MFL Curriculum Intent
Connecting with learning
At Radcliffe on Trent Juniors we recognise the importance of children learning a language in today’s multicultural society. We look to build children’s confidence, communication and creative skills through the exploration of another language. Children progress from listening and responding in oral form to reading and writing French with the complexity increasing according to age and ability. Using metacognition learning strategies, children regularly revisit vocabulary, questions and conversations. Learning is differentiated to suit all abilities and made engaging and memorable through the use of games, songs and real-life scenarios.
Connecting with our community
Through learning a language, children are encouraged to develop an interest in all languages, and encouraged to celebrate their own and the language heritage of their peers. As our school expands we are embracing the number of EAL learners and celebrate the variety of languages and skills they contribute to our school. French is the core language taught at our linked Secondary School, South Nottinghamshire Academy, so children transfer to KS3 well prepared to continue and develop their language skills. We also promote languages, with extra-curricular clubs run by experience language specialists.
Connecting with others
Through learning another language, children are provided with a new perspective on the world, encouraging them to develop their awareness of cultural differences. With French being spoken in 29 countries across multiple continents, children are taught about and inspired by a variety of places, traditions and festivals. Applying our school value of ‘Be Understanding and Respect Others’ the children learn the similarities and differences of their own experiences compared to others.
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Speaking and Listening | speak in sentences, using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures
understand familiar vocabulary and common phrases | Participate in short exchanges (questions and responses)
Imitate pronunciation of sounds, including intonation patterns
| Participate in singing French songs
Recite French poetry from memory
Ask and answer greater variety of questions
| Recite a short text with accurate pronunciation
Participate in more complex conversations (directions)
Express simple opinions (likes/dislikes)
| Initiate and sustain conversations
Perform a short sketch in French
Present oral work with confidence and good pronunciation
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Reading | develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases | Recognise how sounds are presented in written form
Match sounds to written words through visual clues
Participate in reading of short stories
| Follow short stories using visual clues
Identify adjectives, nouns and verbs in a French text
Read words aloud with some accuracy
Begin to use a bilingual dictionary to aid understanding
| Read words aloud with accuracy of pronunciation
Add expression and authenticity to dialogue
Use a bilingual dictionary to decipher word meaning | Read words aloud with accuracy of pronunciation
Identify prepositions in a French text
Understand the main points and opinions expressed in short written texts
Read authentic texts for enjoyment/information
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Writing | broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary | Write or copy simple words and symbols correctly
Recognise links between some sounds and spellings (oi, eu)
Select appropriate words to complete short phrases or sentences
| Write greater variety of words and symbols correctly from memory
Write simple sentences accurately
Select appropriate suffix to convert between singular and plural
| Manipulate language by changing elements within a sentence
Write and deliver a short presentation on local area
Write a simple weather report | Recognise and write appropriate spelling of nouns regarding gender
Construct short paragraphs by adapting model
Write a short letter to book accommodation
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Sticky Knowledge | knowledge to be carried through year groups to enable progression | Understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases:
| Understand a few familiar spoken words and phrases:
hobbies | Understand a greater quantity of spoken words and phrases:
| Understand a greater quantity of spoken words and phrases:
the alphabet |