Une sportive qui m'intéresse : extended writing
I can describe a sportsperson of interest, paying attention to adjective agreement rules, present participles, comparatives and superlatives.
- Year 11
- AQA
Une sportive qui m'intéresse : extended writing
I can describe a sportsperson of interest, paying attention to adjective agreement rules, present participles, comparatives and superlatives.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Present participle adjectives can usefully be combined with other adjectives to give more information about nouns.
- Comparative and superlative adjectives can be used to enhance opinions and descriptions.
- It is important to communicate accurately but also to include varied and complex language.
- When developing a personal response it is helpful to use reference materials to look up new vocabulary.
Keywords
Present participle - verb form ending in -ant in French; the structure en + present participle translates into English as while or by + -ing
Comparative - a form of adjective or adverb used to compare people, things or ideas
Superlative - a form of adjective or adverb used to express the highest degree of a quality e.g. the tallest, the most interesting
Common misconception
The superlative in French always goes before the noun it describes, like in English.
Superlatives may go before or after the noun they describe. The rule that applies is BRAGS - if an adjective goes before the noun according to the BRAGS rule, its superlative form will also go before the noun.
Equipment
A bilingual dictionary or access to a dictionary website is needed. A mini whiteboard and pen, together with pen and paper for making notes, would also be useful, if available.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their definitions
Q2.What is France also known as?
Q3.Match the French to the English
Q4.'BRAGS' adjectives come before the noun in French. The 'B' stands for ...
Q5.The verb 'décevoir' means ...
Q6.La France est l'Angleterre
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the French and the English
