11th Grade World Languages Assessment

French Passé Composé With Être - Vandertramp - Listen, Read, Write in French

By Love Learning Languages - French Resources

Need a creative way for students to learn which verbs use être as a helping verb in the passé composé? This engaging French lesson includes an original story with comprehensive listening, reading, and writing activities. After this lesson, your students will know and understand the 17 Dr. & Mrs. P. Vandertramp verbs. Here's a fun game that you can use to have your students practice conjugating these verbs.

EXPECT YOUR STUDENTS TO:

identify verbs that use être as a helping verb
strengthen listening comprehension at their level
remember to make agreement on past participles
learn new vocabulary by reading in French
be amused by this creative story

STEP 1:

Download, print, and distribute the Dr. & Mrs. P. Vandertramp chart.
17 verbs that use être as a helping verb are written in French with English translations.
Past participles are included.

STEP 2:

Listen to an audio recording of an original story that uses all 17 verbs that use être in the passé composé to work on listening comprehension, and to see how much students can understand.
Download worksheet #1 and have students fill in the blanks (subjects, helping verbs, and past participles) as they listen to the story again.
Download, print, and distribute the full text (2 pages) and have students read along as they listen again.
Download worksheet #2 and have students fill in the blanks (helping verbs and past participles only - subjects and infinitives are included) NOT while listening to the story.

STEP 3:

Dictée - Listen to the audio recording and have students write everything they hear on the lines provided.
This is a good exercise in listening comprehension, and they'll need to pay close attention to number and gender to spell the past participles correctly.
Subject pronouns along with number and gender are included on the student response sheet.
As they listen, they will write helping verbs and past participles.

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"Great breakdown of the PC and of Vandertramp verbs. The audio recording was a great exercise, the right "level" of challenge for my grade 9s."

Dr. & Mrs. P. Vandertramp Verbs - Être Auxiliary Verb:

descendre
rentrer
monter
rester
sortir
partir
venir
arriver
naître
devenir
entrer
retourner
tomber
rentrer
aller
mourir
passer

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French Listening Comprehension - Arrival at Paris Airport - Aéroport

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This French listening comprehension activity about airports, public transportation and arriving at Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France includes differentiated activities including MP4 video, MP3 audio and student activity pages. This is a perfect lesson to have your students practice their listening comprehension skills and aéroport vocabulary.

This is a narration in which a traveler talks about her experience arriving at the Paris airport. Scroll down to read excerpts from the narration and to see all of the grammar points that are covered.

The speaking pace is just perfect for providing your students with a challenge that they can achieve, and they'll feel very proud of their accomplishment!

Included with this resource:

► Comprehensive lesson plan that makes it easy for you to carry out this activity with your students - See details in the preview

► MP4 video lecture - 8 minutes

► MP3 audio lecture - 8 minutes

► Transcript with important vocabulary highlighted and footnoted in English and French - 3 pages

► Quizlet study set to practice and master important vocabulary from the lecture

► PDF of 9 listening comprehension questions + answer key

► MP3 audio lecture of 9 listening comprehension questions without answers

► MP3 audio lecture of 9 listening comprehension questions with answers

► PDF of 20 vrai ou faux listening comprehension questions + answer key

► MP3 audio lecture of 20 vrai ou faux statements without answers

► MP3 audio lecture of 20 vrai ou faux statements with answers

► PDF of 6 bonus questions + answers

► MP3 audio lecture of 6 bonus questions without answers

► MP3 audio lecture of 6 bonus questions with answers

► PDF to print and record extra new vocabulary learned during the lesson

► BONUS - Paris LOTO with 30 different printable games and call list

Teachers and students appreciate:

⭐ Clarity of speech and slower pace

⭐ Formative assessment

⭐ Sense of pride and accomplishment

⭐ Many opportunities for differentiation

⭐ Video AND audio experiences with the same text

⭐ A fun and unique way to introduce a travel unit

⭐ An authentic resource about traveling to Paris

⭐ A real life connection to what’s being taught in the classroom

Tenses used in the narration:

► Présent

► Futur Proche

► Passé Composé

► Imparfait

► Subjonctif following il faut que

► Futur Simple

Other grammar topics covered in the narration:

⭐ Reflexive Verbs

⭐ Descriptive Adjectives

⭐ Regular & irregular verbs

⭐ Demonstrative adjectives

⭐ Simple negation

⭐ Adjective «tout»

⭐ Il faut que + subjunctive

⭐ Indirect object pronouns

⭐ Possessive adjectives

⭐ Direct object pronouns

⭐ Interrogative words

⭐ Common adverbs

⭐ Pronoun Y

⭐ QUE + exclamation

⭐ Pronoun EN

⭐ Definite, indefinite, partitive articles

Excerpts from the narration:

“J’ai choisi la compagnie aérienne Air France et nous allons atterrir à Paris, «La Ville des Lumières.”

