| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | French as second |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | Food |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, Year 7 students! Today, we are going to embark on a delicious journey into the world of French food. To kick off our lesson, we will play a fun and interactive guessing game that will stimulate your curiosity and get your taste buds tingling!
To introduce vocabulary related to French food and encourage students to participate in speaking activities.
Mystery Box: Place a selection of pictures of popular French dishes inside a mystery box or bag. You can print the images from the internet, ensuring they are colourful and appealing.
Class Involvement: Explain to the students that they will take turns to pull a picture from the box without looking. Their task will be to describe the food in English and guess the name in French. For example, if they pull out a picture of a croissant, they might say:
"This is a flaky pastry often eaten for breakfast in France."
Encourage French Vocabulary: After the description, encourage them to reveal the French name. You can help by adding additional vocabulary on the whiteboard, such as la baguette, le fromage, or les escargots.
Discussion: Once all pictures have been drawn, have a brief discussion about their experiences with French food. Ask questions like:
This activity not only activates students' prior knowledge about food but also sets the stage for learning new vocabulary and phrases related to French cuisine. It encourages interaction and prepares them for deeper exploration of the topic throughout the lesson.