2. ALL CONNECT – KS2 PROGRAMME Grammar

3. Languages at KS2 I wonder how this new language works ?

4. Languages at KS2 I wonder how this new language works?

5. Grammar – What does it mean to you? How does this new language work? grammar conjugation of verbs exercises and drills rules

6. Time for Activity Language Learner Characteristics

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Key question How can we best integrate grammar teaching into language learning at KS2?

10. Time for Activity Understanding gender

11. 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?

12. The Four Friends

13. Joining in!

14. Focus on gender le cheval le mouton le lapin la souris

15. Activities to help understanding of gender Write it down Find your partner Roll the dice Write the number Slow reveal

16. Ready for a challenge? cheval, n.m. horse lapin, n.m. rabbit mouton, n.m. sheep souris, n.f. mouse

17. More than one!

19. 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)

20. Next steps Adjectives Word order in English, French, Spanish and German Human sentences Make a phrase Focus on German – why do the colours change?

21. Key question How else can we use the Four Friends resource to introduce/reinforce grammar

22. Moving on Definite article/indefinite article Plurals Question forms Forming the negative Position of adjectives Agreement of adjectives