On fait les magasins et les courses : extending vocabulary
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand texts about shopping, mastering topic-specific vocabulary and I can complete a role-play on this topic.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Listening and reading texts can be exploited to enrich our topic-specific vocabulary.
- Account for every word when translating from French, but remember there might be a different number of words in English
- In role-play keep answers short and focus on accurately conveying meaning to cover each bullet point.
Keywords
Role-play - a task with a situation and prompts to ask and answer questions, simulating a conversation
Common misconception
The same amount of words are used when translating between French and English.
Due to the nature of the languages, there may be differences in how some words or ideas are translated e.g. I need is 'j'ai besoin de' in French. More or fewer words might be necessary to complete an accurate translation.
Teacher tip
There are two versions of task B2, C1 and C2. Option 2 tasks are foundation tier, however foundation students might also find Option 1 tasks useful. Option 1 tasks are included on the video.
Equipment
Mini whiteboards and pens are useful, if available.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Translate the French word 'magasin' into English
Q2.Which is the correct translation of 'a blue pencil'?
Q3.Match up the French and the English.
place
same
practical
too many people
too much money
sometimes
Q4.Fill in the missing word in this definition of a modal verb: verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in the .
Q5.Choose the correct translation of 'il y avait' ...
Q6.Choose the correct translation of the sentence: Je viens de finir mes devoirs.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match up the French and the English.
sock
change, currency
souvenir, memory
dress
jacket
tight
Q2.Complete the sentence: In the role-play keep answers ...
Q3.Choose the correct ending to the sentence: In a role-play at GCSE you have to:
Q4.Which of these tips for translating is not correct?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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