FRENCH – YEAR 7
Teacher in charge - Miss L. Dallimore
Aims
A
basic introduction to the learning of a modern foreign language in line with
the requirements of the national Curriculum. The skills thus defined are:
- Listening
- Speaking
-
- Writing
Generally a topic
is introduced so that pupils hear and can speak French before they read and
write about it. Pronunciation guidance is
given, in accordance with the Key Stage 3 strategy for Languages.
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Term 1 |
The work is
specifically aimed at building confidence in French. Topics are greetings, names, ages, numbers, classroom language, the alphabet, finding out what things
are and dates. Work is started
on using a bilingual dictionary and other literacy skills, including gender
and work order. |
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Term 2 |
The arrival of
letters from new pen friends brings in much discussion about life in France
and French schools. Topics are where I live, homes, school life, favorite hobbies, likes and
dislikes. Grammar work
includes the whole concept of verbs, the pattern of avoir,
negatives and the introduction of regular -ER verbs. |
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Term 3 |
By now pupils are
working on a graded reading scheme at their own pace.
Topics are holidays and future events,
places in a town, buying souvenirs and snacks. Grammar work
includes adjectives and further work on regular -ER verbs and some irregular
verbs. Other topics include the
understanding of short texts. |
Pupils will work
in pairs and small groups as well as full class. They are encouraged to form penfriendships with a view to taking part in the French
Exchange to
Two homeworks,
each of approximately 20 minutes will be set. Regular learning of vocabulary
and phrases is vital if progress is to be made. Some reading and writing activities
will also be set to consolidate work done in class.
Teachers will
continue to assess throughout all lessons but formal assessment will take place
at the end of each section of work.