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Building Better Sentences – French adverb flashcards and mini-word cards
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Building Better Sentences – French adverb flashcards and mini-word cards

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Encourage students to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this set of 24 adverbs. The adverbs are presented in colour-coded pairs of opposites, as an aid to memorisation and recall. They can be used both to enhance sentences in context and to illustrate or introduce a point of grammar. Select one or more for students to use in a sentence as a starter or plenary or to provide extra challenge at any point. Have fun while consolidating basic sentence structures through the random selection of an adverb to add and demonstrate with an action or facial expression. The sheets of adverbs could be cut up for matching pairs of opposites or for matching to the English. Colour-coded and plain versions of the English sheets are provided for differentiation. The mini-word cards could also be laminated as a permanent stimulus resource for spoken and written work. Other 'Building better sentences' resources are also available.
C'est combien Powerpoint Presentations - KS2 introduction to prices in euros
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C'est combien Powerpoint Presentations - KS2 introduction to prices in euros

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A pack of 2, animated powerpoint presentations to introduce and practise prices in whole euros and/or euros and cents. The powerpoints exploit numbers 1-20 and multiples of 10 to 60 and a small number of age-relevant nouns. The pack includes detailed notes for use written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind. It also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
French Basics - French festivals: information and reading tasks
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French Basics - French festivals: information and reading tasks

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A powerpoint presentation which provides basic information in English about key French festivals and another which stages a reading activity based around the festivals. All resources for the reading task are differentiated and provided as powerpoint slides. Teacher notes to the slides are included for clarification. Develops dictionary and literacy skills as well expanding vocabulary and laying the foundations for translation. Editable.
KS2-3 French - Tu aimes....? Adaptable Activities with Differentiation
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KS2-3 French - Tu aimes....? Adaptable Activities with Differentiation

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A set of resources for KS2-3 French which can be used in a variety of topics to practise, reinforce and apply the opinions phrases j'aime/je n'aime pas/j'adore/je déteste. They can be used for speaking. listening, reading and writing activities and support progression in language production. They come with suggestions for use and some examples of how they would work with food, leisure and school topics. The pack includes differentiated resources and ideas for further differentiation and extension. Time-saving resources which can be used over and over again.
C'est combien Listening and Speaking - KS2 activities and resources for asking for and giving prices
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C'est combien Listening and Speaking - KS2 activities and resources for asking for and giving prices

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This pack provides a range of listening and speaking activities and resources to practise asking for and giving prices from word to sentence level. They offer a way for pupils to apply and extend their knowledge of numbers within a context. Written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind, the pack includes detailed notes for use and exploitation of the resources as well as suggestions for differentiation. The resources are clearly linked to the National Curriculum KS2 Programme of study and Languages in Primaries KS2 Assessment Criteria (also available on TES) to enable teachers to accurately monitor progress. The pack also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with body parts - powerpoint, worksheet, lesson notes
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French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with body parts - powerpoint, worksheet, lesson notes

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A complete lesson (or 2) to introduce learners of French to the concept of infinitives, an essential step in the mastery of verbs. Using the context of body parts, the 15 slide powerpoint presentation carefully structures the work and guides students through. Detailed notes for the teacher and materials for students are also provided. This resource can be used as a one-off (if students have or are given some basic body parts vocabulary) or as part of a topic on the body. It can be used with any students in the early stages of learning French grammar, particularly KS2/KS3/FIFTH GRADE/SIXTH GRADE/SEVENTH GRADE.
French Basics - Personal Question Assessment Activities
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French Basics - Personal Question Assessment Activities

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Two packs of assessment and monitoring activities for beginners, based on language commonly learned in the early stages i.e. name, age and how are you. Includes detailed notes for the teacher and all pupil resources. The speaking and writing resources provide opportunities for differentiation as well as self, peer and teacher assessment at Stages 1-2 and Stages 2-3, offering comprehensive assessment of progression at word/phrase, simple sentence and extended sentence level. Explicit links to the National Curriculum Programme of Study make the relevance of the activities clear. NB. The Stages refer to Languagesinprimaries KS2 Assessment Criteria (available on TES).
Resource pack for exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ....'
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Resource pack for exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ....'

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A pack of resources which can be used with or without the planning* to exploit the traditional French carol 'Entre le boeuf ...' , comprising reading worksheets, wordsearches, a rhyming words activity and a template for Christmas cards. Differentiated where appropriate, these resources develop a range of skills. Used in conjunction with the planning, they offer the opportunity for progression in a number of areas of the KS2 Programme of study. Some additional materials are available as free resources. The unit of work provides a creative way of exploiting this traditional French carol to develop skills and language. Ideal for the run up to Christmas and a great alternative to the usual Christmas resources, which also allows the teacher to fulfill National Curriculum criteria and conduct discrete assessment. Win, Win! * Planning available for purchase separately.
French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with dos and don'ts - powerpoint/worksheet/lesson notes
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French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with dos and don'ts - powerpoint/worksheet/lesson notes

