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What you do with others: -er verbs and favourite things
I can ask and answer questions about favourite things and use singular and 'nous' form present -er verbs to say what I do with others.
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- Year 7
What you do with others: -er verbs and favourite things
I can ask and answer questions about favourite things and use singular and 'nous' form present -er verbs to say what I do with others.
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Key learning points
- Spelling words accurately in French is tricky and needs regular practice.
- To say 'she/he' + verb in French, the verb often ends in -e.
- To say 'we' + verb in French, the verb usually ends in -ons.
- 'Préféré(e)' means favourite in French and has an extra -e added at the end when describing a feminine noun.
- When listening in French, taking brief notes of key words in English and/or using a support grid can help understanding.
Keywords
Il - The subject pronoun for 'he' in French.
Elle - The subject pronoun for 'she' in French.
Nous - The subject pronoun for 'we' in French.
Adjective - Word that gives information about a noun.
Common misconception
Préféré(e) is often spelt wrong, with not enough, or indeed too many accents!
'Préféré' is favourite in its masculine form. The e that is added in the feminine form does not have an accent; 'préférée'.
It would be fun to use mini whiteboards for this lesson. For example, for the consolidating vocabulary checks for understanding, pupils could practise writing the words (especially préféré(e)!) on whiteboards before the practise tasks.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French -er verbs to the English translation.
Match the French -er verbs to the English translation.
Q2.Match the French to the English translation.
Match the French to the English translation.
Q3.How do you say 'favourite' in French?
How do you say 'favourite' in French?
cher
chère
rapide
Q4.Match the French subject pronouns to the English.
Match the French subject pronouns to the English.
Q5.Fill in the gap. In French, adjectives usually go after the noun they are describing. They also have to with the noun.
Fill in the gap. In French, adjectives usually go after the noun they are describing. They also have to with the noun.
Q6.Read the following sentence in English and match the correct halves of the French translation below.
It's good weather, we are preparing lunch, we are eating outside today, it's fun.
Read the following sentence in English and match the correct halves of the French translation below.
It's good weather, we are preparing lunch, we are eating outside today, it's fun.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Pr_parer (to prepare, preparing), d_jeuner (lunch), pr_f_r_ (favourite), t_l_ (TV). What is/are the missing letter/s in all of these French words?
Pr_parer (to prepare, preparing), d_jeuner (lunch), pr_f_r_ (favourite), t_l_ (TV). What is/are the missing letter/s in all of these French words?
e
a
à
Q2.Which of the following verbs are in their 'she/he' form?
Which of the following verbs are in their 'she/he' form?
mangeons
travaillons
Q3.Match the English sentences to their French translation.
Match the English sentences to their French translation.
Q4.Complete the sentence. When 'préféré' is used to describe a feminine nouns it has to agree with this noun and therefore we add an on the end.
Complete the sentence. When 'préféré' is used to describe a feminine nouns it has to agree with this noun and therefore we add an on the end.
Q5.Read these sentences, then match the favourite thing to the correct person below.
It's Julien's favourite colour. It's Nancy's favourite book. It's Cédric's favourite car. She is Mum's favourite child
Read these sentences, then match the favourite thing to the correct person below.
It's Julien's favourite colour. It's Nancy's favourite book. It's Cédric's favourite car. She is Mum's favourite child
Q6.Which of the following nouns does the form 'préférée' of favourite agree with?
Which of the following nouns does the form 'préférée' of favourite agree with?
le bateau
le stylo
