The document discusses strategies for preparing students for the new GCSE MFL exams based on comparisons to the KS3 curriculum and assessment objectives. It provides an overview of the new GCSE format and requirements, compares KS3 skills and objectives to GCSE assessment criteria, and gives examples of speaking and writing tasks and how to develop them. Suggestions are made for developing students' language skills, vocabulary, pronunciation and fluency to meet the demands of the new GCSE exams.

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6. Making comparisons – AT 1 listening Grade A Candidates show understanding of a variety of spoken language that contains some complex language and relates to a range of contexts. They can identify main points, details and points of view and draw simple conclusions. AT 1 NC Level 8 Pupils show that they understand passages including some unfamiliar material and recognise attitudes and emotions. These passages include different types of spoken material from a range of sources. When listening to familiar and less familiar material, they draw inferences, and need little repetition. Year 9 Framework objectives Understand longer sequences of speech, noting relevant points for oral feedback and discussion Strand 1.1 Understanding and responding to the spoken word Listen to authentic speech from different sources, identifying how spoken language varies according to context and purpose Strand 1.2 Developing capability and confidence in listening

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12. Edexcel Situation You have won a competition to meet a famous French-speaking personality of your choice. (The teacher will play this role.) S/he will begin the conversation. Task Be prepared to ask questions and refer to the following in your discussion: • information about his/her family • key achievements • his/her future plans • interests outside their specialist area You should also be prepared to respond to questions that the celebrity may ask you.

13. Writing tasks Task 1 You have a week off school. You decide to write a blog for some French e-pals, telling them about each day. Make each day different! For example: • Day 1: why you have a week off school • Day 2: what you did at home • Day 3: what you did in town • Day 4: a quiet day, when you didn’t see any friends (maybe you found it boring?) • Day 5: your plans for the weekend

14. Developing the task – content – using mindmaps

18. Assessment criteria per task Communication 10 Range and Accuracy of Language 10 Pronunciation and Intonation 5 Interaction and Fluency 5 Total: 30

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27. Prediction – listening and reading www.wordle.net

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34. Using knowledge about language Téléthon : les Français moins généreux cette année Russie. Au moins 103 morts dans l'incendie d'un restaurant Ronaldo : "Je suis humain" Après la grève, les musées rouvrent leurs portes

35. Developing spontaneity in speaking • read aloud written texts with increasing fluency, accuracy and expression, showing awareness of meaning Language learning strategies Strand 5.6 Reading alound

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44. Mes Vacances Discuss your holidays with a partner. You will need to ask and answer questions. Try to keep the conversation going…… Quand Comment Où Avec qui Combien de temps Est-ce que….. With thanks to Rachel Hawkes