Être, Possessive Adjectives, and Numbers

Grade 7 · French

Semester 1 | Period 1 | Week 2

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 2

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 7
Date: Week 2
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 2, Period 1
Topic: Être, Possessive Adjectives, and Numbers
Sub-topic: Être + nom, Quel + être + adj., Possessive Adjectives, Numbers 21–50

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Use the verb être with nouns and adjectives to describe themselves and others.
  2. Ask and answer questions using Quel + être + adj.
  3. Identify and use possessive adjectives (mon, ma, mes, ton, ta, tes) correctly.
  4. Conjugate être in the present tense for all pronouns.
  5. Count and pronounce numbers from 21–50 in French.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

  • Greetings and basic self-introduction using Je m’appelle and Comment tu t’appelles ?
  • Numbers 1–20 in French.
  • Basic pronouns and s’appeler conjugation.

 

Instructional Materials

  • Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 7
  • Flashcards with numbers 21–50 and possessive adjectives
  • Conjugation charts of être
  • Audio clips for pronunciation
  • Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Review greetings and self-introductions from Week 1.
  • Quick oral drill: Numbers 1–20 and Je m’appelle …
    Teacher’s Role: Correct pronunciation and recall prior knowledge.
    Learner’s Role: Participate in oral drill and review.

 

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Introduction to Être + Nom and Conjugation
  • Teach the present tense of être (to be):
    • Je suis … (I am …)
    • Tu es … (You are …)
    • Il/Elle est … (He/She is …)
    • Nous sommes … (We are …)
    • Vous êtes … (You are … – formal/plural)
    • Ils/Elles sont … (They are …)
  • Give examples:
    • Je suis élève. (I am a student.)
    • Elle est étudiante. (She is a student.)
    • Nous sommes Libériens. (We are Liberians.)
    • Ils sont professeurs. (They are teachers.)
  1. Structure: Quel + Être + Adjective/Noun
  • Explain how Quel changes with gender and number of the noun:
    • Quel (m. sing.) – Quel est ton nom ? (What is your name?)
    • Quelle (f. sing.) – Quelle est ta couleur préférée ? (What is your favorite color?)
    • Quels (m. pl.) – Quels sont tes hobbies ? (What are your hobbies?)
    • Quelles (f. pl.) – Quelles sont tes matières préférées ? (What are your favorite subjects?)
  • Emphasize agreement between quel and the noun it modifies.
  1. Possessive Adjectives
  • Teach the forms and agreement:
    • mon (my – masc.), ma (my – fem.), mes (my – plural)
    • ton (your – masc.), ta (your – fem.), tes (your – plural)
    • son (his/her – masc.), sa (his/her – fem.), ses (his/her – plural)
  • Example sentences:
    • C’est mon livre. (This is my book.)
    • Voici ma trousse. (Here is my pencil case.)
    • Ce sont mes cahiers. (These are my notebooks.)
    • Ton père est professeur. (Your father is a teacher.)
    • Sa mère est commerçante. (His/Her mother is a trader.)
  1. Numbers 21–50
  • Teach pronunciation and spelling:
    • 21: vingt et un, 22: vingt-deux, … 29: vingt-neuf
    • 30: trente, 31: trente et un, … 39: trente-neuf
    • 40: quarante, 41: quarante et un, … 49: quarante-neuf
    • 50: cinquante
  • Practice oral recitation in chorus and individually.
  • Link to real-life contexts: ages, class size, money, number of items.
    • Example: J’ai trente élèves dans ma classe. (I have 30 students in my class.)

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition Drill
  • Repeat être conjugation after teacher.
  • Drill possessive adjectives with correct gender and number.
  1. Pair Work – Question & Answer
  • Example dialogue:
    • A: Quel est ton nom ?
    • B: Mon nom est Marie.
    • A: Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
    • B: Ma couleur préférée est bleue.
  1. Group Work
  • Learners make 3–4 sentences about themselves using être + noun/adjective and a possessive adjective.
    • Example: Je suis élève. Mon père est professeur. Ma sœur est petite.
  1. Number Practice
  • Oral drills: Count from 21–50 as a class and individually.
  • Written exercise: Teacher says a number in English, learners write in French.
  1. Role-Play
  • In pairs, ask and answer questions about possessions, favorite colors, and hobbies using Quel + être + possessive adjective.
    • Example:
      • A: Quels sont tes hobbies ?
      • B: Mes hobbies sont le football et la lecture.

 

Assessment Checks

  1. Oral Assessment
  • Call individual students to answer: Qui es-tu ? → Je suis élève.
  • Ask: Quel est ton nom ? / Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
  1. Pair Performance
  • Teacher circulates while pairs perform short dialogues using être + possessive adjectives.
  1. Written Assessment
  • Fill in blanks:
    • Je ___ étudiant.
    • Tu ___ mon ami.
    • Elle ___ ta sœur.
  • Translate into French:
    • My name is Joseph.
    • She is a student.
    • These are my notebooks.
  1. Peer Review
  • Students exchange their written sentences and check for correct use of possessive adjectives.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Pronunciation focus:
    • Nasal sounds in vingt, trente, quarante, cinquante.
    • Stress on êtes in vous êtes.
  • Contextualization:
    • Use Liberian examples: family members (mon père est commerçant), school life (ma classe est grande).
  • Grammar reminder:
    • Possessive adjectives agree with the gender of the noun they describe, not the possessor.
    • Example: ma maison (fem.), mon livre (masc.), even if the speaker is male or female.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Writing Task
  • Write 5 sentences describing yourself using être + noun/adjective + possessive adjective.
    • Example:
      • Je suis élève.
      • Mon livre est rouge.
      • Ma trousse est bleue.
      • Mes chaussures sont noires.
      • Je suis heureux.
  1. Numbers Task
  • Write numbers 21–50 in French words and digits.
  1. Dialogue Task
  • Create a mini-dialogue with a partner asking about names, favorite colors, and possessions using Quel + être + possessive adjective.
    • Example:
      • A: Quel est ton nom ?
      • B: Mon nom est Fatou.
      • A: Quelle est ta couleur préférée ?
      • B: Ma couleur préférée est verte.

 

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

  • Recall être conjugation, possessive adjectives, and numbers 21–50.
  • Volunteers present short dialogues using Quel + être + possessive adjective.

Evaluation Method:

  • Quick oral quiz: Ask students 3 questions about themselves using être + adjective and possessive adjectives.

Follow-up Activity:

  • Students practice numbers, possessive adjectives, and être at home and prepare a mini-dialogue for next class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

  • Struggling learners: Provide visual prompts and one-on-one support.
  • Advanced learners: Encourage additional sentences describing family members or classmates.
  • Students with disabilities: Allow extra time and use written prompts.

Teacher’s Reflection:

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