On va à un concert : direct object pronouns, reflexive pronouns and negation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use direct object pronouns, reflexives, negation and new vocabulary to accurately convey descriptions and opinions.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Grouping vocabulary by word class is a useful strategy for deepening understanding of words and their role in sentences.
- Direct object pronouns precede the verb. In negation, the direct object pronoun goes after ne and before the verb.
- Singular reflexive pronouns are me, te and se. They precede the verb.
- When translating, consider word order carefully, especially with direct object pronouns, reflexives and negation.
- Direct object pronouns can be used to answer questions more efficiently, by avoiding repetition of the noun.
Keywords
Word class - a category of words of similar function e.g. nouns, adjectives, verbs or adverbs
Reflexive - when the subject and object of a verb are the same
Direct object pronoun (DOP) - replaces the noun receiving the action of the verb e.g. it, her, us.
Negation - two elements e.g. ‘ne … pas’ around the main verb expressing negative meaning
Common misconception
All verbs in French end in -er, -ir or -re.
Only infinitive verbs end in -er, -ir, or -re. When categorising words according to word class in Task A, draw attention to the different verb endings and discuss the possible subjects of each verb.
Teacher tip
Task C could be completed on mini whiteboards, with students sharing their different possible answers with the class. There is no one right answer, as long as they are replacing nouns with DOPs and choosing correct reflexive pronouns. An extension might be to negate the given answers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are adjectives?
Q2.When do we use reflexive pronouns?
Q3.Which direct object pronoun can be singular or plural?
Q4.Translate into English: Il les ouvre.
Q5.Which of these verbs can NOT be used as a reflexive verb?
Q6.Make a question using 'est-ce que' and the statement 'il te surprend'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are verbs?
Q2.Match the vocabulary to the English meanings.
to incorporate, include; to fit in, become integrated.
to remember, remembering
to treat, treating
treatment
opening
loss
Q3.Translate into French: You (singular, informal) get yourself organised.
Q4.Translate into French: They (girls) discover us.
Q5.Which sentence contains a reflexive verb and a direct object pronoun when translated into French?
Q6.Which direct object pronoun would replace 'l'artiste' when answering the question 'Tu connais bien l'artiste?'
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