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.
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.
Two packs of assessment and monitoring activities for beginners, based on language commonly learned in the early stages i.e. name, age and how are you. Includes detailed notes for the teacher and all pupil resources. The speaking and writing resources provide opportunities for differentiation as well as self, peer and teacher assessment at Stages 1-2 and Stages 2-3, offering comprehensive assessment of progression at word/phrase, simple sentence and extended sentence level. Explicit links to the National Curriculum Programme of Study make the relevance of the activities clear.
NB. The Stages refer to Languagesinprimaries KS2 Assessment Criteria (available on TES).
Encourage pupils and students of all ages to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this visual set of 9 commonly used conjunctions. Each conjunction is presented in a different coloured shape to stimulate interest and to aid recognition and recall. The words are provided as both flashcards and mini-word cards. 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 sheets of mini-word cards group the conjunctions, so that you only need to print those you are most likely to require. Make up sets of conjunctions as a frequent-use resource in both speaking and writing tasks – ask pupils to select the conjunctions you wish them to use from the set, or challenge them by asking them to make a random selection. An attractive bright resource, to be used time and time again.
A pack of 2, animated powerpoint presentations to introduce and practise prices in whole euros and/or euros and cents. The powerpoints exploit numbers 1-20 and multiples of 10 to 60 and a small number of age-relevant nouns. The pack includes detailed notes for use written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind. It also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
A powerpoint presentation complete with animations and teacher notes to the slides, providing a whole lesson of work to introduce and practise months and dates. Resources for the suggested activities included as slides. Editable.
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.
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.
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.