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Planning French literacy blocks just became infinitely easier and more engaging with this comprehensive French book companion for "Le Pois Chic" (The Cool Bean) by Jory John. Designed to facilitate an entire week of interactive read-alouds and meaningful literacy activities, this resource delves into themes of risk-taking, growth, and living a fulfilling life, making it an excellent tool for French social-emotional learning.

"Le Pois Chic" narrates the journey of a bean striving to be recognized as "cool", only to discover that true coolness stems from kindness. This narrative presents an ideal opportunity to discuss inclusion, the desire to fit in, and the real values that define us, providing rich material for social-emotional development.

It's important to note that this resource serves as a companion to "Le Pois Chic" by Jory John, meant to complement the book, which should be purchased separately.

What's Included:

• Curricular Connections & Learning Objectives: Tailored to the Ontario curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
• Bilingual Interactive Sticky Notes: Pre-formulated discussion prompts to attach to the book's pages, facilitating rich discussions. They're reusable, making them a sustainable choice for yearly planning.
• 5W Retelling Poster: Available in both color and black/white, this poster aids in story retelling, enhancing comprehension and recall.
• Vocabulary Cards: Key sight words and thematic vocabulary from the book to bolster language acquisition.
• Story Sequencing Cards: Visual aids for story retelling, useful in both group and individual settings to support narrative structure understanding.
• Retell Flip Book: Allows students to articulate the story's progression and express their favorite parts, serving as a reflective writing exercise.
• One-page Retell Flip Book: A concise version of the flip book, ideal for summarizing the story's key elements while being resource-efficient.
• Differentiated Worksheets: Cater to various skill levels, offering flexibility in post-reading activities focused on comprehension and reading strategies.
• Writing Craft & Bulletin Board Display: An opportunity for students to create a display or take-home craft, including all necessary materials for a classroom showcase.

Reading Strategies Covered:

• Text and Illustration Interpretation
• Author's Message Analysis
• Prediction Making
• Story Retelling (Who, What, When, Where, Why?)
• Problem and Solution Identification
• Character Analysis
• Personal and World Connections
• Cause and Effect Relationships

Target Audience:

This resource is ideally suited for French Immersion or Core French students. It's perfect for substitute plans or full-week reading block planning, requiring no prep and easy implementation. It encourages daily book revisitation and diverse activity engagement throughout the week.

Interactive read-alouds are designed to be more challenging than independent reading levels, allowing for deeper understanding through scaffolded discussions and group activities.

For a closer look at what's included, please review the preview.

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Enjoy enriching your French literacy lessons with this dynamic resource! Should you have any queries or need further information, please contact me at firstgradefrenchies@gmail.com.

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