Grammar Focus – Place of Adjectives and Demonstratives

Grade 7 · French

Semester 2 | Period 4 | Week 22

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Subject: French

Semester: 2

Period: 4

Week: 22

School Name: ___________________________________
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 22
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 22, Period 4
Topic: Grammar Focus – Place of Adjectives and Demonstratives
Sub-topic: Rules for Adjective Placement and Demonstrative Adjectives

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Apply the rules for placing adjectives before or after nouns.
  2. Review singular demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette) and introduce plural ces.
  3. Construct sentences using adjectives with correct placement and demonstratives.
  4. Distinguish masculine/feminine and singular/plural forms in sentence construction.
  5. Compare and contrast singular vs plural, masculine vs feminine using examples and exercises.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

  • Basic adjectives and agreement rules (masculine/feminine, singular/plural)
  • Demonstrative adjectives: ce, cet, cette
  • Sentence structures: C’est + article + adjective + noun, être + adjective
  • Vocabulary for objects, people, classroom items, and colors

 

Instructional Materials

  • Flashcards with nouns and adjectives
  • Pictures of objects, people, and classroom items
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets for adjective placement and demonstrative exercises
  • Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Teacher shows objects or pictures. Pupils describe them using previously learned adjectives.
  • Quick drill: “C’est… / Il est… / Elle est…” to recall adjective placement.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Rules for Adjective Placement
  • Teacher explains:
    • Most adjectives follow the noun.
      • Un livre intéressant (An interesting book).
      • Une maison grande (A big house).
    • Some common adjectives come before the noun: petit, grand, joli, beau, jeune, vieux, bon, mauvais.
      • Un petit garçon (A small boy).
      • Une jolie fille (A pretty girl).
      • Un vieux monsieur (An old man).
  • Examples on the board:
    • Ce garçon est grand.
    • Cette fille est petite.
    • C’est un joli sac.
  • Guided practice: Pupils underline adjectives in sentences and identify if they are before or after the noun.

 

  1. Demonstrative Adjectives Review and Introduction
  • Review singular forms:
    • Ce → masculine singular before consonant (Ce livre).
    • Cet → masculine singular before vowel or silent “h” (Cet homme).
    • Cette → feminine singular (Cette table).
  • Introduce plural form:
    • Ces → used for both masculine and feminine plural (Ces garçons, ces filles).
  • Examples:
    • Ce garçon est grand.
    • Cet élève est intelligent.
    • Cette fille est jolie.
    • Ces livres sont gros.
  • Guided practice: Teacher gives nouns, pupils supply correct demonstrative.
    • Livre → Ce livre
    • Homme → Cet homme
    • Table → Cette table
    • Cahiers → Ces cahiers

 

  1. Comparing Singular vs. Plural and Masculine vs. Feminine
  • Teacher shows transformation pairs:
    • Singular masculine: Ce garçon est grand. → Plural: Ces garçons sont grands.
    • Singular feminine: Cette fille est petite. → Plural: Ces filles sont petites.
    • Singular masculine before vowel: Cet ami est gentil. → Plural: Ces amis sont gentils.
  • Pupils transform teacher’s singular examples into plural or switch genders.

 

  1. Practical Classroom Activity

Pair Work

  • Pupils describe objects or classmates using demonstratives and adjectives.
    • Ce cahier est vert.
    • Cette chaise est petite.
    • Ces élèves sont intelligents.

Group Work

  • Pupils prepare a mini-chart with 5–6 nouns, showing all forms:
    • Ce livre intéressant → Ces livres intéressants.
    • Cette robe rouge → Ces robes rouges.
    • Cet ami gentil → Ces amis gentils.

Game – “Change It!”

  • Teacher says a singular sentence, pupils quickly change it to plural or opposite gender.
    • Teacher: Ce garçon est grand. → Pupils: Ces garçons sont grands.
    • Teacher: Cette fille est jolie. → Pupils: Ces filles sont jolies.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition Drill – Pupils repeat demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette, ces) and model sentences aloud.
  2. Pair Work – Pupils form sentences using classroom nouns + adjectives with correct demonstratives.
  3. Group Work – Groups create mini-charts showing gender, number, demonstratives, and adjective placement.
  4. Written Practice (Worksheet):
    • Fill in blanks:
      • ___ livre est intéressant. (Ce)
      • ___ amis sont gentils. (Ces)
    • Transformations:
      • Ce garçon est grand. → Ces garçons sont grands.
      • Cette fille est petite. → Ces filles sont petites.
    • Error correction:
      • Cet table est grande. → Cette table est grande.
  1. Oral Presentation – Groups present their charts; peers correct any mistakes.

 

Assessment Checks

  1. Oral Assessment – Teacher asks pupils to describe objects in the classroom using demonstratives and adjectives.
  2. Pair Performance – Teacher monitors partners describing classmates or items for correct adjective placement + demonstratives.
  3. Written Assessment – Pupils complete worksheets (fill-in-the-blank, transformations, corrections).
  4. Peer Review – Pupils exchange notebooks and check for correct gender, number, demonstrative, and adjective placement.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Remind pupils: Most adjectives come after the noun; but petit, grand, joli, beau, jeune, vieux, bon, mauvais come before.
  • Emphasize demonstratives must agree in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).
  • Connect with prior lessons: physical descriptions, colors, and vocabulary for people and objects.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Write 5 sentences describing classroom objects or family members using demonstratives + adjectives.
    • Ce sac est grand.
    • Cette robe est jolie.
    • Ces cahiers sont bleus.
  2. Transform 3 sentences from singular to plural and change gender where possible.
    • Ce garçon est grand. → Ces filles sont grandes.
  3. Oral practice: At home, describe 3 objects or people using demonstratives (ce, cet, cette, ces) with correct adjective placement.

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

  • Recap rules for adjective placement and demonstrative adjectives.
  • Volunteers form 2–3 sentences using singular/plural, masculine/feminine, adjectives, and demonstratives.
    Evaluation Method: Quick oral quiz – pupils describe objects or people using correct demonstratives and adjective placement.
    Follow-up Activity: Prepare for Week 23 – Integrated Descriptions Combining Physical Traits, Colors, and Demonstratives.

 

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies

  • Struggling learners: Visual prompts, guided sentence starters, repetition drills.
  • Advanced learners: Combine multiple adjectives and demonstratives in longer sentences.
  • Students with disabilities: Extra time, peer support, written prompts.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

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