Lesson Library

1. Mon opinion (My opinion)

Express a clear personal opinion about a familiar school topic.

2. Comparer des options (Comparing options)

Compare two options and explain a preference using a relevant criterion.

3. Justifier son avis (Supporting an opinion)

Support an opinion with a logical reason and a concrete example.

4. Écouter et reformuler (Listening and paraphrasing)

Paraphrase a classmate's viewpoint and ask a question to check understanding.

5. Le désaccord respectueux (Respectful disagreement)

Challenge an idea respectfully while acknowledging another person's perspective.

6. Vérifier les preuves (Checking evidence)

Distinguish facts from opinions and assess whether evidence reliably supports a claim.

7. Répondre aux objections (Responding to objections)

Anticipate an opposing argument and respond with a concession and a reasoned rebuttal.

8. Vers un compromis (Toward a compromise)

Synthesize competing viewpoints and propose a balanced compromise with a plan for evaluation.

L'histoire du Canada · Unit 2

1. Les Premières Nations (First Nations)

Describe the diversity of First Nations societies before European settlement using precise historical vocabulary.

2. La Nouvelle-France (New France)

Explain how geography, trade, and agriculture shaped life in New France.

3. Les alliances et les traités (Alliances and Treaties)

Explain the purposes of alliances and treaties while recognizing differing interpretations of agreements.

4. La Conquête britannique (The British Conquest)

Explain the change in colonial power and identify important effects of the Quebec Act.

5. L'arrivée des loyalistes (The Arrival of the Loyalists)

Describe Loyalist migration and explain how it affected different communities.

6. La guerre de 1812 (The War of 1812)

Compare participants' goals and assess differing outcomes of the War of 1812.

7. Les rébellions de 1837-1838 (The Rebellions of 1837–1838)

Analyze political grievances and distinguish the causes, methods, and consequences of rebellion.

8. Le gouvernement responsable (Responsible Government)

Evaluate responsible government as a democratic reform while recognizing the limits of political participation.

Le monde du travail · Unit 3

1. Les métiers (Jobs)

Identify occupations and explain how different workers contribute to the community.

2. Les lieux de travail (Workplaces)

Describe workplaces and connect them to the services provided there.

3. Les tâches quotidiennes (Daily Tasks)

Explain a sequence of work tasks using clear action verbs and sequencing words.

4. Les qualités utiles (Useful Qualities)

Explain how personal qualities and transferable skills support success at work.

5. Les horaires (Schedules)

Interpret work schedules and explain how to manage time and competing commitments.

6. Mon avenir (My Future)

Connect personal interests to possible careers and describe future learning plans.

7. L'entrevue (The Interview)

Present relevant experience and ask thoughtful questions in a simulated job interview.

8. Les droits au travail (Rights at Work)

Evaluate workplace situations and justify actions that support safety, fairness, and inclusion.

La culture québécoise · Unit 4

1. Le Québec (Quebec)

Locate Quebec and describe geographical features that influence life in the province.

2. Les mots d’ici (Local Words)

Interpret familiar Quebec French vocabulary and choose expressions appropriate to different situations.

3. À la cabane à sucre (At the Sugar Shack)

Explain how maple sap becomes syrup and describe a Quebec food tradition.

4. La musique en fête (Celebrating Music)

Describe musical features and explain how songs can express cultural identity.

5. Les légendes (Legends)

Retell a Quebec legend using past tenses and identify features of oral storytelling.

6. Le Carnaval d’hiver (Winter Carnival)

Explain how a winter festival reflects its environment and propose inclusive activities.

7. Le cinéma québécois (Quebec Cinema)

Analyze how a film portrays a community and support an interpretation with evidence.

8. Un patrimoine vivant (Living Heritage)

Defend a proposal for a cultural exhibition that respects Quebec’s diverse voices and living traditions.

Les réseaux sociaux · Unit 5

1. Les réseaux sociaux (Social Media)

Identify common social media features and describe their purposes.

2. La vie privée (Privacy)

Explain how privacy choices help protect personal information online.

3. Publier avec soin (Posting Thoughtfully)

Create clear posts and explain why permission matters when sharing images.

4. Le respect en ligne (Respect Online)

Express disagreement respectfully and choose supportive responses to online harm.

5. Vérifier les faits (Checking Facts)

Evaluate the reliability of online information by checking sources and evidence.

6. La publicité et l'influence (Advertising and Influence)

Analyze how sponsored content and recommendations can influence online choices.

7. L'équilibre numérique (Digital Balance)

Discuss how digital habits affect well-being and propose realistic adjustments.

8. Agir en citoyens numériques (Acting as Digital Citizens)

Build a balanced argument and propose responsible guidelines for a school social media project.

Le futur simple · Unit 6

1. Les verbes en -er (Verbs ending in -er)

Form the futur simple of regular -er verbs to describe upcoming classroom activities.

2. Les verbes en -ir (Verbs ending in -ir)

Use the futur simple of regular -ir verbs to explain choices and responsibilities.

3. Les verbes en -re (Verbs ending in -re)

Drop the final e of regular -re infinitives before adding future endings.

4. Les radicaux irréguliers (Irregular stems)

Use the irregular future stems of être, avoir, aller, and faire in plans for a school event.

5. Les prédictions négatives (Negative predictions)

Make future predictions using ne…pas, ne…plus, and ne…jamais.

6. Les questions au futur (Future questions)

Ask future-tense questions using est-ce que, inversion, and question words.

7. Les conditions et le temps (Conditions and time)

Use si with the present and a future result, and use future verbs after quand and lorsque for future events.

8. Un plan pour l'avenir (A plan for the future)

Combine future forms, sequence markers, and complex clauses to present a realistic community project.

L'écologie · Unit 7

1. Les écosystèmes (Ecosystems)

Describe the living and non-living parts of a local ecosystem and explain how they interact.

2. Moins de déchets (Less Waste)

Explain how reducing, reusing, and sorting waste can limit its environmental impact.

3. Protéger l'eau (Protecting Water)

Explain how everyday actions affect water conservation and water quality.

4. Économiser l'énergie (Saving Energy)

Compare energy sources and justify practical ways to reduce energy use.

5. La biodiversité (Biodiversity)

Explain relationships among species and assess ways to protect local biodiversity.

6. L'alimentation durable (Sustainable Food)

Evaluate food choices by considering production, transportation, packaging, and waste.

7. Le climat change (The Climate Is Changing)

Distinguish weather from climate and explain connections among emissions, warming, and adaptation.

8. Un projet écologique (An Environmental Project)

Develop an evidence-based environmental proposal that considers costs, perspectives, and measurable results.