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Subject: French
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 33
School Name: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 8
Date: Week 33
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 33, Period 6
Topic: Grammar – Place of Adjectives & Demonstrative Adjectives
Sub-topic: Ce, Cet, Cette, Ces
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Understand the correct placement of adjectives in a sentence (before or after the noun).
- Identify and use demonstrative adjectives ce, cet, cette, ces correctly.
- Construct sentences using demonstratives in singular and plural forms.
- Describe people, objects, or places using adjectives with demonstratives.
- Write short paragraphs or dialogues applying demonstrative adjectives accurately.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
• Adjective agreement (masculine/feminine, singular/plural)
• Vocabulary for describing people, objects, and places (size, color, shape)
• Present tense of être, avoir, and descriptive phrases
• Sentence construction using C’est…, Voici…, and Il/Elle a…
Instructional Materials
• Flashcards of nouns with pictures (books, objects, people, places)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Classroom objects for demonstration
• Worksheets for demonstrative adjective exercises
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–7 minutes
Activity:
• Teacher shows an object and asks: “Quel livre est-ce ?” / “Regardez ces objets, comment sont-ils ?”
• Pupils respond orally: “Ce livre est rouge. Ces chaises sont grandes.”
• Teacher introduces lesson focus: placement of adjectives and using ce, cet, cette, ces.
Learners’ Role: Recall prior adjective vocabulary, participate orally, observe visual cues.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
- Placement of Adjectives (7–8 minutes)
Teacher Explanation:
- Most adjectives come after the noun.
- Some common adjectives (BAGS: Beauty, Age, Goodness, Size) come before the noun.
Examples:
- After noun:
- une maison blanche
- un livre intéressant
- un ordinateur moderne
- Before noun:
- un petit garçon
- une vieille femme
- un beau livre
- un bon repas
Activity:
- Teacher writes 10 adjectives on board → pupils categorize into before noun vs after noun.
- Choral drill: Teacher says noun + adjective → pupils correct placement.
- Teacher: chaise / verte → Pupils: une chaise verte
- Teacher: fille / jolie → Pupils: une jolie fille
Learners’ Task:
- In pairs, describe 3 objects in classroom using correct placement.
- un grand tableau noir
- une petite boîte carrée
- Demonstrative Adjectives (8–10 minutes)
Teacher Explanation:
- Singular:
- ce (masc.) → Ce livre est intéressant.
- cet (masc. before vowel/h) → Cet arbre est grand.
- cette (fem.) → Cette chaise est petite.
- Plural:
- ces (masc. & fem.) → Ces stylos sont rouges.
Teacher Practice:
- Holds up objects and models:
- Ce stylo est bleu.
- Cet ordinateur est moderne.
- Cette porte est grande.
- Ces cahiers sont verts.
Learners’ Task:
- Pupils fill blanks orally:
- Teacher: ___ arbre est haut. → Pupils: Cet arbre est haut.
- Teacher: ___ filles sont jolies. → Pupils: Ces filles sont jolies.
- Pair activity: “Voici + demonstrative.”
- Voici ce livre rouge.
- Voici cette table ronde.
- Sentence Construction Practice (5–7 minutes)
Activity:
- Pupils combine demonstratives + adjectives + nouns.
- Teacher provides noun + adjective → pupils form full sentence.
Examples:
- ballon / rouge / petit → Ce ballon rouge est petit.
- arbre / vert / grand → Cet arbre vert est grand.
- livres / bleu / lourd → Ces livres bleus sont lourds.
- fille / jolie / jeune → Cette fille jolie est jeune.
Learners’ Task:
- In pairs, create 4 sentences (2 singular, 2 plural).
- Volunteers read aloud → class checks placement + agreement.
- Mini Role Play / Oral Practice (5–7 minutes)
Setup: Groups of 3–4. Each group describes objects or classmates.
Rules:
- Use ce, cet, cette, ces correctly.
- Include at least 2 adjectives (size, color, shape).
- Speak for 1–2 minutes.
Example Role Play:
- Élève 1: Ce sac est rouge et petit.
- Élève 2: Cet ordinateur est grand et moderne.
- Élève 3: Cette fille est jolie et jeune.
- Élève 4: Ces chaises sont longues et confortables.
Feedback: Teacher and peers correct gender agreement + placement.
- Writing Practice (5–7 minutes)
Task: Pupils write a short paragraph (5–6 lines) describing 2–3 objects or classmates.
Requirements:
- At least 2 singular demonstratives (ce, cet, cette).
- At least 1 plural demonstrative (ces).
- At least 2 adjectives with correct placement.
Sample Starter:
- Cette chaise est petite et verte. Cet ordinateur est grand et noir. Ces livres sont rouges et lourds. Ce garçon est jeune et intelligent.
Learners’ Expanded & Practical Activities
- Choral + individual drill – repeat demonstratives.
- Sorting activity – decide adjective position.
- Sentence race – fastest group to form correct sentence.
- Peer oral practice – describe 3 objects to partner.
- Independent paragraph writing.
- Peer review – exchange notebooks and underline demonstratives + adjectives.
Formative Assessment (End of Lesson Body)
Written Quiz (5 items):
- Complete: ___ stylo est bleu. (ce/cet/cette/ces)
- Rewrite: un ballon rouge → full sentence with correct placement.
- Translate: “This chair is small.” → ___________________
- Fill in blank: ___ arbre est grand. (masc. before vowel)
- Construct a sentence: describe 2 objects (one singular + one plural) using demonstratives.
Oral Check:
- Pupils describe 2–3 classroom objects using:
- At least 1 singular demonstrative
- At least 1 plural demonstrative
- At least 2 adjectives in correct placement
Homework Assignment
Task: Write a paragraph (5–6 lines) describing 3 objects at home or school.
Requirements:
- At least 2 singular demonstratives (ce, cet, cette)
- At least 1 plural demonstrative (ces)
- At least 3 adjectives in correct placement
Sample Starter:
- Cet ordinateur est moderne et grand. Cette table est petite et ronde. Ces livres sont lourds et rouges. Ce cahier est petit mais utile.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Exit Task)
Time: 5–10 minutes
• Teacher summarizes key points: placement of adjectives, demonstratives in singular and plural forms
• Pupils share one oral sentence describing an object
• Exit Task: Each pupil writes one sentence: “___ livre est ______.”
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
• Struggling learners: Provide demonstrative charts and sentence starters
• Advanced learners: Describe multiple objects with compound adjectives and mixed demonstratives
• 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