Turn a short video into a complete French Movie Talk lesson with a ready-to-use teacher script, pre- and post-viewing activities, a running dictation, and an answer key. This beginning French listening activity provides sheltered, accurate language and repeated comprehensible input for French 1 or French 2 students.

ABOUT THE STORY

A deadly assassin has a job to complete, but a persistent bird thwarts him at every turn. What will happen to his target?

The unusual short film gives students a clear visual story to follow while listening to and discussing repeated French vocabulary and structures.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Teacher instructions for presenting the MovieTalk
• French story script
• Pre-viewing student activity
• Post-viewing comprehension activity
• Running dictation
• Answer key
• Link to the short video

TARGET VOCABULARY

• un garde du corps — a bodyguard
• un fusil — a gun
• tire — shoots
• un oiseau — a bird
• une cible — a target

WAYS TO USE THIS LESSON

• Beginning French listening practice
• French 1 or French 2
• Comprehensible input
• Teacher-led MovieTalk
• Vocabulary in context
• Circling and personalized questions
• Running dictation
• Story sequencing
• Oral retelling
• Written story reconstruction
• Class discussion
• Sub plans with teacher preparation

The script can be simplified or expanded to adjust the amount of detail for different classes. Beginning students can focus on the five target expressions, while more proficient students can add details during discussion, retelling, or writing.

CONTENT NOTE

The story involves an assassin, a gun, shooting, and an intended target presented through a short fictional video. Preview the video to confirm that the content is appropriate for your students and school setting.

The video is hosted externally and is not included in the downloadable resource. Verify that YouTube is accessible on the device and network you plan to use.

Preview the video:

https://youtu.be/lEVS2W2y2Cs

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