Québec · Grade 4

French, Language of Instruction

Taught in French-language schools, which most Québec children attend; the program is published in French only. An updated French program becomes mandatory in 2027-28; in 2026-27 the current program still applies. Ministry-prescribed exams in French (reading and writing) are held at the end of Grade 4.

Outline

Lessons for this subject are being written.

Below is how the official curriculum organizes it. Each strand will get full lessons like the ones in Grade 1 Mathematics.

Curriculum strands

C1To read varied texts (Lire des textes variés)

Reading longer stories and information texts; comprehension and reading strategies

C2To write varied texts (Écrire des textes variés)

Writing structured texts; grammar of the sentence, noun and verb agreements, spelling

C3To communicate orally (Communiquer oralement)

Oral presentations and discussions

C4To appreciate literary works (Apprécier des œuvres littéraires)

Reading and comparing literary works and authors