Description

Grade 2 Reading Textbook – Arc-en-ciel

Grade 2 Method Presentation

This reading textbook for Grade 2 is part of the “Arc-en-ciel” collection.

“Arc-en-ciel” for Grade 2 is an extension of our methods from previous grades. The spirit, content, and pedagogical practices are thus reframed and extended. Our teaching methods emphasize oral expression. The latter is indeed the basis for learning to read and write.

The “Arc-en-ciel” collection for Grade 2 is based on the following methodological principles:

• Priority given to oral expression.
• Short, interesting, and illustrated reading texts: introduction of narrative, informative, injunctive, and descriptive texts.
• Illustrative supports in the margin of the texts explain difficult words. 
• Activities ensure effective learning of oral and written French. These activities also stimulate critical thinking and creativity.
• Motivating and interactive learning tools and materials engage students in the learning process.

The “Arc-en-ciel” collection for Grade 2 is a comprehensive method to learn French. It comprises the following four components: a reading textbook, an expression workbook, a grammar workbook, and a writing copybook. This collection also comes with 9 storybooks.

Grade 2 Reading Textbook

This Grade 2 reading textbook of the “Arc-en-ciel” collection is divided into 9 themes and 27 units (3 units per theme). Every unit provides the following activities:

• One or two pages encourage oral expression. 
• One or two reading texts. They are accompanied by a presentation of difficult words, a review of phonemes and graphemes, and questions. The latter help with comprehension and expression, and guide the thinking process.
• Another text (injunctive, informative, or documentary) that can be integrated into a project or that can help students better understand our world. 
• Songs and poems.

Finally, a QR code is printed on the first page of the textbook. Children can thus listen to:

• Stories (with text, sound effects, and music).
• Songs and rhymes found in the book.
• Phonics.