1. on.cpf.ca Welcome!Welcome!

2. Agenda 1. Canadian Parents for French 2. How CPF supports parents and children 3. French Resources 4. Benefits of joining CPF and having a local Chapter

3. on.cpf.ca About Canadian Parents for French We are the national network of volunteers which values French as an integral part of Canada and which is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians. 3 CPF was founded in 1977 by parents who wanted to ensure that children would have the opportunity to become bilingual in the Canadian school system. Today, CPF is a national organization with its headquarters in Ottawa and branch offices in 9 provinces and in the Northwest Territories. Over 22,000 members in Canada Over 5,000 members in Ontario, 31 local CPF chapters

4. on.cpf.ca Engaging Parents & Students 4 French-language activities to engage students of all ages from across the province Informative brochures and publications to support parents Provincial and regional conferences and parent workshops Advocating on behalf of parents to the Ministry of Education in support of access to quality FSL programs. CPF Ontario offers a broad range of support for French Second Language (FSL) programs across the province including:

5. on.cpf.ca CPF Chapters Chapters help strengthen French education by: Building bridges between local CPF members, decision-makers and other stakeholder groups Building links between CPF members and the provincial / national levels of CPF Receive support and funds from the CPF branch office to run local events Organize workshops for parents and French activities for children, such as: - French Story Time in the public library - French Summer Camp - French Movie Night for the entire family - French Homework Club…and more! 5

6. on.cpf.ca Homework Help 6 Parents don’t need to speak French to help their child Ensure that your child has a quiet place to work Read with your child daily in your native language Don’t do your child’s work for them Allow them to make mistakes

7. on.cpf.ca What you can do when you don’t understand French 7 Communicate with your child’s teacher Send a note in your child’s agenda for clarification Contact another parent Have French resources available at home

8. on.cpf.ca Homework Help Tip Sheets FRENCH IS NOT REQUIRED TO HELP! ONLINE FRENCH RESOURCES HOW TO DEAL WITH « LES DEVOIRS » ASSISTING WITH FRENCH HOMEWORK MOTIVATE YOUR TWEEN DO’s AND DON’Ts: K OR GRADE 1 FRENCH IMMERSION SUGGESTIONS FOR DEALING WITH DIFFICULTIES 8 Developed by CPF Ontario

9. on.cpf.ca Homework Help Tips An important objective for your child’s first experience in French Immersion is to enjoy coming to school feeling safe and confident. Foster a positive attitude towards reading. Read aloud to your child every day in English or your home language. Listen to your child read in French. Encourage comprehension by asking questions, but don’t ask for a translation. Support and encourage your child – you are not expected to teach. Parental involvement is crucial to achievement and to a positive attitude to learning. 9

10. on.cpf.ca French Resources Use the public or school libraries Order books online through Bayard Presse and Scholastic Play French DVDs or play their favourite videos, in French this time! Internet – visit tfo.org; fslhomeworktoolbox.ca; radio- canada.ca/jeunesse Visit on.cpf.ca for French resources including the Keys to French 10

11. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources www.fslhomeworktoolbox.caca/ 11

12. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources Produced by the Rainbow District School Board Based on a Needs Assessment conducted by CPF Ontario and supported by the Ministry of Education Audio files in French English video clips demonstrating instructional strategies to support students in reading, writing and math List of French-language learning websites General tips for learning French FSL Homework Toolbox www.fslhomeworktoolbox.ca 12

13. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources Grammar checker that finds common spelling errors and grammatical mistakes in French Cut and paste typed text into the box Mistakes are highlighted in different colours and explanations are provided in English or French Hover the cursor over the highlighted text to see the explanation Bon Patron bonpatron.com 13

14. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources Library Resources Virtual Reference Library Newspapers National: www.francopresse.ca Provincial: www.bonjourontario.ca Radio http://ici.radio-canada.ca www.canadianwebradio.com/ontario.html 14

15. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources Produced by the Ontario Ministry of Education More than 31,000 resources & interactive activities in English and French, many created by teachers! Organized by topic, grade, curriculum expectations, learning style, etc… Ontario Educational Resource Bank (OERB) https://resources.elearningontario.ca Student ID: sccdsbstudent Password: oerbs 15

16. on.cpf.ca Online French Resources Search tips: Use “Browse by Curriculum”, select “grade” and “subject” Try a few activities in English first to get used to the way things are set up Do NOT select by “strand” or “French language” unless necessary as this greatly limits options Kids love “Interactive Learning” under “Resource Filter Types” on the left side panel Once you are comfortable, try activities in French by clicking on “French” near the top right corner of the screen OERB 16

17. on.cpf.ca French Apps The term "app" is a shortening of the term "application software”, and commonly refers to programs for mobile devices. A mobile app is a computer program designed to run on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The explosion in number and variety of apps made discovery a challenge, which in turn led to the creation of a wide range of review, recommendation, and dedicated online app-discovery services. (wikipedia, 2014) 17

18. on.cpf.ca French Apps FUN & EDUCATIONAL French Vocab Games Lite La Cibile (marshmellow slingshot with questions on math, language and heritage ) Vacances Brain Pop (educational video + 10 Q quiz) Brigade Animo (CBC) (challenging quizzes on different animal species) Orthofolie (spelling – race the clock) Letris 4 (like Tetris, but you have to spell words to make the blocks disappear – challenging, but fun!) Quizlet (many quizzes at different levels – search “French”) REFERENCE Verb forms (translation, verb forms and full conjugation for many common verbs) AZ Dictionnaire French Gender Le Robert Dixel Mobile (dictionary App) Recommended Apps for Grades 4 and up 18

19. on.cpf.ca FSL Resources Supporting Your Child’s Success in French Immersion and Extended French Kindergarten to Grade 8 – A Parent Guide Produced by the Ontario Ministry of Education www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/parentGuideFrench.pdf 19

20. on.cpf.ca Canadian Parents for French Visit our website at on.cpf.ca for information on everything French including: Camps Exchange programs Courses Performers Links to stats on French Second Language funding, research articles and more… 20

21. on.cpf.ca Become a CPF Member To be involved in your child’s education To be informed about provincial policy and issues that affect your children and their French Second Language program To support extracurricular French activities Schools join to foster a sense of community and encourage parental engagement Join today and receive Verbs 2 go! - a quick and easy tool for students to access 200 verbs conjugated in the most popular tenses! Annual Family/Individual Membership: $25 21

22. on.cpf.ca Consider starting a Chapter in your community 65% of the revenue generated from each membership fee goes back to the Chapter Grants to help support French activities plus a $500 start-up grant Access to CPF Ontario's knowledgeable staff and network of volunteers Sponsorship of Chapter representatives to conferences Free copies of CPF publications and brochures to promote French Second Language programs Chapter Benefits 22

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