KS2 · French · Year 3
What is it? Intonation questions and 'quoi'
What I and others have: singular 'avoir' and nouns
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Your learning goal
I can ask and answer intonation questions to identify something.
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I can ask and answer intonation questions to identify something.
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [ch] sounds like the 'ch' in 'chercher', to look for.
- Intonation yes/no questions are formed by raising tone of voice at the end of a statement.
- Intonation questions become information questions by adding a question word after c'est like 'quoi', what.
- When learning a new language it is important to practise vocabulary regularly to strengthen your word knowledge.
Words to know
- [ch]
- pronounced [ch] as in chercher
- quoi
- meaning 'what?'
- intonation
- the rise and fall of the voice in speaking.
Common mistakes
Once you've learnt a new word, you remember it forever.
New vocabulary has to be practised regularly or you might forget it.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Playing a previously learnt song at the beginning of the lesson is a great way to help pupils settle swiftly, encourage participation and motivation by joining in straight from the start and tuning in to the sounds of the new language.