My monster: numbers 1-12, 'des', 'combien'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'des' and numbers 1-12 with plural parts of the body to answer the question 'combien de ?'.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [(a)in] sounds like the 'ain' in the French word 'main', hand; [in] and [ain] sound the same.
- Numbers 1-12 go before nouns to indicate how many there are.
- Most numbers don't change their spelling for gender or number, apart from 'one' which can be 'un' or 'une'.
- The indefinite article 'des' is the French word for the determiner 'some'.
- 'Combien de ?' is how to ask 'how many?'
Keywords
[(a)in] - pronounced as in 'train'
Des - plural indefinite article meaning 'some'
Combien de - interrogative adverb meaning 'how much' or 'how many'
Common misconception
The indefinite article 'des' changes based on gender as do the indefinite articles 'un' and 'une'.
The indefinite article 'des' does not change based on gender. 'Un pied' - 'des pieds'. 'Une main' - 'des mains'.
Teacher tip
Listen to and sing the numbers song again at the end of the lesson and at the start of the next lesson to consolidate pupils' learning of numbers in French. Use numbers at any opportunity within the classroom, for social and organisational interactions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the first six months of the year in order.
Q2.Put the last six months of the year in order.
Q3.Match the numbers.
un
deux
trois
quatre
cinq
six
Q4.Match the numbers.
sept
huit
neuf
dix
onze
douze
Q5.Fill in the gap: 'Il y a mois dans l'année.'
Q6.Which phrases mean 'happy birthday' in French?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words have the [(a)in] sound?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
an eye
a nose
a mouth
an ear
a head
a foot
Q3.What is the plural form of 'un œil'?
Q4.Which of the following are questions? (The punctuation is missing!)
Q5.Write in French: 'There are some feet'.
Q6.Write in French: 'How many heads are there?'.
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