A very comprehensive revision and activity booklet aimed at the 2009 GCSE Students that I have put together. It contains all the GCSE topics with revision activities as well as two annexes: one for summer activities, one for grammar explanation. Message me in case of typos. I have added the word document versions of each part (the formatting might be off as it has been created on Pages on an Apple Mac).

A complete series of lessons based on the Crime au Chateau offered by Expo 3 Rouge Module 4. I have tweaked a couple of activities to make them fit better with my classes. They really enjoyed this type of Whodunnit type of activity.

An introduction to the futur simple including some irregular ones. It is mostly focused on the first person singular but it can be easily adapted. It also includes a reading comprehension activity.

A lesson to introduce what to eat to stay fit and healthy. It includes a reading activity (find the french for).

A presentation about clothes and opinions about outfits. It includes a listening/video activity in the shape of Eastenders, and a reading comprehension about Lady Gaga's fashion faux-pas.

Based on Expo3 Vert, a series of lessons and activities on healthy lifestyle and choices. I have adapted some activities from the textbook to make them more accessible / interesting for my 'slightly challenging' group.

A complete lesson introducing 'qu'est-ce que tu as regardé a la télé'. It includes a listening activity (based on the video) and a reading activity (the PPT presentation). The plenary is a challenging, yet fun pass the parcel.

Lesson to introduce 'on peut' and 'on ne peut pas' in the context of presenting your town. In order to introduce the vocabulary, pictures and words are to be revealed using the rubber (slide 4).

A Smartboard presentation on what students would have in their survival kits. This includes new vocabulary (not just pencil case items) along with an introduction to 'avoir' in the present tense. This is ideal for 2 lessons. This can be used with Studio 1 or as a standalone resource. All the listening are home-made embedded videos (using Xtranormal). All the reading materials are included as Powerpoint presentations.

A Smartboard presentation on likes and dislikes that uses a lot of cognates which is great for first lesson for year 7. This is ideal for 2 lessons with the first one focusing on the lexis while the other focuses on the definite articles. This can be used with Studio 1 or as a standalone resource. All the listening are home-made embedded videos (using Xtranormal). All the reading materials are included as Powerpoint presentations.

Two worksheets on justifying why you like/dislike a certain type of music or artist. It could lead to the writing of an account of a concert.

A presentation about listening skills and practice activities. Ideal as a revision session for students.

A lesson to introduce rooms of the house in French. This can be used in conjunction with Expo 1 (module 3, unit 2 - ma maison) or Metro 1 (module 5, unit 3 - le plan de ma maison). Starter: habiter Main: Intro of Question Intro of vocal Reading comp - label the name of different floors Reading comp (posters on PPT) - what is there is their house Plenary: Where's Waldo in French - drag Waldo across the house homework sheet: MTV cribs - Create a script for MTV Cribs and include details such as description of the house, where they live, their family...

A collection of texts and explanation about some very specific points about WW2, including: LA SHOAH, L’EVOLUTION DES TECHNIQUES, LA RESISTANCE EN FRANCE ET EN EUROPE, LA PROPAGANDE : ARME DE GUERRE ?, LA LIBERATION DES CAMPS, LA DEPORTATION, LA FRANCE DE VICHY and LES FEMMES DANS LA GUERRE

Based on Studio 1 Module 1. Introduction of personal identity and adjectival agreement with some intensifiers. It can be used with the book or as a stand-alone lesson. All videos (for the listening) are home-made and embedded.

Crosswords on school subjects

A stimulus for writing/speaking. A presentation of the simpsons dressed by designers. (pictures courtesy of Vogue, Condé Nast France).

A lesson based on the the evolution of the role of women at home and sexism in society. It includes two listening activities - Le sexisme dans les livres pour enfants and les garcons qui jouent a la poupée. Activities come from various places but have been adapted to the needs of my group. A worksheet is a support for all the activities in the presentation.

An introduction to regular -er verbs in the present tense. It includes a starter on pronouns, an explanation on the different forms for you (formal, informal, plural), the definition of a verb, the paradigm for -er verbs endings, a splat game for -er verbs in their infinitives and a couple of reading and writing practice activities.

Based on Expo 3 Vert Module 1. A reading comprehension activity based on Angelina Jolie's favourite types of movies (including opinions justifications).