Journée du Chandail Orange
by Digital For French © 2026
Price: $3 USD
Subjects: firstDayOfAutumn,instructionalFrench,instructionalFrenchCanadian,nativeFrenchCanadian,nativeFrench
Grades: 3,5,7,9
Description
Help your French Immersion and Core French students learn about Orange Shirt Day, residential schools, Truth and Reconciliation, and the story of Phyllis Webstad through an engaging, student-friendly French Google Slides lesson. This resource introduces students to the significance of September 30, the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada, and the importance of listening, learning, remembering, respecting Indigenous voices, and working toward reconciliation. September 30 is both Orange Shirt Day and Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The lesson uses accessible French, visual supports, questions, discussion prompts, reflection activities, and a quiz to help students build both French language skills and cultural understanding. ⭐ What's Included? This interactive French resource includes: 🧡 Introduction to Orange Shirt Day 📅 Why September 30 is an important date 🏫 Introduction to residential schools 👧 The story of Phyllis Webstad 👕 Why the orange shirt became an important symbol 🌿 Introduction to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples 💭 See–Think–Wonder activity ❓ Comprehension and discussion questions 📝 Interactive quiz 💬 Partner discussion activities 🤔 Personal reflection prompts 📚 Important vocabulary ❤️ Activities focusing on identity, family, language, culture and community 🤝 Introduction to Truth and Reconciliation 🌎 Reflection on how students can contribute to a more respectful world
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