This two-sided chatty mat (sentence builder) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE French speaking exam: Task 3 - Picture Description/Picture Based Task of the new EDEXCEL specification (teaching from September 2024, first certification from 2026).
It is and based it on the information provided in the GCSE FRENCH Sample Assessment Materials Pearson EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in French (1FR1).
The learning aid is aimed at helping students structure their description of a picture (People, Location, Activity) in a methodical way so that when it comes to their exam they have a structure they can rely on.
The resource offers a very clear structure, range of vocabulary for possible picture scenarios, as well as possible examiner questions (taken from the Sample Assessment Materials) with possible answers.
A few ideas/suggestions on how to use this resource:
- Adapt the Resource – Before introducing this resource to your students, you may wish to tweak it to better suit their needs.
- Introduce and Expand Vocabulary – Go through the vocabulary with your students, identifying and labeling unfamiliar words in their native language. This can be done section by section or for the entire table, depending on your students and circumstances. Encourage them to add any additional relevant vocabulary!
- Model Photo Descriptions – Demonstrate how to describe a photo, either yourself or together with students. Use PLA (People, Location, Action) and the acronym WhoWheRAC (Who, Where, Relationship, Appearance, Location) to guide their descriptions of people.
- Encourage Regular Practice – Give students frequent opportunities to describe photos using the resource. An effective approach is to describe multiple photos in one single session, as this reinforces structured descriptions, boosts confidence and enhances motivation.
- Incorporate Written Practice – If feasible, get students to write a photo description as homework using the resource as a guide. :)
Other resources:
Bundle: GCSE French Foundation Tier Speaking Exam Preparation (Edexcel 2024 Spec)
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13347414
GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269148
GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269154
French Tenses Concise Guide: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13146316
French Basics Learning Aids + French Tenses Concise Guide BUNDLE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13210868
French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense (FREE): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13228166
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Complete Bundle: GCSE Edexcel French Foundation and Higher Tier Speaking Exam Preparation (2024 Spec)
This bundle includes a complete set of resources (7 in total) designed to prepare GCSE French Foundation and Higher students for every component of their speaking exam (Edexcel 2024 specification): 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice 2. Role Play Practice 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank 4. **Picture Description Chatty Mat Each resource is provided in editable Word format and offers a structured approach to help students become familiar with the exam format and build confidence in their speaking skills. **Please note that the Picture Description Chatty Mat is a cross-over resource designed to be adapted by the teacher to suit the needs of the students. Each bundle is available separately. You can find them here: GCSE French Foundation Tier Speaking Exam Preparation Bundle (2024 Spec) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13347414 GCSE French Higher Tier Speaking Exam Preparation Bundle (2024 Spec) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13376428 Each resource is also available separately. You can find them here: Foundation Tier 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269148 2. Role Play Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13347076 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13278245 4. Picture Description Chatty Mat (cross-over resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13147362 Higher Tier 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269154 2. Role Play Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13374671 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13278558 4. Picture Description Chatty Mat (cross-over resource) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13147362
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Bundle: GCSE French Foundation Tier Speaking Exam Preparation (2024 Spec)
This bundle includes a complete set of resources designed to prepare GCSE French Foundation students for every component of their speaking exam (Edexcel 2024 specification): 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice 2. Role Play Practice 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank 4. **Picture Description Chatty Mat Each resource is provided in editable Word format and offers a structured approach to help students become familiar with the exam format and build confidence in their speaking skills. **Please note that the Picture Description Chatty Mat is a cross-over resource with the Higher Tier designed to be adapted by the teacher to suit the needs of the students. Each resource is also available separately. You can find them here: 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269148 2. Role Play Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13347076 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13278245 4. Picture Description Chatty Mat https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13147362 The GCSE French Higher Tier Speaking Exam Preparation Bundle (2024 Spec) is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13376428
£9.99
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Bundle: GCSE French Higher Tier Speaking Exam Preparation (2024 Spec)
This bundle includes a complete set of resources designed to prepare GCSE French Higher students for every component of their speaking exam (Edexcel 2024 specification): 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice 2. Role Play Practice 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank 4. **Picture Description Chatty Mat Each resource is provided in editable Word format and offers a structured approach to help students become familiar with the exam format and build confidence in their speaking skills. **Please note that the Picture Description Chatty Mat is a cross-over resource with the Foundation Tier designed to be adapted by the teacher to suit the needs of the students. Each resource is also available separately. You can find them here: 1. Read-Aloud Task Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13269154 2. Role Play Practice https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13374671 3. Follow-on Conversation Practice Question Bank https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13278558 4. Picture Description Chatty Mat https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13147362 The GCSE French Foundation Tier Speaking Exam Preparation Bundle (2024 Spec) is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13347414
£9.99
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