This French video introduces teachers to a lesson on quantity words and grammar, focusing on the different ways of saying some in French. Building on the previous story, children are encouraged to notice how phrases such as du poulet or de la soupe appear naturally in context before analysing how they work. The lesson explores du (for masculine nouns), de la (for feminine nouns), de l’ (before vowels), and des (for plurals). By sorting food items and reworking parts of Monsieur Mangetout’s story map, pupils practise applying these forms in their own speaking and writing.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s French scheme – vocabulary. It demonstrates how stories can be a practical way to introduce grammar without overloading pupils with abstract rules. The activities promote detective skills by letting children notice patterns, test them with new vocabulary, and adapt the story creatively. This approach builds independence and confidence while reinforcing key grammatical structures in a meaningful and memorable context.

French, Upper key stage 2, Year 5, Unit 3: Shopping in France, Lesson 4: Shopping in French – how much?