Activity Overview
Using storyboards is a great way to teach students the difference between reflexive and non-reflexive verbs. The images help visual learners identify a clear difference between the different versions of the same base verb. In this activity, students will create a storyboard that illustrates the use of verbs both reflexively and non-reflexively.
Have beginner students practice depicting and describing scenarios using common, everyday reflexive verbs, or have more advanced students demonstrate the difference between verbs that change meaning in reflexive form. Make the assignment more complex by requiring use of the verbs in a tense other than the present.
Common French Reflexive Verbs
- se laver
- se sentir
- se reveiller
- se peigner
- se taire
- se faire mal
- se coucher
- se brosser
- se coiffer
- se raser
- se reposer
French Verbs that Change Meaning when Reflexive
- agir
- aller
- appuyer
- attendre
- demander
- lever
- marier
- mettre
- passer
- trouver
- occuper
| Reflexive | Not Reflexive |
|---|---|
| Antoine se lave les mains. | Antoine lave la voiture. |
| Maman se couche à dix heures. | Maman couche le bébé à sept heures. |
| Je me suis cassée le bras. | J'ai cassé le vase. |
| Nous nous sommes trouvés à l'entrée d'un labyrinthe mystérieux. | Nous avons trouvé un vieux coffre et une clé dans le labyrinthe. |
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a chart that illustrates four reflexive verbs that can also function as non-reflexive verbs.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In the first column, write sentences for each reflexive verb you've chosen.
- In the second column, write a sentence using the non-reflexive version.
- Create an illustration for each sentence using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 7 Points | Satisfaisant 4 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate use of reflexive pronouns | The student makes use of all reflexive pronouns in an appropriate context. All sentences and images indicate the correct meaning of the pronominal verbs. The non-reflexive verbs are all used correctly. | The student makes use of most reflexive pronouns in an appropriate context. Most sentences and images indicate the correct meaning of the pronominal verbs. The non-reflexive verbs are mostly used correctly. | The student uses at least half of the reflexive pronouns in an incorrect context. Several sentences and images do not indicate the correct meaning of the pronominal verbs. At least half of the non-reflexive verbs are all used incorrectly. |
| Storyboard Scenes | The storyboard depictions show strong effort and clearly convey the meaning of the text. The two scenarios clearly show different meanings of the base verb. | The storyboard depictions show effort and attempt to convey the meaning of the text. The two scenarios attempt to show different meanings of the base verb. | The storyboard depictions show a lack of effort and fail to convey the meaning of the text. The two scenarios confuse the meanings of the base verb. |
| Spelling/Grammar | All sentences contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks). | Most sentences contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks). | The sentences contain many grammatical or spelling errors (including accent marks). |
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