Year 8 · French · beta
Say and write new words in French: gender, nouns, alphabet
In this unit, pupils revisit and consolidate prior grammar learning, known vocabulary and sounds of the language. They specifically revisit articles, gender and number, possessive adjectives, il y a, il n'y a pas de and the French alphabet.
This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.
Prior knowledge
- Pupils know the definite articles le, la, les and l'.
- Pupils know the indefinite articles un, une and des.
- Pupils know to use 'il y a' and 'il n y a pas de' with nouns.
- Pupils know subject pronouns je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils, elles.
- Pupils know that il/elle can be translated as 'it'.
- Pupils know possessive adjectives mon, ma, mes, ton ta, tes.
Source curriculum references
- Develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests, allowing them to give and justify opinions and take part in discussion about wider issues.
- Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources, understanding the purpose, important ideas and details.
- Express and develop ideas clearly and with increasing accuracy, both orally and in writing.
- Transcribe words and short sentences that they hear with increasing accuracy.
- Provide an accurate English translation of short, suitable material.
- Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.
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