This French scheme of work  video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key stage 2 pupils bring together vocabulary and structures to write about family members. It explores how to use a model text as a scaffold for original writing, comparing and understanding word order, and arranging language building blocks into complete sentences. The video demonstrates each step, from working in pairs to organise colour-coded phrases to using practical activities such as treasure hunts, cue cards, or classroom challenges to build a “rainbow paragraph.”

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Language teacher video resources. It simplifies the process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to support the pupils in creating extended pieces of writing. With opportunities for creativity and personalisation, the lesson encourages pupils to recycle familiar vocabulary, structure their sentences accurately, and showcase their progress at the end of the family topic.

French, key stage 2, Year 5, Unit 6: Meet my French family, Lesson 5: My extraordinary French family