Greetings, Introductions, and Numbers

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 1

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 1
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 1, Period 1
Topic: Greetings, Introductions, and Numbers
Sub-topic: Salutations, Introducing Oneself, Asking Names, Numbers 1–20

Learning Objectives

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

1. Greet others appropriately in French using Bonjour and Bonsoir.
2. Introduce themselves and ask others’ names using “Je m’appelle …” and “Comment tu t’appelles ?”
3. Conjugate the verb s’appeler in the present tense for singular pronouns and respond using s’appeler + name.
4. Count and pronounce numbers from 1–20 in French.
5. Apply greetings and introductions in short dialogues.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

• Basic classroom instructions in French.
• Familiarity with simple greetings in English or other languages.

 

Instructional Materials

• Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 7
• Flashcards with greetings and numbers 1–20
• Charts showing s’appeler conjugation
• Audio clips of dialogues
• Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:

• “How do we greet people in French?”
• “How do you say your name in French?”
  Teacher’s Role: Guide a short brainstorming session, correct misconceptions, and model proper pronunciation.
  Learner’s Role:
• Share existing ideas about greetings in French.
• Respond verbally and participate in warm-up discussion.

 

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Introduction to Greetings and Expressions

• Explain that in French, greetings depend on the time of day.
• Bonjour – Good morning / Hello (used until evening).
• Bonsoir – Good evening (after about 6 p.m.).
• Salut – Hi (informal, for friends/peers).
• Bonne journée – Have a good day.
• Bonne soirée – Have a good evening.
• Bonne nuit – Good night (before going to bed).
• Stress cultural importance: In Francophone societies, greetings are polite and often accompanied by a handshake, kiss on the cheek (in family/friend contexts), or a slight bow.

2. Introducing Oneself and Asking Names

• Teach learners to say their names:
• Je m’appelle Marie. → My name is Marie.
• Moi, c’est Joseph. → Me, I am Joseph.
• Je suis Fatou. → I am Fatou.
• Asking names:
• Comment tu t’appelles ? (informal – with friends).
• Comment vous appelez-vous ? (formal – with adults/elders).
• Responses:
• Je m’appelle …
• Je suis …

3. Verb Conjugation – s’appeler

• Write conjugation on board, stress pronunciation:
• Je m’appelle …
• Tu t’appelles …
• Il/Elle s’appelle …
• Nous nous appelons …
• Vous vous appelez …
• Ils/Elles s’appellent …
• Give examples:
• Je m’appelle John. → My name is John.
• Ils s’appellent Mariam et Souleymane. → Their names are Mariam and Souleymane.

4. Numbers 1–20

• Introduce numbers with pronunciation:
• 1: un, 2: deux, 3: trois, 4: quatre, 5: cinq, 6: six, 7: sept, 8: huit, 9: neuf, 10: dix
• 11: onze, 12: douze, 13: treize, 14: quatorze, 15: quinze, 16: seize
• 17: dix-sept, 18: dix-huit, 19: dix-neuf, 20: vingt
• Practice counting in chorus, then call individuals to recite.
• Contextualize: Age expression → J’ai quinze ans. (I am 15 years old).

5. Pronouns in Dialogues

• Teach pronouns with examples:
• Moi, toi, lui, elle, nous, vous, eux, elles.
• Example:
• Moi, je m’appelle Paul. Et toi ? (Me, my name is Paul. And you?)

6. Politeness + Body Language

• Demonstrate handshake, wave, or nod.
• Stress that vous is polite and should be used for strangers, elders, or teachers.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Repetition Drill

• Repeat greetings and numbers in chorus and individually.
• Teacher claps rhythm as learners recite numbers 1–20.

2. Pair Work – Mini Dialogues

• Example:
• A: Bonjour, je m’appelle James. Comment tu t’appelles ?
• B: Bonsoir, je m’appelle Marie.

3. Role-Play Interviews

• Students act as if meeting for the first time, using greetings and introductions.

4. Group Dialogue Presentations

• 3–4 students create a short scene using greetings, names, and numbers.
• Example: At school, three students introduce themselves and ask each other’s age.

5. Written Activity

• Fill conjugation chart for s’appeler.
• Write 5 sentences introducing themselves and others.
• Example:
• Je m’appelle Aminata.
• Lui, c’est Joseph.
• Elle s’appelle Fatou.
• Nous nous appelons les élèves.
• Ils s’appellent Mamadou et Fanta.

 

Assessment Checks

1. Oral Assessment

• Introduce yourself to the class in French.

2. Pair Performance

• Teacher circulates as pairs practice short dialogues.

3. Written Assessment

• Fill in blanks:
• Je ____ Marie.
• Tu ____ Paul.
• Elle ____ Aminata.
• Translate into French:
• My name is Peter.
• His name is John.
• What is your name?

4. Peer Review

• Students exchange short written dialogues and correct each other’s work.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

• Pronunciation focus:
• Stress “é” in vous vous appelez, second syllable in m’appELLE.
• Contextualization:
• Role-play meeting at school, market, or church.
• Grammar reminder:
• Noun/adjective agreement when adding descriptions (Je suis élève libérien / Je suis élève libérienne).
• Extra Practice:
• Number game: Student greets and introduces themselves with age.
• Example: Bonjour, je m’appelle Sarah. J’ai quinze ans.

 

Assignment (Homework)

1. Writing Task

• Write a short self-introduction in French (6–8 sentences) including: greeting, name, age, nationality, place of residence, student status, and one friend.
• Example:
• Bonjour, je m’appelle Grace. J’ai quatorze ans. Je suis Libérienne. J’habite à Monrovia. Je suis élève. Voici mon ami. Il s’appelle Paul.

2. Memorization Task

• Memorize the conjugation of s’appeler and be prepared to recite it next class.

3. Numbers Task

• Write numbers 1–20 in both French and English.

 

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

• Recall greetings, self-introduction, conjugation of s’appeler, and numbers 1–20.
• Volunteers perform short dialogues.

Evaluation Method:

• Exit slip/quiz: Write 3 sentences greeting someone, introducing yourself, asking a classmate’s name.

Follow-up Activity:

• Students pair up next lesson to perform dialogues in front of class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

• Struggling learners: Visual cues, slow repetition, supportive peers.
• Advanced learners: Add sentences about age, nationality, or profession.
• Students with disabilities: Written prompts and extra time.

 

Teacher’s Reflection:

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