This is a starter activity, following work on tenses and time phrases. Pupils point forwards, etc. to show they know the tense/time phrase shown. In later examples, the clues are highlighted ('dernier', the accent on the last 'e', etc.). Instructions are in the PowerPoint.
Use this template to create a plenary pairwork resource. Fill the gaps in as you wish, pupils roll the dice and translate or carry out the specified activity. Could also be used as a starter activity.
This can be used for any language.
The example in the PowerPoint is in English, so it can be easily adapted to your needs.
Pupils work in pairs to produce a paragraph on any given topic.
They take it in turns to roll the dice. The phrase corresponding to their number is the one they have to use. When they’ve completed it, they could then learn it.
Good practice for learning to learn! They must also check that the phrase makes sense. If it doesn’t (incorrect tense, etc.), they must roll again.
Another idea is for pupils to translate their finished paragraph.
This can be used in any language (or subject!).
Type your clues into the ‘Clue’ boxes.
Pupils work in two teams (red and blue) and their objective is to get 4 (or 3, if you prefer) of their coloured rectangles in a row for a point. This can be vertically, horizontally or diagonally. I allow 5 in a row to count as 2 points.
In presentation mode, click on the relevant coloured circle to change the colour of the rectangle.
This is designed to be a lesson for early learners, introducing the idea of speaking spontaneously in French. It starts with the sounds of French (e.g. 'oi', 'é').
There's then a Kim's Game with French words that pupils have to work out the pronunciation of, using the sound-spelling rules.
Next is a Connect 4-style game, using more words that pupils have to work out how to pronounce.
Then the PowerPoint goes through some spontaneous phrases to be used in lessons, ending with a dictionary task - "Qu-est-ce que c'est?"
Pupils work in pairs to play the game. It is designed to encourage spoken skills.
They throw the dice and work their way around the board, asking each other questions.
Use this to teach students different time expressions for past, present and future in French.
Students need to be able to use and recognise time expressions/phrases to improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Introduce the paradigms of the vital French verbs, 'avoir' and 'être' using this PowerPoint.
The presentation also includes 'avoir' expressions (e.g. 'j'ai chaud').
This template allows you to use your own clues and Catchphrase-style picture, etc. underneath the clues.
Instructions are in the notes section in the PowerPoint.
This writing help sheet is aimed at very early German learners or lower ability learners.
It encourages students to write about what is in their school bag in a simple sentence.