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Subject: French
Semester: 1
Period: 1
Week: 2
School Name: ___________________________
Teacher’s Name: _________________________
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 9
Date: Week 2
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 2, Period 1
Topic: Expressing Age and Numbers 1–100
Sub-topic: Avoir + âge, Numbers 1–100, Asking and Telling Age
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Ask and tell someone’s age using “Quel âge as-tu ?” and “J’ai … ans.”
- Conjugate the verb avoir in the present tense (singular forms).
- Count and pronounce numbers from 1–100 correctly.
- Apply numbers in real-life contexts (age, counting).
- Engage in short dialogues asking and giving ages.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
- Greetings and introductions.
- Numbers 1–20.
- Singular forms of s’appeler and être.
Instructional Materials
- Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 9
- Flashcards: numbers 1–100
- Charts: avoir conjugation
- Audio clips: dialogues asking and telling age
- Students’ notebooks and writing materials
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity:
- Teacher asks: “How old are you in French?”
- Quick review: Numbers 1–20 and greetings from Week 1.
Teacher’s Role: Guide responses, model pronunciation, correct errors.
Learners’ Role: Respond orally, recall numbers 1–20, participate actively.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Step 1: Asking and Telling Age (5–6 minutes)
Teaching Points:
- Introduce key expressions with formal and informal distinctions:
- Quel âge as-tu ? (informal – for friends, classmates)
- Quel âge avez-vous ? (formal – for teachers, adults, strangers)
- J’ai … ans. (I am … years old)
Model Examples:
1.
A: Salut Fatou ! Quel âge as-tu ?
B: J’ai quinze ans. Et toi ?
A: Moi, j’ai quatorze ans.
A: Bonjour, Madame. Quel âge avez-vous ?
B: J’ai trente-cinq ans.
Practice:
- Teacher asks 2–3 students their age in French.
- Learners turn to partners and ask: Quel âge as-tu ? – reply: J’ai … ans.
Step 2: Conjugation of Avoir (Singular Forms) (5 minutes)
On the Board:
- Avoir (to have) – singular forms
- J’ai … (I have / I am … years old)
- Tu as … (You have / You are … years old)
- Il/Elle a … (He/She has / He/She is … years old)
Practice Sentences:
- J’ai douze ans.
- Tu as quel âge ?
- Il a dix-huit ans.
- Elle a vingt ans.
Learners’ Activities:
- Fill-in-the-blanks:
- Je ___ quinze ans.
- Tu ___ quel âge ?
- Il ___ treize ans.
- Oral drilling: teacher calls a name, student replies with J’ai … ans.
Step 3: Numbers 1–100 (Oral & Written Practice) (8–10 minutes)
Teaching Points:
- Numbers 21–100 follow a pattern:
- vingt (20), vingt et un (21), vingt-deux (22) …
- trente (30), quarante (40), cinquante (50), soixante (60)
- soixante-dix (70), quatre-vingts (80), quatre-vingt-dix (90), cent (100)
Pronunciation Drill:
- Choral repetition (whole class), then individually.
- Teacher mixes random numbers, learners repeat.
Contextual Usage:
- Counting items in the classroom:
- Il y a trente élèves.
- J’ai vingt livres.
- Expressing age beyond 20:
- J’ai vingt ans.
- Elle a trente-deux ans.
- Mon père a quarante-cinq ans.
Learners’ Activities:
- Write numbers 1–100 in French.
- Teacher says numbers aloud; students write them (dictation).
- Learners form pairs: one says a number, the other writes it.
Step 4: Practical Dialogues (Role Play) (5–6 minutes)
Model Dialogue 1:
A: Bonjour ! Tu as quel âge ?
B: J’ai seize ans. Et toi ?
A: Moi, j’ai dix-sept ans.
Model Dialogue 2:
A: Salut Paul ! Quel âge as-tu ?
B: J’ai vingt ans.
A: Ah ! Tu es plus âgé que moi.
Learners’ Activities:
- Repetition drills – conjugation of avoir + numbers 1–100.
- Pair work – learners ask and answer ages using numbers up to 100.
- Group activity – groups of 3–4 create short dialogues asking/telling ages; perform before class.
- Written practice – fill in missing words/numbers:
- J’ai ___ ans.
- Elle a ___ ans.
- Tu as ___ ans ?
- Number dictation game – Teacher calls numbers in French (e.g., soixante-dix), pupils write correctly.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
- Recap numbers 1–100 and avoir conjugation.
- Quick oral drill: pupils ask and answer age with different classmates.
- Exit slip: write 3 sentences stating age and asking another’s age.
Assessment Checks
- Oral: ask and answer age correctly.
- Pair dialogues: teacher observes pronunciation and accuracy.
- Written: fill in blanks → J’___ quinze ans. (ai)
- Translation: I am seventeen years old → J’ai dix-sept ans.
Assignment (Homework)
- Write a short paragraph (6–8 sentences) introducing 3 friends with name and age.
- Memorize numbers 1–100 in French.
- Conjugate avoir in singular and write 5 example sentences.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
- Struggling learners: flashcards, number charts, peer support.
- Advanced learners: include ages of family members, combine with numbers above 100.
- Learners with disabilities: written prompts, extra practice time.
Teacher’s Reflection
- What worked well? __________________________________
- What needs improvement? ____________________________
- Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low