Au boulot : extended writing and speaking
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe work scenarios using a range of new and revisited vocabulary and I can ask and answer questions about past events.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- [au/eau] sounds like 'gauche', [ou] sounds like 'nous', [u] sounds like 'tu', [ch] sounds like 'chercher'.
- Extended reading texts can be exploited to enrich our vocabulary and use of complex structures.
- Writing task instructions must be read carefully and answers planned to ensure coverage of all the main points.
Keywords
Sound symbol correspondence - relationship between letters and their sounds (SSC)
Complex structures - a range of grammatical features that enable more detailed communication
Common misconception
[ch] is pronounced the same in French as it is in English.
[ch] is a softer sound in French and students will need directed practice in order to pronounce it correctly. It is more like the sound 'sh' in English.
Teacher tip
If time, students might benefit from peer assessing the written answers to task C2 with others in the class and teachers might like to invite their contributions to add to the feedback process.
Equipment
Mini whiteboard and pens are useful if possible for the quick checking tasks found throughout the lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words are indefinite adjectives?
Q2.Match the French and the English.
from now on
watch out !
live !
smile !
gift, donation
was, has been
Q3.Translate the question: In which hospitals have you worked?
Q4.Complete the sentence: j'ai travaillé dans où j'ai fabriqué des produits.
Q5.Complete the translation of 'there weren't enough breaks': il n'y avait pas assez de .
Q6.Choose the correct form of 'ce' to translate 'this/that computer' : ordinateur.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the words which contain the sound symbol correspondences [au/eau] or [ou] in French.
Q2.Select the French words containing the SSCs [ch] and [u].
Q3.Which English word contains the sound closest to the French SSC [ch]?
Q4.Extended texts help to enrich our vocabulary and model the use of structures.
Q5.Complete the advice: Writing task instructions should be read carefully and answers in order to ensure coverage of the main points.
Q6.Match the verbs to the objects.
une équipe
un produit
un document numérique
un problème
parler dans une réunion
pour le bien commun
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