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Writing short, simple texts

Every long piece of writing starts with mastering short, correct sentences first.

Part of your national curriculum
  • Writing: Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing

Lesson overview

What you'll learn in this lesson

Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing

Key learning points

  • • Simple sentence patterns
  • • Linking two ideas
  • • Checking accuracy first

This lesson at a glance

  • 20 minutes
  • 14 parts to scroll through
  • 3 quick checks
  • Marked quiz at the end
  • Gentle pace: short sittings with pauses

Words to know

simplesentencespreparationextendedindependent

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Writing short, simple texts

An English teaching video on this topic from French made Easy. Watch it, then scroll down for the lesson.

In a nutshell

Write short texts using simple sentences, in preparation for extended and independent writing

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Learning cycle

Part 2 of 14

Learning cycle 1 of 2

Part 1 · Simple sentence patterns

A short piece of teaching, then a check to make sure it has landed.

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Explore the idea

Part 3 of 14

Learn

Simple sentence patterns

Start with subject-verb-object: 'J'habite à Londres' (I live in London), 'Je mange une pomme' (I eat an apple). Short, correct sentences build a reliable foundation before adding complexity.

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Explore the idea

Part 4 of 14

Learn

Linking two ideas

Join two simple sentences with 'et' (and) or 'mais' (but): 'J'aime le sport et j'aime la musique' (I like sport and I like music) is a small but useful step towards longer writing.

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Quick check

Part 5 of 14

Quick check

Which sentence means 'I eat an apple'?

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Reset break

Part 6 of 14

Pause

That's sitting 1 of 2 done

Stretch, get a drink, look out of the window. There is no timer and nothing is counting down — your place is saved, so you can come back in five minutes or tomorrow.

Stop here for now
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Quick check

Part 7 of 14

Quick check

What links two ideas in 'J'aime le sport et j'aime la musique'?

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Learning cycle

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Learning cycle 2 of 2

Part 2 · Checking accuracy first

A short piece of teaching, then a check to make sure it has landed.

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Explore the idea

Part 9 of 14

Learn

Checking accuracy first

Before writing more, check spelling, accents and verb endings on short sentences. 'Il joue au foot' needs the correct accent-free spelling and the right verb ending -e for 'il' (he).

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Quick check

Part 10 of 14

Quick check

'Il joue au foot' means...

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Challenge round

Part 11 of 14

Game · Sort it

Which of these are true?

Drag each card into the right column. Tap a card first if dragging is fiddly.

True

Not true

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Challenge round

Part 12 of 14

Game · Fill the gaps

Finish the sentences

Choose the word that belongs in each gap.

Short, correct ____ build a reliable foundation before adding complexity.

Join two ____ sentences with 'et' (and) or 'mais' (but): 'J'aime le sport et j'aime la musique' (I like sport and I like music) is a small but useful step towards longer writing.

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Mastery quiz

Part 13 of 14

Marked quiz

End of lesson quiz: Writing short, simple texts

4 questions, marked with the reasoning shown. No timer.

  1. 1. Which is a correct simple sentence about age?

  2. 2. Which sentence means 'I eat an apple'?

  3. 3. What links two ideas in 'J'aime le sport et j'aime la musique'?

  4. 4. 'Il joue au foot' means...

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Lesson round-up

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Lesson round-up

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Points this lesson

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0 in a row

Luna: 0 out of 3 on the practice checks. Only if you feel up to it — one more?

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Do the work

Your written work for this lesson

This is the part you'd do in your book at school. Pick the pieces below, write here or on paper, and photograph anything you draw or work out.

Extract

Une journée à Lyon

Samedi matin, je me lève à sept heures et demie. Je prends le petit déjeuner avec ma sœur — du pain, du beurre et un chocolat chaud. Ensuite, nous prenons le bus jusqu'au centre-ville.

J'aime beaucoup Lyon parce qu'il y a un grand marché près du fleuve. Ma sœur préfère les magasins, mais moi, je préfère le marché : c'est moins cher et c'est plus intéressant. À midi, nous mangeons un sandwich au parc.

L'après-midi, il commence à pleuvoir, alors nous rentrons à la maison en tram. Le soir, je fais mes devoirs et je regarde un film avec mes parents.

Original text written for Good Learning Co.

Reading questions

  1. In English, say what the writer does in the morning, at midday and in the evening.
  2. Find the phrases that give an opinion and a reason, and copy them out.
  3. Write 8–10 sentences about your own Saturday, using at least three phrases from the text.

  • Written practice

    Writing

    Write the sentences out in the language, then translate them back into English.

    8–10 sentences

  • Vocabulary page

    Working out

    Copy the new words, cover them, and test yourself. Note the ones you keep missing.

    15 words

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