Y6 French

Unit 1 French History Lesson

This French History lesson is part of the French cultural unit.

 

The lesson starts with a recap of previous learning based on locating where France is in the world. The lesson continues with a video tutorial which teaches children the information they need to complete the following activities. Children can then practise further by completing the worksheets and activities linked to the topic.

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Video Tutorial

Video Tutorial

In this French History Video Tutorial, Laura explores some of the major historical events in France's past. Briefly covering the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars and the First and Second World War, this tutorial will provide pupils with a cultural backdrop to their French learning. Children must answer the questions throughout the tutorial.

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Teaching PowerPoint

Teaching PowerPoint

These lesson slides guide pupils through key events and dates in the history of France. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding and to develop children's knowledge.

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Pronunciation Guide

Pronunciation Guide

This French History pronunciation guide is to be used in conjunction with our French History TPP. We have created the guides with the support of a native French speaker. Within them, we have used English phonics to aid and support teachers and children regardless of their level of French knowledge.

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Video Tutorial

Video Tutorial

Laura and Boop explore the geography of France in this Where is France? French Video Tutorial. Pupils will learn all about places you might visit, cities and attractions you will see in Paris.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Where is France? Interactive Activity KS2 will test your knowledge about France.

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French History Resource Pack

French History Resource Pack

This worksheet includes a variety of questions for pupils to practise the main skill of investigating some of the main historical events in France.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

In this French History Activity, you will learn about some of the major events and people from France's long and colourful history.

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Bastille Day Quiz

Bastille Day Quiz

This KS2 Bastille Day Quiz will test your knowledge about La Fête Nationale Française.

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Interactive Worksheet

Interactive Worksheet

This KS2 Bastille Day Interactive Worksheet 2 will test your knowledge of La Fête Nationale Française.

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Interactive Activity

Interactive Activity

This Year 6 French History Game 2 will test your pupils’ knowledge of Bastille Day and the World Wars. There are five questions to answer.