France

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 LI: Understand the significance of the tri colour in the French flag. **Revise the map of Europe – surrounding countries and seas**

The flag is known as the French tricolour, because of its three colours: blue, white and red. These are the national colours of France. The **blue** represents the power of influence that France has had over other countries. The white means peace and purity. The **red ** is a symbol of the bloodshed that must be lost in honour of the country.



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http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/podcast/podcast_two/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/podcast/ http://www.mordent.com/folktales/french/boat/16.html =Introduction to Ma France: = = = =http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/mafrance/flash/#= =Lesson 1: How not to get lost in France = media type="custom" key="9511132"

=Lesson 2: Names and how to spell them =

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What is summarising?
A summary is a shortened version of a longer text. Sometimes you need to read or listen to lengthy pieces of information, extract the main points in order to make a decision, then give an opinion or draw conclusions.

Summarising is an important skill which is often used when researching, gathering or presenting information.



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Summarising Quiz

Brush up your summarising skills with this three level quiz.

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Hints for summarising written text
**Remember!**
 * Read the original text thoroughly to make sure that you understand its overall meaning.
 * Be aware that sometimes you might have to 'read between the lines' in order to pick up 'hidden' information.
 * Use a dictionary or ask someone who knows to help you find the meaning of any unfamiliar words.
 * Underline or highlight the main points of the text, ignoring any unnecessary facts, descriptions or opinions. Make a note of the most important details - you could even draw a diagram or use pictures if this helps.
 * Summarise by linking together the key points using sentences or paragraphs as appropriate. If images provide additional meaning then these can also be included in your summary.
 * If you are shortening a very long text then it may be useful to summarise under headings or sub-headings.
 * Read your draft to make sure that you haven't lost the overall point of the original information. Make amendments to your draft as necessary.
 * A written summary should be a brief, 'easy to read' version of a longer piece of writing.
 * It must contain the main points of the original text and it should be written in your own words. Don't just copy out 'chunks' of the original version.
 * You should write your summary using correct grammar, punctuation and sentences.
 * A summary does not need to contain information, descriptions or opinions that do not support the general meaning of the text.

Activity: Think, write, round-robin with shoulder partner.





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<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Lesson 3: Jeudi(Thurs) cinq (5th) Mai 2011: LI: Identify areas in France.

Map of France Quiz

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">1. What is the capital of France? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Paris <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 2. What ocean borders France to the west? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Atlantic Ocean <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">3. What body of water separates France from the UK? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">English Channel <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 4. What is the name of the sea that borders France to the south? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Mediterranean <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 5. What is the name of the large, French island southeast of France? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Corsica <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 6. What is the name of the river that flows through Paris on its way to the English Channel? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Seine River <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">7. What is the name of the river that flows through Lyon on its way to the Mediterranean Sea? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Rhone River <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 8. What is the name of the mountain range that separates France and Italy? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">The Alps <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">9. What is the name of the mountain range that separates France and Spain? <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">The Pyrenees <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;"> 10. Name six countries that border France on the north, east and southeast. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Italy, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Monaco, Switzerland.







<span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Lesson 1 and 2: <span style="background-color: #ffff00; color: #800000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">LI: Title page and brainstorm to share prior knowledge about Europe, France and the meaning of culture and heritage.

**Use: Think - Write - Round Robin:** Think, write down their answer, then share their response. Share one at a time. Face to face, odd start. Qn 1: media type="custom" key="9258692" Qn 2: media type="custom" key="9258706" Qn 3: What is culture? Dictionary meanings: 1. Customs and traditions. 2. The ideas, customs and art of a particular society.

Qn 4: What is heritage? Dictionary meanings: 1. Something passed from one generation to another. 2. Things passed down from one generation to another. 3. The evidence of the past, such as historical sites. 4. Something that has been handed down from the past.

Task: Make a definition for culture and heritage in their groups.

Group 1: Culture: Beliefs and traditions. Heritage: Treasures passed down from older family members. Group 2: Culture: Things you believe in from a country. Heritage: Things passed on from your family.

Group 3: Culture: A different sort of tradition in different countries. Heritage: Things that have been passed on from your ancestors.

Group 4: Culture: Family traditions Heritage: Passed down belongings

Group 5: Culture: Customs and a kind of tradition Heritage: Something that has been passed down.

Group 6: Culture: Something that people do as a group Heritage: Something valuable that is handed down from the past

Group 7: Culture: It's the religion and prayers to their ancestors Heritage: Treasures, beliefs and stories passed down to the next generation.

<span style="background-color: #ffdf00; color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 200%;">What is the difference between culture and heritage?

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Group 5: Culture is something that you believe in and heritage is something that is passed down. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Group 7: Culture is something that is traditional and heritage is something that is passed down. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Group 4: The difference between culture and heritage is that culture is something that you do and heritage is something that is passed down.