A new edition in line with the 2016 programs - A greater place given to reading and the strategies to implement to achieve a better understanding of the texts. - An approach that highlights the oral aspect. - More numerous and more guided written productions. - An implementation of the lessons which goes through an observation phase, then through manipulation. - Differentiated exercises with three levels of difficulty, an expert level to better manage the heterogeneity of classes, and a "Towards 6th grade" level to prepare for entry to college. The manual is structured into 6 parts corresponding to different literary genres. Each part consists of 2 chapters, each on an interdisciplinary theme. Each chapter contains: - An “Oral” double-page spread which puts students in a communication situation. - “Reading” pages to work on both comprehension and literary genre. - Methodology pages: “Read and understand” to develop reading strategies and “Say” to acquire oral skills. - Language study pages. - “Writing project” pages. - An “Evaluation” page.