Describing Objects and Places – Size, Shape, and Colors

Grade 9 · French

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 14

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 14

School Name: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 9
Date: Week 14
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 14, Period 3
Topic: Describing Objects and Places – Size, Shape, and Colors
Sub-topic: Vocabulary: couleurs, formes, adjectifs de taille; Grammar: C’est + article indéfini + adjectif + noun, Voici / Voilà + noun, Il/Elle a + adjective + noun

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify and use vocabulary for colors, shapes, and sizes.
  2. Construct sentences using C’est + article indéfini + adjectif + noun, Voici / Voilà + noun, and Il/Elle a + adjectif + noun.
  3. Describe objects and places orally and in writing.
  4. Match adjectives to nouns correctly based on gender and number.
  5. Apply descriptive language to classroom objects, school places, and pictures.

 

Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

  • Adjectives for physical traits, size, and appearance (masc./fem., singular/plural).
  • Conjugation of être + adjective, avoir, s’appeler, habiter.
  • Vocabulary for numbers, greetings, nationality, professions, letters, and polite expressions.

 

Instructional Materials

  • Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 9
  • Flashcards: colors, shapes, and size adjectives
  • Charts: sentence structures (C’est + adj + noun, Voici / Voilà, Il/Elle a + noun)
  • Pictures of classroom objects, school places, and everyday items
  • Students’ notebooks and writing materials

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)

Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity:

  • Show pictures of classroom objects or items in the school.
  • Ask students: “De quelle couleur est-ce ? Quelle forme a-t-il / a-t-elle ?”
  • Students respond orally using adjectives for color, size, and shape.
    Teacher’s Role: Model correct pronunciation and sentence structure.
    Learners’ Role: Participate orally, recall prior vocabulary, describe images actively.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Step 1: Vocabulary Introduction – 5–6 minutes

Colors: bleu, rouge, vert, jaune, noir, blanc, marron, violet, orange, rose
Shapes: rond, carré, rectangulaire, triangle, ovale
Size adjectives: grand, petit, long, court, gros, mince

Teaching Strategy:

  • Teacher pronounces each word slowly; students repeat chorally, then individually.
  • Show pictures or objects corresponding to each color, shape, and size to reinforce comprehension.
  • Highlight gender and number agreement when using adjectives:
    • un livre bleu / une table bleue / des crayons rouges

Additional Examples:

  • Le ballon est rouge et rond.
  • La chaise est petite et carrée.
  • Les tables sont grandes et rectangulaires.

Practice:

  • Flashcard activity: Teacher shows object; students say color + shape + size.
  • Quick drill: Teacher calls out an adjective; students find a matching object in the classroom.

 

Step 2: Grammar – Sentence Structures – 6–7 minutes

Key Structures:

  1. C’est + article indéfini + adjectif + noun
    • Example: C’est un gros livre bleu.
  2. Voici / Voilà + noun
    • Example: Voici un chien méchant.
  3. Il/Elle a + adjective + noun
    • Example: Il a un gros ventre.

Practice:

  • Form sentences describing classroom objects, school areas, or pictures on the board.
  • Encourage students to combine two adjectives per sentence:
    • C’est une table ronde et petite.
    • Voici un ballon rouge et lourd.

Teacher Monitoring:

  • Correct gender and number agreement.
  • Model sentences if students make errors.

 

Step 3: Oral Practice – 6–7 minutes

Pair Work:

  • Students describe objects around them using new structures.
  • Example prompts:
    • Décris ce tableau. → C’est un tableau rouge et grand.
    • Décris ton sac à dos. → Il est petit et bleu.

Group Activity:

  • Each group describes 3 objects or places orally; classmates guess the object/place.
  • Encourage full sentences with color, size, and shape:
    • La bibliothèque est grande et rectangulaire.
    • Voici un ballon orange et rond.

 

Step 4: Matching and Written Practice – 6–7 minutes

Matching Exercise:

  • Match adjectives to nouns respecting gender and number:
    • un sac → bleu
    • une chaise → petite
    • des crayons → rouges

Written Sentences:

  • Describe classroom items or school areas using full sentences.
  • Examples:
    • C’est une petite table ronde.
    • Voici un ballon rouge.
    • La bibliothèque a des livres grands et lourds.

Teacher Monitoring:

  • Check sentence structure, adjective agreement, and spelling.

 

Step 5: Integrative Practice – 5–6 minutes

Activity:

  • Describe a classroom or school area combining size, color, and shape.
  • Pair Work:
    • Student A describes, Student B draws based on the description.
  • Example Description:
    • C’est une grande porte bleue. Voici un tableau noir et rectangulaire. La bibliothèque est grande et marron.

Optional Extension:

  • Students write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) describing their classroom, playground, or favorite school area.

 

Assessment (Formative, during lesson)

Oral:

  • Students describe objects or places using correct vocabulary and sentence structures.
  • Teacher checks for adjective agreement and proper structure.

Written:

  • Students write sentences or short paragraphs describing objects or areas.
  • Check for gender/number agreement, correct adjectives, and sentence accuracy.

Peer Review:

  • Students swap drawings and descriptions; provide feedback on accuracy of vocabulary, adjectives, and sentence structure.

Additional Check:

  • Quick quiz: Teacher shows 3 objects; students orally describe each with size, color, and shape in full sentences.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)

Time: 5–10 minutes

  • Recap key vocabulary, sentence structures, and adjective agreement rules.
  • Quick oral drill: Describe 1–2 objects using C’est, Voici / Voilà, and Il/Elle a.
  • Exit slip: Write 3 sentences describing classroom objects with size, color, and shape.

Assessment Checks:

  1. Oral: Students describe a chosen object accurately.
  2. Written: Check for correct gender, number, adjective placement, and sentence structure.
  3. Pair/group: Observe pronunciation, fluency, and clarity in descriptions.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  1. Write a paragraph (5–6 sentences) describing 3 objects at home or school with size, color, and shape.
  2. Practice oral descriptions at home using full sentences.
  3. Revise vocabulary for colors, shapes, and size adjectives.

 

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies

  • Struggling learners: Provide sentence starters, visual prompts, and peer support.
  • Advanced learners: Include complex descriptions with multiple adjectives per noun.
  • Learners with disabilities: Extra time, guided worksheets, and drawing support.

 

Teacher’s Reflection

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