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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 27
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 27
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 27, Period 5
Topic: Constructing Full Questions in French
Sub-topic: Interrogative + Verb + Subject Structure
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Understand sentence structure when forming questions in French
• Construct simple oral and written questions correctly
• Use interrogatives in role-play activities
Previous Knowledge
Students know basic interrogative words and “quel” forms.
Instructional Materials
Sentence flashcards, dialogue cards, charts with examples
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “Où est le livre ?” and “Quand arrives-tu ?” Students attempt to answer.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Definition and Explanation:
The teacher introduces learners to the standard French question structure, which often follows the pattern:
➡️ Interrogative + Verb + Subject
This word order may feel different from English but is very common in French, especially when forming formal or structured questions.
Examples of Common Structures:
- Où vas-tu ? (Where are you going?)
- Où = where (interrogative)
- vas = verb (from “aller”)
- tu = subject
- Quand arrives-tu ? (When are you arriving?)
- Quand = when
- arrives = verb
- tu = subject
- Qui est là ? (Who is there?)
- Qui = who
- est = verb (from “être”)
- là = there (adverb)
- Qu’est-ce que tu fais ? (What are you doing?)
- Qu’est-ce que = what
- tu = subject
- fais = verb
- Pourquoi ris-tu ? (Why are you laughing?)
- Pourquoi = why
- ris = verb
- tu = subject
Teacher writes the examples on the board, clearly underlining the interrogative, verb, and subject in different colors to help students visualize the structure.
Pronunciation & Repetition Drill:
- The teacher leads the class to repeat each question sentence aloud multiple times.
- Focus is placed on intonation (rising tone at the end of a question), pronunciation of verb endings, and clarity of interrogatives.
Group Practice – Sentence Building Game (Flashcard Activity):
- Students are divided into small groups.
- Each group receives sets of flashcards: some with interrogative words (où, quand, pourquoi, qui), some with verbs (vas, arrives, fais, est), and some with subject pronouns (tu, il, elle, vous).
- Students work together to form correct French questions using the cards.
Sample Correct Combinations:
• Où + vas + tu = Où vas-tu ?
• Quand + arrive + elle = Quand arrive-t-elle ?
• Pourquoi + pleure + il = Pourquoi pleure-t-il ?
Pair Work – Role Play & Oral Practice:
- In pairs, students create and perform mini conversations, asking and answering 3–4 questions using the learned structure.
- Example dialogue:
A: Où vas-tu ?
B: Je vais à l’école.
A: Quand arrives-tu ?
B: J’arrive à 7 heures.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
✓ Students repeat and read sentences with correct intonation
✓ Groups form complete questions using flashcards
✓ Pairs engage in spoken dialogue using model questions
✓ Each student writes 3 original questions in their notebooks, using the correct format
✓ Students underline the verb and subject in their own sentences
Assessment Checks:
✔ Teacher moves around during role plays, listening to student pronunciation and sentence structure
✔ Flashcard activities are monitored to ensure correct interrogative + verb + subject order
✔ Written questions are checked for accuracy of form and spelling
✔ Teacher calls individual students to say a question aloud, such as “Ask your friend where she is going.”
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- In French, the verb often comes before the subject when asking a question. This inversion is important and may feel “backwards” to English speakers but is essential for correct grammar.
- Using the correct question word (interrogative) helps learners gather information clearly in conversation.
- Mastering this structure boosts oral fluency, listening comprehension, and written communication.
- Practice through speaking, repetition, flashcards, and role-play ensures all learners engage with the structure in multiple ways.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher revises structure and examples. Students repeat one self-made question aloud.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip: Write one French question using Où, one using Quand, and one using Qui.
Assignment (Expanded):
Students write a short dialogue of 4 questions and answers using interrogatives.
Follow-up Activity:
Pair questioning practice during next class warm-up.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide sentence starters for weaker learners. Allow stronger learners to form longer, complex questions.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low