Dates, Time, and Numbers 100 - 200

Grade 7 · French

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 15

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 15

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 15
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 15, Period 3
Topic: Dates, Time, and Numbers 100–200
Sub-topic: Les jours, les mois, dire l’heure et la date, nombres 100–200

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Name and spell the days of the week and months of the year in French.
  2. Ask for and tell the time using correct French expressions.
  3. Ask for and state the date in French.
  4. Count, read, and write numbers from 100–200.
  5. Apply dates, days, months, and numbers in daily conversation and simple dialogues.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

  • Numbers 1–100 in French
  • Basic greetings, introductions, and classroom vocabulary
  • Present tense of key verbs (s’appeler, être, avoir, habiter)
  • Demonstrative and possessive adjectives

 

Instructional Materials

  • Flashcards: Days of the week, months, clock face
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets: Fill-in-the-blank and sentence construction exercises
  • Audio clips for pronunciation of days, months, and numbers
  • Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Quick oral drill: Teacher asks pupils to recall numbers 91–100.
  • Short review of days and months already encountered in simple greetings (e.g., “Aujourd’hui, c’est lundi”).
    Teacher’s Role: Correct pronunciation, guide participation.
    Learner’s Role: Respond orally, recall prior knowledge.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Days of the Week (Les jours de la semaine)
  • Introduce all 7 days:
    • lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche.
  • Teacher writes them on the board, underlines endings (–di, –che, –di).
  • Pronunciation drill: repeat chorally, then individually.
  • Teacher question: “Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd’hui ?”
    • Pupils answer: “Nous sommes lundi / mardi …”

Extra examples:

  • Hier, c’était mercredi. Aujourd’hui, c’est jeudi. Demain, ce sera vendredi.
  • Mini dialogue:
    • A: Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd’hui ?
    • B: Nous sommes dimanche.

 

  1. Months of the Year (Les mois de l’année)
  • Introduce 12 months: janvier, février, mars, avril, mai, juin, juillet, août, septembre, octobre, novembre, décembre.
  • Drill spelling & pronunciation (focus on août, septembre, février).
  • Dialogue example:
    • A: En quel mois sommes-nous ?
    • B: Nous sommes en septembre.

Extra Example:

  • Mon anniversaire est en mars.
  • L’école commence en septembre.

 

  1. Telling Time (Dire l’heure)
  • Key expressions:
    • Quelle heure est-il ? (What time is it?)
    • Il est … heure(s) … minute(s).
  • Examples:
    • Il est huit heures.
    • Il est neuf heures et quart. (9:15)
    • Il est dix heures et demie. (10:30)
    • Il est onze heures moins le quart. (10:45)

Activity: Show clock faces on flashcards, ask pupils to say the time.

 

  1. Telling the Date (Dire la date)
  • Structure: Aujourd’hui, c’est le [date] [month].
  • Example: Aujourd’hui, c’est le 3 septembre.
  • Teacher asks pupils to write today’s date in French on the board.

Extra examples:

  • Demain, ce sera le 15 octobre.
  • Mon anniversaire est le 22 mai.

 

  1. Numbers 100–200 (Les nombres de 100 à 200)
  • Introduce:
    • 100 = cent
    • 101 = cent un
    • 115 = cent quinze
    • 120 = cent vingt
    • 130 = cent trente
    • 145 = cent quarante-cinq
    • 199 = cent quatre-vingt-dix-neuf
    • 200 = deux cents
  • Drill pronunciation: teacher says numbers → pupils repeat chorally and individually.
  • Practice writing numbers in words.

Activity: Teacher calls out numbers, pupils write them; then switch (pupils say numbers, teacher writes).

 

  1. Practical Activity / Dialogue Practice

Pupils combine days, months, time, dates, and numbers:

  • A: Quel jour sommes-nous ?
  • B: Nous sommes mardi.
  • A: Quelle est la date aujourd’hui ?
  • B: Aujourd’hui, c’est le 15 octobre.
  • A: Quelle heure est-il ?
  • B: Il est treize heures vingt.

Extra activity: Pupils make up 5–6 line dialogues including birthday dates, school time, and daily routines.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition Drill – Pupils repeat: days, months, times, and numbers 100–200.
  2. Pair Work – Ask and answer: “Quel jour sommes-nous ? Quelle est la date ? Quelle heure est-il ?”
  3. Group Work – Mini quiz: one pupil says a number/date/time → others write it in words.
  4. Written Practice – Worksheets: Fill in blanks (e.g., Aujourd’hui, c’est le ___ janvier.).
  5. Oral Presentation – Pupils present today’s day, date, and time in front of class.

 

Assessment Checks

  1. Oral Assessment – Teacher asks random pupils the day/date/time; checks fluency.
  2. Pair Performance – Pupils practice short Q&A dialogues; teacher listens for accuracy.
  3. Written Assessment – Exercises:
    • Write numbers 115, 138, 164, 199 in words.
    • Complete sentences:
      • Aujourd’hui, c’est le ___ septembre.
      • Il est ___ heures et demie.
      • Nous sommes ___ (mardi).
  1. Peer Review – Pupils swap written work and check spelling/accuracy.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Emphasize pronunciation of février, août, septembre, novembre.
  • Use real Liberian events: “Independence Day est le 26 juillet.”
  • Show how numbers connect to dates, ages, and times.
  • Encourage full sentences, not one-word answers.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Write the day, date, and time for 5 events at home or school. Example:
    • Lundi, le 12 septembre, il est dix heures et demie – j’ai cours de maths.
  2. Count and write numbers 100–200 in digits and words.
    • 121 = cent vingt et un
    • 150 = cent cinquante
  3. Create a mini-dialogue (6–8 lines) with a friend:
    • Ask about the day, date, and time.
    • Mention one birthday using months and dates.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)

Time: 5–10 minutes

  • Recap: days, months, telling time, telling date, and numbers 100–200.
  • Volunteers present their dialogues in front of the class.
    Evaluation Method: Quick oral quiz: Ask pupils 2–3 questions about day, date, or time.
    Follow-up Activity: Pupils prepare to integrate numbers, dates, and time into real-life scenarios in Week 16.

 

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies

  • Struggling learners: Use visual prompts (calendar, clock), slow repetition.
  • Advanced learners: Ask them to create longer dialogues combining multiple days, months, times, and numbers.
  • Students with disabilities: Extra time, guided oral practice, peer support.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

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