Percentage Ladder – French Unit 1: Qui suis-je ?
Skills: Reading and Speaking
Percentage
80%
I can …
Listening
I can understand authentic spoken texts and
material from a range of voices. I can
paraphrase what I have understood into
English.
Speaking
I communicate in class in French.
I can speak spontaneously and discuss facts
and experiences confidently. I am
adventurous with my language, using a range
of
opinions,
adjectives,
quantifiers,
connectives
and
verbs
(s’appeller/avoir/être).
I
make
few
mistakes.
Reading
I can apply my language skills and knowledge
of French to understand a variety of unseen
material. I can also use context and other
clues to work out the meaning of new
material I read. I read authentic French for
pleasure.
Writing
I can translate from French to English and
from English to French accurately. I can
express and justify complex points of view.
I can write 2-3 paragraphs on this topic
without preparation using a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and
verbs (s’appeller/avoir/être). I make few
mistakes. I can adapt language I already
know in new contexts for different
purposes.
Prove it!
Reading:
Ma famille et moi.
Moi, j’ai une très grande famille, et nous nous
entendons tous très bien ! J’ai des parents qui
sont sympas et je peux leur parler de tout.
Cependant, je me dispute souvent avec mon
frère parce qu’il est assez méchant et égoïste.
Mais heureusement, j’ai une super relation avec
mes deux sœurs, elles sont très gentilles. Je ne
suis pas paresseux mais je pense que le collège
est difficile. Par contre, mes sœurs sont très
intelligentes, alors elles m’aident beaucoup. Mes
sœurs sont aussi très belles avec les cheveux
longs et ondulés.
J’adore ma famille, même si mon frère m’énerve.
In the text, find the French for:
 We get on very well
 I can speak to them about anything
 But fortunately
 They help me a lot
 My brother annoys me
Speaking:
You are going to take part in an interview with a
famous person. You could play the part of the
interviewer or of the famous person. You may
choose to work with a partner.
Ask and answer questions about:
 his/her name, age, birthday etc;
 What he/she is like;
 what his/her interests are;
 what he/she likes or dislikes;
 where he/she lives.
To achieve 80% in this piece of work you must
give a minimum of eight items of information,
including opinions. Each item should contain a
verb, an adjective, a quantifier and a connective.
70%
Listening
I can understand all the main points and
opinions from a longer spoken passage.
Speaking
I communicate in class in French.
I can initiate and sustain conversations
without much preparation. I use good
pronunciation and use a range of adjectives,
quantifiers,
connectives
and
verbs
(s’appeller/avoir/être).
Reading
I can apply my language skills and knowledge
of French to understand the main points of
unseen material. I can also use context and
other clues to work out the meaning of new
material I read.
Writing
I can translate from French to English and
from English to French accurately. I can
express and justify complex points of view.
I can write 2 paragraphs on this topic
without much preparation. I use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and
verbs (s’appeller/avoir/être).
Reading :
Ma famille et moi.
Moi, j’ai une très grande famille, et nous nous
entendons tous très bien ! J’ai des parents qui
sont sympas et je peux leur parler de tout.
Cependant, je me dispute souvent avec mon
frère parce qu’il est assez méchant et égoïste.
Mais heureusement, j’ai une super relation avec
mes deux sœurs, elles sont très gentilles. Je ne
suis pas paresseux mais je pense que le collège
est difficile. Par contre, mes sœurs sont très
intelligentes, alors elles m’aident beaucoup. Mes
sœurs sont aussi très belles avec les cheveux
longs et ondulés.
J’adore ma famille, même si mon frère m’énerve.
In the text, find the French for:
 I have
 Who are nice
 I argue with
 I have a super relationship with
 I am not lazy
 My sisters are
Speaking:
You are going to take part in an interview with a
famous person. You could play the part of the
interviewer or of the famous person. You may
choose to work with a partner.
Ask and answer questions about:
 his/her name, age, birthday etc;
 what he/she likes or dislikes;
 what he/she is like.
To achieve 70% in this piece of work you must
give six items of information, including opinions.
Each item should contain a verb, an adjective, a
quantifier and a connective.
60%
Listening
I can understand the main points and
opinions from a spoken passage by listening
for the gist or for detail.
Speaking
I communicate in French in class. I can
respond to questions using extended and
detailed answers using a range of adjectives,
quantifiers,
connectives
and
verbs
(s’appeller/avoir/être).
I
am
mostly
accurate with good pronunciation.
Reading
Reading :
Ma famille et moi.
Moi, j’ai une très grande famille, et nous nous
entendons tous très bien ! J’ai des parents qui
sont sympas et je peux leur parler de tout.
Cependant, je me dispute souvent avec mon
frère parce qu’il est assez méchant et égoïste.
Mais heureusement, j’ai une super relation avec
mes deux sœurs, elles sont très gentilles. Je ne
suis pas paresseux mais je pense que le collège
est difficile. Par contre, mes sœurs sont très
intelligentes, alors elles m’aident beaucoup. Mes
sœurs sont aussi très belles avec les cheveux
longs et ondulés.
J’adore ma famille, même si mon frère m’énerve.
I can understand the main points and details
of longer texts on this topic. I can
understand some unfamiliar language, and
am becoming more confident in working out
the meaning of new language using context
and clues.
Writing
I can translate from French to English
accurately. I can write 1-2 paragraphs on
this topic without much preparation. I can
express opinions and use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and
verbs (s’appeller/avoir/être).
