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      Une visite à Cannes : reflexive verbs, role-play (Edexcel)

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can understand texts about the French film festival in Cannes using reflexive verbs and take part in a role-play.

      Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons

      Key learning points

      1. Reflexive pronouns are: 'me', 'te', 'se', 'nous', 'vous', 'se'. They precede the verb.
      2. The verb parts of regular reflexive verbs are conjugated in the same way as regular -er, -ir and -re verbs.
      3. Reflexive verbs form the perfect tense with 'être' and past participles must agree.
      4. The Cannes film festival is one of Europe's biggest film festivals.

      Keywords

      • Reflexive - describes an action where the subject and the object of the verb are the same

      • Reflexive pronoun - used to indicate doing something to yourself words like 'myself' and 'yourself'

      Common misconception

      I should include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.

      When performing a role-play, answers should contain one verb and be concise. Do not add unnecessary detail.

      Teacher tip

      There are two versions of the role-play tasks in LC3. Option 1 is Higher and Option 2 is Foundation.

      Equipment

      Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      What is a 'jour férié'?

      Correct Answer: a bank holiday, a public holiday, a day off, bank holiday, public holiday

      Q2.
      Match the reflexive verbs.

      Correct Answer:s'appeler,to be named
      Correct Answer:s'inquiéter,to be worried (about)
      Correct Answer:se lever,to get up
      Correct Answer:se relaxer,to relax
      Correct Answer:se souvenir de,to remember
      Correct Answer:s'organiser,to get organised

      Q3.
      Which verb means 'to be located'?

      s'organiser
      perdre
      Correct answer: se trouver
      se souvenir de
      porter

      Q4.
      Which of the things below can fly?

      gâteau
      fromage
      glace
      Correct answer: oiseau
      pain

      Q5.
      Match the parts of the verb 'être'.

      Correct Answer:je,suis
      Correct Answer:tu,es
      Correct Answer:elle/il/on,est
      Correct Answer:nous,sommes
      Correct Answer:vous,êtes
      Correct Answer:ils/elles,sont

      Q6.
      Put the words in order to make a sentence about Léa. Start with 'she is called ....'

      1 - elle
      2 - s'appelle
      3 - Léa
      4 - et elle
      5 - se
      6 - lève
      7 - tôt

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Can you match the reflexive pronouns?

      Correct Answer:je,me
      Correct Answer:tu,te
      Correct Answer:il/elle,se
      Correct Answer:nous,nous
      Correct Answer:vous,vous
      Correct Answer:ils/elles,se

      Q2.
      Complete the past tense sentence. Il s' levé tôt.

      Correct Answer: est

      Q3.
      Complete the verb. Elles se sont bien

      organisée
      organisés
      organisé
      Correct answer: organisées

      Q4.
      Match the verb to the past participle.

      Correct Answer:se lever,levé
      Correct Answer:se réunir,réuni
      Correct Answer:se défendre,défendu
      Correct Answer:porter,porté
      Correct Answer:finir,fini
      Correct Answer:vendre,vendu

      Q5.
      Which of these sentences about role-play answers are true?

      Correct answer: Read the prompts and prepare responses - there's always a question!
      Correct answer: Use a short phrase or sentence. Single words are not enough.
      Correct answer: Keep answers relevant but short!
      Include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.
      Correct answer: Use words you can say confidently - answers must be clear!

      Q6.
      What famous event takes place in Cannes each year?

      Correct Answer: film festival, The Cannes film festival, Cannes film festival

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