Demonstrative Adjectives and Revision

Grade 7 · French

Semester 1 | Period 2 | Week 11

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 11

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 11
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 11, Period 2
Topic: Demonstrative Adjectives and Revision
Sub-topic: ce, cet, cette, ces & Role-plays / Dialogues
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Identify and correctly use demonstrative adjectives ce, cet, cette, ces in sentences.
  2. Match demonstrative adjectives with the gender and number of nouns.
  3. Review previously learned vocabulary, grammar, and expressions.
  4. Apply grammar and vocabulary in short dialogues and role-plays.
  5. Gain confidence in oral expression using a variety of classroom and personal contexts.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Classroom vocabulary, greetings, introductions, nationality, age, profession
• Present tense of verbs: s’appeler, être, avoir, habiter
• Numbers 1–100
• Basic possessive and demonstrative structures

Instructional Materials
• Flashcards of nouns and demonstrative adjectives
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with fill-in-the-blanks and sentence creation exercises
• Audio clips for pronunciation
• Students’ notebooks and writing materials

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Quick oral drill: Teacher shows objects or pictures and asks pupils to identify them using ce, cet, cette, ces.
• Example: Teacher shows a book → “Qu’est-ce que c’est ?” → Pupils respond: “C’est un livre.”
Teacher’s Role: Prompt students, correct pronunciation
Learner’s Role: Answer orally, recall prior knowledge

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Introduction to Demonstrative Adjectives
  • Teacher explains that demonstrative adjectives are used to point out or indicate specific objects or people.
  • Forms:
    • Ce → masculine singular before consonant (ex: ce livre – this/that book).
    • Cet → masculine singular before vowel or mute h (ex: cet homme – this/that man, cet hôtel).
    • Cette → feminine singular (ex: cette fille – this/that girl).
    • Ces → plural for both masculine and feminine (ex: ces garçons – these/those boys).

Examples (on board and orally):

  • Ce cahier est bleu. (This notebook is blue.)
  • Cet élève est intelligent. (This student is intelligent.)
  • Cette maison est grande. (This house is big.)
  • Ces tables sont propres. (These tables are clean.)

👉 Emphasize agreement in gender (masc/fem) and number (sing/plural).

 

  1. Guided Practice
  • Teacher holds or points to classroom items, asking pupils to identify them using demonstrative adjectives.
    • Teacher: (holding a book) → “Qu’est-ce que c’est ?”
    • Pupil: “C’est ce livre.”
    • Teacher: (pointing to a window) → Pupil: “C’est cette fenêtre.”
  • Teacher writes sentences with errors on the board:
    • Cet fille est gentille. ❌
    • Pupils correct: Cette fille est gentille. ✅
  • Continue with 6–8 examples mixing ce/cet/cette/ces.

 

  1. Revision through Role-plays and Dialogues
  • Teacher models a dialogue revising greetings, introductions, and descriptions while integrating demonstrative adjectives.

Example Dialogue (on board):

  • A: Bonjour, je m’appelle Marie. Et toi ?
  • B: Salut, je m’appelle Daniel. Quel âge as-tu ?
  • A: J’ai quatorze ans. Voici mon livre.
  • B: Ce livre est intéressant !
  • A: Merci. Et qui est-ce ?
  • B: C’est mon ami. Cet élève est très intelligent.
  • A: Oui, et ces élèves sont studieux aussi.
  • Pupils pair up to create their own 5–6 line dialogues using ce, cet, cette, ces with classroom objects, friends, and greetings.

 

  1. Practical Classroom Activity
  • Teacher organizes group activity: Pupils walk around classroom, select objects, and describe them using demonstrative adjectives.
    • Group 1: “Ce tableau est grand.”
    • Group 2: “Cette chaise est petite.”
    • Group 3: “Ces cahiers sont neufs.”
  • Rotate roles so each pupil speaks.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition Drill – Pupils repeat 8–10 sentences after teacher for pronunciation and rhythm.
  2. Pair Work – Pupils role-play dialogues using demonstrative adjectives with classroom items.
  3. Group Work – Pupils prepare a mini-dialogue of 5–6 sentences mixing greetings, introductions, and demonstratives.
  4. Written Practice – Pupils complete sentences on board and in notebooks:
    • ___ cahier est à moi. (Ce)
    • ___ élèves sont studieux. (Ces)
    • ___ homme est mon professeur. (Cet)
    • ___ maison est très belle. (Cette)
  5. Oral Presentation – Groups present dialogues to the class.

Assessment Checks

  1. Oral Assessment – Teacher points to classroom objects; pupils respond: “C’est ce/cet/cette/ces + noun.”
  2. Pair Performance – Teacher listens to dialogues; checks correct use of adjectives and agreement.
  3. Written Assessment – Pupils rewrite incorrect sentences:
    • Ces fille est gentille. → Cette fille est gentille.
    • Ce amis sont gentils. → Ces amis sont gentils.
    • Cet table est ronde. → Cette table est ronde.
  4. Peer Review – Pupils exchange notebooks and correct 3–5 sentences for gender/number agreement.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Remind pupils:
    • Ce = masc. consonant; Cet = masc. vowel/mute h.
    • Cette = fem. singular; Ces = plural.
  • Link demonstratives to earlier lessons (possessives, greetings, classroom objects, professions, numbers).
  • Encourage pupils to create natural dialogues instead of isolated sentences.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Write 5 sentences describing objects at home using ce, cet, cette, ces.
    • Example: Ce lit est confortable. Cette chaise est rouge.
  2. Create a short dialogue (6–8 lines) including greetings, introductions, and demonstrative adjectives.
  3. Practice orally at home: Point to 5 objects and describe them using correct demonstratives.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Recap demonstrative adjectives, review of vocabulary, and role-play exercises.
• Volunteers perform a short dialogue incorporating demonstrative adjectives.
Evaluation Method:
• Quick oral quiz: Teacher asks pupils to describe 2–3 objects using appropriate ce, cet, cette, ces.
Follow-up Activity:
• Pupils prepare to combine demonstrative adjectives with classroom commands in Week 12.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling learners: Use visual prompts and simple nouns for sentences.
• Advanced learners: Incorporate multiple adjectives and longer dialogues.
• Students with disabilities: Written prompts, allow extra time, and pair with supportive peer.

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