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Which subject	French as second
What topic	getting around
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Getting Around in French

Objectives

• Students will learn vocabulary related to transportation and directions.
• Students will practice using simple sentences to ask for and give directions.
• Students will engage in conversational practice to reinforce learning.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed vocabulary handouts
• Map of a fictional town (or actual local town if appropriate)
• Audio recordings of native French speakers giving directions (optional)
• Flashcards with transportation methods and relevant vocabulary
• Worksheets for homework

Grade/Age Group

Any grade; suitable for beginner French learners.

Subject

French as a Second Language

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson is designed to align with New Zealand's national curriculum for languages, promoting communication, cultural understanding, and the effective use of language.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet related to transportation and directions, which will be collected and checked by the teacher without student presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic and objectives. Discuss the importance of knowing how to get around in a new language.
2	Vocabulary Introduction	10 mins	Introduce key vocabulary related to getting around (e.g., 'bus,' 'train,' 'left,' 'right'). Use flashcards and engage students in pronunciation practice.
3	Directions Practice	5 mins	Teach students how to construct basic sentences for asking/giving directions (e.g., "Où est...?" "Prenez à gauche.").
4	Pair Practice	5 mins	Students pair up to practice asking for and giving directions using vocabulary learned. Monitor and provide support.
5	Listening Activity (Optional)	3 mins	Play audio recordings of directions in French for students to listen to and follow along.
6	Wrap-Up	2 mins	Review key vocabulary and phrases learned in class. Answer any questions students may have.
7	Homework Assignment	1 min	Hand out worksheets and explain the homework tasks related to navigation vocabulary.

Additional Notes

• Encourage a supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable practicing their speaking skills.
• Utilize culturally relevant examples and scenarios to enhance learning context.
• Adjust material complexity based on student levels as necessary.

Lesson script