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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Today we'll learn how to build accurate short sentences in French, especially for the photo task in Paper 4 Writing. This will help you describe photos clearly and confidently!
What is the Photo Task?The photo task asks you to write five short sentences about a given photo. Each sentence should be clear, accurate, and related to the image. It's a great way to practise describing people, objects, and actions.
Key Elements of a Good SentenceTo write a good sentence, focus on three things: correct vocabulary, accurate grammar, and clear meaning
Quick check: What are the three key elements of a good sentence for the photo task?
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Describing the PhotoLook at the photo and ask yourself: Who or what is in the image? What are they doing? What colours, objects, or actions stand out? Use simple French sentences to describe these details.
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Using Key VerbsSome useful verbs for the photo task are: être (to be), avoir (to have), porter (to wear), and faire (to do). Conjugate these correctly based on the subject.
Complete the sentence: La femme {{blank0}} une robe bleue.
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Adding DetailsMake your sentences more interesting by adding details like colours, locations, or actions. For example: 'Il y a un homme dans la rue' (There is a man in the street).
Which sentence correctly describes someone wearing a red jacket?
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to describe photos using accurate short sentences. Let's test your understanding with a few more questions.
Which of the following sentences are correct? (Select all that apply)
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What does 'La fille porte une robe rouge' mean?
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Complete the sentence: Les garçons {{blank0}} dans le parc.
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Lesson Complete!Well done! You've practised describing photos using accurate sentences. Keep practising to improve your confidence and accuracy.
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