Let’s cut to the chase – this is the next in a series about language ladders and language scaffolding in French and you are ready for MORE language ladder EXAMPLES! Some examples in this series are a theme of expressions (meaning students can use any expression or question to achieve the language function). Other language ladders have a range (from informal to formal or from rude to polite).
Language ladder expressions and questions are an excellent way for language scaffolding and do not have to be picked apart to teach the grammar inside. The expression or the question is a chunk of memorized language that a student uses to achieve a purpose (to achieve the language function).
The basics of language scaffolding in French
To connect with the other posts in this series, check out these links:
- Language Ladders / Scaffolding Language in French – Part 1
- Language Ladders / Scaffolding Language in French – Part 2
- Language Ladders / Scaffolding Language in French – Part 3
To include someone not participating in the group
- Do you have the same answer?
- Do you agree or disagree?
- What is your answer?
- What is your opinion?
- What do you think?
To summarize #1
- In conclusion, …
- Overall, …
- To conclude, …
- To summarize, …
- To review, …
To summarize #2
- Lastly
- Ultimately
- Finally
- Essentially
- Briefly
What did someone else say?
- ___ said that…
- ___ explained that…
- ___ mentioned that…
- ___ indicated that…
- ___ pointed out that…
Sentence starters for le passé composé (the past tense) #1
- One time, …
- Two times, …
- One year ago today, …
- For my 10th birthday, …
- On March 22, …
Sentence starters for le passé composé (the past tense) #2
- Last night
- Last weekend
- Last week
- Last month
- Last year
Sentence starters for le passé composé (the past tense) #3
- This morning
- Earlier today
- Yesterday
- Last Tuesday
- Last summer
Sentence starters for l’imparfait (the imperfect tense) #1
- Usually
- Often
- From time to time
- Occasionally
- Sometimes
Sentence starters for l’imparfait (the imperfect tense) #2
- Every Sunday
- Every day after school
- Every summer
- Every year
- Every May 3rd
How to start language scaffolding in French or Spanish today?
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For the video version of this language scaffolding in French blog and other World Language teacher tips, find my YouTube channel: L’Essentiel French Resources. My name is Lisa and I love being your new French colleague – how can I help you tomorrow?
