3rd Grade French Google Apps

Twelve basic French (core) vocabulary resources:

Simplify your French Second Language (FSL) classroom planning with this basic vocabulary review MEGA bundle. Add some fun to language learning with scavenger hunts and an Escape challenge, perfect for engaging low prep lessons. Reinforce basic vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Topics:

Months/Seasons/Days/Seasons

Colors/shapes

School (2 resources)

Clothes

Hobbies

Locations and Places

Winter clothing and sports

Emotions and feelings

Resource 1: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Scavenger Hunt

Included in this resource:

"Question Hunt": (see example of language level in photos)

Interactive scavenger hunt activity.

Twenty BASIC French question-and-answer pairs.

Adds learning and movement to an FSL class.

Memories Keepsake Craft: All about me!

Heart-shaped template and envelope to be printed on cardstock.

Students personalize with information and doodles.

Fun Activity Sheets:

Perfect for early finishers or Fun Fridays.

Discover a “mystery word or code” answer by completing the sheets correctly.

Encourage friendly competition and engagement.

Your Answers in Color (2 options):

Answer questions to find the corresponding colors.

Color in the sections of the pictures based on answers.

A relaxing and enjoyable activity for any time of year.

Cootie catcher: Foldable activity

Two cootie catcher options for students to use. Students can make a cootie catcher with activity statements inside (ex: Turn 5 times.) or they can make their own personalized verison with simple questions (ex. How are you ?)

Resource 2: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Escape Room
What's Included :

Escape Challenge Task Cards with 4 digit code (5 ways to use):

• Twenty-four questions with some trivia.
• Perfect for adding movement and interactive learning to your FSL class.
• Versatile usage: these cards can be adapted for Scoot, Exit questions, or other review games.

Twelve Review Worksheets:

• Twelve worksheets to reinforce fundamental vocabulary, including numbers, colors, months, days of the week, basic questions and answers.
• Ideal for reinforcing and consolidating basic French vocabulary.

School objects and subjects

Enhance language learning with flashcards, perfect for engaging games and interactive lessons. Reinforce basic school vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, drawing exercises, and fun games. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 3: Personal school Supplies
Included:
-36 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)
-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards
-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board
-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords, drawing and more )
-Mini-project- design and write about your locker (template and example)
-An editable sub plan - sheets work even if your substitute does not speak French

Resource 4: School subjects and places

This French Second Language (FSL) resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, larger school items, and areas in a school. Students can practice speaking with 3 dialogue suggestions. Students can also label school spaces and do a scavenger hunt.

Included:

-39 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board

-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords and more )

-Three simple skits to practice speaking

-School room signs to label spaces in the building and a basic scavenger hunt

Resource 5: Emotions

This core French (FSL) resource has activities to encourage conversation on emotions while improving language skills (SEL or l'apprentissage social et émotionnel). Students can write in a daily emotions notebook, think about what activities make them feel better and write down their preferred activities. There are several sheets to practice writing emotion vocabulary and grammar. Finally there are templates for a mini project where students can reflex their emotional choices.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Two formats for writing "Mon carnet d’émotions"

-Images and a supporting list to discuss "things that help make you feel better"

-Seven worksheet options for beginner students to practice writing new vocabulary and grammar (avoir/être)

-Two simple skits to practice new vocabulary

-Two templates for a final mini project

-18 emoji emotion flashcards

Vocabulary:

Present tense verbs/limited conditional

1 French/English lexique to help with writing - "activities that make you happy" and additional emotions

Resource 6:

This cake themed basic FSL (French as a second language) resource encourages speaking and writing while reviewing personal questions and information. There are also various worksheets to practice colors, shapes, numbers 1-30, and the months of the year. There are engaging templates included which focus on designing a personalized cake. Students can pick a theme and a create a cake design. A vocabulary list and various templates support students with writing about their cake design. Finally, there are 20 basic student profile cards to be used for a mini scavenger hunt activity. Students can practice asking questions such as the following:

Quel est son âge ?

Quand est son anniversaire ?

Quelle est sa couleur préférée ?

Quel est son passe-temps préféré ?

This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review core French vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and French sentences to their cake design.

Included:

-Teacher overview

-Vocabulary list and templates to support writing

-Flashcards to display colors and basic shapes

-Scavenger hunt with 20 student profile cards (with Student charts to complete)

-10 worksheets to review numbers, colors and months of the year (ex. crosswords, listening and coloring activities)

-Mini- project- Créer un gâteau

Helpful with cake template:

Scissors, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

This cake activity can be done over several classes, by starting your FSL class off each day with a “Question du jour”. Students write down their answers each day to add to their final written project.

