Stage 3 · A2
ces, ses, c’est or s’est?
ces, ses, c’est or s’est?: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “ces, ses, c’est or s’est?” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: ces livres; ses clés; c’est facile; il s’est levé. Which clue helps you recognise ces, ses, c’est ou s’est ??
3. Understand
To understand “ces, ses, c’est or s’est?”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Say the whole sentence, then identify the word’s function: the sound may be the same, but the role is not.
For homophones, do not rely on sound. Use a substitution test or identify the word’s function before writing.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “ces, ses, c’est or s’est?”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For ces, ses, c’est ou s’est ?, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “ces, ses, c’est or s’est?” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
