ALL CONNECT – KS2 PROGRAMME

Grammar

Languages at KS2

I wonder how this new

language works?

Languages at KS2

I wonder how this new language

works?

Grammar – What does it mean to you?

How does this new language

work?

grammarconjugation

of verbs

exercises and drillsrules

Time for ActivityLanguage Learner Characteristics

Programme of study for KS2

• understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.

What should I teach and when?

Introduce grammar when:

• an opportunity presents itself

• it is age-appropriate

• it links with areas of English curriculum

• it provides a chance for challenge

Key question

How can we best integrate grammar teaching into language learning at KS2?

Time for Activity

Understanding gender

Introducing concept of gender

• Can children hear the difference between feminine/masculine form of definite/indefinite article (the, a/an)?

• Can children pronounce the different articles clearly?

• Can children see the difference?

The Four Friends

Joining in!

Focus on gender

•le cheval•le mouton•le lapin•la souris

Activities to help understanding of gender

•Write it down• Find your partner•Roll the dice•Write the number• Slow reveal

Ready for a challenge?

•cheval, n.m. horse• lapin, n.m. rabbit•mouton, n.m. sheep•souris, n.f. mouse

More than one!

Virtually There

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01sxl31• (German)

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01vzml5• (Spanish)

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01sxkbj• (French)

Next stepsAdjectives

• Word order in English, French, Spanish and German

• Human sentences

• Make a phrase

• Focus on German – why do the colours change?

Key question

How else can we use the Four Friends resource to introduce/reinforce grammar

Moving on

•Definite article/indefinite article•Plurals•Question forms• Forming the negative•Position of adjectives•Agreement of adjectives