Une visite à Bruxelles: position of adjectives and adverbs, writing (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write about travelling abroad, using adverbs as well as adjectives.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Adjectives that come before the noun fit into five categories: BRAGS (Beauty, Rank, Age, Good/bad and Size/quantity).
- Adverbs that describe adjectives usually precede them.
- Adverbs that modify the verb and adverbs of frequency usually come after the verb.
- Extend answers by using a variety of subjects, adding a different time frame and using an element of contrast.
Keywords
Adverb - word that describes a verb or an adjective
Common misconception
All adjectives go after the noun in French.
While the majority of adjectives are placed after the noun, certain types of adjective go in front. Students should be aware of which adjectives go where in order to speak and write with greater accuracy.
Teacher tip
Mindmapping content before tackling a writing task on a given theme is a step often missed out by students. If they do this regularly in class, it will also help them to anticipate possible questions in the writing exam.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the French words to their English meanings.
airport
bike
garden
museum
market
lift, elevator
Q2.Which sentence means 'I never go to the post office'?
Q3.Put these words in the correct order to form a sentence: 'The old building is central.'
Q4.Which is the correct feminine form of the adjective meaning 'white'?
Q5.Translate into French 'I no longer see'.
Q6.Which sentence uses 'rien' correctly to say 'We saw nothing'?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the French words to their English meanings.
market
building
town
bridge
museum
park
Q2.Which sentence means 'the beautiful garden' in French?
Q3.Which sentences use the adverb in the correct position?
Q4.Fill in the gap with four words to mean 'we only see the capital city': la capitale.
Q5.Put the words in order to talk about how you want to travel in future.
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