Brief introduction to the verb etre (to be)

I explore the patterns and sounds of language through songs and rhymes and show understanding and enjoyment by listening, joining in and responding (MLAN 2-01a)

• To be able to understand the meaning of etre
• to be able to engage with a song
• to be able to use appropriate punctuation
• to be able to work well with a partner

• I understand the meaning of the verb etre
• I can sing the verb endings of etre
• I can respond to the teacher
• I can use correct pronunciation
• I can work together with a partner

15 mins

35 mins

5 mins

• Introduce the etre verb again
• write the verb endings on the board
• explain to class what each phrase means
• speak the verb ending patterns together
• show song on youtube
• play a couple of times for repetition
• sing the French and ask the class to sing back the English translation
• split the class into two and one half sing the English and the other the French (do this a few times and take it in turns)

Teaching the learning intentions (Development)

• use ‘Je suis’ and practice finishing the sentence with the class e.g. ‘je suis content’, ‘je suis fatigue’
• make a bank of words on the board
• get the class to practice saying phrases to their partner using help from the board
• give out worksheets for pupils to complete where they have to match the French phrase with the english
• share answers together with the class

 Ending the lesson (Plenary)

•  look at the song again and sing together
• check to see if pupils have improved and have the verb in their head

questioning

EVALUATING MY PRACTICE