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Second Language Learning

"Children whose first language is not French and who are enrolled in a French-speaking class for the first time may experience difficulties in mastering a second language.

Teachers should take this into account both in providing learning support and in evaluating their competencies." ** As well, we also deal with children whose first language is not English and who are enrolled in an English-speaking class. Second language strategies will apply to both.

Second Language Development

Second Language Evaluation

Oral French Second Language Continuum

A table which shows the development aspects related to French Second Language acquisition.
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Competency 4 and Second Language development

The Kindergarten Development Profile includes typical observations for SL students in Language Competency Development .
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Second Language Progress
Report

An insert (Word Format) that can included with the Provincial Report Card in order to provide information regarding second language learning progress.
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MELS policy on evaluating
second language learning

A short video clip that addresses the question: " What report card must be used for children who receive Welcoming Class services in French or who require additional support in learning French?"
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** Excerpt from the Quebec Education Program, Chapter 4, Preschool Education.