Grade 3 French (English program) report card comments - Manitoba

9 sample Grade 3 French (English program) comments for Manitoba's Provincial Report Card, from Level 4 to Level 1: 4 strengths and 5 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

• Next step. To grow further, Sam can ask simple questions in French. For example, they can ask a friend's favourite colour. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. A next step for Sam is to answer questions in short French sentences instead of single words. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3

Level 3: Good

• Strength. Sam uses familiar French words and expressions in class routines. Their pronunciation is good. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can play a listening game in French with family, such as following simple action words. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.30: LISTENING in highly structured Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 2: Basic

• Strength. Sam can repeat modelled French words and phrases with help. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
• Strength. With gestures and pictures to help, Sam understands most familiar French words. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.30: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. At home, Sam can practise French greetings and numbers with family each day. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING in highly structured Home tip Written for Grades 1-3

Level 1: Limited

• Strength. By watching and copying classmates, Sam can follow some simple French commands. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.30: LISTENING in highly structured Written for Grades 1-3
• Next step. Sam will benefit from a partner who models each French phrase before they can try it. Early Start French, Oral Communication, PDF p.32: SPEAKING 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 3 French (English program) comments tied to the curriculum?

All 9 comments name a skill and show the Manitoba curriculum match for Grade 3 beside the sentence. A match shows the skill is taught at this grade; judge the fit yourself.

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