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A complete lesson (or 2) to introduce learners of French to the concept of infinitives, an essential step in the mastery of verbs. Using the context of classroom dos and don'ts, the 15 slide powerpoint presentation carefully structures the work and guides students through. Detailed notes for the teacher and materials for students are also provided. This resource can be used as a one-off or as part of a topic on school. It can be used with any students in the early stages of learning French grammar, particularly KS2/KS3/FIFTH GRADE/SIXTH GRADE/SEVENTH GRADE.
KS2-3 French: Francophone Countries - Lessons and Resource Pack ADAPTABLE
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KS2-3 French: Francophone Countries - Lessons and Resource Pack ADAPTABLE

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A powerpoint presentation and set of resources to introduce some of the French-speaking countries, adaptable to enable substitution of alternative countries and able to be used both as a stand-alone context and as a spring-board for application of grammar knowledge (gender) in a number of contexts e.g. geographical location, climate, transport, personal identification etc. Th powerpoint offers a carefully structured lesson or set of lessons (depending on how much use the teacher wants to make of the resources and cross-curricular opportunities), which will enable pupils to understand, recognise and read aloud the words for some French-speaking countries, as well as developing dictionary skills to find gender identifiers. Each resource comes with notes and suggestions for use (notes are also given on individual slides in the powerpoint) and some are differentiated. Most suitable for KS2/lowerKS3
C'est combien Reading and Writing - KS2 Resources and Activities for asking for and giving prices
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C'est combien Reading and Writing - KS2 Resources and Activities for asking for and giving prices

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This pack provides a range of reading and writing activities and resources to practise asking for and giving prices from word to sentence level. They offer a way for pupils to apply and extend their knowledge of numbers within a context. Written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind, the pack includes detailed notes for use and exploitation of the resources as well as suggestions for differentiation. The resources are clearly linked to the National Curriculum KS2 Programme of study and Languages in Primaries KS2 Assessment Criteria (also available on TES) to enable teachers to accurately monitor progress. The pack also forms part of the C'est combien unit of work. The planning for the unit is available as a free resource.
German basics
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German basics

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Materials to teach and reinforce basic but key German vocabulary. Includes many resources which focus on the often-overlooked consolidation of the written words, therefore encouraging the early development of reading skills. Presentations, flashcards, display, worksheets, activities.
French basics
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French basics

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Materials to teach and reinforce basic but key French vocabulary. Includes many resources which focus on the often-overlooked consolidation of the written words, therefore encouraging the early development of reading skills. Presentations, flashcards, display, worksheets, activities.
Languages Day Activities
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Languages Day Activities

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Assorted activities with differentiation, focusing on language and cultural awareness. Suitable for KS2 or lower KS3 for a European Day of Languages or anytime.
KS2-3 French: Francophone countries - lessons and resource pack 2 (sentences) ADAPTABLE
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KS2-3 French: Francophone countries - lessons and resource pack 2 (sentences) ADAPTABLE

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A pack of resources providing all you need for a series of lessons focusing on applying knowledge of the gender of French-speaking countries to using them in sentences. Includes carefully structured Powerpoint presentations (with notes to slides for further clarification and extension opportunities) and supporting worksheets and activities, many with differentiation. A pupil support mat is also included. Resources are provided in a numbered sequence for easy delivery. The unit leads to speaking and writing outcomes which give pupils the opportunity to demonstrate grammatical understanding and build longer sentences. All resources are provided as adaptable word documents and powerpoints to enable you to substitute your own choice of countries if you wish.
Building better sentences
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Building better sentences

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Encourage students to create better quality French sentences in any topic area with this bundle of flashcards, mini-word cards and pupil sheets. The materials present commonly used conjunctions, adverbs, time phrases and qualifiers in visual formats as an aid to memorisation and recall. The resources can be exploited frequently and in many ways making them a valuable tool in the MFL classroom.
German Basics: Unit of introductory lessons with detailed planning
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German Basics: Unit of introductory lessons with detailed planning

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A series of lessons to introduce German to pupils, comprising detailed lesson planning to accompany 5 powerpoint presentations and a range of supporting materials. Step by step exploitation of the resources is fully explained, providing complete support for the non-specialist. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are developed as pupils work towards participating in mini-conversations. Progression is obvious, both within each lesson and over the unit. The focus is on maximising opportunities to fully absorb and consolidate the language, developing confidence and independence as well as laying a sound foundation for future language-learning. Ideal for older KS2 pupils or Year 7. N.B. This is a fully revised and enhanced version of an earlier TDav resource.
French Basics: Dates and Festivals
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French Basics: Dates and Festivals

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A collection of materials to present, practise and assess language based around French dates and festivals. Speaking, listening, reading and writing tasks to a variety of levels. Used together, builds language to good quality sentence level. Fully differentiated and with self-assessment and teacher assessment opportunities. Includes powerpoint presentations, worksheets, support mats and some teacher guidance.