En ligne : questions in three tenses, picture task (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can ask questions using past, present and future tenses and describe a picture showing life online.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Yes/no questions in all tenses are formed by inversion of subject and verb, adding 'est-ce que' or using intonation.
- To ask questions using question words, add a question word before the inverted verb or before 'est-ce que'.
- Being able to ask questions in different tenses, as well as answer them, is key to successful communication.
Keywords
Inversion - when the subject pronoun and the verb switch place to form a question
Common misconception
In French there is a word for 'do/does' in yes/no questions.
The English verb 'do/does' isn't translated directly into French when asking a yes/no question. Instead, use intonation, inversion or 'est-ce que' to ask yes/no questions, e.g. 'Aimes-tu les réseaux sociaux ?' - 'Do you like social media?'.
Teacher tip
In the picture task, encourage students to develop their answers with small extra impressions and opinions throughout their description. Taken together, they create a more detailed picture.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.' texte préfères-tu ?' Choose the correct question word.
Q2.Match the French and English.
colleague
behaviour
TV programme
youth
Year 9
media
Q3.Match the French and English.
to turn on
to use, employ
to chat (online)
to wear, wearing
to watch, watching
to sell, selling
Q4.Order the words to say: 'the player played the game'.
Q5.Write in English: 'Où est ton nouvel ordinateur ?'.
Q6.Write in French: 'I am going to visit this site'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words which are all linked to life online.
tablet
data
console
to harm, harming
to chat (online)
channel
Q2.Give the English for 'mot de passe'.
Q3.Which questions use intonation?
Q4.Order the words to say: 'When do you use your phone?'
Q5.Write in French: 'Do you like posting on the internet?' Use inversion.
Q6.Write in French: 'Do you play tennis?' Use 'est-ce que'.
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