Resource 7 : Clothes

Introducing a beginner low-prep FSL French resource on clothing, designed to make teaching and learning engaging! This unit introduces vocabulary and grammar related to clothing items. To reinforce and practice the new vocabulary, various printable worksheets are provided that cater to different learning styles. To make learning even more exciting, there are game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of clothing vocabulary.

Included:

Teacher overview which includes game suggestions

48 flashcards of basic clothing and accessories

Various worksheets for students to practice writing the clothing vocabulary words 

Basic dialogues ( for students to practice speaking)

Two simple writing prompt options for sentences about clothing

Basic grammar practice worksheets for the verbs porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

Additional instructional slideshow -porter, aimer and colors as adjectives

To further develop listening skills, a basic listening activity is included where students will listen to descriptions of clothing items and color the corresponding pictures.

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This basic/core French FSL bundle contains a over 440 slides which work well for daily questions to encourage conversation.

Topics include the following:

Basic core French review- includes movable calendar and weather chart

Winter activities and sports

Hobbies and sports

Things we love to hate

Four corners- (feelings) Talking about how we feel when...

Let's talk pranks

Halloween- What scares you? What do you prefer?

Clothes and fashion preferences

Personal preferences

December holiday

School days

Vacation theme

Adverbs of Frequency

This basic core French FSL holiday bundle will give you lots of low prep activities for Halloween (3), Christmas (2), Valentine's Day (3), Easter (1), April Fool's (1), St. Patrick's (2) and Le Nouvel An chinois(1) . These resources encourage students to engage with their peers while applying basic vocabulary and grammar structures in a fun and relevant context. As new holiday themed resources are made, they will be added to this bundle at no extra cost to you.

Halloween 95 pages- writing prompts, question of the day, surveys, flashcards

Christmas 55 pages- writing prompts, questions of the day, flashcards

Christmas Bingo- just added 2023- 75 cards printable or digital- with or without words

Christmas basic printables- just addded 2023- 35 pages

Valentine's Day 90 pages- writing prompts, question of the day, flashcards, activities like acts of kindness week and reading comprehension

Easter 30 pages- vocabulary practice and flashcards

April Fool's 30 pages - "Let's Talk about Pranks Question of the day

St. Patrick's Day 30 pages- Tour of Ireland and Art activities

Le Nouvel An chinois 30 pages - reading and writing prompts

Halloween Resource 1 :

-Thirty-six flashcards and game suggestions

-Five worksheets to practice new Halloween vocabulary

-A Halloween questionnaire for you and a partner (toujours, souvent, jamais, parfois)

-Two basic skits to practice speaking

-Two options for writing and creating a haunted house

-Three options to write a monster bio (English support/French only/Graphic Template)

-Two French/English lexicons for support writing topics

-Follow the directions to color a Halloween image

-Design a costume for a favorite teacher or friend (describe the costume)

Bonus- A Halloween version of "Trouve quelqu'un qui"

Halloween Resource 2 "Question du jour":

Encourage speaking and writing in your FSL French Second language Classroom with this Halloween-themed “Questions du jour” resource. Ideal for teachers seeking engaging warm-up activities with low prep. This Google slideshow resource is designed to encourage students to share their opinion on spooky topics. It is ideal for daily discussions, writing prompts, and speaking exercises. Expand students' vocabulary with Halloween-themed vocabulary and images.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Halloween vocabulary with engaging images

-Thirty-five slides which includes 10 “quatre coins” slides .

-Two Class survey suggestions that can be done as a whole class or individually.

Halloween Resource 3: Review Body Parts & Colors with Monster Fun

Enhance your FSL classroom with this basic review resource packed with several activities to get students drawing, speaking and writing! Students will create a monster, describe a monster to a friend and vote for their favorite class monster. Finally, there are worksheets and games for extra practice.

This low prep resource includes the following:

-Five worksheets to practice body part vocabulary

-Twenty-seven flashcards to support review games

-Two colored Qui suis-je?" monster boards to practice descriptions

-A "Guess who?" template to help students ask questions

-A voting template- students vote for their favorite monster

-Two template options to write about your monster

-Two drawing activities (read or write)

Vocabulary and grammar practice:

body parts

colors

present tense (avoir, etre)

negative (ne... pas)

practice with basic descriptions

Resource 4: December

This December themed French FSL resource helps to introduce and review basic vocabulary with students. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards and Questions du jour. This resource can be used for whole class discussion, partner activity or divided into stations.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Holiday vocabulary with images (flashcards) and suggested activities.

