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Subject: French
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 1
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 10
Date: Week 1
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 1, Period 1
Topic: Les Verbes et Négation (Verbs and Negation)
Sub-topic: Groups of Verbs
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define a verb in French.
- Identify verbs in simple French sentences.
- Classify verbs into their different groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
- Basic vocabulary in French.
- Simple sentence structure in English.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with verbs
- Chart showing groups of verbs
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio of French sentences
- Verb group worksheet
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity:
- Teacher writes 3 simple English sentences on the board and asks students to identify the action words (verbs).
Teacher’s Role:
- Guide the discussion by asking: "What are action words?"
- Transition to French by showing same sentences translated in French.
Learner’s Role:
- Participate by identifying verbs.
- Share what they think verbs are in both English and French.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role:
- Explain what a verb is in French ("Un verbe est un mot qui décrit une action ou un état.")
- Present the 3 groups of French verbs:
- 1er groupe: Verbs ending in -ER (e.g., parler, aimer)
- 2e groupe: Verbs ending in -IR (e.g., finir, choisir)
- 3e groupe: Irregular verbs (e.g., prendre, aller, faire)
- Provide 3 examples for each group with meaning and pronunciation.
- Play audio for pronunciation.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Listen and repeat after audio.
- Read out loud in pairs.
- Complete a matching exercise: match the verbs to the group they belong to.
Assessment Checks:
- Ask students to give one example of a verb from each group.
- Oral quiz: Teacher says a verb; students name its group.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Verbs are action words.
- French verbs are classified into 3 groups:
- Verbs ending in "-er"
- Verbs ending in "-ir"
- Irregular verbs ("-re", "-oir", etc.)
- Examples:
- Parler (to speak) → 1st group
- Finir (to finish) → 2nd group
- Prendre (to take) → 3rd group
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary:
- A verb is an action or state word in French.
- Verbs fall under 3 main groups.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
- Exit slip/quiz:
- What is a verb?
- Name one verb from the 1st group.
- Name one irregular verb.
- Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
- List 5 verbs each from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd groups.
- Translate the following English verbs to French and identify their groups: to dance, to eat, to write, to go, to choose.
Follow-up Activity:
- Prepare a short dialogue using 5 verbs from different groups.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
- Group work for struggling students.
- Use of visuals for visual learners.
- Audio repetition for auditory learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
- What worked well? ___________________________________________
- What needs improvement? ____________________________________
- Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low