This resource includes 3 files: a) PPT guiding students through the format of the 90 word task understand the format of the task identify key words in the bullet points to ensure correct tense is used identify linguistic success criteria (sentence starters / connectives / opinions / negatives / tense / intensifiers / comparatives (& superlatives) use a WAGOLL to identify examples of linguistic success criteria find the French activity (using the WAGOLL) to identify key vocabulary Reading activity (using the WAGOLL) - complete the sentences in French from the options in the box analysis of markscheme (Edexcel, Foundation Writing, 90 word task) b) Student task sheet c) Feedback / DIRT sheet

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 3 French Module 4 For each topic, sentences are provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 4: Talking about food Discussing eating habits Talking about animals and the natural world Talking about helping the environment Talking about what you would like to do Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for GCSE Studio French Module 5 (Higher) For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 5: Describing an ideal holiday Talking about a stay in a hotel Describing a visit to a restaurant Talking about travelling Talking about buying souvenirs Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 1 French Module 1 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 6 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 1: Talking about brothers, sisters and age Talking about my classroom Talking about likes and dislikes Describing myself and others Talking about what I like and dislike doing Presenting myself in an interview Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of “Retrieval Activities” based around GCSE Studio French Module 5 For each 2 page spread in the chapter (including Point de Départ pages), there are 2 powerpoint slides which can be used to help students recap previously learned vocabulary and structures: a) “Cinq par Jour” - a selection of 5 questions ranging from single word / short phrase translation to an open ended question for students to answer in French b) A retrieval grid of 16 items for students to translate. Items are colour-coded and worth between 1 and 4 points depending on difficulty. An easy way to measure progress over time and incorporate an element of competition into lessons. Ideal as no-prep starters or a “refresh your memory” interval in a double lesson!

An easy, no prep way to build some retrieval skills and speaking practice in to your lessons. 20 questions in French based around the GCSE topic of School. The questions flash rapidly across the screen. Press “S” to pause the presentation and generate a question for your students to answer. For students who need that extra support, a set of sample answers is also included as a separate file. You could test your students’ comprehension of the questions by simply asking them to note the letter of the correct answer; or ask them to amend the answer (either verbally or in writing) by changing the text highlighted in red. Questions included: Quelles matières fais-tu? Quelle est ta matière préférée? Pourquoi? Comment sont tes professeurs? Les cours commencent à quelle heure? Les cours finissent à quelle heure? Que fais-tu pendant la pause déjeuner? Qu’est ce-ce que tu manges àla cantine? Quel est ton jour préféré à l’école? Pourquoi? Qu’est ce-que tu as fait à l’école hier? Comment est ton uniforme solaire? Que faisais-tu à l’école primaire? Comment sont les règlements à l’école? Quelle matière n’aimes-tu pas? Pourquoi? Qu’est ce-que tu vas étudier l’année prochaine? De quoi es-tu fier / fière à l’école? Il y a combien d’élèves et de professeurs? Comment est le batîment? Décris ton emploi du temps C’est quelle sorte de collège? Es-tu membre d’un club / d’une équipe à l’école? To operate the powerpoint: Press S to pause. Press S again to resume. Press B to pause and a black screen appears. Press any key to resume. Press W to pause and a white screen appears. Press any key to resume. Press ESC to exit the presentation.

A powerpoint of ideas to and resources to celebrate la Journée de la Francophonie, Includes: Links to a selection of video clips (in both English and French) introducing la Francophonie A bumper wordsearch of French-speaking countries A list of 10 suggestions for students to get involved in la Journée de la Francophonie - ideal for adding cultural. Includes screen-free options. A blank world map template for students to highlight francophone countries.

A selection of Tangled Translations for GCSE Studio French Module 2 (Higher) For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 2: -Talking about sport -Talking about using technology -Talking about reading (using the imperfect) -Talking about tv programmes -Talking about the cinema Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of “One Pen One Dice” activities for GCSE Studio French Module 3 Students take it in turns to roll the dice. The first person who rolls a 6 takes the pen and starts translating. Player 2 rolls the dice until they roll a 6 and says “C’est à moi” (It’s my turn!) This player has now won the pen and can start translating. Player 1 has the dice and needs a 6 to steal the pen. The winner is the first person to correctly translate all the sentences. NB: To make this activity “COVID-safe”, students should have a dice each and use their own pen. This pack includes 5 separate activities covering the following topic areas from Module 3: Talking about daily life Shopping for clothes Describing festivals and traditions Shopping for a special meal Describing a family celebration (past tense)

A selection of Tangled Translations for GCSE Studio French Module 4 (Higher) For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 4: Describing a region Describing a town or neighbourhood Discussing what to see and do Discussing plans and the weather Describing community projects Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for GCSE Studio French Module 8 (Higher) For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 8: Talking about problems facing the world Talking about protecting the environment Talking about ethical shopping Talking about volunteering Discussing big events Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 1 French Module 5 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 5: Describing where we go at the weekend Inviting someone out Ordering drinks and snacks in a café Saying what you are going to do Describing plans for a special weekend Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of “Retrieval Activities” based around GCSE Studio French Module 2 For each 2 page spread in the chapter (including Point de Départ pages), there are 2 powerpoint slides which can be used to help students recap previously learned vocabulary and structures: a) “Cinq par Jour” - a selection of 5 questions ranging from single word / short phrase translation to an open ended question for students to answer in French b) A retrieval grid of 16 items for students to translate. Items are colour-coded and worth between 1 and 4 points depending on difficulty. An easy way to measure progress over time and incorporate an element of competition into lessons. Ideal as no-prep starters or a “refresh your memory” interval in a double lesson!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 1 French Module 2 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 2: Talking about school subjects Talking about what we wear to school Talking about my school routine Talking about a typical French school Saying what there is or isn’t in my school Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 1 French Module 4 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 4: Describing my family Describing where we live Talking about what we eat for breakfast Talking about Bastille day Describing a cartoon character Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of “Retrieval Activities” based around GCSE Studio French Module 8 For each 2 page spread in the chapter (including Point de Départ pages), there are 2 powerpoint slides which can be used to help students recap previously learned vocabulary and structures: a) “Cinq par Jour” - a selection of 5 questions ranging from single word / short phrase translation to an open ended question for students to answer in French b) A retrieval grid of 16 items for students to translate. Items are colour-coded and worth between 1 and 4 points depending on difficulty. An easy way to measure progress over time and incorporate an element of competition into lessons. Ideal as no-prep starters or a “refresh your memory” interval in a double lesson! Could also be used as a revision tool for students working remotely!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 3 French Module 3 For each topic, sentences are provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 5 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 3: Talking about songs and musical instruments Discussing your musical preferences Describing future plans Describing a trip to a concert Interviewing a young musician Ideal as a no-prep starter or as a home-learning translation exercise which makes it more difficult for students to use internet translators!

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 2 French Module 1 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 6 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 1: Talking about school holidays Saying what you did during the holidays Describing a visit to a theme park Saying where you went and how Describing holiday disasters (negatives in the perfect tense) Describing holidays using the present and perfect tenses together

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 2 French Module 2 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 6 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 2: Talking about festivals and celebrations Describing festivals and special days Buying food at a market Describing regional specialities Talking about a future trip Describing New Year plans

A selection of Tangled Translations for Dynamo 2 French Module 3 For each topic, a paragraph is provided in a mixture of French and English which students must “untangle” into both languages. This pack includes 6 worksheets covering the following topic areas from Module 3: Talking about celebrities and tv programmes Talking about digital technology Arranging to go to the cinema Talking about leisure activities (using negatives) Talking about a shopping trip Using three tenses