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In class: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use ‘je suis’, ‘oui’ and ‘non’ to ask questions.
I can apply my knowledge of silent final consonants to unfamiliar names.
Lesson 5 of 14
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- Year 3
In class: intonation questions
Learning outcomes
I can use ‘je suis’, ‘oui’ and ‘non’ to ask questions.
I can apply my knowledge of silent final consonants to unfamiliar names.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Silent final consonants -s, -t, -x and -d can be practised with words like ‘dans’, ‘mot’, ‘prix’ and ‘grand’.
- French statements become questions by raising tone of voice at the end.
- There is a space before a ? in French and also before a ! e.g. Salut !
Keywords
SFC (Silent Final Consonant) - silent letter (d, s, t, x) at the end of a word
Intonation - the rise and fall of the voice in speaking
Je suis - meaning 'I am'
Il est - meaning 'he is'
Elle est - meaning 'she is'
Common misconception
Changing intonation doesn't affect meaning.
If you raise your voice at the end, you can turn a statement into a question.
To make the most of short read aloud activities, teachers may consider a solo-duo-ensemble cycle whereby pupils say the words three times: once to themselves, once to a partner and once all together.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Read the following words. Which has an SFC?
Read the following words. Which has an SFC?
cheval
sac
Q2.Which of the following sentences are in the feminine form?
Which of the following sentences are in the feminine form?
Il est absent.
Il est présent.
Q3.Choose the correct adjective. Il est...
Choose the correct adjective. Il est...
absente
présente
Q4.How would you say 'hi' to a friend in French?
How would you say 'hi' to a friend in French?
Q5.How would you say 'hello' to a teacher in French?
How would you say 'hello' to a teacher in French?
Q6.How do you say 'she is here' in French?
How do you say 'she is here' in French?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The letters d, s, t, x are often at the end of a word. They are SFCs.
The letters d, s, t, x are often at the end of a word. They are SFCs.
Q2.Which of these French names end in an SFC?
Which of these French names end in an SFC?
Sara
Omar
Q3.How do you say 'goodbye' in French?
How do you say 'goodbye' in French?
Salut !
Bonjour !
Q4.Which of the following is correct?
Which of the following is correct?
Salut!
Il est absent?
Q5.How do you say 'yes' in French?
How do you say 'yes' in French?
Q6.How do you change your intonation to make a statement a question?
How do you change your intonation to make a statement a question?
Lower your voice at the end of the statement.
Read the statement with no change to intonation.
