Paris
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can translate a postcard from Paris.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Revisiting key phonics, vocabulary and grammar helps to embed knowledge.
- Most adjectives come after the noun in French: 'un livre intéressant'.
- Some adjectives go before the noun. These adjectives refer to beauty, age, good/bad and size (BAGS): 'un vieux vélo'.
- When translating, read the sentences carefully to identify key vocabulary and grammatical structures before translating.
Keywords
Pre-nominal adjective - a BAGS adjective (beauty, age, good/bad or size) that goes before the noun: 'un vieux vélo'
Post-nominal adjective - an adjective that goes after the noun: 'un livre intéressant'
Common misconception
When translating from French to English or vice versa, you simply translate word-for-word.
Word order is often different in French and English. In many cases, we can't translate word-for-word and you may need to paraphrase.
Teacher tip
You may wish to research some of the Paris monuments in more detail with your class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following monuments are in Paris?
Q2.Choose the correct description.
Q3.Which of the following words end in a silent letter?
Q4.Match the French and the English.
a bridge
a building
a church
old
tall, high
good
Q5.Order the words to say: 'We have a beautiful house'.
Q6.Translate into French: 'I like to come to Paris.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following words do not end in a silent letter?
Q2.Choose the appropriate description.
Q3.Match the French and the English.
dehors
l'effort
les choses
le déjeuner
mauvais
sympa
Q4.Order the words to say: 'Paris is a beautiful, interesting city.'
Q5.Translate into English: 'J'aime les hauts bâtiments.'
Q6.Translate into French: 'I don't go to Paris.'
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