Y5/6 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): French in the near future

Consolidating understanding of the near future tense with aller - to go plus the infinitive, practising distinguishing between present and near future tenses, and building sentences using both tenses.

Learning objective

  • To identify present and future tense using aller – to go.

National curriculum

Languages

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Read and show understanding of words, speak in sentences, understand basic grammar and patterns of language.

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

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

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Teacher knowledge - language notes

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Can work in supported groups to ensure they have a good understanding of both the present and near future tense, identifying the addition of the infinitive in the future tense. By saying each phrase out loud will help retention and recall.

Pupils working at greater depth: Challenge them to construct sentences using both present and near future tense, using et and mais, encouraging them to present their extended sentences to practise fluency. They could also write down the rules of the near future tense using aller, and then explain the key points to a pupil who may need support.

Wrapping up

During the week

Recap the vocabulary from the following units to support pupils’ reading comprehension for the next lesson:

 

Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

Vocabulary

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Simone Haughey,  
French specialist
Previously a generalist Primary teacher for 12 years, Simone now specialises in Languages. She is MFL Consultant and Languages Teacher at Robin Hood Primary. Her work with Mandarin Chinese resulted in the IoE Confucius Institute for Schools awarding her school…
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