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Building better sentences - French conjunctions - flashcards and mini-word cards
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Building better sentences - French conjunctions - flashcards and mini-word cards

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Encourage pupils and students of all ages to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this visual set of 9 commonly used conjunctions. Each conjunction is presented in a different coloured shape to stimulate interest and to aid recognition and recall. The words are provided as both flashcards and mini-word cards. Use one or more of the flashcards to introduce or consolidate the words, to stimulate longer sentences in whole class speaking activities, alongside other word cards to model sentence building, or for display. The sheets of mini-word cards group the conjunctions, so that you only need to print those you are most likely to require. Make up sets of conjunctions as a frequent-use resource in both speaking and writing tasks – ask pupils to select the conjunctions you wish them to use from the set, or challenge them by asking them to make a random selection. An attractive bright resource, to be used time and time again.
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.
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.
French basics - personal information assessment/self- assessment/peer assessment tasks
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French basics - personal information assessment/self- assessment/peer assessment tasks

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Activity sheets and pupil support materials for beginners, using language commonly learned in the early stages i.e. name, age and how are you. Encourages pupils to ask as well as answer questions, and includes reading and writing activities. The differentiated materials ensure that all pupils can succeed and offer opportunities for self and peer assessment, but could also be used to facilitate teacher assessment of progress.
Building Better Sentences – French frequency phrase flashcards and student sheets
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Building Better Sentences – French frequency phrase flashcards and student sheets

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Encourage students to create better quality sentences in many topic areas with this set of 11 common frequency phrases. The phrases are colour-coded according to frequency and are also presented in different ways as a visual aid to memorisation and recall. They can be used both to enhance sentences in context and to illustrate or introduce a point of grammar. Use one or more of the flashcards to introduce or consolidate the words, to stimulate longer sentences in whole class speaking activities, alongside other word cards to model sentence building, or for display. Select a phrase for students to use in a sentence as a starter or plenary or to provide extra challenge at any point. The student sheets group the phrases and could be cut up and laminated as a permanent stimulus resource for spoken and written work. A sheet presenting all the phrases is also provided, along with their English equivalents to cut up for a matching activity. Colour-coded and plain versions of the English sheets are provided for differentiation. Other 'Building better sentences' resources are also available.
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.
French Basics - differentiated writing preparation and assessment task based on festivals and dates
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French Basics - differentiated writing preparation and assessment task based on festivals and dates

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Intended for upper KS2 or lower KS3, these resources offer a differentiated written outcome to a topic which includes dates and festivals, although they could be used as a stand-alone task with some pre-teaching. The Powerpoint presentation takes pupils through a staged preparation for the written assessment task, including differentiated challenges. The assessment task is provided in 3 differentiated versions, each with a specific outcome for self-assessment or teacher-assessment purposes. Developing sentence building and writing from memory, the materials could be used in conjunction with my other resources on festivals and dates to create a unit of work. NB. the Stages referred to in the resources relate to the LiP Assessment Criteria, also available on TES.
C'est combien - KS2 Unit of work
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C'est combien - KS2 Unit of work

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A complete KS2 French unit of work allowing pupils to apply and extend their knowledge of numbers within a context. Takes pupils from word to sentence level. Includes planning, powerpoint presentations, pupil sheets, games and stimulus materials for speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. Also provides detailed notes for use to support the non-specialist primary teacher. Clear links to the National Curriculum KS2 Programme of study and Languages in Primaries' KS2 Assessment Criteria enables teachers to monitor progress.
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.
Language awareness/Languages Day editable language sorting activity
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Language awareness/Languages Day editable language sorting activity

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Intended as a group activity, this resource encourages children to look closely at nouns from a number of European languages, finding similarities and differences and applying a range of skills to work out meaning. It develops literacy skills and fosters an interest in language. Provided with 2 versions for 2 levels of difficulty, each can easily be extended and differentiated further. Suggestions for extension and for managing the task are given in the notes to the slides. This resource is supplied as an editable powerpoint presentantion so it can be adapted to include whatever languages you wish. No existing knowledge of the languages is required. Ideal for a European Day of Languages or anytime.
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.
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).
Cadeaux de Noel 2 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation
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Cadeaux de Noel 2 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation

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Cadeaux de Noël 2 provides a set of worksheets, offering a series of staged activities focusing on using language around the theme of Christmas presents. They offer an opportunity to have a Christmas theme to lessons without having to revert to word level work. The activities develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in an engaging context and are fully differentiated with separate worksheets (and resources, where applicable) for 3 different ability ranges. Support cards are also included. Specific, differentiated 'I can' outcomes are included on the sheets for self-assessment and to facilitate teacher assessment. Cadeaux de Noël 2 practises building longer sentences with a focus on using possessive adjectives with family nouns. It can be used on its own or following on from Cadeaux de Noël 1.
Cadeaux de Noel 1 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation
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Cadeaux de Noel 1 - Christmas worksheets with self-assessment and differentiation

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Cadeaux de Noël 1 provides a set of worksheets, offering a series of staged activities focusing on using language around the theme of Christmas presents. They offer an opportunity to have a Christmas theme to lessons without having to revert to word level work. The activities develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in an engaging context and are fully differentiated with separate worksheets (and resources, where applicable) for 3 different ability ranges. Support cards are also included. Specific, differentiated 'I can' outcomes are included on the sheets for self-assessment and to facilitate teacher assessment. Cadeaux de Noël 1 practises understanding, building and extending simple sentences, with a focus on indefinite articles. It can be used on its own or before Cadeaux de Noël 2.
Planning for series of lessons exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'
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Planning for series of lessons exploiting Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'

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A creative way of exploiting this traditional French carol to develop skills and language. Working up to a wonderful performance outcome, the planning provides a teaching and learning sequence (including possibilities for differentiation), which can be used as a unit of work for a number of whole lessons or in shorter slots over a longer period. It includes activities and tasks which develop a wide range of language skills, and gives links to the KS2 Programme of Study. The resources required for each activity are listed and those provided as part of the resource pack* are highlighted. An indication of the level of achievement is also provided with references to Assessment Criteria. Used in full, the lessons offer the opportunity for progression in a number of areas, however, many of the activities would work equally well in isolation. An ideal unit of work 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! *Resource pack available for purchase separately. Some additional materials available as free resources.
Christmas Bundle for KS2-3 French
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Christmas Bundle for KS2-3 French

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A variety of resources created to make the most of those Christmas -themed lessons, particularly appealing if you want your pupils to work beyond word level. The pack includes resources suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, including planning and materials for exploiting a traditional carol and staged worksheets on the topic of gifts. The focus throughout is on developing skills through engaging contexts and enjoyable activities. Differentiated and with self-assessment opportunities.
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 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.