Scholes Junior and Infant School MFL Knowledge Progression Theme: French
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Identify and read specific sounds,phonemes and words Recognise rhyming sounds Imitate pronunciation Recognise question forms Hear main word classes Identify and read simple words Write simple, familiar words using a model Notice the spelling of familiar words Understand and recognise cognates/near cognates Say/Sing a simple rhyme, poem or song. Identify some of the countries where the language is spoken Identify some cultural differences Reinforce and extend recognition of word classes and understand their function Recognise and apply simple agreements,(e.g. gender, singular and plural) Use question forms Devise and perform simple role-plays Recognise negative statements Express simple opinions Start to apply phonic knowledge to support reading and writing Begin to use context and previous knowledge to determine meaning and pronunciation Read and understand familiar phrases Read familiar words and phrases aloud with good pronunciation Write some familiar simple words and phrases from memory Memorise and present a short spoken text Understand and respond to a traditional story Recognise patterns in simple sentences Begin to manipulate the language by adapting an element in the sentence Apply knowledge of word order when building sentences and be aware it may differ in French Understand and use negative sentences Continue to develop accuracy in pronunciation and intonation Understand and express simple opinions with reasons Listen and understand more complex phrases and sentences including past tense Write words, phrases and short sentences using a reference Prepare a short presentation on a familiar topic (Les planètes or le temps)