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Teaching resources and support materials for language lessons and lessons about languages.
C'est combien Reading and Writing - KS2 Resources and Activities for asking for and giving prices
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C'est combien Reading and Writing - KS2 Resources and Activities for asking for and giving prices

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This pack provides a range of reading and writing activities and resources to practise asking for and giving prices from word to sentence level. They offer a way for pupils to apply and extend their knowledge of numbers within a context. Written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind, the pack includes detailed notes for use and exploitation of the resources as well as suggestions for differentiation. The resources are clearly linked to the National Curriculum KS2 Programme of study and Languages in Primaries KS2 Assessment Criteria (also available on TES) to enable teachers to accurately monitor progress. The pack also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
Mix-and-Match Irregular French Verbs Resource Bundle
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Mix-and-Match Irregular French Verbs Resource Bundle

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Mix-and-match resources to reinforce 10 irregular French verbs. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. French-English and pronoun-verb practice. Bingo cards, dominoes and matching cards with differentiation for a wide variety of activities.
Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb dominoes: pronoun-verb
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Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb dominoes: pronoun-verb

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs on dominoes, each verb presented in a different colour to give visual reinforcement. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. Students required to match pronoun and verb. Supports writing and speaking.
Cadeaux de Noel 2 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation
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Cadeaux de Noel 2 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation

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Cadeaux de Noël 2 provides a set of worksheets, offering a series of staged activities focusing on using language around the theme of Christmas presents. They offer an opportunity to have a Christmas theme to lessons without having to revert to word level work. The activities develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in an engaging context and are fully differentiated with separate worksheets (and resources, where applicable) for 3 different ability ranges. Support cards are also included. Specific, differentiated 'I can' outcomes are included on the sheets for self-assessment and to facilitate teacher assessment. Cadeaux de Noël 2 practises building longer sentences with a focus on using possessive adjectives with family nouns. It can be used on its own or following on from Cadeaux de Noël 1.
Cadeaux de Noel 1 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation
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Cadeaux de Noel 1 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation

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Cadeaux de Noël 1 provides a set of worksheets, offering a series of staged activities focusing on using language around the theme of Christmas presents. They offer an opportunity to have a Christmas theme to lessons without having to revert to word level work. The activities develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in an engaging context and are fully differentiated with separate worksheets (and resources, where applicable) for 3 different ability ranges. Support cards are also included. Specific, differentiated 'I can' outcomes are included on the sheets for self-assessment and to facilitate teacher assessment. Cadeaux de Noël 1 practises understanding, building and extending simple sentences, with a focus on indefinite articles. It can be used on its own or before Cadeaux de Noël 2.
Planning for series of lessons exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'
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Planning for series of lessons exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'

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A creative way of exploiting this traditional French carol to develop skills and language. Working up to a wonderful performance outcome, the planning provides a teaching and learning sequence (including possibilities for differentiation), which can be used as a unit of work for a number of whole lessons or in shorter slots over a longer period. It includes activities and tasks which develop a wide range of language skills, and gives links to the KS2 Programme of Study. The resources required for each activity are listed and those provided as part of the resource pack* are highlighted. An indication of the level of achievement is also provided with references to Assessment Criteria. Used in full, the lessons offer the opportunity for progression in a number of areas, however, many of the activities would work equally well in isolation. An ideal unit of work for the run up to Christmas and a great alternative to the usual Christmas resources, which also allows the teacher to fulfill National Curriculum criteria and conduct discrete assessment. Win, Win! *Resource pack available for purchase separately. Some additional materials available as free resources.
Christmas Bundle for KS2-3 French
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Christmas Bundle for KS2-3 French

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A variety of resources created to make the most of those Christmas -themed lessons, particularly appealing if you want your pupils to work beyond word level. The pack includes resources suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, including planning and materials for exploiting a traditional carol and staged worksheets on the topic of gifts. The focus throughout is on developing skills through engaging contexts and enjoyable activities. Differentiated and with self-assessment opportunities.
French Basics - French festivals: information and reading tasks
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French Basics - French festivals: information and reading tasks

