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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 26
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 26
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 26, Period 5
Topic: Interrogative Adjectives in French
Sub-topic: Quel, Quelle, Quels, Quelles
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Recognize the forms of “quel” and their agreement with gender and number
• Use interrogative adjectives correctly in sentences
• Practice asking and answering basic questions using “quel”
Previous Knowledge
Students know gender of nouns (masculine/feminine) and plural forms.
Instructional Materials
Flashcards of nouns, charts showing adjective agreement, whiteboard, markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher displays two objects: un livre and une couleur (flashcards). Teacher asks: “Quel est ton livre ? Quelle est ta couleur ?” Students guess meaning.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Definition and Explanation:
The teacher introduces interrogative adjectives as special words used to ask "which" or "what" before a noun. These adjectives change based on the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the noun they describe.
The teacher explains that in French, there are four forms of the word "quel" (which/what), depending on the noun it describes:
- Quel – masculine singular
Quel livre est-ce ? (Which book is it?)
➤ Used with masculine singular nouns like livre (book), garçon (boy), cahier (notebook). - Quelle – feminine singular
Quelle robe portes-tu ? (What dress are you wearing?)
➤ Used with feminine singular nouns like robe (dress), fille (girl), voiture (car). - Quels – masculine plural
Quels garçons sont là ? (Which boys are there?)
➤ Used with masculine plural nouns like garçons (boys), livres (books). - Quelles – feminine plural
Quelles filles arrivent ? (Which girls are arriving?)
➤ Used with feminine plural nouns like filles (girls), robes (dresses).
Visual Presentation and Pronunciation:
- The teacher writes the four forms of “quel” on the board in a table format:
|
Masculine |
Feminine |
|
Singular: quel |
Singular: quelle |
|
Plural: quels |
Plural: quelles |
- Teacher provides several common nouns and models how to choose the correct form:
• Quel cahier ?
• Quelle voiture ?
• Quels élèves ?
• Quelles maisons ?
Drill and Practice:
- Whole-class repetition drill: The teacher says a sentence using a form of “quel,” and the students repeat after the teacher.
- The teacher emphasizes pronunciation, gender agreement, and plural endings.
Examples for oral repetition:
• Quel jour sommes-nous ?
• Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
• Quels films aimes-tu ?
• Quelles chansons écoutes-tu ?
Guided Practice – Fill-in-the-Blank Exercise (Board or Notebook):
Students are given sentences where they must insert the correct form of “quel”:
- ______ jour est-ce ? (quel)
- ______ chaussures portes-tu ? (quelles)
- ______ est ton livre préféré ? (quel)
- ______ sont tes matières préférées ? (quelles)
- ______ animal préfères-tu ? (quel)
Pair Work and Speaking Activity:
Students work in pairs and ask each other simple questions using "quel/quelle/quels/quelles". Each pair must ask and answer at least four questions, such as:
- Quel est ton jeu préféré ?
- Quelle boisson aimes-tu ?
- Quels animaux aimes-tu ?
- Quelles matières étudies-tu ?
Written Task (Notebook Work):
Each student writes 4–6 original questions using the correct form of “quel,” ensuring:
- 2 questions use masculine singular/plural nouns
- 2 questions use feminine singular/plural nouns
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
✓ Practice repeating each form aloud (individually and in groups)
✓ Fill in blanks with the correct interrogative adjective
✓ Conduct pair interviews using prepared or original questions
✓ Write questions independently and check with peers or teacher
✓ Read sentences or questions aloud for pronunciation practice
Assessment Checks:
✔ Teacher moves around during pair work, listening to ensure correct form usage
✔ Individual students are asked to read one of their written questions aloud
✔ Written exercises are checked for correct gender and number agreement
✔ Oral quizzes: Teacher gives a noun (e.g., fille) and asks: “Quel, quelle, quels, or quelles?” – students respond accordingly.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Interrogative adjectives are essential for asking specific questions about people, things, or choices.
- They must agree with the noun they describe in gender and number.
- These adjectives are different from regular “quel” used without nouns (e.g., Quel est ton nom ?). Here, they always precede a noun.
- Mastery of this structure allows learners to ask clearer, more grammatically correct questions and enhances both oral and written communication.
- Emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing within the same lesson strengthens overall language development.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher reviews four forms of “quel” and examples. Quick oral quiz: Teacher asks incomplete sentences; students shout correct form.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip: Complete two sentences with the right form of “quel.”
Assignment (Expanded):
Write 4 sentences using each form of “quel.”
Follow-up Activity:
Students interview one another using “quel” questions and report back.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Pair stronger and weaker learners for oral practice. Use visual noun cards to reinforce gender.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low