Year 7 - French
What isn't happening: 'ne … pas' negation
Everyday life: negation with ne … pas in the present tense
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils are introduced to the verb 'dormir' in singular persons.They use negation 'ne...pas' with single verb structures and 'ne...pas de' before nouns, as they use high frequency vocabulary for activities they don't do or say what isn't in a place. SSCs [ai] and [ch] are revisited.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use negation with 'ne … pas' to describe what isn't happening in everyday life.
Key Notes
- [oi] sounds like 'voir'
- The verb 'dormir' means 'to sleep'. Singular forms 'dors' and 'dort' sound the same due to silent final consonants.
- To say what doesn't happen, we use 'ne ... pas' around the verb; this is one form of negation.
Vocabulary To Learn
- [oi]: pronounced as in 'voir'
- negation: two elements, e.g. 'ne … pas', around the main verb expressing negative meaning
- ne ... pas: French negative structure that translates as 'not' or 'don't', e.g. 'je ne parle pas' - 'I don't talk, I am not talking'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Using 'ne' before the verb makes verbs negative, like 'don't' in English.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
[oi] sounds like 'voir'. The verb 'dormir' means 'to sleep'. Singular forms 'dors' and 'dort' sound the same due to silent final consonants.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. '[oi]'
pronounced as in 'voir'. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Using 'ne' before the verb makes verbs negative, like 'don't' in English. Correction: In French, there are two parts to negation, 'ne' before the verb and 'pas' after.
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