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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 4
Week: 21
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 21
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 21, Period 4
Topic: Weather Expressions and Descriptions
Sub-topic: Using common weather expressions in French
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to express different weather conditions in French and differentiate between weather and seasons.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know names of seasons and some weather words.
Instructional Materials
Flashcards with weather images, chalkboard, charts.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher greets students with “Quel temps fait-il aujourd’hui?” Students respond in English first, then teacher introduces responses in French.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
The teacher introduces key French weather expressions commonly used to describe everyday conditions. The expressions include:
- Il fait chaud (It is hot)
- Il pleut (It is raining)
- Il fait froid (It is cold)
- Il fait beau (It is nice weather)
Each phrase is written clearly on the board with phonetic cues to assist pronunciation. The teacher uses flashcards illustrating sun, rain, cold weather, and nice weather symbols to visually reinforce the meaning. The teacher also uses miming and gestures — for example, fanning to show heat for Il fait chaud, mimicking raindrops for Il pleut, shivering for Il fait froid, and smiling to show pleasant weather for Il fait beau — to engage learners and make meanings memorable.
The teacher then explains the difference between season (une longue période, e.g., l’été, l’hiver) and weather (une condition quotidienne, e.g., il pleut aujourd’hui). This distinction helps students understand when to use these expressions.
Next, the teacher introduces vocabulary for clothing items commonly associated with weather:
- un parapluie (umbrella)
- un pantalon (trousers)
- une robe (dress)
- un manteau (coat)
The teacher gives example sentences connecting weather and clothing to provide context:
- “Il pleut. J’ai un parapluie.” (It is raining. I have an umbrella.)
- “Il fait froid. Je porte un manteau.” (It is cold. I am wearing a coat.)
- “Il fait chaud. Je porte une robe.” (It is hot. I am wearing a dress.)
Students are encouraged to repeat the sentences chorally and individually to improve pronunciation and confidence.
The teacher conducts oral drills where students respond to weather prompts by stating the appropriate expression and matching clothing items. For example, the teacher shows a flashcard of rain, and students say “Il pleut. J’ai un parapluie.”
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Practice repeating weather expressions aloud both in chorus and individually for pronunciation fluency.
- Match French weather and clothing words to corresponding pictures or flashcards in a matching activity.
- Engage in role-play exercises where students describe the weather and what they wear, using flashcards as prompts.
- Formulate and practice short sentences combining weather conditions and clothing choices (e.g., “Il fait froid. Je porte un pantalon et un manteau.”).
Assessment Checks:
- Teacher asks individual learners: “Comment dit-on ‘it is raining’ en français?” Students respond correctly: “Il pleut.”
- Quick oral quiz where the teacher points to flashcards and asks students to say the weather expression and a suitable clothing item.
- Monitor learners during role-plays to assess accurate usage of vocabulary and sentence structure.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Weather expressions form a core part of everyday communication and help students describe their environment.
- Using flashcards and gestures enhances understanding and retention, especially for young learners.
- Connecting weather to clothing helps students apply vocabulary in meaningful contexts.
- Repeated oral practice is essential to build confidence and improve pronunciation accuracy.
- Teachers should encourage students to observe and describe the weather in their daily lives using these phrases to reinforce learning.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Teacher reviews all weather expressions and clothing words learned.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Students write the French for “It is hot” and “umbrella.”
Assignment (Expanded): Students write 4 sentences about today’s weather using French expressions.
Follow-up Activity: Ask students to listen to parents talk about weather and then say it in French at home.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Learners with memory challenges can use picture prompts. Advanced learners can write longer sentences.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low