Year 4 - French
Menton Carnival: uses of 'de'
Activities: singular regular -ER verbs
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Unit Summary
In this unit, in the contexts of the Menton Carnival and family activities, pupils deepen their knowledge of different 'e' sounds, practise uses 'de' and use -er verbs in the present. They use prior knowledge of adjective agreement to describe photos of Menton's colourful citrus fruit sculptures.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use the preposition 'de' to show description or possession.
Key Notes
- The sound [è/ê] is pronounced as in the word 'tête'.
- The preposition 'de' can be translated as 'of'; to show possession, for example: 'le frère de Sam', Sam's brother.
- The preposition 'de' (of) can also show description, for example: 'le Carnaval de Menton', Menton Carnival.
Vocabulary To Learn
- [è/ê]: pronouced as in 'fête'
- de: French preposition meaning 'of'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Like in English, we use 's to show possession in French.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
The sound [è/ê] is pronounced as in the word 'tête'. The preposition 'de' can be translated as 'of'; to show possession, for example: 'le frère de Sam', Sam's brother.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[è/ê]'
pronouced as in 'fête'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Like in English, we use 's to show possession in French. Correction: In French, unlike English, there is no possessive apostrophe. Use the preposition 'de' (of) to show possession: Pierre's brother - le frère de Pierre.
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