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What is it? Intonation questions and 'quoi'
Learning outcomes
I can ask and answer intonation questions to identify something.
I can recognise and pronounce [ch].
Lesson 3 of 10
New
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- Year 3
What is it? Intonation questions and 'quoi'
Learning outcomes
I can ask and answer intonation questions to identify something.
I can recognise and pronounce [ch].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [ch] sounds like the 'ch' in 'chercher', to look for.
- Intonation yes/no questions are formed by raising tone of voice at the end of a statement.
- Intonation questions become information questions by adding a question word after c'est like 'quoi', what.
- When learning a new language it is important to practise vocabulary regularly to strengthen your word knowledge.
Keywords
[ch] - pronounced [ch] as in chercher
Quoi - meaning 'what?'
Intonation - the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Common misconception
Once you've learnt a new word, you remember it forever.
New vocabulary has to be practised regularly or you might forget it.
Playing a previously learnt song at the beginning of the lesson is a great way to help pupils settle swiftly, encourage participation and motivation by joining in straight from the start and tuning in to the sounds of the new language.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'c'est' mean in English?
What does 'c'est' mean in English?
is
what is it?
Q2.When do you pronouce the 't' in 'c'est'?
When do you pronouce the 't' in 'c'est'?
When it is followed by a word that starts with a consonant.
Never, it is a silent-final consonant.
Q3.In which of the following sentences would you pronounce the 't' in 'c'est'?
In which of the following sentences would you pronounce the 't' in 'c'est'?
C'est calme.
C'est curieux.
Q4.Match the French to the English.
Match the French to the English.
Q5.Why are there two ways of saying 'a, an' in French, 'un' and 'une'?
Why are there two ways of saying 'a, an' in French, 'un' and 'une'?
Because all French nouns are girls or boys.
Because all French nouns have biological gender, they are male or female.
Q6.'Vache', 'banane', 'orange', 'bouteille' and 'peluche' are all examples of nouns.
'Vache', 'banane', 'orange', 'bouteille' and 'peluche' are all examples of nouns.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these words contain the [ch] sound?
Which of these words contain the [ch] sound?
curieux
Q2.What is it called when you raise or lower your voice in speaking?
What is it called when you raise or lower your voice in speaking?
liaison
questioning
Q3.When speaking, how would you change the statement 'c'est un chat' into a question?
When speaking, how would you change the statement 'c'est un chat' into a question?
by keeping your voice the same throughout
by lowering your voice at the end
Q4.What does 'c'est quoi ?' mean in English?
What does 'c'est quoi ?' mean in English?
Who is it?
When is it?
Why is it?
Q5.C'est quoi ?
C'est quoi ?
C'est un sac.
C'est un stylo.
C'est un chat.
C'est une peluche.
Q6.What are the best reasons to practise vocabulary regularly?
What are the best reasons to practise vocabulary regularly?
To please your French teacher.
To impress your friends.
