French Curriculum at Sir John Moore C.E. Primary School
At Sir John Moore C.E. Primary School, our French curriculum is designed to inspire pupils to develop a love for languages and broaden their cultural understanding, aligned with our vision of "Climbing to New Heights Together." Through our Head, Heart, and Hands approach, pupils gain knowledge, develop character, and engage actively in learning French, preparing them for future language learning and global citizenship.
Curriculum Overview
Our French curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced from Year 3 to Year 6 to ensure pupils build their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills progressively. We focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a strong emphasis on practical language use and cultural awareness.
Key Features:
- Progressive Learning: Each year group revisits and builds upon previous knowledge, ensuring pupils know more and remember more.
- Balanced Vocabulary: Pupils learn common words and topic-specific vocabulary, enabling them to communicate effectively.
- Grammar Development: Simple grammar is introduced and developed step-by-step to help pupils manipulate sentences creatively.
- Cultural Enrichment: Pupils explore French culture, including geography, traditions, and daily life.
- Assessment: Speaking assessments are conducted regularly to monitor confidence, pronunciation, and language use.
Grammar Progression
We introduce grammar concepts gradually, including:
- Using pronouns (je, tu, il, elle)
- Forming questions (e.g., "Comment...?", "Quelle...?")
- Gender and plural forms of nouns and adjectives
- Use of articles (definite, indefinite, partitive)
- Verb conjugations in present tense for common verbs (avoir, être, aller, faire)
- Sentence structure and negation
Teaching and Assessment
Our teaching approach ensures:
- Use of French in lessons to build listening and speaking skills.
- Clear explanations in English when needed to maximise learning time.
- Adapted activities to engage all pupils and all abilities.
- Regular formative assessments through worksheets, speaking activities, and quizzes.
- Summative assessments to check retention and progression.
Enrichment Opportunities
To enrich learning beyond the classroom, pupils may participate in:
- French clubs and language games.
- Cultural celebrations and French-themed events.
- Interactive role-plays and presentations.
Supporting Pupils and Staff
We provide:
- Resources and training for non-specialist teachers to deliver confident and effective French lessons.
- Clear long-term planning documents for consistency across KS2.
- Continuous curriculum review to ensure it meets the needs of all pupils and aligns with national standards.
Click here to view the French Curriculum Progression Map
Click here to view the French Grammar Progrogression Map
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