A good opportunity to link two A-level themes: la musique francophone & la criminalité. The aim is for students to discover the band “Noir Désir”, the story around Bertrand Cantat and then end with a debate. Also includes a video from Franceinfo which is very interesting to watch/comment.

Pupils have to read the AS essay title, then the bullet points of guidance. Then, they need to match up the content paragraphs below to the corresponding bullet points. Ideal to trigger discussions or more detailed plans in French to be done as a follow-up. Created from AQA AS-Level past papers and specifications, as well as the mark schemes.

Very easy and quick quiz on “Candide” - ideal to check in 2 minutes if pupils have read the book coming back from the summer holidays, and to make a start.

A sheet for pupils to understand the context around the chapters of “le tremblement de Lisbonne” in “Candide”. This worksheet presents both the reactions of Voltaire and Rousseau following the earthquake.

Slides with important quotes from chapter 3 of “Candide” (Voltaire) to create discussion amongst pupils. Chap. 3 = Comment Candide se sauva d’entre les Bulgares, et ce qu’il devint

-Chapter 27: multiple choice quiz -Chapter 28: correct the mistakes of the summary in French (correction on last page) + story of what “les galères” is

Worksheet (gap-fill exercises) on chapter 30 from “Candide” (Voltaire).

Worksheet on “Chapitre 25 : Visite chez le seigneur Pococuranté noble Vénitien”.

Worksheet on “Chapitre 17: Arrivée de Candide et de son valet au pays d’Eldorado et ce qu’ils y virent”

Worksheet of questions linked to chapter 11 of “Candide” (Voltaire).

Worksheet on chapter 6 of “Candide” (Voltaire).

Worksheet of questions on chapter 2 of “Candide” (Voltaire). You might need to change the lines if you have a different edition of the book.

-Article “A quoi ressemble le plan de revitalisation des centres-villes présenté par le gouvernement ?” + activity to find synonyms in the article -FranceInter (link on the worksheet): “Ces communes qui espèrent avec le plan Coeur de ville” + questions For A-level course or Pre-U

Quick worksheet of questions on the video from France24 “Désertification des centres-villes : une fatalité française ?” From 00’00 to 01’47 (but it is interesting for pupils to watch the entire video for homework or in their free time)

This worksheet goes with the following website: http://generationlaicite.fr/ Pupils need to go on the website and find the answers for the questions on the worksheet. Then, they click on “lexique” and complete the second exercise. Ideal for A-level of Pre-U pupils (Year 12 or 13).

Worksheet of grammar exercises on the topic of the Internet. Grammar covered: Verbs + à / de / nothing Pronouns (direct & indirect; y and en; stressed pronouns) translation Aimed at Sixth Formers.

Article from FranceInfo with a worksheet of questions, aimed at Sixth Formers for the topic of tourism.

Worksheet of questions on the following BBC video: https://www.bbc.com/teach/class-clips-video/spanish-ks2-giving-directions/zmhxpg8 Designed for a low-ability Year 8 set (which is why questions are in English).

This worksheet is to practise the more challenging rules of “le passé composé”. Amongst them: Agreements Preceding object with AVOIR rule Après + auxiliary + past participle (après avoir mangé…) Designed for a high ability Year 10 set, on the topic of “les occasions spéciales”.

This worksheet goes with an interview of LOUANE. It also gives the opportunity to students to do some research on “Les Victoires de la musique”. Fits in A-Level Year 1 (La musique francophone contemporaine)