“Il y a beaucoup de monde dans cet avion, donc on va attendre un petit peu avant de pouvoir sortir.”

“Je prends mon sac à main, je prends mon petit bagage, je vérifie que je n’ai rien oublié.”

“Nous sommes tous fatigués, mais très contents d’être enfin arrivés.”

“Je lui montre mon passeport, je lui dis «bonjour», je souris, il me dit «bonjour» et il tamponne mon passeport.”

“Maintenant, avant de sortir de cet aéroport, il faut que j’aille chercher mes bagages.”

“J’avais deux valises avec moi. Tout est bien arrivé, ça va super bien. Tiens, je veux bien trouver les toilettes avant de sortir.”

“Ça y est, je les ai trouvées. Je vais aux toilettes . . . j’en sors . . . et je cherche la sortie.”

“Il y a deux grandes portes qui vont s’ouvrir. Ça y est, je suis sortie de la douane.”

Planning for student success begins with a well designed lesson plan!

► Students and teachers understand the goals of an instructional module

► The teacher translates the curriculum into learning activities

► The instructional materials align with the assessment

► The assessment aligns with the learning goal

► Assures that the needed instructional materials are available

► Teachers thoughtfully address individual learning needs among students

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French Reflexive Verbs Conversation Cards - Present Tense and Passé Composé

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Engage and challenge your students when reviewing and mastering French reflexive verbs in the present tense and passé composé with this set of 50 conversation cards. Take a look at the preview to see how you can use these grammar based reflexive verbs conversation cards in your French classroom.

Challenge and conversation cards are a nice alternative to classic worksheets. Each card presents a reflexive verb in the infinitive at the top. Questions are written on the cards in the present and past tenses to encourage conversations.

The following reflexive verbs are included:

se coucher
s'endormir
se souvenir
se réveiller
se dépêcher
se laver
se brosser
s'occuper de
s'ennuyer
se reposer
s'ennuyer
s'embêter
s'intéresser à
s'amuser
se faire mal

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Ways to use these cards:

⭐ Warm up work before class

⭐ Early finishers

⭐ Quiz and test review

⭐ Tutoring individuals or small groups

⭐ Whole class or paired activity

⭐ Print and laminate or use the cards digitally

This numbered set of cards is included in my French Reflexive Verbs Bundle.

Included:

50 conversation practice cards
No answer key is provided because answers will vary

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The Little Prince - Le Petit Prince - French Speaking Activity

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Are you studying The Little Prince with your French learners? This French speaking activity will have your students engaged and reflecting in French about The Little Prince. These 30 French speaking prompt cards with insightful and thought provoking questions will trigger great discussions among your students about the wonderful book by Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Le Petit Prince.

You can also use the cards to teach them the vocabulary if you want. This activity is a fun way to encourage your students to speak more and engage in conversation. It is a perfect resource to use in immersion, core or homeschool curriculums.

You will have to read and study the book prior to using these questions.

You can use these cards after teaching specific vocabulary and grammar for le Petit Prince or as a fun interactive activity on a day when you want to just focus on speaking and reviewing vocabulary in a different way. Read on to find out the many ways I like to use these cards including the popular SCOOT game. Instructions and recording sheet are included.

