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What you will learn in section 13 |
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What kind
of dictionary? A simple bilingual dictionary arranges words in each language's alphabetical order (so they are easy to find), and introduces children to the dictionary skills they need to develop as they mature as language students. We suggest how to learn dictionary skills, so you avoid mistakenly using French words in the wrong context, or trust in "false friends" that sound like an English homonyms, but have a different meaning. A picture dictionary arranges words according to themes, which could make it less obvious where you would look for a particular word. Some words may be difficult to illustrate unambiguously. For these reasons, "grown-up" dictionaries don't use this format - but a picture dictionary can be helpful to beginners, who have a small vocabulary - mainly words with concrete meanings. |
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bilingual dictionary: Paperback - 640 pages - pub.2003 We have selected ideal first French dictionary, offering detailed coverage of core vocabulary in a clear, easy-to-use format. The dictionary has been designed specifically to meet the needs of children learning French, especially at Key Stage 2. Core vocabulary is covered in detail with simple examples to illustrate usage, key phrases and carefully selected illustrations. This dictionary has been designed not only to appeal to children and their parents, but should also be useful for teachers who may be faced with the challenge of teaching French for the first time. |
 Our Price: £6.99 Click here to buy direct from Early Start Languages |
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An alternative to the pupil vocabulary book Instead of asking students to keep their own A-Z record of new French words they learn, why not try working together on a group effort that you can all talk about as you make new entries? When the class decides a new word would be worth adding to the class dictionary, you could include a new page with:
Keep the pages in a loose-leaf binder. Decide whether to arrange the pages in:
Encourage children to add to the dictionary when they find a useful new word. When a student is looking for a French word, suggest they refer to the class dictionary, in case another student has already added what they are looking for. |
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The
Literacy Link (Young
Pathfinder 9) How can a modern foreign language be
integrated into the primary school day? Word level • Sentence level • Text level 86pp • 1 902031 41 5 • 2001 • £8 |
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How to order from CILT Publications: http://www.cilt.org.uk/publications/howtoorder.htm Other similar books: http://www.cilt.org.uk/publications/primary.htm |
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Data handling
software
When you introduce French into the primary school curriculum, it is a
good idea to use the language in otherwise familiar contexts across
the curriculum.
If your class is already learning to use software for data handling, it is best to carry on using the same package for the French work.
The NEW and useful elements will be:
We have not found any software where all the menus and program dialogues are in French. With young beginners, this would probably involve exposing them to too much and too difficult vocabulary too soon. So we recommend using the same software that you use across the curriculum, and to discuss in English any problems that arise when you are using the program, (or the normal class language) as you would in other lessons.
"Survey" from Software Production Associates (SPA)
1.
Collecting your data in a survey of pets
2.
Building up a
pictogram display of the survey results
"Survey" is an easy program for children to
use:
it helps them conduct surveys by themselves, prints out blank sheets
for tallying the data (on which French words can be used), and
enables them to graph the results in a variety of formats with French
labels - including bar charts, pictograms and pie charts, which are
suitable for the activities suggested in the EARLY
START French starter pack.
For more information,go to
www.spasoft.co.uk
- where free
demonstration copies of software can be downloaded. You can
buy direct on-line if you wish. Other contact details:
Software Production Associates - SPA
P O Box 59
Tewkesbury England GL20 6AB
Tel: 01684 - 833700
Fax: 01684 - 833718
e-mail: sales@spasoft.co.uk
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Games
with plurals
The activities outlined below are also a good way for pupils to
revise numbers.
Play "What shall I draw?"
Ask individual children to tell you what animals to draw on the board or OHP. When you have finished, count up the numbers of cats, mice etc.
Play "menageries"
Ask pupils to draw the menageries they would like to have. Ask them to say what is on their pictures.
Ask pupils to try saying:
.....very quickly, over and over...
For more tongue twisters in many languages, see:
http://www.uebersetzung.at/twister/index.htm
(only a handful are suitable for young beginners!)
Make your own
extra resources:
Making your own flashcards and activity sheets with extra pet
animals to add to those included in EARLY
START French will be something many
teachers want to try.
Here are some sources of clip-art useful for making up your own materials:
http://www.mflgraphics.co.uk - has black and white pictures grouped in topics and is aimed specifically at language teachers.
www.earlystart.co.uk
Updated: 12th March 2003
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Media/Early
Start Languages