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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 34
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 34
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 34, Period 6
Topic: Body Parts and Five Senses
Sub-topic: Introduction to Les cinq sens
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Recognize and pronounce verbs linked to the five senses: voir, entendre, sentir, goûter, toucher
Link body parts to the senses using simple sentences
Participate in roleplay and question-answer games in pairs
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Body parts vocabulary from Weeks 31–33
Instructional Materials
Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 1
Flashcards, sensory objects, worksheets
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
Which body part do you use to see, hear, or taste?
Learner’s Role:
Respond orally and point to the correct body part
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)
The teacher begins by introducing five French verbs related to the five senses:
- voir (to see)
- entendre (to hear)
- sentir (to smell)
- goûter (to taste)
- toucher (to touch)
Using clear pronunciation, the teacher models each verb with a gesture and links it to the corresponding body part:
- “Je vois avec les yeux.” (I see with my eyes – teacher points to eyes)
- “J’entends avec les oreilles.” (I hear with my ears – teacher cups ears)
- “Je sens avec le nez.” (I smell with my nose – teacher points to nose and pretends to smell a flower)
- “Je goûte avec la bouche.” (I taste with my mouth – teacher mimes eating)
- “Je touche avec les mains.” (I touch with my hands – teacher rubs palms together)
The teacher then writes each sentence on the board, underlining the verb and body part in each case. Learners are asked to repeat after the teacher, focusing on pronunciation and meaning.
Next, the teacher facilitates a short interactive Q&A game with the class:
- Teacher asks: “Qu’est-ce que tu fais avec les yeux ?”
- Student responds: “Je vois !”
After a few rounds as a whole class, learners break into pairs to conduct simple roleplay using flashcards. One partner points to a picture or real object and asks the question, and the other answers using the appropriate French verb and body part.
Finally, the teacher guides learners in a writing activity where they copy five short sentences linking each body part with its sense and function.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)
- Repeat each of the five verbs aloud and use matching gestures to show comprehension.
- Participate in teacher-led oral sentence drills.
- Use real classroom objects or flashcards to ask and answer sense-based questions with a partner.
- Write five short French sentences that match the senses to the correct body parts (e.g., “Je touche avec les mains.”)
- Act out senses using mime (e.g., pretending to smell something nice while saying Je sens avec le nez).
Assessment Checks
- Teacher listens to learners’ pronunciation and checks their ability to correctly match verbs with the appropriate body parts.
- Teacher observes pair interactions during Q&A games to ensure that learners understand how to use the verbs in context.
- Teacher checks written sentences for accuracy in vocabulary, spelling, and sentence structure.
- Learners are asked randomly to stand and answer: “Qu’est-ce que tu fais avec la bouche ?”
Peer Review
- Learners practice asking and answering questions in pairs and give gentle feedback if their partner forgets a word or mispronounces.
- Partners compare and correct their written sentences together before submitting.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Repetition is key to retention—learners should be encouraged to repeat gestures and sentences at home.
- Using real or pretend sensory objects (perfume for sentir, textured fabric for toucher, etc.) adds a multisensory layer to the lesson.
- Movement, roleplay, and games help young learners stay engaged and make learning meaningful.
- Reinforcing grammar patterns (Je + verb + avec + body part) provides a base for sentence construction in future lessons.
Assignment (Homework)
- Learners will draw one body part (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or hands) and write one sentence in French to describe what it is used for.
For example: - A picture of a nose with the sentence: “Je sens avec le nez.”
- They will also be asked to teach the sentence to someone at home and practice saying it aloud.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Evaluation Method:
Exit slip/quiz: Name one body part and the sense it is used for in French
Follow-up Activity: Pair learners to practice questions and answers
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:
Provide real objects for tactile and visual learners
Challenge advanced learners to form full sentences with two senses
Teacher’s Reflection:
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☐ Low