Included:
➱ 30 speaking prompt cards - color (4 per page to print and cut out)
➱ 30 speaking prompt cards - grayscale
➱ PDF version to project and avoid printing (1 card per page to project)
➱ 9 different ways to use these cards
➱ Scoot game instructions
➱ Scoot recording sheet

Related Products

⭐ French Taboo game - Le Petit Prince

⭐ French Brainstorming game - Remue-Méninges - Petit Prince Edition

Included in a bundle:

⭐ Le Petit Prince - Bundled French Resources

There are many ways you can use this set of task cards:

Print, laminate, create small groups to ask and answer questions.
Project the pdf file in class to work in group or with your whole class and avoid printing.
Use as a warm-up speaking activity with a conversation partner. As students enter the classroom have them choose 2-3 cards from a box.
Students who finish their work earlier than others can choose a few of the cards and write out correct answers to false statements.
Use as exit tickets. Give each student a card before the end of class and as they walk out of the room they tell the teacher their answer.
Stations: Put students into groups and divide the cards amongst them. Have groups rotate to a new station as they finish the cards.
Scoot: Put one card on each desk in the classroom. Give each student a response sheet and set a timer to give them just enough time to answer true or false and to correct the false statements. When the timer rings students move on to the next desk and the next question. All cards are numbered so it is simple to stay organized. Full instructions are included.

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Great openers for students as they read Le Petit Prince. Can be used in a variety of ways-- I have them on a bulletin board and students choose one to answer as they come in to class. Excellent addition to the unit!

- Debra D.

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French Depuis, Pendant, Il y a - Lesson and Challenge Task Cards Activity

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Depuis, pendant, il y a, pour: Complete lesson, study guide, 50 practice cards

This French lesson plan will shed some light on when to use depuis, pendant, il y a, and pour when expressing time, which can be a very difficult topic for native English speakers.

This resource includes a link to my 20 minute video tutorial on YouTube, a two page lesson guide that is useful whether you choose to show the video or not, and 50 practice cards that you can either print and cut out to have students work in small groups or that you can project for a whole class activity. Check out the video preview for a closer look!

➯ This resource is included in my French 2 curriculum: Ça y est, je parle français!

All of the cards are numbered and an answer key is provided. This easily allows students to work and practice independently or with a partner.

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French Listening and Reading Comprehension - Le Plus-Que-Parfait

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Help your students improve their French with this practical listening and reading comprehension resource featuring le plus-que-parfait. A lot of passé composé is also included in the text.

The plus-que-parfait is embedded in the text, allowing students to practice making inferences, connections, and predictions. The resource includes ten comprehension questions that encourage careful reading or listening. This isn’t a beginner-level quiz, so it will challenge your students to think more deeply about the language.

* This resource is also available as a Google Form, a simple reading comprehension activity with multiple choice answers. The text and questions in the Google Form are the same as those in this comprehensive listening and reading resource.

What’s Included:

This resource has eight different parts that can be used for either reading or listening practice. Each part builds on the last, helping students understand and use the material effectively.

1. Reading Comprehension - Written Text: Start by having students read the text. You can let them read along while listening to the audio, helping them connect spoken and written French.

2. Listening Comprehension - Audio Recording: The text is read by François, a native speaker from Paris, at a normal pace. If students find it too fast at first, let them read along while listening, and then try listening without the text.

3. Listening Comprehension - Questions Audio Recording: After the text, students will hear questions read aloud, with a bell tone and a brief pause to give their answers. This helps them practice listening and responding in real time.

4. Listening Comprehension - Open-Ended Questions Worksheet: This worksheet allows students to write their answers to the spoken questions. For a more interactive experience, you can have them answer orally instead.

5. Reading Comprehension - Open-Ended Questions Worksheet: With the text in front of them, students answer questions in complete sentences, helping them to better understand and express their thoughts in French.

6. Reading Comprehension - Multiple Choice Questions Worksheet: This worksheet offers a multiple-choice format for students who might need a bit more support, making it easier to find the correct answers.

7. Cloze Activity - Fill in the Blanks: Students listen to the audio and fill in the missing words in the text. A word bank is provided, and you can use the original text as the answer key.

8. English Translation of Text + Multiple Choice Quiz Answer Key: An English translation of the text is included for reference, along with the answer key for the multiple-choice quiz. While the translation is helpful, the focus is on understanding the French text.

How to Use:

For best results, start with the reading activities so students become familiar with the text. After a few days or the following week, use the same material for listening practice. This will help reinforce what they’ve learned and improve their overall language skills.

This resource is a great way to help your students gain confidence in French!

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French C'EST vs IL EST Challenge Task Cards Activity - French Verb Être

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C'est versus Il est - 50 French practice cards

This resource includes 50 practice cards_._ These cards are for practicing when to use C'EST / CE SONT versus IL EST / ELLE EST / ILS SONT / ELLES SONT. Here's an easy to use Google Forms quiz on the same topic.

