An authentic news article on the right age for children to have a Smartphone. Pupils read the article and then complete a crossword to test their vocabulary understanding. The solution to the crossword is provided. This is useful to show how essays arguing for or against a topic are set out. This would lead onto speaking or writing work whereby pupils provided their own opinion on the topic of Smartphone access and children. Please note that punctuation is not included within the crossword answers

This vocabulary booklet supports Allons-Y ! units 1-6. This is great for 1st years that need to recap on key vocabulary and can be printed or posted electronically to help with independent revision. I have also used this with 2nd and 3rd year students who have gaps in their vocabulary.

This resource pack contains verb tables and two worksheets to practice the present tense. Ideal for revision.

A vocabulary exercise to reinforce tenses and the topic of holidays. Handy to use on the first lesson back to solidify grammar knowledge and help students with vocabulary to discuss their holidays.

A starter activity to test recall of mostly irregular past participles

An authentic reading resource describing restaurant proposals to reduce food waste. This links with food and drink and the environment topics. There is a link to the original article. Pupils can be encouraged to read independently to improve topic vocab whilst promoting reading for enjoyment. There is a crossword to complete to check understanding. Clues are in English and answers in French. This could lead to independent written and speaking work. Attached is also a solution to the crossword.

A gap fill exercise whereby pupils demonstrate their understanding of the future tense. Solution is provided alongside extension activities. Would extend well to speaking or writing activities afterwards.

This is an authentic reading resource taken adapted from Euro News. The article looks at the implications of countries reopening their borders for foreign travel. Lots of useful vocabulary. There is a vocabulary exercise to check comprehension and their are questions to be completed either as a written or spoken exercise. Easy to print and adapt.

A reading exercise to demonstrate reading for gist. The stimulus material has been adapted from an authentic resource. This can be used as a starter or plenary with the aim to point pupil in the direction of topical resources so as to read for pleasure.

A reading resource to visit the topic of technology. This authentic resource addresses the dangers of internet usage. There is a crossword to complete to evaluate pupils’ vocab knowledge from the passage. This would be ideal for introducing the topic or for revision purposes.

A reading comprehension based on an authentic online article regarding the effects of the Coronavirus on children. Lots of key vocabulary. The last sections can be set as a writing or speaking activity.

This resource is aimed at students who need to revise directions. There is a cultural link to a Paris shopping centre to set the scene for finding your way. There is a speaking dialogue to practice asking your way and giving directions. There is key vocabulary revision and a map to prompt dialogue. The presentation ends with a written puzzle.

Vocabulary list in French to talk or write about Corona virus and Covid 19. Comprehensive list in French. Pupils can go through the list and add the English to test themselves on existing know,edge and new vocabulary to learn.

This resource is great to use as a starter. It is an authentic reading extract where youNG people express their opinions on the advantages/disadvantages of TikTok. Great to use as a stimulus piece or as a short translation. There is a short reading task to check vocab knowledge and a slide for pupils to offer their own opinions on the use of TikTok either orally or in written form. Bonne lecture!

Attached you will find a reading text consisting of 7 paragraphs on the the results of the American presidential elections. To test understanding there is a crossword with clues in English and answers in French. This would be an ideal resource for students to build their vocabulary leading up to discussion of the events and their implications.

A brief frame to prompt writing / speaking on the topic of holidays. Easy to print and edit.

http://www.in-terre-actif.com/95/bande_dessinee_l_homme_de_couleur A cartoon that can be used on Martin Luther King day to discuss racism and human rights. Ideal to promote discussion.

Reading comprehension on the women’s football world cup. This is based on an authentic article. There are five paragraphs to read, 7 comprehension questions and 7 phrases to find within the text. The text coup be used as a prompt for speaking or written questions.

Teacher PPT to introduce the key question … wo warst du in den Sommerferien? Pupils learn how to say where they were and are introduced to countries with the imperfect tense e.g “Ich war in Amerika”. Pupils describe their experience in the past using positive and negative descriptions. Pupils also recall weather and different verb forms in the imperfect tense. There is a puzzle to review learning. There is also a worksheet to support recall of countries. Attached is also a set of prompt cards of country flags to support speaking work. This is pitched at low level learners and is ideal to support SEN students.

The reward stickers are easy to print out, cut and use in a raffle at the end of a lesson or a half-term. Enjoy!