and verb agreement
Canada and World Connections: Features of Communities Around the World
Continued
Growth and Changes in Animals

-Investigate similarities and differences in the characteristics of various animals

April
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing/Montre et Raconte
Story Maps/Reading Responses


Vocabulary:
  • Simple sentences consisting of subject+verb+complement (e.g., elle est jeune)
  • Canada and World Connections: Features of Communities Around the World
-demonstrate an understanding that the world is made up of countries, continents, and regions and that peopleís lifestyles may differ from country to country
-use a variety of resources and tools to gather, process, and communicate geographic information about the countries studied
-explain how the environment affects peopleís lives and the ways in which their needs are met
Growth and Changes in Animals

-Assess impact on society and environment
-Assess how humans impact animals and habita
-Demonstrate  an understanding of how animals grow and change and have different characteristics


May
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing/Montre et Raconte
Story Maps/Reading Responses

Vocabulary:
  • Linking words: et, ou, puis, mais
  • Canada and World Connections: Features of Communities Around the World
Continued

Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Movement
-assess the impact on society and the environment of simple machines and mechanisms-investigate mechanisms that include simple machines and enable movement-demonstrate an understanding of movement and ways in which simple machines help to move objects
June
Choral Reading, Shared reading, reading aloud, songs, poems/comptines
Phonics-based songs and activities, home reading, reading buddies.
Journal Writing/Montre et Raconte
Story Maps/Reading Responses


Vocabulary:
  • Silent word endings in nouns (e.g., chat) and silent ìsî in plurals (e.g. tables)
  • Canada and World Connections: Features of Communities Around the World
Continued
Understanding Structures and Mechanisms: Movement
Continued




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