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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9–12 | French as a Second Language
text/le texte. A means of communication that uses words, graphics, sounds, and/or images, in print, oral, visual, or electronic form, to present information and ideas to an audience.
text features/les caractéristiques du texte. The physical or design characteristics of a text that clarify and/or give support to the meaning in the text and/or aid in the presentation of content (e.g., title, table of contents, headings, subhead- ings, lists, charts, illustrations, diagrams, captions, footnotes, typefaces, bold and italic fonts, colour, index).
text form/le type de texte. A category or type of text that has certain defining characteristics. The concept of text forms provides a way for readers and writers to think about the purpose of a text and its intended audience.
think-pair-share/penser-jumeler-partager. An instructional strategy in which students individually consider an issue or problem and then discuss their ideas with a partner.
Venn diagram/le diagramme de Venn. A diagram formed by two or more overlapping circles. It is used to help students categorize information for written or oral assignments.
voice/le style. The style or character of a written piece revealed through the author’s use of vocabulary, sentence structure, and imagery,
for example, as well as the rhythm of the prose and the mood of the piece as a whole.
word web/le schéma conceptuel. A diagram showing the relationships between ideas.
writing process/le processus d’écriture. The process involved in producing a polished piece of writing. The writing process comprises several stages, each of which focuses on specific tasks. The main stages of the writing process are: generating ideas; choosing a topic; developing
a plan for writing; writing a first draft; reviewing and revising; editing and proofreading; and producing a final copy.
writing skills/les compétences en écriture. The skills needed to produce clear and effective writing. Writing skills include: organizing and developing ideas logically; identifying the level of language appropriate to the purpose for writing and the audience being addressed; choosing the form of writing appropriate to the purpose for writing; choosing words, phrases, and structures that are both appropriate for the context and effective in conveying one’s message; using language structures and patterns correctly; using correct grammar, spelling, and punctua- tion; attending to style, tone, and point of view; showing awareness of the audience; revising to improve the development and organization of ideas; editing to improve style and to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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