Ideal resources to stretch and challenge pupils whilst improving their speaking and reading skills. There are 10 speaking questions using the present, conditional, imperfect and past tense. The reading comprehension is taken from an authentic web article on what Christmas activities there are for children in Paris. The first task has 12 comprehension questions where pupils demonstrate understanding of the text. The second tasks builds on their vocabulary knowledge with 22 phrases to find. This is ideal for classwork, homework or cover work. Resources are easy to print.

Pupils use a vocabulary frame to write a weather report using appropriate time markers and a variety of tenses. This is great for practising high frequency verbs in the present, past and future tense. Also included is a worksheet with a translation exercise and a crossword puzzle. Again this enables pupils to demonstrate understanding of three tenses.

Pupils label 12 activities of what Father Christmas is up using a prompt slide. Teacher solution is provided too. The pupils can use the summary slide to write an account of his day. Fun activity and great revision of high frequency verbs in the present tense.

Pupils read 4 paragraphs with a variety of tenses. They then answer questions demonstrating understanding of the text. This could be used as a model for pupils to use to write their own canteen review.

Pupils listen to a popular song from Toy Story and fill in the missing verbs in the imperfect tense. They then demonstrate understanding of the lyrics by finding key phrases. They also reflect on their learning and the strategies they have used.

Pupils categorise the time markers - great starter! Extension opportunities too e.g. pupils demonstrate understanding of three tenses by creating their own sentences using the time markers. Easy to print and edit.

2 versions are included - one with French and English, the second with French and space for pupils to fill in the English

two reading and listening activities based on two very popular YouTube links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOGl-LuEWU&list=UUzQ1l1E-zJxMbsG5PYU0Ozw&index=27 (multiple choice activity) http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k41MT6gB0NU (vocabulary comprehension) Pupils love both songs and the novelty aids retention. Resources are easy to print and edit.

A speaking frame to answer the questions below using a variety of tenses: 1. Où vas-tu aller en vacances l’année prochaine? 2. Qu'est que tu vas faire en vacances? 3. Tu vas aller en vacances avec qui? 4. Comment tu vas voyager? 5. Ou es-tu allé en vacances l’année dernière?  6. Quand tu étais petit(e) où allais-tu en vacances? Easy to print and edit. Web links included to promote independent learning.

key vocabulary to match up and find in the word search

This would be an excellent end to the year for you and your class. This can be completed as a standalone lesson or worked through gradually in the build up to Christmas. The first slide on the Ppt is a Christmas scene, pupils/teacher click on a number in the scene and complete the challenge as a class. There are 25 activities to complete. Each activity is hyperlinked back to the Christmas scene. Included within the challenges is : - gap-fill greetings and introductions dialogue - reading - word cloud greetings and introductions - crossword - "dans mon sac j'ai" - logic puzzle pencil case items - reading match up ages - number challenge - put the numbers 1-20 into chronological order - sentence unscramble - ages - crossword days of week and months of the year - reading comprehension greetings, ages, birthdays, what's in your school bag - reading match up; high frequency questions and appropriate answers - genders - items in the classroom - word cloud classroom instructions - writing; colours - word puzzle colours and adjectival agreement - scaffolded writing brothers and sisters - translation and word search brothers and sisters - writing - sentence reorder brothers, sisters and family members - crossword pets - match up - heights - translation challenge, family, pets, physical and character descriptions - speaking and writing frame module 1 and module 2 - crossword module 1 and module 2 - match up reading module 1 and module 2 - word maze; height, hair and eyes - gap-fill reading comprehension module 1 and module 2 The challenges are easy to differentiate and it would also be easy to re-use each od the 25 activities as starters or revision for other lessons.

This would be an excellent end to the year for you and your class. This can be completed as a standalone lesson or worked through gradually in the build up to Christmas. The first slide on the Ppt is a Christmas scene, pupils/teacher click on a number in the scene and complete the challenge as a class. There are 25 activities to complete. Each activity is hyperlinked back to the Christmas scene. Included within the challenges is : writing activity - fill in the missing letters for 6 activities you do on the computer speaking and writing frame for "was machst du am Computer?" activities and descriptions Translation game "was machst du am Computer?" - pupils use the initials to translate the sentences Crossword based on "Rapmusik ist cool" - adverbs of frequency, genres of music, opinions and adjectives Match up game base on "was machst du am Compurer?" and "Rapmusik ist cool" writing and reading challenge based on music genres and opinions - unscramble the letters Past tense match up based on "Realität im Fernsehen" Reading - word cloud to translate 15 sentences based on "Filmkritik" speaking/ writing frame in the past tense to discuss a film based on "Filmkritik" Bingo using adjectives go describe a film based on "Filmkritik" writing activity in the past tense based on "Medien-Projekt-Woche " reading and writing translation activity based on "Medien-Projekt-Woche " survey on favourite subject and justification based on "Wie findest du Deutsch?" Word snake whereby pupils rewrite the passage in full – opportunity to create their own puzzle and their partner solves it - based on "Wie findest du Deutsch?" crossword of subjects and opinions based on "Wie findest du Deutsch?" Speaking/ writing frame – subjects and opinions - based on "Wie findest du Deutsch?" 11 sentences to translate using a word cloud based on "Nicht gut genug, Frau Adler!" word cloud to describe your teacher using adjectives and intensifiers Crossword based on "Nicht gut genug, Frau Adler" - pupils demonstrate understanding of comparatives Speaking and writing frame for pupils to describe their school based on "Und in deiner Schule? " reading and writing - word cloud with 13 school rules to translate writing challenge based on 20nschool rules - pupils fill in the missing vowels translation challenge based on "Sportaustausch" crossword based on "Sportaustausch" reading comprehension based on "Sportaustausch" The challenges are easy to differentiate and it would also be easy to re-use each od the 25 activities as starters or revision for other lessons.

