Write a poem: using 'comme' in French similes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a French poem using 'comme' similes.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- j/soft g sounds like jour
- Use the definite article (le/la/l'/les) for specific nouns and the indefinite article un/une for non specific nouns.
- Use similes with 'comme' to compare two things.
Keywords
[j/soft g] - pronounced as in jour
Simile - a rhetorical device used to compare two things
Common misconception
The articles le/la/l'/les and un/une can be used interchangeably.
Use the definite article (le/la/l'/les) for specific nouns and the indefinite article (un/une) for non-specific nouns.
Teacher tip
Encourage use of reference materials for the final task and leave time for students to share their poems and respond to others.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'comme' mean in English?
Q2.Match the French and English adjectives.
Q3.' est bleue'. What is the gender of the missing word?
Q4.'Mexique', 'équipe', and 'qui' all help us practise the sound ...
Q5.True or false? The sentence 'le volcan est rouge' is grammatically correct.
Q6.Which option would not make sense?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Tick the words with the [j/soft g] sound.
Q2.La banane est . Choose the most logical missing word.
Q3.'Comme' means 'so' in English. True or false?
Q4.Which words are definite articles?
Q5.Match the French to the English.
Q6.Choose the best word to complete this image: 'Vert comme plante (f)'.
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