Conjugation Practice – connaître, savoir, mettre & Revision of Descriptive Grammar

Grade 8 · French

Semester 2 | Period 6 | Week 34

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Subject: French

Semester: 2

Period: 6

Week: 34

School Name: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 8
Date: Week 34
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 34, Period 6
Topic: Conjugation Practice – connaître, savoir, mettre & Revision of Descriptive Grammar
Sub-topic: Applying Verbs in Description Sentences

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

  1. Conjugate connaître, savoir, and mettre correctly in the present tense.
  2. Apply these verbs in sentences describing people, objects, or places.
  3. Revise previously learned grammar points related to description (adjective placement, demonstratives, color, size, and shape).
  4. Construct short descriptive paragraphs and dialogues using conjugated verbs.
  5. Participate in oral and written exercises integrating verb usage with descriptive sentences.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Present tense of regular and irregular verbs
• Vocabulary for describing people, objects, and places
• Adjective agreement and placement (before/after noun)
• Use of demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette, ces)
• Sentence structures with C’est…, Voici…, Il/Elle a…

Instructional Materials
• Flashcards with verbs and example sentences
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for conjugation and description exercises
• Classroom objects or pictures for practice

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–7 minutes
Activity:
• Teacher writes: “Je connais / Je sais / Je mets…” on the board.
• Pupils orally complete sentences about classroom objects or classmates:

  • “Je connais mon ami Paul.”
  • “Je sais utiliser ce livre.”
  • “Je mets le sac sur la table.”
    • Teacher explains that today’s lesson focuses on combining these verbs with descriptive sentences.

Learners’ Role: Recall conjugation patterns, participate orally.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

  1. Conjugation Review (10 minutes)

Target Verbs (présent de l’indicatif):

  • connaître → je connais, tu connais, il/elle/on connaît, nous connaissons, vous connaissez, ils/elles connaissent
  • savoir → je sais, tu sais, il/elle/on sait, nous savons, vous savez, ils/elles savent
  • mettre → je mets, tu mets, il/elle/on met, nous mettons, vous mettez, ils/elles mettent

Teacher Practice:

  • Writes conjugations on the board.
  • Models sentences:
    • Je connais ce professeur.
    • Nous savons la réponse.
    • Ils mettent leurs livres sur la table.

Oral Drill:

  • Teacher prompts with subject + verb → pupils conjugate.
    • Teacher: Elle / savoir → Pupils: Elle sait.
    • Teacher: Nous / mettre → Pupils: Nous mettons.
    • Teacher: Tu / connaître → Pupils: Tu connais.

Pair Activity:

  • Pupils take turns giving 1 sentence per verb.
    • Example: Je connais cette fille. / Je sais où est la salle. / Je mets mon cahier dans mon sac.

 

  1. Applying Verbs in Description (8–10 minutes)

Teacher Demonstration (examples on board):

  • Je connais ce garçon qui est grand et fort.
  • Elle sait où est le livre bleu.
  • Il met la boîte rouge sur la table.
  • Nous connaissons cette ville moderne.
  • Vous savez qui est le professeur.

Learners’ Task:

  • Pupils form descriptive sentences combining:
    • Verb + demonstrative adjective (ce, cet, cette, ces) + descriptive adjective.

Examples (pupil answers may include):

  • Je connais cette fille qui est gentille.
  • Ils savent que ce sac est lourd.
  • Elle met cette robe rouge aujourd’hui.

Oral Sharing:

  • Volunteers read sentences aloud → teacher corrects pronunciation, gender agreement, and verb use.

 

  1. Sentence Construction Practice (5–7 minutes)

Activity: Pupils write 3–4 original sentences with the following requirements:

  1. One with connaître + descriptive phrase.
  2. One with savoir + location/idea.
  3. One with mettre + demonstrative + adjective.

Examples:

  • Je connais cet élève qui est petit et gentil.
  • Elle sait que ce livre rouge est intéressant.
  • Il met cette boîte ronde sur la table.
  • Nous savons où est cette grande école.

 

  1. Group Mini Role Play / Oral Practice (5–7 minutes)

Setup: Groups of 3–4 describe people or objects in the classroom.

Rules:

  1. Use at least 1 verb (connaître, savoir, mettre).
  2. Include 1 demonstrative adjective.
  3. Add 1 descriptive adjective.
  4. Speak 1–2 minutes per group.

Sample Role Play:

  • Élève 1: Je connais ce garçon qui est grand et fort.
  • Élève 2: Elle sait où est ce livre bleu.
  • Élève 3: Il met cette boîte sur la table.
  • Élève 4: Nous connaissons cette école moderne.

Peer Feedback: Groups check if verbs are correct and adjectives agree in gender/number.

 

  1. Writing Practice (5–7 minutes)

Task: Pupils write a short paragraph (5–6 lines) describing 2–3 classmates or objects using verbs correctly.

Requirements:

  • At least 2 sentences with connaître, savoir, mettre.
  • Include demonstrative adjectives and descriptive adjectives.

Sample Starter:

  • Je connais ce professeur qui est gentil et vieux. Elle sait où est ce livre bleu. Il met cette boîte ronde sur le bureau. Ces élèves sont intelligents et actifs.

 

Learners’ Expanded & Practical Activities

  1. Conjugation drill – whole class + individuals.
  2. Sentence building race – groups compete to create correct sentences with verbs.
  3. Oral peer practice – partners describe objects using target verbs.
  4. Group mini-presentation – role play.
  5. Independent paragraph writing.
  6. Peer review – exchange paragraphs → underline verbs + demonstratives + adjectives.

 

Formative Assessment (End of Lesson Body)

Written Quiz (5 items):

  1. Conjugate: Nous ______ (mettre) la boîte sur la table.
  2. Translate: “I know this boy who is tall.” → ___________________
  3. Fill in: Elle ______ (savoir) où est le livre bleu.
  4. Combine: Je / connaître / ce / grand / garçon → full sentence.
  5. Write one sentence using mettre + demonstrative + adjective.

Oral Check:

  • Pupils describe 2 objects or classmates using:
    • At least 2 verbs (connaître, savoir, mettre)
    • At least 1 demonstrative adjective
    • At least 1 descriptive adjective

 

Homework Assignment

Task: Write a short paragraph (6–8 lines) describing 3 objects or people at home or school.

Requirements:

  • At least 2 sentences with connaître, savoir, mettre.
  • Use demonstrative adjectives (ce, cet, cette, ces).
  • Include descriptive adjectives (size, color, shape).

Sample Starter:

  • Je connais cette fille qui est gentille et petite. Elle sait où est ce livre rouge. Il met ce sac sur la chaise. Nous connaissons ces enfants intelligents.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Exit Task)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Teacher summarizes key points: conjugation of connaître, savoir, mettre + descriptive grammar
• Pupils share one oral sentence using a verb + descriptive phrase
• Exit Task: Each pupil writes one sentence: “Je connais ______ qui est ______.”

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling learners: Provide conjugation charts and sentence starters
• Advanced learners: Use multiple verbs in compound sentences
• Students with disabilities: Oral first, then write with peer support

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