French (Languages)
Intent:
In Key Stage 2, children will be able to speak and recognise basic words and phrases in French related to familiar and routine words and phrases we speak in English, in preparation for further study as the core language at Middle and Upper School.
Implementation:
Miss Clements is our Languages Co-ordinator.
At St. Mary's, French is taught in Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4 - Rowan and Oak). We teach the Languages National Curriculum:
Languages Programme of Study Key Stage 2
The following table shows which French topics are taught in Key Stage 2:
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Rowan (Year 3)
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Ask another’s name and say your name Ask how someone is and answer in a variety of ways Numbers 0-10 Respond actively to a selection of classroom instructions Take part in simple role-play |
Respond actively to a range of classroom instructions Colours Take part in a simple nativity play |
Food Days of the week Fruit
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Parts of the Body Zoo animals Months of the year |
Recapping vocabulary learnt over the year – focusing on pronunciation and accuracy
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French phonemes “oi”, “ou”, “eu” and “ch” Take part in a role play involving at least three interactions |
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Oak (Year 4)
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Respond actively to a selection of classroom instructions French vowels Adjectives to describe zoo animals |
Weather Clothing Take part in a simple nativity play |
Family members Ask for and give information about brothers and sisters Pets |
Express likes and dislikes Leisure activities Numbers 11-31 |
Recapping vocabulary learnt over the year – focusing on pronunciation and accuracy
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French phonemes “au”, “in”, “an”, “au” Take part in a role play involving at least five interactions |
Our Class Teachers receive training, from a French specialist, in order to ensure we are teaching the language correctly.
Impact:
Children in Key Stage 2 are assessed in French by their teachers, on a termly basis. Miss Clements then analyses the attainment and progress of Key Stage 2 in this area. This information informs future teaching and learning in French.
