Grade 1 French (English program) report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 1 French (English program) comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 5 strengths and 4 next steps. Adapt any sentence to what you have seen in class, or write them for your whole class in the free Studio.

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Sample comments

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Level 4: Very good to excellent

Strength. Sam understands simple spoken French with ease. They can respond quickly to classroom instructions and questions. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
Strength. Sam follows songs, stories and games in French and shows understanding through actions and words. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. At home, Sam can listen to French songs or picture books with family and teach a new word to a family member. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

Strength. Sam understands familiar spoken French. They can respond to most classroom instructions. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. Sam is encouraged to use French greetings and words such as merci throughout the day. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.28: speaking in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

Strength. Sam responds to most simple French instructions, such as stand up or sit down, by doing the action. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is to practise listening for key words in short French songs and stories, using picture cards. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

Strength. Sam can say a French greeting, such as bonjour, with a model to follow. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.28: speaking in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
Next step. A next step for Sam is daily practice with a few key French words, matched to pictures and gestures. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.26: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3

How Manitoba reports

Grades 1 to 8 get three report cards a year: Term 1, Term 2 and a final June report.
three reporting periods: Term 1, Term 2, and a final June report
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.8 · Source
Each category gets a level from 1 to 4.
A 1-4 ordinal scale is used to report on achievement in each subject category.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade.
There are no overall subject grades.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19 · Source
Comments describe strengths, key challenges and practical next steps.
comments describe student strengths, key challenges, and practical, doable, and timely next steps.
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.33 · Source
French (English Program) Grades 1-3: only Oral communication is formally assessed; Reading and Writing are not.
N/A not formally assessed
Manitoba Education, Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.52 · Source

Questions teachers ask

What scale do Manitoba subjects use?

Each category gets a level from 1 to 4 (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 1 to 6 have no overall subject grade (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). Grades 7 and 8 add an overall percentage for each subject (Manitoba Provincial Report Card Policy, Partners for Learning, Grades 1 to 12, Revised 2026, PDF p.19). NYD means the student does not yet show the required understanding; a comment is needed (Manitoba Grades 1 to 6 Report Card template 2026-27, PDF p.1).

Are these Grade 1 French (English program) comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 1 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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