Contrôle de lecture: extended reading and translation into English (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can confidently complete exam-style reading comprehension and translation into English tasks.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is important to have a broad vocabulary to be successful at answering reading comprehension questions.
- It is important to look out for synonyms and distractors when answering reading comprehension questions.
- It is important to pay close attention to verb endings to accurately translate their tense and subject into English.
- It is important to be aware of false friends when translating into English.
Keywords
Synonym - word that has the same or very similar meaning of another word
Distractor - incorrect but plausible answer option in reading and listening tasks, designed to test your attention to detail
Common misconception
The word 'actuellement' means 'actually'.
The word 'actuellement' means 'currently'.
Teacher tip
Task A1 contains a mixture of Foundation and Higher Tier vocabulary, but it can be adapted to suit the needs of your class.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'L'enfant a __________ avec ses parents'. Choose the correct verb.
Q2.Match the French and English.
hundred
fire
island
fear
quarter
wind
Q3.Match the French and English.
to cut, cutting
to take with, take away
to look for, search for
to fight, fighting
to regret, regretting
to smile, smiling
Q4.Order the words to say: 'on Saturdays he goes to work'.
Q5.Write in English: 'ils ne travaillent pas en aout'.
Q6.Write in French: 'there is a lack of paper'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which adjective is a synonym for 'marron'?
Q2.Match the French and English.
to throw (away)
to fill (up, in)
survey
way, path
although
perfectly
Q3.'Nous sommes actuellement en France'. Which translation is incorrect?
Q4.Write in English: 'je serais heureux'.
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