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.
| 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. |
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Student Instructions
Create a chart that illustrates four reflexive verbs that can also function as non-reflexive verbs.