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Subject: French
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 8
School Name: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 8
Date: Week 8
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 8, Period 2
Topic: Grammar – Interrogative Sentences (Inverted Form)
Sub-topic: Forming and Using Inverted Questions in Conversation
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Recognize and form interrogative sentences using the inverted form in French.
- Ask and answer simple questions about identity, activities, and destinations.
- Apply inversion in spoken and written dialogues accurately.
- Differentiate between statements and questions in French grammar.
- Practice conversational French using common interrogative expressions.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
- Basic greetings and introductions (Weeks 1–4).
- Conjugation of s’appeler, être, avoir, and regular verbs in the present tense.
- Expressions for letters and telephone conversations (Week 7).
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 8
- Flashcards with questions and answers
- Whiteboard and markers
- Students’ notebooks and writing materials
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity:
- Teacher writes on board: “Tu t’appelles Paul.”
- Ask: “Comment peut-on transformer cette phrase en question ?”
- Students brainstorm possible question forms.
Learners’ Role: - Respond orally, recalling prior knowledge of verbs and sentence structure.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)
- Introduction to Inverted Questions
- Explain: Inversion is a formal and polite way to ask questions in French.
- Structure = Verb – Subject pronoun (sometimes joined by -t- for pronunciation).
- Examples:
- Tu t’appelles Paul. → T’appelles-tu Paul ?
- Il va chez toi. → Va-t-il chez toi ?
- Elle aime le sport. → Aime-t-elle le sport ?
- Explain -t- rule: Insert -t- between verb and pronoun with vowels.
- Example: Aime-t-il le cinéma ?
- Common Interrogative Words
Introduce question words with English meaning + usage in inverted form.
- Comment → How / What
- Comment t’appelles-tu ? (What is your name?)
- Où → Where
- Où habites-tu ? (Where do you live?)
- Quand → When
- Quand arrives-tu ? (When are you arriving?)
- Pourquoi → Why
- Pourquoi ris-tu ? (Why are you laughing?)
- Qui → Who
- Qui est là ? (Who is there?)
- Combien → How many / How much
- Combien d’élèves y a-t-il dans la classe ? (How many students are in the class?)
- Written Practice – Converting Statements into Questions
Teacher writes statements, pupils rewrite using inversion: - Tu habites à Monrovia. → Habites-tu à Monrovia ?
- Elle joue au football. → Joue-t-elle au football ?
- Il est professeur. → Est-il professeur ?
- Nous avons un livre. → Avons-nous un livre ?
- Ils mangent du riz. → Mangent-ils du riz ?
- Oral Practice – Pair Work
Students ask and answer questions in pairs.
- A: Comment t’appelles-tu ?
- B: Je m’appelle Fatou.
- A: Où vas-tu après l’école ?
- B: Je vais au marché.
- A: Quand étudies-tu le français ?
- B: J’étudie le soir.
- Teacher-Modeled Dialogues
Dialogue 1:
- A: Vas-tu chez toi ce soir ?
- B: Oui, je vais chez moi à 18 heures.
Dialogue 2:
- A: Quand arrives-tu à l’école ?
- B: J’arrive à 7 heures 30.
Dialogue 3:
- A: Aime-t-il le sport ?
- B: Oui, il aime beaucoup le football.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Practical)
- Repetition Drill – Pupils repeat inverted questions after the teacher (choral + individual).
- Pair Work – Pupils ask and answer at least 5 inverted questions using provided prompts.
- Group Work – Groups of 3–4 write and perform a short dialogue (4–6 lines) using at least 3 interrogative words.
- Written Task – Pupils convert 6 statements into questions using inversion.
- Oral Presentation – Selected pairs/groups present their dialogues to the class.
Assessment Checks
Oral
- Teacher asks pupils to change statements into questions aloud:
- “Elle joue du piano.” → “Joue-t-elle du piano ?”
- “Ils habitent à Paynesville.” → “Habiten-ils à Paynesville ?”
Written
Pupils write 5 questions using inversion from teacher-provided sentences:
- Tu habites à Monrovia.
- Il parle français.
- Elle va au marché.
- Nous étudions le français.
- Ils jouent au football.
Peer Review
- Pupils exchange notebooks and check:
- ✔ Correct verb-pronoun inversion
- ✔ Use of hyphen or -t- when required
- ✔ Accurate spelling and accents
Homework / Assignment
- Write 10 inverted questions using different interrogative words (comment, où, quand, pourquoi, qui, combien).
- Create a mini dialogue (6–8 lines) between two friends where one asks questions and the other answers (at least 4 inverted questions must appear).
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
- Recap inverted sentence formation rules.
- Quick drill: Teacher calls out a statement, pupils convert it to a question.
- Exit task: Write one question using inversion about a classmate’s activity.
Assignment (Homework)
- Write 5 questions using inversion about your daily routine or school life.
- Prepare 3 oral questions to ask a partner about hobbies, school, or home.
- Memorize 5 interrogative words and use them in inverted sentences for next lesson.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
- Struggling learners: Use sentence starters and visual cues; practice in pairs.
- Advanced learners: Create longer dialogues incorporating inversion with multiple question words.
- Students with disabilities: Extra time, peer support, and simplified statements for conversion.
Teacher’s Reflection
- What worked well? ___________________________
- What needs improvement? ____________________
- Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low