-Design your own ugly Christmas sweater

-Vote for your favorite ugly sweater

-Follow directions to color and draw 

-Listen and vote for their favorite Christmas music

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions du Jour" within activities and lessons

Short writing and drawing prompts:

-Invent an elf and design an outfit for your new elf

-Apply to be an elf at the North Pole

-Become a toy tester

-Write about yourself during the holidays including your favorite meal and activities.

Vocabulary:

Holiday and Christmas words

Basic Body Parts

Some winter clothing

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

Resource 5: Valentine's day Reading & listening

There are 2 Nonfiction texts (“The Legend of Saint-Valentine” and  “Love Locks- The Cities do not love them”) with comprehension questions (answer key included). Students may also watch the short film  « La boîte ». There are questions for class discussion or for students to respond independently in writing. Finally, students may also become music critics as they listen to a selection of songs curated for February. A template is included to help students share their opinion on the songs.

Resource 6: Valentine's day activities

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities

-Writing prompts with a focus on friendship and kindness (see below)

-Valentine cards to print and color (with and without words)

Examples of short writing prompts:

Tell us about a friend

What can you do during a “une semaine de gentillesse”?

Write about things you love

How would you help someone with a problem?

Write simple compliments to classmates (compliment jar)

Worksheets with a Valentine’s theme

Crossword and various exercises for Valentine’s vocabulary

Label body parts of the cupid

Valentine’s cards (to color or blank for students to write)

Follow the directions and draw

Resource 7: Valentine's Day Question du jour "Things we love to hate"

This basic French FSL resource (Question du jour/chef du jour) helps to engage students with conversation starting photographs.  Students will all want to share their opinion while they practice simple French sentences. 

Resource 8:

This St. Patrick’s day basic FSL French resource is filled with printable no prep activities and writing prompts for March. This resource includes a visual tour of Ireland and an overview of the traditions of la Saint-Patrick. The slideshow shares basic information on Irish traditions including St. Patrick’s Day. Take a visual tour of Irish landmarks as you also learn about traditional music and dance.

Included:

- Teacher overview with suggested links for Irish music and dance

-Twenty slides in basic French with photographs

-Printable graphic organizers for independent work for students to show their learning.

-A digital (or printable) Instagram activity for students to make a post on what they learned about Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day.

Resource 9: Art and writing

This second St. Patrick's Day resource includes writing and art activities. 

Students can write a newspaper article about catching a leprechaun or write about what they would do if they found a pot of gold. Students will learn about Celtic knots and make a simple one from paper. Finally, they can practice numbers 1 to 100 with a mystery image or practice St. Patrick’s day vocabulary. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (30 flashcards) and suggested activities like a game of memory

-Art activity with a Celtic Knot

-Two additional handouts practicing vocabulary and numbers

Writing prompts

Newspaper Article

J’ai de la chance parce que…

If I found a pot of gold, I would…

Resource 10 : Easter

This Easter French FSL resource is filled with printable no prep activities for April. There are Easter flashcards, writing and drawing prompts included. Students can write about their favorite Easter treats,  apply for a job with the Easter bunny and more!

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (24 flashcards) and suggested activities and vocabulary practice

-Four short writing prompts 

-Four follow the direction sheets to color or draw Easter images.

Examples of short writing prompts:

Si j’étais le lapin de Pâques 

Tout sur moi! Le lapin de Pâques

Décris le panier de Pâques de tes rêves

Trouve un déguisement pour le lapin de Pâques

Demande d’emploi

Resource 11: Le Nouvel An chinois

This French FSL resource helps to explain basic information on Le Nouvel An chinois. Learn about the Chinese Zodiac animals and complete an activity. Students can also practice new vocabulary with various worksheets. There are questions and graphic organizers to check for comprehension.

Reading Comprehension:

The reading comprehension slideshow can be used for whole class discussion as there are 2 levels of text complexity. The 3 reading comprehension sheets can be used for independent work with stronger readers.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Slideshow with images to share information on Chinese New Year

-Three reading comprehension sheets with questions

-Three worksheets to record understanding

- 20 Flashcards

-Venn diagram to help to compare traditions

-Four simple worksheets to practice vocabulary

-General overview of the Chinese zodiac animals and characteristics

-Zodiac Activity

-Follow directions to color the dragon

-Label the dragon body parts

Vocabulary:

Zodiac animals 12

Basic body parts

Present tense verbs 

Resource 12: Christmas Bingo (added 2023)

75 cards with words and without

Digital or printable

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the suggested short video. The link is editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

***These activities are for beginners who have basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure using the present tense. Intermediate students should be able to do the work independently and in greater depth.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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