Year 3 - French
Who has what? Singular 'avoir' and intonation questions
What I and others have: singular 'avoir' and nouns
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Unit Summary
In this unit a dream, a story and packing a bag offer multiple contexts for learning that nouns have grammatical gender and that this determines the word for a/an. Pupils learn to use c'est, it is, with liaison, and singular forms of the verb 'avoir'. Key sounds learnt are un, on, ch, au, u and ou.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the singular forms of 'avoir' to ask and answer questions about what you and others have.
Key Notes
- A singular verb form is used when only one person is doing or being something.
- The singular forms of the verb 'avoir' are 'jai' (I have), 'tu as' (you have), 'il a' (he has) and 'elle a' (she has).
- To change a statement into a yes/no question you raise your voice at the end; this is called intonation.
- There is no word for 'do' or 'does' in French intonation questions.
- When learning a new language it is important to practise vocabulary regularly to strengthen your word knowledge.
Vocabulary To Learn
- singular verb forms: verb forms for one person's actions or state
- j'ai: I have
- tu as: you have
- il, elle a: he, she has
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- I will just remember the new French words I learn.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
A singular verb form is used when only one person is doing or being something. The singular forms of the verb 'avoir' are 'jai' (I have), 'tu as' (you have), 'il a' (he has) and 'elle a' (she has).
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'singular verb forms'
verb forms for one person's actions or state. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: I will just remember the new French words I learn. Correction: When learning a new language, it is important to practise vocabulary regularly to strengthen your memory. It's hardest to remember the words we learnt some time ago, so we need to practise them often.
More Lessons In This Unit
- A strange dream: practice with key sounds Study Guide
- An excursion: 'tu as' and intonation questions Study Guide
- Packing a bag: singular 'avoir' Study Guide
- Story: Lulu, la tortue Study Guide
- What I and others have: 'j'ai' and 'il, elle a' Study Guide
- What is it? C'est and liaison Study Guide
- What is it? Intonation questions and 'quoi' Study Guide
- What is it? Naming belongings with 'un' and 'une' Study Guide
- Who has what? Singular 'avoir' and 'être' Study Guide
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