What you do with others: -er verbs and favourite things
Lesson details
Learning outcome
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.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
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'.
Teacher tip
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.
to watch, watching
to prepare, preparing
to work, working
to walk, walking
to eat, eating
Q2.Match the French to the English translation.
the lunch
outside
the film
the TV
the house
the partner
Q3.How do you say 'favourite' in French?
Q4.Match the French subject pronouns to the English.
I
you
he
she
we
Q5.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.
beau,
le déjeuner,
dehors aujourd'hui,
amusant.
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?
Q2.Which of the following verbs are in their 'she/he' form?
Q3.Match the English sentences to their French translation.
I like preparing lunch.
We are eating outside today.
He is walking to school.
She eats quickly.
I am watching TV.
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.
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
Julien
Nancy
Cédric
Maman
Q6.Which of the following nouns does the form 'préférée' of favourite agree with?
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