This would be an excellent end to the year for you and your class. This can be completed as a standalone lesson or worked through gradually in the build up to Christmas. The first slide on the Ppt is a Christmas scene, pupils/teacher click on a number in the scene and complete the challenge as a class. There are 25 activities to complete. Each activity is hyperlinked back to the Christmas scene. Included within the challenges is : a word puzzle of activities in the present tense a speaking frame for activities and seasons a match up activity of weather and seasons a word cloud to translate weather expressions a crossword of countries speaking game - flags of where you were on holiday dialogue to rearrange - holidays in the past tense a speaking frame for holidays and duration grammar table of "wohnen" in the past tense with accommodation match up of times a writing/speaking frame for holidays and description in the past tense noughts and crosses - leisure activities in the past tense crossword - holiday expressions in the past tense a word maze to find 12 food items a match up activity of quantities a speaking frame to order food at the market noughts and crosses - ordering food in a café a writing activity using "kein/keinen/keine" with food a word puzzle to unscramble of what you like doing in the present tense a speaking frame of what you like to do logic game of what you buy in what shop writing puzzle on pocket money reading comprehension on shopping translation exercise on shopping and pocket money The challenges are easy to differentiate and it would also be easy to re-use each od the 25 activities as starters or revision for other lessons.

Conditional tense test and revision of irregular verbs - solution provided and easy to edit

This would be an excellent end to the year for you and your class. The first slide on the Ppt is a Christmas scene, pupils/teacher click on a number in the scene and complete the challenge as a class. There are 25 activities to complete. Each activity is hyperlinked back to the Christmas scene. Included within the challenges is a dialogue to introduce yourself to your partner, unscramble numbers 1-20, put numbers 1-20 in order, reading activity birthday cakes and ages, crossword 8 countries, a dialogue greeting each other, telling each other names, where you live and your age and saying goodbye, colours, gender recall definite and indefinite articles, match up numbers 21-31, game to reveal numbers and translate, survey of birthdays and ages, crossword of months, word clod of 14 school subjects, crossword of 14 school subjects, reordering days of the week, reading and understanding a timetable, match up of school opinions, saying when a subjects starts and finishes, match up of times, unscramble food and drinks, speaking what you eat and drink at break, word cloud clothes, speaking describing your school uniform and giving an opinion, reading comprehension on mod 1 and mod 2. The challenges are easy to differentiate and it would also be easy to re-use as starters or revision for other lessons.

included within this upload is: an advent calendar to revise numbers - pupils write the number under the word a presentation to introduce Christmas vocabulary (holly, presents, snow, turkey, sleigh, choir, angel, snowman, stocking, Santa Claus, Christmas star, elves, Christmas tree, reindeer, bauble and mistletoe), a match up activity of Christmas vocabulary with solution, a game where pupils click on squares to reveal pictures and they give the German. Also within the presentation is a template for a letter to Father Christmas.

Included are 3 worksheets that are designed to build better reading skills and vocabulary on this topic. There is a word cloud work sheet whereby pupils find 48 expressions in French. (a vocab sheet in French in MS word is also included if this is a preferred option) The second reading sheets pupils translate 7 plans of the Trump Government and summarise the reactions of politicians over the world (Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Marine Le Pen, Marion Le Pen, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Benyamin Nétanyahou and Enrique Peña Nieto) The third worksheet pupils read an authentic article and find several phrases demonstrating understanding of the text. The pupils can use the PPT file to act as a prompt to either speak or write about their reactions to the American presidential elections. The work sheets will also assist pupils to write or speak independently.

Quick revision for the imperfect tense - regular and irregular verbs

Resource sheet to print out and cut in 3 - pupils answer 8 questions on free time Qu’est-ce que tu aimes faire quand tu as du temps libre? Qu’est-ce que tu n’aimes pas faire quand tu as du temps libre? Tu fais du sport? Quelle est ta émission préférée? Et ton film préféré? Est-ce que tu aimes faire les magasins? Qu’est-ce que tu as fait le weekend dernier? Qu’est-ce que tu vas faire pendant les vacances de Noël?

Included within this upload is a reading exercise to revise introductions, name, age, birthdays, where you live, brothers and sisters, height, eyes and hair. Pupils can select the translation or comprehension option to demonstrate understanding. There is also a rolling loop presentation of 18 French phrases - pupils listen to the teacher say an English phrase and demonstrate understanding by translating the phrase. This is an excellent revision activity and can be played on loop for pupils to test each other in pairs two. The second teacher presentation includes the solution to the puzzle whereby pupils use their reading and writing skills to unscramble phrases which demonstrate understanding of greetings, asking and saying how you are, asking and saying how old you are and asking when your birthday is. The PPT then has a match up activity with eight key questions whereby pupils find a suitable response to the question. Pupils then use the modelled example to prepare their own answers.