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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 29
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 29
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 29, Period 5
Topic: Colors and Shapes in French
Sub-topic: Review of Colors and Shapes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Recall and spell all colors and shapes vocabulary learned
Use French words in practical art activities
Describe objects with correct spelling and pronunciation
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Colors and shapes vocabulary, forming simple descriptive sentences
Instructional Materials
Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 1
Flashcards, art materials, colored papers, crayons
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
Can you name all colors and shapes you know in French?
Learner’s Role:
Respond orally and recall vocabulary
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)
• Begin with an interactive review of all color and shape vocabulary learned so far:
– Colors: noir, jaune, rouge, bleu, vert
– Shapes: cercle, carré, triangle, rectangle
• Use flashcards or classroom objects and ask learners to say the names in French. Reinforce correct pronunciation.
• Guide learners through an art integration activity where they will create simple drawings combining both colors and shapes (e.g., a cercle rouge, a triangle bleu).
• While they work, move around the class to support pronunciation and vocabulary recall. Encourage them to speak aloud what they are drawing.
• Lead a spelling activity:
– Dictate color and shape words and have learners write them in their notebooks.
– Give spelling prompts, e.g., “Spell rectangle in French.”
• Write a few example sentences on the board for learners to copy and use as models:
– Ceci est un carré jaune.
– Voici un cercle rouge.
• Ask guiding questions such as: “What color is your shape?” “How many shapes do you have?” “Can you spell triangle?”
• Provide feedback and correct errors gently by modeling correct spelling and pronunciation.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)
• Participate in a group art activity by drawing various shapes and coloring them based on French vocabulary.
• Label their drawings using full French terms (e.g., un carré bleu, un cercle vert).
• Practice spelling during a teacher-led dictation.
• Recite all color and shape words aloud, individually or in small groups.
• Copy modeled sentences into their notebooks for reference.
• Engage in short verbal presentations:
– “This is my drawing. It has un triangle rouge and un cercle bleu.”
• Work with a partner to review each other’s work—check spelling, pronunciation, and vocabulary usage.
Assessment Checks
• Observe each student’s art piece and ensure:
– Correct color and shape vocabulary used
– Clear labels with correct spelling
– Pronunciation during oral presentations
• Review dictation and notebook entries for spelling accuracy.
• Ask individual learners questions to assess retention:
– “What shape is this?” (Hold up a flashcard.)
– “Spell cercle in French.”
– “Name a color that starts with ‘b’.”
Peer Review
• Learners pair up and:
– Check the spelling of each other’s written labels
– Practice saying their shapes and colors to each other
– Give feedback using phrases like:
– C’est bien ! (That’s good!)
– Tu as oublié une lettre. (You forgot a letter.)
– Dis encore. (Say it again.)
• Encourage polite and supportive corrections.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
• Reinforce vocabulary using posters and labeled classroom objects.
• Connect French vocabulary with the learners' environment and creativity.
• Promote learning through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.
• Emphasize speaking and writing in full descriptive phrases.
• Allow learners to make choices in their drawings to keep them engaged while using structured vocabulary.
Assignment (Homework)
• Learners will:
- Draw a simple scene (e.g., a house, garden, park) including at least three shapes and five colors.
- Label each object in French with both color and shape (e.g., un carré rouge, un triangle vert).
- Write two full sentences in French describing their drawing (e.g., Voici un cercle bleu. C’est un ballon.)
- Practice presenting the drawing aloud at home, ready to share with the class.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Evaluation Method:
Exit slip/quiz: Name three colors and two shapes in French
Follow-up Activity: Share drawings and label objects in French
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:
Provide templates and color guides for slow learners
Challenge advanced learners to create a larger scene with detailed descriptions
Teacher’s Reflection:
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☐ Low