Numbers: 1-12, plural nouns, 'il y a'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use numbers 1-12 with nouns to understand how many there are.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [oi] sounds like the ‘oi’ in 'trois', 'three'.
- To make nouns plural French often adds ‘s’.
- Numbers 1-12 go before nouns to indicate how many there are; numbers don’t change their spelling for gender or number.
- ‘Il y a’ means there is, there are.
Keywords
[oi] - pronounced as in 'trois'
Plural noun - a word that refers to more than one person, place or thing
Il y a - irregular verb phrase meaning ‘there is’ or ‘there are’
Common misconception
The French sound [oi] starts with a 'w'.
The French SSC [oi] does is spelt 'oi' and does not start with a 'w'.
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.Match the French verbs with the English verbs.
Q2.Choose the correct meaning.
Q3.Match the French nouns with the English nouns.
Q4.Choose the correct meaning.
Q5.Match the French adjectives with the English adjectives.
Q6.What is the meaning of 'un' and 'une' in English?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Read the words. Which have the [oi] sound?
Q2.Put the numbers in order.
Q3.Put the numbers in order.
Q4.What letter do you add to make a noun plural in French?
Q5.Write in French: There are three books.
Q6.Which numbers rhyme?
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