Verulam School
KS3 French Toolkit
Name___________________ Form: ______
Be an independent Language Learner Before you ask the teacher for help:
Look a word up in a dictionary or textbook
Use this toolkit.
Check your work for spelling, accuracy and presentation.
Use the grammar section of a textbook to help you adapt sentences Note down new words or phrases in the back of your textbook, don't wait for the teacher to tell you.
How to learn vocabulary Look at the word or phrase Say the word or phrase
Cover up the word or phrase Write down the word or phrase Check what you have written and then, Do it all again!! It’s a good idea to get someone to test you
LOOK, SAY, COVER, WRITE, CHECK!
PHONEMES IN FRENCH IN
sounds like an as in can,
Intéressant
Vin
Dessin
EN
sounds like on as in gone,
Cent
Absent
Centre
AN
sounds like on as in gone,
Vacances
Anglais
Français
OI
sounds like wah
Moi
Toi
Froid
CH
sounds like sh as in shop
Chat
Chaise
Chien
EU
sounds like her or fur
Deux
Bleu
Fleur
QU
sounds like k as in king
Quatre
Quand
Qui
OU
sounds like oo as in toot
Rouge
Joue
trousse
UI
sounds like ai as in air
Huit
Fruit
Cuisine
É
sounds like ay as in pay
idée
Génial
Général
Ç
sounds like ss as in hiss
Ça
Français
garçon
Tips on Using a Dictionary If you want to know the English meaning of a French word, look in the first half of the dictionary. If you want to know what the French word is for something, look in the second half of the dictionary. Check you are looking up the correct version of the word. Are you looking up a noun, verb, adjective or adverb? Be careful as the first word you find isn’t always the meaning you need. Think about the different meanings of ‘watch’ in English. Verbs will be listed in the infinitive. This is the ‘name of the verb’ and you normally need to change the spelling before you put in a sentence. Avoid online translating sites as they can be very inaccurate.
The Vocab Man When your homework is to learn new words, you could try to complete and hand in 50 points worth of vocabulary practice. You could choose any combination of practice to add up to 50 points.
Make a CROSSWORD puzzle using all of your words. Provide a separate ANSWER KEY. 25 points
Make flashcards with French on one side and translation (or picture) on the reverse
Pyramid your words & then translate. EX: Po Pom Pomm Pomme
25 points.
Rainbow your words. (Each letter in in a different color.) Write the translation. 25 points
Apple 25 points
Find a Write your picture of your words of each word in CODE. online, & make a power point or 25 points illustrated Word document with (A=1, B=2, etc.) each word pictured and labeled in French. 50 POINTS Use Word Art & alphabetize your words 25 pts
Write each word 3 times & translate once. 25pts
Adjective
A describing word. The spelling sometimes has to change
Adverb
A word to describe how you do an action
Article
The word for ‘a’ or ‘the’ that comes before the noun
Connective
A word that links 2 phrases or sentences together
Gender
Whether a noun is masculine or feminine
Imperative
The version of the verb you need when telling someone to do something
Infinitive
The original version of the verb. The version you would find in the dictionary. (To...)
Intensifier
A word that is used before an adjective to make it stronger or weaker
Irregular Verb
Verb that does not follow a neat, regular pattern
Noun
The name of a thing or person
Plural
More that one person or thing
Preposition
A Word that describes where something is
Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun e.g. It/He
Tense
The tense of a verb shows when the action takes place e.g. the present/past/future An action or ‘doing word’
Verb
Masculine
Feminine
Plural
the
Le
La
Les
a/some
Un
Une
Des
Je = I
Nous = We
Tu = You (singlular)
Vous = You (plural or formal)
Il = He
Ils = They (masc. /mixed group
Elle = She
Elles = They (feminine)
On = We/one
Most adjectives go after the noun in French. You often also need to change the spelling of the adjective to make it ‘agree’ with the word it is describing: For feminine, add –e Une trousse verte For masculine plural, add –s
Des pulls noirs
For feminine plural, add –es
Des chaussures bleues
Masc
Fem
Plural
my
Mon
Ma
Mes
Your
Ton
Ta
Tes
His/her
Son
Sa
Ses
Hair & eyes
Pencil case items AVOIR = To have
Rooms /furniture
pets
Brothers & sisters
ages
occupations
nationalities
être = To be
Watch out for irregular adjectives
E.g. add an e feminine Add an s for masculing plural Add an es for feminine plural
Don’t forget you have to make your adjectives agree with the noun they are describing
personalities
size
boire
jouer
avoir
aller
manger
J’aime = I like J’adore = I love Je déteste = I hate Je n’aime pas = I don’t like Je veux = I want Je peux = I’m able Je dois = I must Je vais = I’m going Je préfère= I prefer
être
Je vais manger = I’m going to eat Je voudrais manger = I would like to eat J’aime manger = I like to eat
All of the phrases in the box can be followed by an infinitive verb. Have a go at making lots of different sentences:
regarder
faire
Avoir Etre Faire Aller Jouer Regarder nul
intéressant
difficile
super
We Nous avons Nous sommes Nous faisons Nous allons Nous jouons Nous regardons
fantastique
ennuyeux
C’est…
He/She Il/Elle a Il/Elle est Il/Elle fait Il/Elle va Il/Elle joue Il/Elle regarde
amusant
J’ai Je suis Je fais Je vais Je joue Je regarde
I
sions
Expres-
faire aller jouer regarder manger Time
Hier Le week-end dernier L’année dernière
J’ai fait Je suis allé J’ai joué J’ai regardé J’ai mangé
Past
Normalement Le week-end Tous les jours
Je fais Je vais Je joue Je regarde Je mange
Present
Demain Le week-end prochain L’année prochaine
Je vais faire Je vais aller Je vais jouer Je vais regarder Je vais manger
Near Future
Je déteste
Je n’aime pas
J’adore
J’aime super intéressant ennuyeux difficile
parce que c’est…
WHY ?
