Percentage Ladder – French Unit 1: Je suis ce que je mange!
Year 9 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.
Prove it!
Reading:
Obesity
Read this magazine article about obesity.
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 (aller,
préférer, aimer, avoir). 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 (aller,
préférer, aimer, avoir). I make few
mistakes. I can adapt language I
already know in new contexts for
different purposes.
(a)
What does Kevin think is the main
reason for the spread of obesity?
(1)
(b)
What evidence does he give to
support this view?
Mention two things.
(2)
(c)
According to the second
paragraph, why is the Chinese
government so keen to encourage
people to be more active?
(1)
(d)
What does Kevin say about the
difference in lifestyle between
young and old people?
(1)
Speaking:
Look at the photo and respond to the five questions
related to it. To achieve 80%, you must give a response
to every bullet point and use a wide range of opinions,
adjectives, quantifiers, connectives and verbs (aller,
préférer, aimer, avoir). You must make accurate
reference to three different tenses (bullet points
3,4,5):
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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 (aller,
préférer, aimer, avoir).
Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?
Tu préfères aller en vacances avec ta famille ou
tes amis ? … Pourquoi ?
Où vas-tu aller cette année ?
Où es-tu allé(e) en vacances l’année dernière ?
Si tu avais l’argent, où irais-tu ? Pour quoi ?
Reading :
Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles
These two people have decided to make
changes to their lifestyle. Read their
blogs.
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.
Who makes the following statements?
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
(aller, préférer, aimer, avoir).
If you think it is Elodie, write E in the box.
If you think it is Damien, write D in the
box.
If you think it is both Elodie and Damien,
write E + D in the box.
(a)
I have decided to do something about when I
(b)
I smoke.
(c)
I am going to take more exercise.
(d)
I am going to be more careful about what I ea
(e)
I have set myself a target.
Speaking:
Vous parlez avec un(e) employé(e) dans un restaurant.
Vous voulez emporter de la nourriture
Parlez de:
 Ce que vous voulez manger (un détail)
 Ce que vous voulez boire (deux détails)
 Posez une question (deux détails)
 Visite au restaurant - hier (deux détails)
 Une opinion sur la nourriture française de la
région
To achieve 70% in this piece of work you must be able
to speak about every bullet point, including at least one
opinion, and a range of adjectives, quantifiers and
connectives. The future and past tenses (last two bullet
points) must be accurate.
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
(aller, préférer, aimer, avoir). I am
mostly
accurate
with
good
pronunciation.
Reading:
La santé
Lisez ces conseils dans le
magazine 'Vive la forme'.
1
Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la
case.
Reading
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 (aller,
préférer, aimer, avoir).
Qu’est-ce qu’on devrait
faire immédiatement après le
travail ou le lycée ?
A Se relaxer
B Faire du sport
C
2
Regarder la
télévision
Qu’est-ce que ce message
recommande exactement ?
Ecrivez la bonne lettre dans la
case.
A Arrêter de fumer
B
Ne pas commencer
à fumer
C Eviter le stress
Speaking:
Look at the photo and respond to the three questions
related to it. You must use at least four adjectives, four
quantifiers, three different connectives and two
different verbs (aller, pouvoir, aimer). You must make
reference to two different tenses:
Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?
Quelles activités peut-on faire au bord de la mer ?
Où est-tu allé(e) en vacances l’année dernière ?
50%
Listening
I can understand the main points
and opinions of a short spoken text
by listening for the gist.
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.
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.
Reading:
Healthy lifestyle
Read Elodie’s blog. Choose a word from
the list to fill the gap. Write the correct
letter in each box.
Example:
Quand j’avais
quinze
grosse.
(a)
, j’étais un peu
J’ai pris la décision de
manger
de fast-food.
(1)
(b)
Maintenant je mange beaucoup
de
et de légumes.
(1)
(c)
Je suis en bonne santé. Je fais du
sport et je vais en
danser le week-end.
pour
(1)
(d)
Je ne
pas d’alcool,
seulement un coca ou un jus de
fruits.
(1)
A
ans
B
bois
C
frites
D
boîte
E
aime
F
moins
G piscine
H plus
I
fruits
Speaking:
Practise the following roleplay with a partner:
Tu es au restaurant:
1) Nourriture- Commandez
2) Boisson- Commandez
3) !
4) ? L’heure
5) Quand tu vas retourner au restaurant
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.
Reading:
Read these statements about young people’s
lifestyles.
Write H
for a healthy lifestyle.
Write U
for an unhealthy lifestyle.
Write H / U for a healthy and
unhealthy lifestyle.
Example:
Je mange beaucoup de glaces ; je
ne bois pas d’alcool.
Je ne mange pas de légumes ; je
préfère les gâteaux
et les bonbons.
(1)
Je mange
équilibré et je
bois de l’eau.
(1)
Je fume mais je fais beaucoup de
sport.
(1)
Je mange des frites tous les jours
; je ne fais pas
d’exercice.
(1)
Speaking:
Look at the photo and respond to the two questions
related to it. You must use at least two adjectives, two
quantifiers, two different connectives and two
different verbs (aller, aimer):
Qu’est-ce qu’il y a sur la photo ?
Aimes-tu les vacances ? Pour quoi ?
Où vas-tu en vacances normalement ?
30%
Listening
I can understand the main points
of a short spoken passage or
dialogue.
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 language. I can
include an opinion, connectives or
adjectives.
Reading: A survey
One hundred schoolchildren were asked what
they do to keep healthy. This table shows the
results.
Action
%
Manger moins
de bonbons
65
Aller au
collège à pied
54
Boire
beaucoup
dʼeau
42
Faire de
lʼéquitation
38
Aller au
gymnase
20
Manger
beaucoup de
fruits
19
Faire du
jardinage
14
Manger plus
de légumes
11
What percentage of children do the following?
Write the correct number from the table in each
box.
Example:
Eat a lot of fruit
19
Go horse-riding
Do gardening
Walk to school
Answer the following questions in English.
Which is the most popular action?
Which is the least popular action?
Speaking:
Respond to the following questions. You must use at
least one adjective, one quantifier, one connective, one
opinion and two different verbs (e.g. aimer, aller):
Où vas-tu normalement pour manger ?
Qu’est-ce que tu aimes manger normalement ?
Qu’est-ce que tu aimes boire au restaurant? Pourquoi ?
20%
Listening
I can understand a range of
familiar words and phrases.
Speaking
I sometimes communicate in
French in class. I can answer
Reading:
Healthy Eating. Match these foods with the pictures.
Write the correct letter in each box.
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.
(a)
Des légumes
(b)
Une pomme
(c)
Un ceuf
(d)
Du raisin
Speaking
Respond to the following questions. You have the start
of the response to help you.
Où vas-tu normalement pour manger ?
Normalement je mange…
Avec qui vas-tu au restaurant normalement ?
Normalement je vais avec………….
10%
Listening
I can understand a few similar
spoken words and phrases.
Reading:
Translate these words into English (including the
article):
Speaking
I can say and repeat words and
short, simple phrases.
La pizza:
La nourriture:
Une boisson
Le plat principal
Reading
I can recognise and read out a few
familiar words and phrases.
Speaking:
Writing
I can write out or copy simple
words correctly.
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