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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Inspired by Matisse's French 'Christmas Night' window

Consolidating their learning of adjectival position for adjectives of size and colour, practising French words for shapes and colours, learn vocabulary for Christmas decorations and creating a picture based on Matisse's stained glass window, 'Nuit de Noël'.
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1. Recap and recall

Hand out the whiteboards and pens and display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1. Give the children some time to discuss the questions in pairs and write them down on their whiteboards.

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Assessment – French Y3/4 (A): French adjectives of colour, size and shapeY3/4 (A): Lesson 1: Colours in FrenchY3/4 (A): Lesson 2: Sizes and shapes in FrenchY3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Using shapes like the French artist, MatisseY3/4 (A): Lesson 4: In the style of the French artist, Matisse
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Inspired by Matisse’s French ‘Christmas Night’ window
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A woman with short, red hair is smiling. She is wearing a grey and black top with a beaded necklace. The background is a neutral grey.
Belinda Dean Content Creator specialist
Belinda has been a French and Spanish teacher in Bath for over 15 years. She has delivered various language courses for teachers and PGCE students, and is passionate about integrating language, culture, and global learning into the curriculum. Previously, she worked in travel publishing. Belinda is also an avid explorer, organic gardener, and nature lover.Find out more
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