Y3/4 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Colours in French

Using coloured beanbags to introduce French colour words, children answer the question, 'What colour is it?' - 'c’est de quelle couleur?', and progress to responding accurately to verbal instructions to build a tower of coloured bricks.

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Learning objective

  • To recognise and name colour words

National curriculum

Languages

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Develop accurate pronunciation.
  • Begin to present ideas and information orally.
  • Link spelling, sound and meaning of words.

See link: National curriculum - Languages - Key stage 2.

Success criteria

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Before the lesson

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Teacher knowledge - language points

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support:  Reduce the number of different colours introduced and work in a guided group with the teacher to practise pronunciation and recall.

Pupils working at greater depth: Challenge to use longer sequences of colours and focus on accurate pronunciation.

Wrapping up

During the week

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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Belinda Dean,  
French specialist
Belinda has been a French and Spanish teacher based in Bath for more than 15 years. She has delivered a range of courses for teachers and PGCE students and is particularly passionate about weaving language, culture and global learning across…
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