Grammar and Oral Revision

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 5

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 5
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 5, Period 1
Topic: Grammar and Oral Revision
Sub-topic: Plural Formation, Gender Agreement, Review of Greetings, Introductions, Nationality, Profession, Age, Possessives, Numbers 91–100

Learning Objectives

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

1. Form plural nouns and adjectives correctly in French.
2. Apply masculine and feminine agreement in sentences.
3. Review greetings, introductions, nationality, profession, age, and possessive adjectives.
4. Count and pronounce numbers from 91–100.
5. Conduct oral dialogues introducing themselves and others, asking about age, nationality, and profession.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

• Greetings, self-introduction, C’est / Voici / Voilà
• Present tense of être and avoir
• Numbers 1–90 in French
• Basic nationality adjectives and possessive adjectives

 

Instructional Materials

• Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 7
• Flashcards: Nouns and adjectives for plural formation, possessive adjectives, numbers 91–100
• Conjugation charts of être and avoir
• 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: Greetings and self-introduction
• Counting orally from 81–100

Teacher’s Role: Correct pronunciation and guide participation
Learner’s Role: Answer orally and recall prior knowledge

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Grammar – Plural Formation & Gender Agreement
   • Explain rules for forming plurals:
     Most nouns/adjectives: add -s
     • Example: un ami → des amis, une amie → des amies
       Words ending in -eau, -eu → add -x
     • Example: un tableau → des tableaux
       Words ending in -al → change to -aux
     • Example: un journal → des journaux
   • Emphasize gender agreement in sentences:
     • Le garçon est intelligent.
     • Les garçons sont intelligents.
     • La fille est intelligente.
     • Les filles sont intelligentes.
   • Provide incorrect sentences and ask students to correct them.
2. Review of Greetings, Introductions, Nationality, Profession, Age, and Possessives
   • Quick oral and written revision.
   • Example:
     • Bonjour, je m’appelle Aminata. J’ai quatorze ans. Je suis libérienne.
     • Voici mon ami Paul. Il est étudiant.

3. Numbers 91–100
   • Teach pronunciation and spelling:
     • quatre-vingt-onze (91), quatre-vingt-douze (92), … quatre-vingt-dix-neuf (99), cent (100).
   • Practice orally and in writing.
4. Practical Oral Dialogues
   • Model a short structured dialogue:
     A: Bonjour, je m’appelle Marie. Et toi ?
     B: Salut, je m’appelle Daniel. Quel âge as-tu ?
     A: J’ai quinze ans. Et toi ?
     B: J’ai quatorze ans. Quelle est ta nationalité ?
     A: Je suis libérienne. Et toi ?
     B: Je suis sénégalais.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Repetition Drill
   • Repeat plural forms and gender agreements aloud.
   • Practice counting from 91–100.
2. Pair Work
   • Role-play dialogues introducing themselves and a friend (age, nationality, profession, possessives).
3. Group Work
   • Correct teacher-provided sentences for plural and gender agreement.
4. Number Practice
   • Oral practice (teacher calls number → students respond in French).
   • Written practice: write 91–100 in digits and words.
5. Role-Play
   • Students create mini-dialogues including greetings, introductions, possessives, and grammar agreements.

 

Assessment Checks

1. Oral Assessment
   • Teacher calls random students: “Présente-toi et ton ami(e).”
2. Pair Performance
   • Teacher listens to dialogues for correct grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
3. Written Assessment
   • Fill in blanks / corrections:
     • Les garçons ___ intelligents.
     • La fille ___ américaine.
     • J’ai ___ ans. (insert a number 91–100)
     • Voici ___ ami. (insert possessive adjective).

4. Peer Review
   • Students swap notebooks to correct dialogues and plural agreements.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

• Pronunciation focus: nasal sounds in quatre-vingt-onze … cent.
• Grammar reminders: plural forms, gender agreement, possessive adjectives.
• Contextualization: use real classmates, local professions (teacher, student, nurse, farmer), and Liberian contexts.

 

Assignment (Homework)

1. Write 5 sentences introducing yourself and a friend using greetings, age, nationality, profession, and possessives.
   • Example: Voici mon ami Paul. Il a quinze ans. Il est libérien.
2. Count and write numbers 91–100 in both digits and words.
3. Create a short dialogue with a partner including greetings, age, nationality, profession, and possessives.

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

• Recall plural and gender rules, greetings, introductions, nationality, profession, age, and numbers 91–100
• Volunteers present short dialogues

Evaluation Method:

• Quick oral quiz: Ask students 2 questions about themselves or a friend using proper grammar and vocabulary

Follow-up Activity:

• Students practice dialogues at home and prepare to perform them in the next class

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

• Struggling learners: Provide visual aids and guided support
• Advanced learners: Encourage longer dialogues including multiple friends and detailed sentences
• Students with disabilities: Written prompts and extra time

Teacher’s Reflection:

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