Où = where
Qui = Who
Pourquoi = Why
Quand = When
Comment = How
À quelle heure = (at) what time
Et = and
parce que /car = because
mais = but
ou = or
puis = then
donc = so
Très = very
Assez = quite
Un peu = a little
Trop = too
Incroyablement = unbelievably
Vraiment = really
É = acute accent
Only ever occur on the letter e
È = grave acccents
Can occur on the letters a, e or i
Ê = circumflex
You can find these on a, e, I , o or u
Ç = a cedilla
Only ever occur on the letter c MAKE A NEGATIVE SANDWICH AROUND THE VERB :
Ne...pas = Not
Ne...jamais = Never
Ne....plus = No longer
NE
V E R B
PAS
Y7
Summer
Y7
Spring
Y7
Autumn
Current N/C Level
3)
My Year 7 Target Level is: _____ My end of KS3 Target is: _____
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
2)
1)
3)
2)
1)
Strengths
Self-evaluation and Target Setting: Year 7 Targets
Y7
Summer
Y7
Spring
Y7
Autumn
3)
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
2)
1)
3)
2)
1)
Strengths
My Year 8 Target Level is: _____ My end of KS3 Target is: _____
Current N/C Level
Self-evaluation and Target Setting: Year 8 Targets
Y7
Summer
Y7
Spring
Y7
Autumn
Current N/C Level
3)
My end of KS3 Target is: _____
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
3)
2)
1)
1) 2)
3)
2)
1)
3)
2)
1)
Strengths
Self-evaluation and Target Setting: Year 9 Targets
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Level 1 Level 2
I can understand more complicated material which contains complex sentences and some unfamiliar language. I can understand language spoken at normal speed including authentic items taken from radio or TV. I can understand different types of spoken material from a range of sources. I can infer meaning and recognise attitudes and emotions. I need little repetition.
I can understand simple short phrases. I may need some repetition or help. I can understand a variety of short commands, statements and questions when spoken clearly and without interference. I can understand short spoken passages and pick out the main points. I can understand longer spoken passages and pick out the main points. I can understand spoken passages containing words and phrases from different topics. I can recognise if people are speaking about the future or the past as well as the present. I can cope with language spoken at near normal speed and can identify and note main points and specific details. I can understand extracts which cover past, present and future events. I can cope with language spoken at normal speed and with some interference. I tend not to need things repeated.
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 1 Level 2
I can say single words or short phrases but I may need some help I can give short, simple responses. My pronunciation is understandable I can say 2 or 3 sentences and give a personal opinion. I tend to say phrases that I’ve learnt by heart but sometimes change them as well I can take part in simple conversations and am beginning to use my knowledge of grammar to vary my sentences. My pronunciation is generally accurate I can take part in short conversations. I refer to past or future as well as present events. I might make some mistakes, but people can understand me easily. I can take part in conversations which include past, present and future events. I can apply my knowledge of grammar. I can ask questions and give answers confidently. I can start and develop conversations and am happy to discuss topics that interest me or are topical. I can improvise to communicate what I want to say. I can give and justify opinions and discuss facts, ideas and experiences. I use a range of vocabulary and can adapt what I have learnt to deal with unprepared situations. I am confident when speaking and have good pronunciation
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
I can understand single everyday words. I can understand short phrases. I can use a vocabulary list or dictionary to check meaning. I can understand short written passages and pick out the main points. I can understand longer written passages. I can pick out the main points and some detail. Sometimes I can work out the meaning of new words from what I already know. I can understand longer written passages containing words from different topics. I can recognise if the passages are about the future or the past as well as the present. I can understand longer written passages about the past, present and future. I can work out what passages are about if they contain words and phrases I have learnt in other topics. I can work out the meaning of new words and phrases with the help of words and phrases I know already. I can understand a range of imaginative and factual materials which contain longer sentences and new language. I use new vocabulary from what I read in my own written and spoken answers and use reference materials appropriately. I understand a wide range of written materials and can cope well with more complex language. I can recognise attitudes and emotions
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 1 Level 2
I can copy phrases correctly and write single words from memory. I can write 2 or 3 sentences and include a personal opinion using a textbook. I can write short phrases from memory I can write a short paragraph from memory and use my knowledge of grammar to adapt sentences. I can use dictionaries and glossaries to check words. I can produce short pieces of writing which ask and give opinions. I can refer to past or future events, as well as everyday activities. There may be some mistakes, but my work can be understood. I can write simple descriptions in paragraphs. I can refer to past, future and present events. I can apply grammar in different contexts and the meaning of my work is generally clear. I can produce pieces of writing on factual and imaginary subjects. I can link my paragraphs and my writing is well structured. I can check, re-draft and improve my own work using reference materials. I make very few mistakes. I can develop ideas and express arguments. I can use a wide variety of tense and verb forms and am confident with grammar. I use reference materials to improve my language and accuracy.
I can copy single words and phrases without making a mistake.