Outcome Chart – British Columbia – French Immersion Language Arts (FILA) 4

Big Ideas

  • One’s self-image is revealed by one’s choice of message and the way it is communicated.
  • The diversity of cultural elements in texts reflects the cultural diversity within society.
  • The nuances in a text can be discovered through inferences.
  • Characters are defined by who they are, but also by how others see them.
  • The use of stylistic devices and specific vocabulary creates unique effects.

Curricular Competencies

Exploring and Reflecting

  • Identify the main idea and details in a text
  • Formulate hypotheses based on textual cues
  • Make inferences based on a text

Creating and Communicating

  • Plan the content of a message based on the intended audience.
  • Use stylistic elements to create a unique effect.

Content

Students are expected to be able to know and understand the following in various contexts:

  • Communication strategies:
    • Consideration of other people’s perspectives
  • Text organization:
    • Structure of informational texts
    • Elements of informational texts

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