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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 28
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 28
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 28, Period 5
Topic: Colors and Shapes in French
Sub-topic: Comparing Shapes and Colors
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Compare shapes and colors using French vocabulary
Describe classroom and community objects using colors and shapes
Practice spelling and oral pronunciation
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Descriptive sentences combining colors and shapes
Instructional Materials
Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 1
Visual aids of classroom and community objects
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
Can you find two objects that are the same shape but different colors?
Learner’s Role:
Respond orally and point to objects in the classroom
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)
• Begin with a short revision of the previous lesson on combining color and shape words in French (e.g., un carré jaune, un cercle vert).
• Introduce how to compare objects using simple French descriptive structures. Use real or drawn objects and model phrases such as:
– Ce cercle est rouge, ce cercle est bleu. (This circle is red, this circle is blue.)
– Ce carré est grand, ce carré est petit. (This square is big, this square is small.)
• Clearly emphasize the structure: Ce [shape] est [color/size]
• Write example sentences on the board and have learners repeat after you. Break down each sentence to explain meaning word by word.
• Conduct guided group activities: learners receive two colored shapes and are asked to compare them using the modeled sentences.
• Support learners with pronunciation practice, encourage full sentence use rather than single words.
• Monitor and correct spelling errors during writing sessions. Use the board to demonstrate corrections with the class.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)
• Repeat modeled comparison phrases aloud as a group and individually.
• Participate in “Show and Tell” style comparison using paper cut-outs or drawn shapes:
– “Ce triangle est vert, ce triangle est rouge.”
– “Ce rectangle est long, ce rectangle est court.”
• Work in small groups or pairs to observe and describe differences between two or more shapes.
• Complete a worksheet or in-book exercise where they compare two shapes and write sentences in French:
– Ce cercle est rouge, ce cercle est jaune.
– Ce carré est petit, ce carré est grand.
• Engage in a matching game where sentences must be matched with the correct shape illustrations.
Assessment Checks
• Observe and listen to learners as they describe differences between shapes. Take note of:
– Correct use of ce… est structure
– Use of shape and color vocabulary
– Proper pronunciation of color and shape words
• Ask learners to stand and describe two shapes using full sentences. For example:
– “Ce triangle est jaune, ce triangle est bleu.”
• Review written comparison sentences and check for accuracy in structure and spelling.
Peer Review
• Learners present their comparison sentences to their partners.
• Partners provide constructive feedback by listening and correcting mistakes in pronunciation or grammar.
• Use peer-editing during written work: students exchange notebooks and check each other’s spelling of French shape and color words.
• Encourage learners to use French-only correction phrases:
– Très bien ! (Very good!)
– Ce n’est pas bleu, c’est rouge. (It’s not blue, it’s red.)
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
• Reinforce vocabulary using color cards and shape posters placed around the classroom.
• Include real-life comparison: “Look at the door and the window. Are they the same shape? What color are they?”
• Support learners who struggle with comparison structure by using sentence frames on the board:
– Ce ____ est ____, ce ____ est ____.
• Encourage learners to observe and describe objects from their homes or environment using French vocabulary.
Assignment (Homework)
• Learners will:
- Draw two different objects (e.g., a red ball and a blue book).
- Label each object with its shape and color in French.
- Write a comparison sentence under the drawing, e.g.:
– Ce cercle est rouge, ce rectangle est bleu. - Practice saying the sentence aloud and prepare to present it to the class the next day.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Evaluation Method:
Exit slip/quiz: Describe one object comparing its shape and color
Follow-up Activity: Oral sharing in small groups
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:
Use visual and real-life examples for slow learners
Challenge advanced learners to compare three or more objects
Teacher’s Reflection:
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☐ Low