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Level 5 - Plume Verte (CM1)

Our students develop greater ease in communicating orally, using a broader vocabulary. They are able to understand and write more complex texts.

Objectives

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Read and understand more complex texts (narratives, informational texts, dialogues).
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Strengthen verb conjugation in indicative tenses: present, passé composé, imparfait, and future; reinforce subject-verb agreement.
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Improve written expression skills by producing structured and well-argued texts (narratives, presentations, letters).
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Skills

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Listening comprehension: Understand longer stories or information, and recall key details.
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Speaking: Express themselves fluently and clearly, adapting their speech to the context and audience.
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Reading comprehension: Read and analyze more complex texts, identify main and supporting ideas, and answer detailed questions.
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Writing: Write coherent and structured texts while applying grammar, conjugation, and spelling rules.
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Course content

Level 5 - CM1
32 Units

Units 1 to 7

Grammar: The elements of the sentence (punctuation, meaning) and the different types of sentences.

Conjugation: The verb: group, root, and ending.

Spelling: Understand “et, est or es” “son, sont”,“a, as, à” and the complex sounds "AN-AM-EN-EM" "IN-IM-UM-UN".

Written: Produce the beginning of the story.


Units 8 to 14

Grammar: The constituent groups of the noun phrase.

Conjugation: Conjugation of second-group verbs in the present and in the present perfect tenses.

Spelling: Silent letters at the end of the word and understand “ou, où” “ce, se, ces, ses”.

Written: fable in a comic book style.


Units 15 to 19

Grammar: The verbal group: direct and indirect object complements.

Conjugation: Conjugation of Third-group verbs in the present and in the present perfect tenses.

Spelling: Gender and number within the noun phrase.

Written: Product a technical sheet.


Units 20 to 25

Grammar: The expansion of the noun phrase: the relative clause.

Conjugation: Conjugation of Third-group verbs in the future tenses.

Spelling: Understand “la, l'a, l'as, là”.

Written: Discover French Poetry.


Units 26 to 32

Grammar: The nature and function of words.

Conjugation: Conjugation simple tenses and compound tenses.

Spelling: Understand “s'est, s'était/c'est, c'était” and words ending with “ail, eil, euil, aille, eille, euille”.

Written: The dialogue in the narrative.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ OF OUR PROGRAMS

Yes, once a week, within 48 hours after the last class of the week, our students receive homework by email to complete before the next class. Homework is not mandatory, but we highly recommend it to help students practice between classes and reinforce their learning. Except for The Petite Academy, there is no homework.

A lesson lasts 15, 25, or 50 minutes, depending on the program and the child’s attention span.

After the free trial, you will receive an email with your child’s level placement and the recommended class duration based on their attention span.

Yes, to ensure continuity, each class across all levels is delivered by the same teacher.

The estimated time to complete one level, assuming two 50-minute classes per week and completion of homework, is minimum 1 year for each level.

The number of classes for one unit can vary depending on the child’s progress, but typically it ranges from 4 to 20 classes.

We assess students’ progress after every 10 units with a review to check their understanding. If necessary, we revisit key concepts before moving on to the next unit.

We send progress reports once a year. These reports provide an overview of their achievements, areas of improvement, and next steps in their learning journey.

We recommend that students have a pen and a notebook during class to practice writing. This allows them to take notes and complete any written exercises as part of their learning.

Yes, it is absolutely possible to organize classes for siblings or friends, as long as the children are of a similar age and have a comparable level of French.

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