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Une visite à Bruxelles : position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (AQA)
I can write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
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- Year 11
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Une visite à Bruxelles : position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (AQA)
I can write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/bad and Size/quantity).
- Adverbs that describe adjectives usually precede them.
- Adverbs that modify the verb and adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb.
- Extend answers by using a variety of subjects, adding a different time frame and using an element of contrast.
Keywords
Adverb - word that describes a verb or an adjective
Common misconception
All adjectives go after the noun in French.
While the majority of adjectives are placed after the noun, certain types of adjective go in front. Students should be aware of which adjectives go where in order to speak and write with greater accuracy.
Mindmapping content before tackling a writing task on a given theme is a step often missed out by students. If they do this regularly in class, it will also help them to anticipate possible questions in the writing exam.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words to their English meanings.
Match the French words to their English meanings.
Q2.Which sentence means 'I never go to the post office'?
Which sentence means 'I never go to the post office'?
Je vais souvent à la poste.
Je ne vais plus à la poste.
Je ne vais pas à la poste.
Q3.Put these words in the correct order to form a sentence: 'The old building is central.'
Put these words in the correct order to form a sentence: 'The old building is central.'
Q4.Which is the correct feminine form of the adjective meaning 'white'?
Which is the correct feminine form of the adjective meaning 'white'?
blance
blanchee
blancque
Q5.Translate into French 'I no longer see'.
Translate into French 'I no longer see'.
Q6.Which sentence uses 'rien' correctly to say 'We saw nothing'?
Which sentence uses 'rien' correctly to say 'We saw nothing'?
Nous avons rien vu.
Nous avons vu rien.
Nous ne rien avons vu.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the French words to their English meanings.
Match the French words to their English meanings.
Q2.Which sentence means 'the beautiful garden' in French?
Which sentence means 'the beautiful garden' in French?
le jardin beau
le belle jardin
le jardin belle
Q3.Which sentences use the adverb in the correct position?
Which sentences use the adverb in the correct position?
Elle vite parle.
Vite elle parle.
Q4.Fill in the gap with four words to mean 'we only see the capital city': la capitale.
Fill in the gap with four words to mean 'we only see the capital city': la capitale.
Q5.Put the words in order to talk about how you want to travel in future.
Put the words in order to talk about how you want to travel in future.
