Year 7 · French · beta

School life: inversion questions and singular common -RE & -IR verbs

In this unit, pupils use singular forms of common irregular -re and -ir verbs whilst forming inversion questions with 'tu' and il,elle'. They also practise inversion questions with two-verb structures and with five different question words. SSCs ain,in and ai are revisited.

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This Oak index uses an earlier export and lists 1 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 5 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know the subject pronouns je, tu, il, elle, nous, vous, ils and elles.
  • Pupils can use regular -er verbs in the present tense in all persons of the verb.
  • Pupils can form questions from statements using intonation.
  • Pupils can use two-verb structures e.g. aimer + infinitive.
  • Pupils know the question words comment, quand, quoi and pourquoi.

Source curriculum references

  • Initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address.
  • Read and show comprehension of original and adapted materials from a range of different sources, understanding the purpose, important ideas and details.
  • Use and manipulate a variety of key grammatical structures and patterns, including voices and moods, as appropriate.
  • Listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately.
  • 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.
  • Use accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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