Transition
Transition & Languages (1).pdfTransition approaches should aim to equip learners with:
awareness of the skills required to be an effective learner of languages
awareness of social, cultural and geographical aspects of the countries where a particular language is spoken
knowledge about language structures that allows the learner to check the accuracy of their language use and to create new language
the ability to communicate in relevant and realistic contexts
ensure children experience success and retain enthusiasm for language learning
encourage children to investigate and report on aspects of culture, geography and history.
P7 Assessment Task - Create a presentation about yourself. Ideas for how to get started, what to include & examples with sound files. The book also has links to e-books on the topic of All About Me in French, Gaelic, Spanish & German to revise core language.
The following is a range of off the shelf transition projects shared by Northern Alliance partners.
An example of a cross curricular transition project themed around mini-beasts.
P7 online pupil learning packs created in partnership with Angus Council
A free set of lessons that encourage pupils to learn and use the vocabulary over a range of topics.
They can be used independently by pupils or by the class teacher.
Using a SWAY format they include a range of activities and resources to encourage a deeper learning of vocabulary and grammar.
Assessment quizzes allow feedback to pupils and teachers .
