The resource folder contains a word list (14 words or phrases) and 4 activities to reinforce vocabulary learning: a matching activity, a word search, a crossword, and a multiple choice sheet. The vocabulary is taken from the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 lists.
This group of resources is ideal for staff training and for older / more able classes. There are 5 folders in all: 3 containing presentations and supplementary materials, and 2 containing worksheets.
Each of the presentation folders contains a PowerPoint show with animated slides, a PDF alternative which is great for classroom posters, and a set of presentation handouts. The vocabulary of verbs is introduced in the first presentation (infinitive, finite/non-finite, conjugation, inflection etc), and the two simple tenses (present simple and past simple) are covered. The second presentation is about the auxiliary verbs to be and to have, and how they are used with participles to form compound tenses (present and past progressive, and present and past perfect). The third presentation is about the uses of the auxiliary to do. (negatives of simple tenses, question formation, contradiction and emphasis.)
The worksheets are at two different levels (3 versions of each). They are both about verb identification. The task is to write out the verb and give its tense. The easy set are all lines from well known nursery rhymes, with the verb in either the present simple or the past simple. The second set is much more difficult, and contains a mix of tenses, and includes compound verbs where the two elements are separated by adverbs or negatives. The answer sheet gives brief explanations in cases where there is potential difficulty.
The use of French articles is often different from English, and it is an area where even experienced students make mistakes. This set of resources addresses that, covering the definite, indefinite and partitive articles. There is a support sheet and two worksheets for each. The accompanying answers have explanatory notes referring students to the rules covered in the support sheet.
Each worksheet has 8 short questions to be translated from English to French. One mark is awarded for getting the article right, and a second mark for the correctness of the whole response.
Each of the sets would provide ideal independent work to follow on from an online lesson.
This resource consists of 3 crosswords, 3 wordsearches, and 3 matching exercises to help pupils learn Christmas vocabulary. Answer sheets are included.
A ten slide presentation shows the rules for the pronunciation of final consonants in French.
It covers
silent endings - single consonants
silent endings - consonant clusters (e.g. est)
C,R,F,L (the CaReFuL) consonants
Liaisons before vowels
There are two follow-up multiple choice worksheets, where pupils have to identify the odd one out of a group of four words. Answers are provided.
I have also included sound files which could be useful for non-specialist teachers or for pupils working independently.
This is a follow-on test from this free resource on [French pronunciation.]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-pronunciation-numbers-1-20-avoir-and-tre-12439204)
It consists of a sound file and a worksheet testing students’ ability to discern numbers when they appear before vowels or consonants.
An answer sheet is provided.
Pupils have difficulty with the pronunciation of numbers because there are so many ways of pronouncing them, depending on whether they are used on their own, before a consonant or before a vowel. This resource aims to help.
A no-frills PDF shows the different ways they can be pronounced, and a sound file gives a demonstration.
The second sound file shows how avoir and être are pronounced.
Assessment materials can be found [here]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-pronunciation-test-numbers-1-20-12439711
This resource could form the basis of a whole lesson. There is a presentation on expressions which use ‘avoir’ in French, but ‘to be’ in English. It is supplied in several formats:
an MP4 video which can be teacher controlled using the pause button.
a PDF version of the same material that can be used for classroom display.
a pupil notes version in black and white so that pupils can make lesson notes or use it for homework or revision.
For follow-up work, there is a multiple choice exercise. This contains a red herring - one of the verbs does not take avoir.
Two sets of 5 worksheets (with answers) for helping pupils to memorise the verbs which are conjugated with être in compound tenses. One is a set of crosswords, and the other is a set of wordsearches.
Also included is an MP4 version of an animated presentation.
5 crosswords testing conjugation of avoir and être in the present tense. Pronouns form part of the answers.
There are several ways this resource could be used:
set one in class and a different one for homework
for revision
for tests to ensure there is no collaboration
as a check prior to teaching perfect tense
Answer sheets are included.
This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs with spelling changes to keep soft consonant sounds (eg mangeons, commençons). There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it.
The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner.
Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) .
Less difficult -er verbs without spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 1 & 2).
This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs. There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it.
The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner.
Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) .
More difficult -er verbs with spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 3 & 4).
A collection of worksheets (18 in all) covering the following topic areas: greetings animals, colours (adjectival endings). Also included are three interactive pronunciation activities.
A worksheet collection suitable for upper KS2 or KS3, this collection is designed to reinforce pupils’ understanding of adjectival agreement in French.
The presentation contains karaoke-style scrolling text with sound , plus two slides showing how ‘avoir’ is used to talk about age and about animals. These slides have optional sound to assist with pronunciation of the text.).
The song is good for learning as a two or four part round (see teacher notes). A copy of the printed music is included, indicating entry point of each group of singers.
There are two fill-the-gap worksheets for follow up written work - one on age and the other on animals. The task in each is to complete a sentence by supplying the correct form of ‘avoir’.
The subjunctive is tricky to recognise and even trickier to use. These resources break down the topic into manageable chunks, each focussing on a different aspect of the topic and each comprising a presentation with an asssociated worksheet for student practice.