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A powerpoint presentation which provides basic information in English about key French festivals and another which stages a reading activity based around the festivals. All resources for the reading task are differentiated and provided as powerpoint slides. Teacher notes to the slides are included for clarification. Develops dictionary and literacy skills as well expanding vocabulary and laying the foundations for translation. Editable.
French basics: Introduction to using the 3rd person
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French basics: Introduction to using the 3rd person

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2 worksheets guiding pupils through the use of the 3rd person to report back. Includes a speaking task, detective pair work and a written task. The theme used here is pets but it would work equally well in many other contexts.
French verb patterns in 6 tenses
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French verb patterns in 6 tenses

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Devised as an aid to understanding how these 6 tenses relate to each other in meaning and formation, this table presents patterns for conjugating regular and irregular French verbs in an accessible format. As the focus is on seeing patterns and relationships, the information given for each is distilled so that the student can see how knowledge can be transferred, rather than being overwhelmed by too much detail. For any student of French who needs an overview of French verbs and tenses.
French Basics - KS2 Pupil self-assessment profile cards -  intermediate
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French Basics - KS2 Pupil self-assessment profile cards - intermediate

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Self-assessment profile cards for Upper KS2 intermediate or more advanced pupils. 2 versions are included for differentiation or to use with different year groups. 1 card could be used over 1 or 2 years. These generic profile cards include 'I can' and 'I know' statements for a number of common language areas and areas of skill development. They are intended to be printed back to back and the pages are duplicated so that they could be printed in A5 size for cheaper and easier copying, especially if copying to card. Lower KS2/beginners Profile cards available separately. Also available as part of the Primary French Starter Pack bundle.
Resource pack for exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ....'
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Resource pack for exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ....'

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A pack of resources which can be used with or without the planning* to exploit the traditional French carol 'Entre le boeuf ...' , comprising reading worksheets, wordsearches, a rhyming words activity and a template for Christmas cards. Differentiated where appropriate, these resources develop a range of skills. Used in conjunction with the planning, they offer the opportunity for progression in a number of areas of the KS2 Programme of study. Some additional materials are available as free resources. The unit of work provides a creative way of exploiting this traditional French carol to develop skills and language. Ideal for the run up to Christmas and a great alternative to the usual Christmas resources, which also allows the teacher to fulfill National Curriculum criteria and conduct discrete assessment. Win, Win! * Planning available for purchase separately.
German basics
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German basics

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Materials to teach and reinforce basic but key German vocabulary. Includes many resources which focus on the often-overlooked consolidation of the written words, therefore encouraging the early development of reading skills. Presentations, flashcards, display, worksheets, activities.
French basics
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French basics

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Materials to teach and reinforce basic but key French vocabulary. Includes many resources which focus on the often-overlooked consolidation of the written words, therefore encouraging the early development of reading skills. Presentations, flashcards, display, worksheets, activities.
Mix-and-Match Irregular verb French-English dominoes
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Mix-and-Match Irregular verb French-English dominoes

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs on dominoes, each verb presented in a different colour to give visual reinforcement. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. Students required to match French and English. Supports comprehension and translation.
Mixed Irregular French verb bingo cards
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Mixed Irregular French verb bingo cards

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs on mixed bingo cards. 28 different bingo cards, each with a mix of irregular verbs. Call verbs in French for recognition or in English for comprehension. Ideal for revision or to use instead of a test.
French basics - numbers 1-20 in figures and words
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French basics - numbers 1-20 in figures and words

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A pack of resources to introduce and practise French numbers up to 20 in both oral and written forms. Includes powerpoint presentations, flashcards, mini-word cards for matching activities, maths symbols to aid the use of French numbers for simple mathematical problems and a handy poster which could also be printed as a reference sheet for pupils. The figure and word flashcards could be printed back-to-back so you always have them both to hand!
German basics - resources to introduce and practise the written words for colours
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German basics - resources to introduce and practise the written words for colours

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For beginners, these resources focus on the comprehension of the written German words for colours. Not only do they provide an instant and visual reminder of the meaning of each word, they also develop phonic recognition. Includes a powerpoint presentation with colours fading in, word cards for use as flashcards and/or display, and follow-up worksheets.