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French Phonics Collection�

SSC [é]

Artwork by: Chloé Motard

Date updated: 17/02/21

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SSC [é]

phonétique

Introduction

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

Timing: 1 minute

Aim: To introduce SSC [é]

Procedure:�1. Present the letter(s) and say the [é] sound first, on its own. Students repeat it with you.�2. Bring up the word ”écrire” on its own, say it, students repeat it, so that they have the opportunity to focus all of their attention on the connection between the written word and its sound.

3. A possible gesture for this would be to mime the act of writing (onto the palm of the other hand perhaps).�4. Roll back the animations and work through 1-3 again, but this time, dropping your voice completely to listen carefully to the students saying the [é] sound, pronouncing ”écrire” and, if using, doing the gesture.

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in French):

écrire [382]�Source: Londsale, D., & Le Bras, Y. (2009). A Frequency Dictionary of French: Core vocabulary for learners London: Routledge.

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

bébé

aller

nez

[to go]

donner

parler

Material licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 4.0�

Rachel Hawkes

Timing: 2 minutes

Aim: To introduce/consolidate SSC [é]

Procedure:

1. Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC [é] and then the source word again ‘écrire’ (with gesture, if using).�2. Then present and elicit the pronunciation of the five cluster words.

�The cluster words have been chosen for their high-frequency, from a range of word classes, with the SSC (where possible) positioned within a variety of syllables within the words (e.g. initial, 2^nd, final etc.). Additionally, we have tried to use words that build cumulatively on previously taught SSCs (see the Phonics Teaching Sequence document) and do not include new SSCs. Where new SSCs are used, they are often consonants which have a similar symbol-sound correspondence in English.�

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in French): �écrire [382]; bébé [>5000]; aller [55] donner [46]; et [6]; parler [106].�Source: Londsale, D., & Le Bras, Y. (2009). A Frequency Dictionary of French: Core vocabulary for learners London: Routledge.

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

bébé

donner

parler

aller

nez

Material licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 4.0�

Rachel Hawkes

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

bébé

donner

parler

aller

nez

Material licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 4.0�

Rachel Hawkes

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Phonétique

écouter

__ fermer (to close)

__ tournée (tour)

[é / -er / -ez]

[SFe]

In which order do you hear the words? Write 1 or 2.

__ volez (you fly)

__ marché (market)

__ porter (to wear)

__ vole (I fly)

__ porte (door)

__ marche (step)

__ ferme (farm)

__ tourne (spins)

1

2

1

2

e

d

c

b

a

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Phonétique

parler

Secondes

60

0

DÉBUT

bébé

médical

papier

éviter

réalité

assez

médias

voler

février

quite

to fly

February

to avoid

Timing: 1 minute

Aim: oral production of SSC [é / -er / -ez]

Procedure:

1. Students say the words alternately out loud with a partner, building up speed, over 1 minute’s intensive practice. They call in any order they like, students are not allowed to repeat the one they said in their last turn.

2. Teacher can circulate to listen into their SSC knowledge.

3. Click on début to start a one-minute timer on the screen.

4. Click on the words to hear them said by a native speaker. Students repeat.

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in French): �assez [321], papier [951], réalité [532], bébé [2271], voler [1610], médical [1566], médias [1585], éviter [396], février [1136]

Source: Londsale, D., & Le Bras, Y. (2009). A Frequency Dictionary of French: Core vocabulary for learners London: Routledge.

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Phonétique

parler

Secondes

60

0

DÉBUT

bébé

médical

papier

éviter

réalité

assez

médias

voler

février

quite

to fly

February

to avoid

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SSC [é]

phonétique

Consolidation [1]

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

Timing: 1 minute

Aim: To consolidate SSC [é]

Procedure:�1. Present the letter(s) and say the [é] sound first, on its own. Students repeat it with you.�2. Bring up the word ”écrire” on its own, say it, students repeat it, so that they have the opportunity to focus all of their attention on the connection between the written word and its sound.

3. A possible gesture for this would be to mime the act of writing (onto the palm of the other hand perhaps).�4. Roll back the animations and work through 1-3 again, but this time, dropping your voice completely to listen carefully to the students saying the [é] sound, pronouncing ”écrire” and, if using, doing the gesture.

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in French):

écrire [382]�Source: Londsale, D., & Le Bras, Y. (2009). A Frequency Dictionary of French: Core vocabulary for learners London: Routledge.

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

bébé

aller

nez

[to go]

donner

parler

Material licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 4.0�

Rachel Hawkes

Timing: 2 minutes

Aim: To consolidate SSC [é]

Procedure:

1. Introduce and elicit the pronunciation of the individual SSC [é] and then the source word again ‘écrire’ (with gesture, if using).�2. Then present and elicit the pronunciation of the five cluster words.

�The cluster words have been chosen for their high-frequency, from a range of word classes, with the SSC (where possible) positioned within a variety of syllables within the words (e.g. initial, 2^nd, final etc.). Additionally, we have tried to use words that build cumulatively on previously taught SSCs (see the Phonics Teaching Sequence document) and do not include new SSCs. Where new SSCs are used, they are often consonants which have a similar symbol-sound correspondence in English.�

Word frequency (1 is the most frequent word in French): �écrire [382]; bébé [>5000]; aller [55] donner [46]; et [6]; parler [106].�Source: Londsale, D., & Le Bras, Y. (2009). A Frequency Dictionary of French: Core vocabulary for learners London: Routledge.

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é

[é / -er / -ez]

écrire

bébé

donner

parler

aller

nez

Material licensed as CC BY-NC-SA 4.0�

Rachel Hawkes

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