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Reading materials may range from short stories, novels, and magazines, to newspapers, recipes, and comics. Information may come from many sources, including the Internet. The most important goal is to "hook" your child on reading. Beyond having your child read, spend a few moments every day discussing the text. Doing so will give you insights into how well your child comprehends what she or he is reading. Also, occasionally listen to your child read aloud. To some extent, you will be able to gauge whether your child is selecting books that he or she can read fluently. When students read fluently, they read smoothly, without hesitation, and with expression. Fluent readers find it easier to make sense of the text being read. Comprehension is, of course, the whole purpose of reading!
The best way to become a better reader is to practice each day, with good-fit books. It allows for more time to practice strategies, helping you work on fluency and expression.
Choosing "Good-Fit " Books
Good-fit books are not so challenging that the student is solely occupied with figuring out the words, but not so easy that he will unlikely learn anything new. If the reading is choppy, if the student loses focus, and if his thinking is confused, the book is too challenging.
Most importantly, students need to choose books that interests them. For them to want to read, they need to be interested in what they are reading.
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Here is a list of French books:
La série "J'aime lire" Publisher: Bayard Jeunesse Canada
A series of short fiction stories, illustrated like comic books.
La série "La courte échelle" Publisher: Les éditions la courte échelle
A series of books written by Canadian authors. Many books are recipients of various awards. Vocabulary and topics are adapted for specific age group and gender.
La série "Kaboum" Publisher: Les éditions la courte échelle
Popular French T.V series turned into a series of adventure books that revolves around a young boy "Paul Bordeleau" who lives with his ant, owner of a grocery store. However, the grocery store is the secret headquarter of a gang of superheroes called "Karmadors". Honesty, self-confidence, friendship, openness, empathy and good social behaviours are themes imbedded in this series of books. Boys will enjoy these books.
La série "Geronimo Stilton" Author: Geronimo Stilton
Different stories of a mouse. Has short chapters, lots of illustrations and word art that is visually appealing for students. Fun to read! Perfect for children starting to read novels in French. I recommend these for grade 4 students due to the level of language structure.
La série "La cabane magique" Publisher: Bayard Jeunesse
The stories revolves around two kids, Léa and Tom who found a magical tree house in their neighbourhood. This tree house is filled with books that can whisk them through time. These books are full of adventure and mysteries to be solved. You must read the books in chronological order if you wish to solve the mystery. Good luck!
La collection "Ratus Poche" Publisher: Hatier
A series of books about the adventure of a green rat and his friends. These books are leveled (yellow is easy, red is medium, blue is difficult), helping children select just-right books. In each book, you will find a glossary and questions to help comprehend the story.
La mystérieuse bibliothécaire Author: Dominique Demers
One of the books that served as the basis for « La mystérieuse Mademoiselle C." the popular Quebec children's movie about a strange substitute teacher who helps the worst school in the county to build a library.
La nouvelle maîtresse Author: Dominique Demers
Another of the books in a series that served as the basis for « La mystérieuse Mademoiselle C." the popular Quebec children's movie about a strange substitute teacher.
La série "Klonk" Author: François Gravel.
A funny adventure series about the main character "Klonk" who takes on different mysteries and adventures. A good length for children of this age group. Recommended by Québec-Amérique Jeunesse.
La série '' Les aventures de Tintin'' Author: Hergé
Classic Belgian comic books who's stories revolves around the main character ''Tintin'', a young reporter He is aided in his adventures by his dog ''Milou''. Expressive drawings, plots straddle a variety of genres with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, science fiction, and humour.
Les vacances du petit Nicolas & Les récrés du petit Nicolas Author: Sempé Goscinny
Books filled with funny short stories about the trouble that Nicolas and his friends get up to. One of the famous children's books from France. The vocabulary can be challenging but the content is appropriate for this age level.
Une twiga à Ottawa Author: Mireille Messier
A very short novel, in chapters for children just starting to move from picture books to novels in French. Story about a sister and brother who win a giraffe from the Kenyan embassy in Ottawa.
Magazines: Les débrouillards, Les explorateurs (Science/Social Science magazine)
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Français
Il était une histoire (Online stories) http://www.iletaitunehistoire.com/
Biblio Enfants (ThumbleBooks-Animated talking picture books) http://www.biblioenfants.com/
Radio Canada Jeunesse http://ici.radio-canada.ca/jeunesse/
TFO http://www.tfo.org/
Bon Patron http://ocdsb.bonpatron.com/
Larousse http://www.larousse.com/en/dictionaries/english
Conjugue moi http://www.conjugue-moi.com/
TakaVerbe http://www.takatamuser.com/pour-tous/jeu-conjugaison-verbes.html
Duolingo:www.duolingo.com/
Ortholud: http://www.ortholud.com/index.html
Bibliotree (requires a membership) https://bibliotree.com/
Conte-Moi https://www.conte-moi.net/
Musique
Flute Alors http://sites.csdraveurs.qc.ca/musique/flutalors/default.htm
Portable Recorder http://portablerecorder.weebly.com/
Le Labo d'instrument http://artsalive.ca/fr/mus/instrumentlab/
Études Sociales
My Canada http://www.tvokids.com/games/mycanada
Sociétés et territoires http://primaire.recitus.qc.ca/
Tourisme Autochtone http://www.tourismeautochtone.com/apprendre/histoire-et-culture/
Affaires Autochtones https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/fra/1315444613519/1315444663239
Historica Canada http://encyclopediecanadienne.ca/fr/
Minutes du Patrimoine https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/winnipeg-falcons?&gclid=CIuD8ZfJ380CFQQbaQodQ70FhQ
Musée canadien de l'histoire http://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egypt_f.shtml
Dictionnaire biographique du Canada http://www.biographi.ca/fr/
Kidadoweb http://www.kidadoweb.com/histoire-enfants/historama.htm
Le parlement du Canada http://www.parl.gc.ca/
Parlinfo http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/default.aspx?Language=F&Menu=Home
Gouvernement du Canada https://www.canada.ca/fr/gouvernement/systeme.html
Student Vote http://voteetudiant.ca/
Sciences
Les débrouillards http://www.lesdebrouillards.com/
Musée de la nature http://nature.ca/fr/accueil
Zoo sauvage http://zoosauvage.org/conservation/
Parcs Québec http://www.sepaq.com/parcs-quebec/blogue/recherche.dot?c=faune_et_flore
Il parle avec les loups http://www.ilparleaveclesloups.com/
Écoapprentis https://ecoapprentis.ca/
WWF Canada http://www.wwf.ca/fr
Typing Skills
Typing Club https://www.typingclub.com/
Dance Mat Typing http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3c6tfr
Kidztype http://www.kidztype.com/
Autres
Brain Pop https://fr.brainpop.com/
Drug Facts http://drugfacts4youngpeople.com/