Planning for a French unit of work which uses numbers 1-20 and multiples of 10 to 60 in prices, together with a small number of age-relevant nouns. The unit develops a number of aspects of the KS2 Programme of study and takes pupils from word to sentence level. The planning suggests the sequence for a series of lessons and details resources which could be used at each stage. It is written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind, and the resources include detailed notes for use.
The resources are available separately on TES and provide clear links to the Programme of study and KS2 Assessment criteria to enable progress to be monitored.
A pack of 2 sets of bingo strips, each set comprising 4 different strips and each strip providing 3 games. One set practises comprehension of prices in euros from 1-20, the other prices in euros and cents, using multiples of 10 to 60. These bingo strips offer a way of applying and practising knowledge of numbers and can be used as part of a shopping topic or as a stand-alone activity. This resource also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
The lyrics of and possible images to support the traditional French carol 'Entre le boeuf...'
Materials can be used independently or in conjunction with the unit of work (available for purchase), exploiting the carol.
Many audio versions of this carol are available on line and as it offers simple lyrics , repetition and a memorable tune, it is ideal for children to learn and perform.
Encourage pupils and students of all ages to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this set of flashcards and support sheets presenting 8 commonly used French qualifiers. Each word is presented differently, to provide a visual aid to memorisation and recall. Use one or more of the flashcards to introduce or consolidate the words, to stimulate longer sentences in whole class speaking activities, alongside other word cards to model sentence building, or for display. The word sheets present the qualifiers in 2 groups, so you can select which ones you want to print, and provide a stimulus for spoken and written work.
Other 'Building better sentences' resources are available.
Resources to encourage simple conversations about personal information.:
- speaking grids (2 provided) can be used in pairs/groups with dice to prompt questions and/or answers. Can also be used to prompt written sentences.
- support cards (2 provided) can be used to help pupils form the spoken or written questions and answers until they are confident enough to work without
- French place names can be cut up and used for listening or speaking activities
All resources provided as Word documents to adapt to your own needs.
Pupil self-assessment profile cards for Lower KS2 or Upper KS2 beginners. 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. Upper KS2/intermediate Profile cards available separately. Also available as part of the Primary French Starter Pack bundle.
The Fortune Tellers are pre-printed templates which provide a fun speaking activity to practise numbers and asking for and giving prices of a small number of age-relevant items. 4 versions are provided to allow for differentiation. Clearly linked to the National Curriculum KS2 Programme of study and Languages in Primaries Assessment Criteria (available separately on TES), the Fortune Tellers can be used as a stand-alone resource but also form part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
3 sets of prompt cards and support cards to encourage the selection, use and recognition of a range of French pronouns. The prompt cards can be used to practise the conjugation of any verbs with singular, plural or mixed pronouns. The support cards demonstrate the pronouns used in simple sentences in common topic areas but can easily be adapted for use in any context and to encourage more complex sentences. Notes for use included.
A powerpoint presentation and worksheet looking at the roots of words. Encourages children to look carefully at words and apply existing knowledge to search for clues about meaning. Develops literacy and investigative skills. Differentiated task - a number of extension opportunities built into sheet. Answers provided on powerpoint to lead to whole class discussion.
For KS3 students to use to evaluate their own behaviour and working patterns in MFL - if laminated, students can use a board marker to evaluate their performance intermittently or regularly and record improvements. A useful tool with poorly motivated classes and/or individuals to help pupils to recognise their own and others' behaviours and to understand what alternative behaviours are expected. Left editable so it can be adapted to different systems.
A language awareness task based around a simple wordsearch, provided in 2 differentiated versions. Uses words from German, French, Norwegian and Italian but requires no prior knowledge of these languages. Ideal for a KS2 or KS3 European Day of Languages or any Languages Day activity.
Intended as a group activity, this resource encourages children to look closely at nouns from a number of European languages, finding similarities and differences and applying a range of skills to work out meaning. It develops literacy skills and fosters an interest in language. Provided with 2 versions for 2 levels of difficulty, each can easily be extended and differentiated further. Suggestions for extension and for managing the task are given in the notes to the slides. This resource is supplied as an editable powerpoint presentantion so it can be adapted to include whatever languages you wish. No existing knowledge of the languages is required. Ideal for a European Day of Languages or anytime.
A set of 3 worksheets for KS2 and KS3 pupils in the early stages of learning French grammar, designed to introduce them to using a bi-lingual dictionary for nouns, adjectives and verbs. Pupils are encouraged to work things out for themselves and the staged mini-tasks, each with an extension option, allow pupils to work at their own pace. The sheets can be used individually, at appropriate points in your scheme of work, or could be used together, as part of basic French grammar consolidation or revision of dictionary use.
A template for making a simple lift-the-flap poster to consolidate a languages day or after any intercultural work. Most suitable for KS2 or lower KS3. Ideal for a European Day of Languages activity or anytime.
Encourage students to create better quality French sentences in any topic area with this bundle of flashcards, mini-word cards and pupil sheets. The materials present commonly used conjunctions, adverbs, time phrases and qualifiers in visual formats as an aid to memorisation and recall. The resources can be exploited frequently and in many ways making them a valuable tool in the MFL classroom.
A complete lesson (or 2) to introduce learners of French to the concept of infinitives, an essential step in the mastery of verbs. Using the context of classroom dos and don'ts, the 15 slide powerpoint presentation carefully structures the work and guides students through. Detailed notes for the teacher and materials for students are also provided. This resource can be used as a one-off or as part of a topic on school. It can be used with any students in the early stages of learning French grammar, particularly KS2/KS3/FIFTH GRADE/SIXTH GRADE/SEVENTH GRADE.
A complete lesson (or 2) to introduce learners of French to the concept of infinitives, an essential step in the mastery of verbs. Using the context of body parts, the 15 slide powerpoint presentation carefully structures the work and guides students through. Detailed notes for the teacher and materials for students are also provided. This resource can be used as a one-off (if students have or are given some basic body parts vocabulary) or as part of a topic on the body. It can be used with any students in the early stages of learning French grammar, particularly KS2/KS3/FIFTH GRADE/SIXTH GRADE/SEVENTH GRADE.