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teaching verbs

by beth

Oct 4, 2010

I need help from fellow French teachers. I am looking for ideas for drilling verbs in a fun way! I am tired of having my students copy and memorize. Is there a better way?

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D Here are some ideas that work for me...I'm not sure what level you are teaching at, but they work for all types of verbs in all tenses with some adaptation.

1. Have you tried the dice game? You have to have a pretty focused class for this but it's fun and they learn.

Have the students team up. Give each team two dice of different...See MoreHere are some ideas that work for me...I'm not sure what level you are teaching at, but they work for all types of verbs in all tenses with some adaptation.

1. Have you tried the dice game? You have to have a pretty focused class for this but it's fun and they learn.

Have the students team up. Give each team two dice of different colors. (you can usually find them at the Dollar Store) Tell them to assign each color a number (1 or 2).

Write this on the board"

Die 1 Die 2 1 Je 1 parler 2 Tu 2 chanter 3 Elle 3 manger 4 Nous 4 nager 5 Vous 5 porter 6 Elles 6 gagner

Tell one partner to roll the dice. If they roll a 1 and a 2, that student must give the Je form of chanter. I have students write the answers so their partner can check it. This helps to keep them a little more focused. Then they switch and the opposite partner rolls the dice. When it seems like they have done enough with this set of verbs, you can switch the column on the right and give new verbs. This can be done with -ir, or -re verbs; irregular verbs; or with any tense.

2. Another idea if you have access to mini white (or chalk) boards is to give each student a board and have them write the answer when you say "Give me the je form of chanter." This also tests their spelling as they cannot see the verb. Again, any verbs or tenses could be used.

3. If they are a bit more advanced, another mini board activity is to put them in groups of 2 -3 students. Give them a sentence and see which group can write the sentence correctly first. A different student must write each time, but the group can help them to get the answer.

If you don't have mini white boards, you can make them - it doesn't cost too much and it's worth it! One option is to buy a piece of shower wall (ask for something that was returned for flaws and you could get it cheap) and cut it into smaller pieces. You can also take pieces of plywood or other scrap and paint them with "Chalkboard Paint." Obviously, you would have to make sure that the edges are safe, etc. The tech teacher at your school might be willing to help.

I hope this helps, I have more ideas if you need them.

On 10/04/10, beth wrote: > I need help from fellow French teachers. I am looking for > ideas for drilling verbs in a fun way! I am tired of having > my students copy and memorize. Is there a better way?

Oct 4, 2010

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lynn I am actually a Spanish teacher, but of course, since it's a language we have some similar ways of teaching. Another similar version of that dice game (that D explained) I play is called 'CINCO'

Each student gets a list of verbs...i usually give about 20 verbs on one sheet...and all students can have the exact same one, or you can mix the...See More

Oct 4, 2010

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Beth Thank you! What great ideas.... I think there are mini whiteboards at the local dollar store... I am going to pick up a set ASAP! I love the dice games, too. Thanks fellow language teachers, I am sure my students will be much more enthusiastic about verbs with your ideas!

Oct 4, 2010

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Steph These are some of my favorite practice activities:

1. Use the website [link removed].

2. Play Jeopardy. Make a Jeopardy powerpoint (you can find templates online.) Divide the class into teams, and give them all mini boards or paper. When the verb displays, the whole group must write the correct conjugation. First group to have the...See More

Oct 11, 2010

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