Translate the following phrases from the text :
 J’ai une très grande famille
 Il est assez méchant
 Je ne suis pas paresseux
 Mes sœurs sont très belles
 J’adore ma famille
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must
use at least four adjectives, four quantifiers,
three different connectives and three
different verbs (s’appeller, avoir and être):
Quel âge as-tu ?
Tu es comment ?
As-tu des frères ou des soeurs ?
Comment est ton frère ?
Comment est ta soeur ?
Aimes-tu ta famille ?
50%
Listening
I can understand the main points and
opinions of a short spoken text by listening
for the gist.
Reading:
Je m’appelle Didier. J’ai
quinze
J’ai
les
cheveux courts et les
yeux
Speaking
I communicate in French in class. I can
respond to questions on the topic and extend
some answers. My pronunciation is good. I
use a range of adjectives, quantifiers and
connectives.
bleus.
J’ai
un
frère et deux soeurs.
J’aime le foot.
Je m’appelle Pascale.
J’habite à Paris avec
mes parents et j’ai onze
ans. J’adore le tennis.
Reading
I can understand the main points and
opinions of shorter texts on this topic. I can
use context and clues to understand some
unfamiliar language.
Writing
I can translate from French to English
accurately. I can write 4-5 sentences on this
topic without much preparation. I can
express opinions and use a range of
adjectives, quantifiers and connectives.
ans.
Je m’appelle Ludivine.
J’ai douze ans. J’ai une
soeur. J’ai les cheveux
blonds
et
les
yeux
verts.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Who
Who
Who
Who
Who
Who
is 11?
is hardworking?
has 2 sisters?
has short hair?
has green eyes?
does not like sport?
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must
use at least three adjectives, three quantifiers,
two different connectives and three different
verbs (s’appeller, avoir or être):
Comment t’appelles-tu ?
Quel âge as-tu ?
Tu es comment ?
As-tu des frères ou des soeurs ?
Aimes-tu ta famille ?
40%
Listening
I can understand the main points of a short
spoken passage or dialogue. I can recognise
whether an opinion is positive or negative.
Speaking
I communicate in French in class. I can take
part in a simple conversation on this topic
and give my opinions. I use adjectives,
quantifiers and connectives and my
pronunciation is generally good.
Reading
I can understand the main points and
opinions from short written texts on this
topic. I can use context to help me
understand some unfamiliar language.
Writing
I can translate simple phrases in French to
English accurately. I can write 4-5
sentences on this topic using memorised
language. I can express my opinions and use
adjectives, quantifiers and connectives.
30%
Listening
I can understand the main points of a short
spoken passage or dialogue.
Reading:
Read the information about Fabien. Then
complete the ID form with the correct details.
Je m’appelle Fabienne Pinot. J’ai quarorze
ans. Mon anniversaire est le 31 janvier. J’ai
les cheveux blonds et les yeux bleus. Je suis
sportive et travailleuse
Example: First name: Fabienne
1. Surname:
2. Age:
3. Colour of eyes:
4. Personality:
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must
use at least two adjectives, two quantifiers, two
different connectives and two different verbs
(avoir and être):
Quel âge as-tu ?
Tu es comment ?
As-tu des frères ou des soeurs ?
Aimes-tu ta famille ?
Reading:
Which photos match the descriptions of the
family members?
Speaking
I sometimes communicate in French in
class. I can ask and answer simple questions
on this topic. Some answers include an
opinion, connectives or adjectives.
Reading
I can understand the main points and
opinions from a short text. I am able to use
a dictionary with more confidence.
Writing
I can translate simple phrases in French to
English accurately. I can write 3-4
sentences on this topic using memorised
Write the correct letter in the boxes:
language. I can include an opinion,
connectives or adjectives.
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must
use at least one adjective, one quantifier, one
connective and two different verbs (avoir and
être):
Quel âge as-tu ?
Tu es comment ?
As-tu des frères ou des soeurs ?
20%
Listening
I can understand a range of familiar words
and phrases.
Reading:
Speaking
I sometimes communicate in French in
class. I can answer simple questions and
give back basic information.
Reading
I can understand and read out familiar
written phrases.
Writing
I can copy a model to write 2 or 3 short
phrases with few spelling mistakes. I can
spell words I know from memory.
Write the correct letter in each box.
Which person is:
 Shy?
 Hardworking?
 Lazy?
Speaking
Respond to the following questions. You have the
start of the response to help you.
Quel âge as-tu ? J’……………….. .
Tu es comment ? J’ai…………… . Je suis ……….
10%
Listening
I can understand a few similar spoken
words and phrases.
Reading:
Match the French with the correct family
member according to Lisa Simpson (e.g. Frère
= Bart):
Speaking
I can say and repeat words and short,
simple phrases.
Reading
I can recognise and read out a few familiar
words and phrases.
Writing
I can write out or copy simple words
correctly.
Frère
Soeur
Grandmère
Grandpère
Mère
Père
Tante
Homer
Patty
Bart
Marge
Jacqueline
Abraham
Maggie
Speaking:
Master your French accent with these words
(use the phonetic spelling to help you).
Les yeux (“lezyuh”)
Les cheveux (“lay chuvuh”)
Ma soeur (“ma surh”)
Mon frère (“mon frairh”)
Sympa (“sampa”)
Sportif (“sportyf”)
Sportive (“sportyve”)