Turn The Wish Granter into a complete French MovieTalk lesson with a ready-to-use teacher script, pre- and post-viewing activities, a running dictation, and an answer key. This 17-page beginner French listening resource is designed for French 1 and can be adapted for more proficient students by adding or removing story details.

ABOUT THE VIDEO

Making a wish in a wishing well usually works—unless there is a traffic jam. When a technical problem prevents the wish granter from doing his job, he must find another way to help two people whose wishes are connected.

This lesson is based on the animated short film The Wishgranter, also commonly written as The Wish Granter.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Teacher instructions for conducting the MovieTalk or ClipChat
• French story script
• Pre-viewing student worksheet
• Post-viewing activity
• Running dictation
• Answer key
• Link to the externally hosted video

TARGET VOCABULARY

• fait un vœu — makes a wish
• une pièce de monnaie — a coin
• un embouteillage — a traffic jam
• il monte — he goes up
• il jette — he throws
• il descend — he goes down

WAYS TO USE THIS LESSON

• French MovieTalk
• French ClipChat
• Beginner French listening practice
• French 1 comprehensible input
• Vocabulary in context
• Circling and personalized questions
• Running dictation
• Story sequencing
• Oral retelling
• Written story reconstruction
• Independent follow-up work
• Sub plans with teacher preparation

The visual story and repeated target expressions help beginning learners understand connected French without requiring advanced vocabulary. More proficient students can add details during discussion, retelling, or writing.

VIDEO AND LINK INFORMATION

The short film is hosted externally and is not included in the downloadable PDF. Confirm that YouTube is accessible on the device and school network you plan to use.

Preview the video:

https://youtu.be/zON0wDD7VJY

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