Using the KS2 Framework - Knowledge about language

The Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages sets out the rationale for language learning in primary schools and defines the skills, knowledge and understanding that children should develop as they begin their language learning apprenticeship.

The Framework is based on sound principles of primary pedagogy. It sets out learning objectives across five strands, Oracy, Literacy, Intercultural Understanding, Knowledge about Language and Language Learning Strategies. It is inclusive and for all children. It recognises that language is central to the development of individual identity and that education in language and culture plays a vital part in shaping the future of our world community.

Story

A visiting teacher tells a short story which highlights words for animals and colours in French. Children join in with actions and say the colour words as the teacher reads. The class teacher follows up with question and answer work on colours and animals using picture cards. She then extends the language to include je vois … showing the written words on the whiteboard and asking children to create human sentences with word cards.