Week+3+Instruments

Objective:[[image:autumn_tree.jpg width="118" height="144" align="right"]]

 * To revise the alphabet
 *  To consolidate the names of instruments //un saxophone// (a saxophone), //un piano// (a piano), //un violon// (a violin), //une guitare// (a guitar ), //une clarinette// (a clarinet), //une trompette// (a trumpet), //une batterie// (the drums)
 * To revisit the core structures //Qu'est-ce que c'est?// (What is it?) and //C'est// (It is)

Resources:
Screen with sound enabled in order to play music. //Teachers note: Encourage the children to make their letter guesses in French and be careful to use mini whiteboards so that children feel safe making spelling guesses.// || * See link above for Tout le Monde
 * ~  ||~ Description ||~ Resources ||
 * ~ Starter || //Teachers note: Either use the Tout le Monde resources if you have them (or the free trial) or substitute the free alternatives//
 * Listen to ‘chanson’ on Level 3, module 2 of Tout le monde (same song as week 1).
 * Alternatively listen to the alphabet song
 * Encourage children to join in with the alphabet. || * Song from level 3 module 2 Tout le Monde
 * @Alphabet song ||
 * ~ Main Activity || * Recap the musical instrument flashcards on Level 3, module 2 of Tout le monde or use the alternative flashcards.
 * Teacher has a list of possible instruments on the board. Play ‘spelling game’ (Level 3, module 2 of Tout le monde) or use the alternative weblink. (Links to L 5.2)
 * Sutton High MFL website with alternative spelling games ||
 * ~ Plenary || * Play some music clips from the BBC School Radio website
 * Discuss the cultural origin of the musical genres (Links to IU 5.3)
 * Play //Qu’est-ce que c’est?// (what is it ?): Ask the children in French to guess the instrument which is playing. Children’s response is: // c’est + name of instrument. // || * Link to BBC School Radio website with free musical extracts ||