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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 5
Week: 25
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 25
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 25, Period 5
Topic: Introduction to Interrogatives in French
Sub-topic: Basic Interrogative Words (où, quand, quoi, qui)
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• Identify and pronounce the basic interrogative words in French
• Understand their meaning and English equivalents
• Use them in simple oral and written expressions
Previous Knowledge
Students already know simple French vocabulary, greetings, and sentence structures (e.g., C’est un livre, J’ai une pomme).
Instructional Materials
Flashcards, word charts, simple dialogue cards, whiteboard, markers
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher greets students in French and asks them simple review questions (e.g., C’est quoi ?). Teacher then introduces flashcards with the interrogative words: où, quand, quoi, qui. Students attempt pronunciation.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Definition and Introduction:
The teacher introduces the concept of interrogative words in French, explaining that interrogatives are words we use to ask questions. Just like in English (e.g., who, what, when, where), French uses different words to get information from others.
The teacher clearly writes the following interrogative words on the board, along with their English meaning, French pronunciation, and example sentences:
- Où (pronounced oo) – means "Where"
Example: Où est la maison ? (Where is the house?)
➤ Teacher explains that "où" is used to ask about places or location. - Quand (pronounced kɑ̃) – means "When"
Example: Quand est la fête ? (When is the party?)
➤ Used to ask about time or dates. - Quoi (pronounced kwa) – means "What"
Example: Tu fais quoi ? (What are you doing?)
➤ Used to ask about actions or objects. - Qui (pronounced kee) – means "Who"
Example: Qui est là ? (Who is there?)
➤ Used to ask about people.
Pronunciation Practice:
- The teacher models the correct pronunciation of each word.
- Students repeat after the teacher in chorus, then individually.
- Emphasis is placed on nasal sounds and the smooth French pronunciation.
- Teacher uses gestures to represent meanings (e.g., pointing to the door when saying "Où est la porte?").
Demonstration and Writing:
- The teacher writes the four example sentences on the board, underlining the interrogative word in each.
- Students read the sentences aloud, paying attention to tone and rising intonation at the end of questions.
Interactive Matching Activity (Flashcards):
- Flashcards are prepared with French interrogative words on one set and English meanings on another.
- Students are divided into pairs or small groups.
- Each group is given a mix of cards to match the French words to their English meanings correctly.
- A few students come up to the board to match word pairs for the class.
Oral Q&A Practice:
- The teacher asks the whole class simple questions using each interrogative.
Example questions:
• Où est ton cahier ? (Where is your notebook?)
• Quand est ton anniversaire ? (When is your birthday?)
• Qui est ton ami ? (Who is your friend?)
• Tu fais quoi après l’école ? (What do you do after school?) - Students respond with short, relevant answers in French or in a mix of French and English (depending on their level).
Writing Drill:
- Each student writes four simple questions—one for each interrogative word.
Example:
• Où est mon livre ?
• Quand est la classe ?
• Quoi dans le sac ?
• Qui est le professeur ?
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Students will:
✓ Say each interrogative word aloud several times.
✓ Match interrogatives to their meanings in a game format.
✓ Answer the teacher’s oral questions in short sentences.
✓ Write their own simple questions using où, quand, quoi, qui.
✓ Work in pairs to ask and answer questions using the vocabulary.
Assessment Checks:
✓ Teacher calls on individual students to pronounce each word.
✓ Teacher shows flashcards randomly and asks: “What does this mean?” or “How do you use this word in a question?”
✓ Checks each student’s written sentences to see if interrogatives are correctly used and spelled.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
French interrogative words are essential building blocks in spoken and written communication.
Beginners must understand the function, pronunciation, and placement of each interrogative.
This lesson builds the foundation for forming questions in conversation, dialogue, and comprehension.
Special attention is paid to sentence structure (interrogative word + verb + subject), which is different from English.
By mastering these four key interrogative words—où, quand, quoi, qui—learners can begin forming natural, useful questions in everyday French.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher reviews the words and meanings again. Quick oral quiz: teacher says the English, students respond with French, and vice versa.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Write down the meaning of où, quand, quoi, and qui in English.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded):
Students write 4 French questions using each interrogative word.
Follow-up Activity:
Students practice asking classmates one question each using où, quand, quoi, or qui.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Stronger students can form complete question sentences while beginners focus on one-word recognition. Visual aids and oral repetition support all learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
• What worked well? ___________________________________________
• What needs improvement? ____________________________________
• Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low