Included:

50 practice cards - 1 per page for online use
50 practice cards - 4 per page for printing
Numbered answer key

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French Regular Verbs Present Tense Drill - Listening Comprehension & Speaking

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Practice is what it takes when learning verb conjugations. This audio recorded drill (native speaker) will help students learn regular French -ER, -IR and -RE verbs in the present tense. This is a verb drill of 100 common regular French verbs that you can use either in the classroom or language lab. I've included five great ways for you to use this drill. Take a closer look in the preview!

This resource is part of my French 1 grammar, vocabulary, games and activities growing bundle.

The audio recording you will download will be great for listening comprehension and oral production, written exercises, paired work and even a cooperative learning group writing game.

Examples:

FINIR - TO FINISH - JE - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - JE FINIS

ATTENDRE - TO WAIT - TU - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - TU ATTENDS

VENDRE - TO SELL - IL - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - IL VEND

ABOLIR - TO ABOLISH - NOUS - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - NOUS ABOLISSONS

MANGER - TO EAT - VOUS - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - VOUS MANGEZ

RÉUSSIR - TO SUCCEED - ILS - 5 seconds to say or write answer before recorded response - ILS RÉUSSISSENT

During the recording the verbs are not numbered so that you can easily choose a group of 10 or 15 at any point during the exercise to use as bell ringer reviews or to get your students in French mode as they enter the classroom. Use this drill at any time during the year as an excellent review. Use it with upper level students who sometimes need to revise the basics or provide a copy to struggling students who can use it as review while riding on the bus or in the car.

Included:

20 minute mp3 audio recording of 100 regular French verbs in the present tense.
Answer sheet
Student response sheet
5 effective ways to use this verb drill

1. Language lab or classroom listening and speaking exercise

Students listen to the drill either as a class or with individual headphones on. They will hear an infinitive and subject pronoun to conjugate.Students are given five seconds to say their answer before the correct response is pronounced. The verbs are purposefully not numbered in the recording so that you can choose to do them either in or out of order. This is a listening and speaking grammar drill and writing the answers is not encouraged.

2. Language lab or classroom silent written exercise

Provide each student with a numbered answer recording sheet. Students should be reminded to pay close attention as the verbs in the recording are NOT numbered. They will hear an infinitive which they should write in the appropriate column. Next they’ll hear a subject pronoun and will be given five seconds to write their answers. Since this is a fast moving exercise you may want to give students a chance to revise their answers once the recording has stopped.

3. Whiteboard classroom activity - Individual or paired work

Have students write answers on whiteboards after they’ve heard the infinitive and

subject pronoun to be used. Pause the recording and give students five seconds to write their answers. When they’ve finished have them listen carefully and check their work when you stop pause and play the answer. This works particularly well with pairs of students because they can help each other and the work won’t seem so tedious. I often allow my pairs of students to keep track of one point per correct answer and at the end of the activity see which group has the most points.

4. Bell ringer activity

You have five or ten minutes to spare at the end of class, so why not play a sampling of the verb drill? With 100 verbs to choose from you could keep it quite varied. Also use parts of the drill as students enter the classroom to get them in French mode. I've found this to be a great way to keep kids quiet as they come in and get settled.

5. Group writing game

Chances are you have your students’ desks in some kind of rows or groups. Here’s a fun way to change up the verb drills a bit. Let’s say you have rows or groups of five students. Before starting the verb drill recording give the first person in each group a blank sheet of paper and he should have something to write with.

Number the paper 1 - 5 (or the number of students in the group) and as you play the drill the first student has to write his answer next to #1. He has to write something even if he doesn’t know exactly how to spell it. Immediately after the answer is pronounced on the recording he must pass the paper to the next person in his group. It’s important not to hesitate because the recording will continue.

Person #2 records his answer and so on until each person in the group has had a go. At this point, stop the recording and the last person in each group brings the paper back up to the first person who can look over all of the answers written by his group members. He can make any changes he wants to make to anyone’s answer BUT STUDENTS CANNOT SPEAK A WORD TO EACH OTHER.

He then passes the paper back down the row and everyone gets a chance to change either his own or another group member’s answer. They should move fast though because here’s the catch, the first group to turn in a 100% accurate paper to the teacher wins that round!

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