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CONTINUE THE JOURNEY TO LIFELONG LANGUAGE LEARNING
Meet and exceed the “big ideas” and expectations of Ontario’s 2013 revised Core French curriculum with Odyssée, our strategy-based, action-oriented program that combines oral interaction with reading and writing. Continue the journey begun with the bestselling grades 4-6 series, C’est parti !, written by French teachers in Ontario, and put your students on the path to becoming tomorrow’s global citizens.
Engaging and authentic learning contexts, cultural and intercultural opportunities, and relevant activities that reflect the realities of young teens
Provides multiple opportunities for active student engagement
Uses the development of oral communication skills as the springboard for reading and writing
Places emphasis on the Gradual Release of Responsibility to ensure student success
Stresses the importance of scaffolding to meet the needs of all students
Provides self-, peer-, and teacher-assessment and evaluation tools for reflection, self-directed learning, and support for next steps
Links to the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)