Un problème écologique : Extended writing and speaking, photo description
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can exploit texts and photos to create extended spoken and written responses about ongoing environmental issues using a range of complex structures.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Infinitives used as nouns, en train de and venir de can be combined in discussion about issues such as climate change.
- Care must be taken when translating infinitives as nouns, venir de and en train de into English.
- Reading texts can be exploited to enrich our vocabulary on challenging and current issues.
- Immediate repetition of a speaking task, with reduced support, improves performance.
Keywords
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Gerund - verb in English ending in -ing which functions as a noun
Common misconception
All similar looking French and English words have the same meaning.
Often, French words have multiple meanings and it is important to choose the right one for the given context e.g. 'durable' means durable and sustainable.
Teacher tip
For the final speaking task, you may wish to guide students individually as to how much support they can have in front of them when they present.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pen; (ideally) facilities for voice recording.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word best fits the gap in this sentence? Il fait plus en juillet qu'en février.
Q2.Where do object pronouns go in a sentence in French?
Q3.Match the French and English object pronouns.
me, to me
you, to you
him, it
her, it
to him, to her, to it
them
Q4.Put the words in order to translate: My brother, I often give him money.
Q5.How are infinitives used as nouns at the start of a sentence translated to English?
Q6.Which word best fts the gap in this sentence? ' l'émission de gaz polluants peut arrêter le réchauffement de la terre.' Reducing the emission of polluting gases can stop global warming.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is the best translation of 'durables' in this sentence? 'Trouver des solutions durables est essentiel.'
Q2.Which phrase means to have just done?
Q3.Which form should the verb 'found' be in when using 'venir de' to say 'I have just found ten euros'?
Q4.Which form should the verb 'looking' be in when using 'être en train de' to say 'I am in the process of looking for a solution'?
Q5.Order the words correctly to translate the sentence: We are in the process of winning the fight.
Q6.Order the words correctly to translate this sentence: Brazil has just reduced the number of trees cut down.
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