Conjugation - Verbs Related to Travel

Grade 7 · French

Semester 2 | Period 5 | Week 29

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Subject: French

Semester: 2

Period: 5

Week: 29

School Name: ___________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 29
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 29, Period 5
Topic: Conjugation – Verbs Related to Travel
Sub-topic: Present Tense Conjugation and Usage of Travel Verbs

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Conjugate partir, sortir, voyager, loger, se promener in the present tense.
  2. Use these verbs in sentences describing travel, lodging, and walking activities.
  3. Integrate vocabulary, prepositions of place, and travel verbs in oral and written practice.
  4. Write short paragraphs about trips, incorporating verbs, adjectives, and prepositions.
  5. Communicate travel experiences accurately in French.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

  • Present tense conjugation of aller, venir, faire, savoir, connaître
  • Travel and transport vocabulary
  • Places and prepositions of location
  • Sentence structure for describing destinations, origins, and positions

 

Instructional Materials

  • Flashcards with verbs and travel-related images
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets for verb conjugation, sentence formation, and paragraph writing
  • Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes

  • Quick oral drill: recall present tense of previously learned travel verbs (aller, venir, prendre).
  • Teacher asks: “Qu’est-ce que tu fais pour voyager ?” / “Où loges-tu quand tu voyages ?”
  • Pupils respond orally using known vocabulary.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Introduction of Travel Verbs
  • Teacher writes verbs on the board, explains meaning and travel context.
  • Verbs:
    • partir = to leave/depart
    • sortir = to go out
    • voyager = to travel
    • loger = to stay (at hotel/hostel)
    • se promener = to take a walk

Examples in travel sentences:

  • Je pars demain pour Abidjan.
  • Elle sort du train à la gare.
  • Nous voyageons en avion.
  • Ils logent dans un petit hôtel.
  • Tu te promènes dans le centre-ville.

 

  1. Conjugation in Present Tense (with notes)
  • Partir: je pars, tu pars, il/elle/on part, nous partons, vous partez, ils/elles partent
  • Sortir: je sors, tu sors, il/elle/on sort, nous sortons, vous sortez, ils/elles sortent
  • Voyager: je voyage, tu voyages, il/elle/on voyage, nous voyageons (note: -geons spelling change), vous voyagez, ils/elles voyagent
  • Loger: je loge, tu loges, il/elle/on loge, nous logeons (note: -geons spelling change), vous logez, ils/elles logent
  • Se promener: je me promène, tu te promènes, il/elle/on se promène, nous nous promenons, vous vous promenez, ils/elles se promènent

Teaching tip: highlight irregular forms (partir/sortir) and spelling changes in -ger verbs (voyager/loger).

 

  1. Guided Practice – Oral Sentences

Teacher models, pupils repeat and then create new sentences.
Examples:

  • Je pars demain. (I leave tomorrow.)
  • Nous voyageons en avion. (We travel by plane.)
  • Ils logent dans un hôtel. (They are staying in a hotel.)
  • Tu te promènes dans le parc. (You take a walk in the park.)
  • Elle sort avec ses amis. (She goes out with her friends.)

Pair prompts:

  • Où pars-tu demain ? → Je pars à Monrovia.
  • Où logez-vous ? → Nous logeons dans un hôtel près de la gare.
  • Que fais-tu le soir ? → Je sors avec mes amis.

 

  1. Written Practice – Short Paragraphs

Teacher demonstrates with a model paragraph:

  • “Demain, je pars pour Monrovia. Nous voyageons en train. Nous logeons dans un hôtel près de la gare. Chaque matin, je me promène dans le parc de la ville.”

Pupils write 3–5 sentences about an imagined or real trip, including at least 3 travel verbs.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition Drill – Repeat full conjugations aloud after the teacher.
  2. Pair Work – Pupils ask and answer travel-related questions using target verbs.
  3. Group Work – Create a short dialogue about a trip (departure, transport, hotel, activities) using at least 3 verbs.
  4. Written Practice – Complete worksheets and compose paragraphs about travel experiences.
  5. Oral Presentation – Volunteers present dialogues or paragraphs; peers listen and correct.

Assessment Checks

  1. Oral Assessment – Teacher asks pupils to conjugate one verb and use it in a sentence.
    • Example: “Conjugue le verbe partir.” / “Utilise voyager dans une phrase.”
  2. Pair Performance – Teacher observes pairs’ dialogues for accuracy in tense and vocabulary.
  3. Written Assessment – Short paragraphs marked for verb conjugation, spelling, and context use.
  4. Peer Review – Pupils exchange work and check verb forms and usage.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Stress irregular verb patterns (partir/sortir) vs. regular -er verbs (voyager/loger).
  • Draw attention to spelling changes: voyager → nous voyageons; loger → nous logeons.
  • Highlight reflexive verb structure: se promener → je me promène.
  • Link verbs to previous lessons on:
    • Transport (Week 25)
    • Travel situations (Week 27)
    • Prepositions of place (Week 28)

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Write a 5–6 sentence paragraph about a real or imaginary trip using at least 4 travel verbs.
    • Example: “Je pars à Abidjan. Je voyage en avion. Je loge dans un hôtel. Je me promène au marché.”
  2. Prepare 2–3 oral sentences about where you go, where you stay, and what you do on the trip.
  3. Practice orally with a family member or classmate: ask/answer Où pars-tu ? Où loges-tu ? Que fais-tu pendant le voyage ?

 

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes

  • Recap present tense conjugation of travel verbs and usage in sentences.
  • Volunteers share oral sentences or short paragraphs.
    Evaluation Method: Quick oral quiz – pupils answer 2–3 questions using verbs about travel scenarios.
    Follow-up Activity: Prepare for Week 30 – Integrating Travel, Transport, Places, Prepositions, and Travel Verbs in Extended Dialogues and Writing.

 

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies

  • Struggling learners: Guided sentence starters, repetition drills, visual prompts.
  • Advanced learners: Create longer paragraphs integrating multiple verbs, prepositions, and vocabulary.
  • Students with disabilities: Extra time, peer support, written prompts.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

  • What worked well? ___________________________________________
  • What needs improvement? ____________________________________
  • Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low