
12 Mini French Plays
Use Drama to Develop Confidence with Speaking, Reading, Listening and Writing
Brilliant Publications (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 31. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
50 pages
978-1-78317-360-0 (ISBN)
Description
Practise French, promote fluency and develop confidence using these plays, specially written for use in primary and lower secondary school. The entertaining plays use simple, repetitive language ensuring all pupils will experience success.
Drama provides a fun way to practise French, promote fluency and develop confidence. Not only will students love acting out the plays, but it is also an ideal way to cover many of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for speaking, listening, reading and writing - all at the same time.
These short plays - none is longer than 2 pages - are perfect for use in KS2 and KS3. They can easily be adapted, making them ideal for use with mixed-ability groups. The worksheets further extend the plays and ensure differentiation.
The plays will fit easily into whatever scheme of work you are using. Use 'Bobo le robot' to practise giving instructions, 'Qui aime les fantomes' when learning the names of family members or 'Vive le Revolution !' as a special 14th of July treat!
The free audio downloads of the plays, acted out by native French speakers, give valuable listening practice and will ensure that children develop good pronunciation.
The book contains scripts, English translations, worksheets and suggestions for performing the plays. Whether you are looking for ways of inspiring your students to talk more or planning a performance for parents, 12 Mini French Plays is for you.
Drama provides a fun way to practise French, promote fluency and develop confidence. Not only will students love acting out the plays, but it is also an ideal way to cover many of the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for speaking, listening, reading and writing - all at the same time.
These short plays - none is longer than 2 pages - are perfect for use in KS2 and KS3. They can easily be adapted, making them ideal for use with mixed-ability groups. The worksheets further extend the plays and ensure differentiation.
The plays will fit easily into whatever scheme of work you are using. Use 'Bobo le robot' to practise giving instructions, 'Qui aime les fantomes' when learning the names of family members or 'Vive le Revolution !' as a special 14th of July treat!
The free audio downloads of the plays, acted out by native French speakers, give valuable listening practice and will ensure that children develop good pronunciation.
The book contains scripts, English translations, worksheets and suggestions for performing the plays. Whether you are looking for ways of inspiring your students to talk more or planning a performance for parents, 12 Mini French Plays is for you.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78317-360-0 (9781783173600)
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Content
Contents
Introduction:
Why use drama?
What is 12 Mini French Plays?
Who are the plays for?
Suggestions for use
The plays:
1 Au cafe (A difficult customer does nothing but complain)
2 Bobo le robot (Which inventor has created the best robot?)
3 Je veux un bonbon! (Learn to be polite and get your way!)
4 Un kilometre a pied (A class-trip to visit a castle proves a long trek)
5 Vive le temps d'hiver! (Santa checks the weather in France daily until conditions are right for a visit)
6 Qui aime les fantomes? (Having a friendly ghost around the house can be useful)
7 J'ai du talent! (Contestants battle it out in a musical talent show)
8 Le lievre et la tortue (A French version of the fable The Hare and the Tortoise)
9 Le cheval du desert (A traditional North African animal tale)
10 La ronde des mois (A whistle-stop tour of the French year and French celebrations)
11 Jacques et le haricot magique (The traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk revisited in French)
12 Vive la Revolution! (The French Revolution - blow by blow!)
Activity sheets
Introduction:
Why use drama?
What is 12 Mini French Plays?
Who are the plays for?
Suggestions for use
The plays:
1 Au cafe (A difficult customer does nothing but complain)
2 Bobo le robot (Which inventor has created the best robot?)
3 Je veux un bonbon! (Learn to be polite and get your way!)
4 Un kilometre a pied (A class-trip to visit a castle proves a long trek)
5 Vive le temps d'hiver! (Santa checks the weather in France daily until conditions are right for a visit)
6 Qui aime les fantomes? (Having a friendly ghost around the house can be useful)
7 J'ai du talent! (Contestants battle it out in a musical talent show)
8 Le lievre et la tortue (A French version of the fable The Hare and the Tortoise)
9 Le cheval du desert (A traditional North African animal tale)
10 La ronde des mois (A whistle-stop tour of the French year and French celebrations)
11 Jacques et le haricot magique (The traditional tale of Jack and the Beanstalk revisited in French)
12 Vive la Revolution! (The French Revolution - blow by blow!)
Activity sheets