| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | French as second |
| What topic | How to identify masculine and feminine words in French? |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slides | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between masculine and feminine words in French.
Grade/Age Group: Doesn't matter
Subject: French as Second Language
Duration: 30 minutes
Class size: 20
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | - Greet the students, introduce the topic of the lesson and explain the objective. |
| 2 | Explanation of Masculine Words | 10 min | - Teacher explains the characteristics of masculine words in French, for example, the words that end with -e are usually feminine words. |
| 3 | Explanation of Feminine Words | 10 min | - Teacher explains the characteristics of feminine words in French, for example, the words that end with -ion are usually feminine words. |
| 4 | Activity | 5 min | - Give out printable cards to students and ask them to write down as many examples as possible of masculine and feminine words in French. |
| 5 | Checking Activity | 5 min | - Randomly check the cards students have filled and give feedback on mistakes. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 5 min | - Assign homework to students to look for 5 examples of masculine and feminine words in French using a dictionary and submit it to the teacher. |
This lesson corresponds to the national curriculum as it covers the following key competencies:
Homework must be checked without asking any students to present it in front of the class. The teacher will provide feedback and grade the homework based on the accuracy of the words identified.
Bonjour, class! I hope you're all doing well today. Today, we're going to learn about something very important in French - how to differentiate between masculine and feminine words. Our objective for today is to make sure that by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to tell the difference between the two.
Now, the first thing we need to go over is masculine words. In French, there are certain characteristics that most masculine words share. For example, masculine words tend to end in a consonant, like "livre" or "chat." However, there are exceptions to this rule, such as "chou" or "oeuf," which are both masculine despite ending in a vowel.
On the other hand, feminine words tend to end with an "e" sound, like "fleur" or "pomme." There are also some common endings that are usually associated with feminine words, such as "tion" or "té." For example, "nation" or "liberté."
Now it's time for an activity! I'm going to give each of you printable cards, and I want you to write down as many examples as possible of masculine and feminine words in French. You have five minutes, and make sure to write neatly so I can read them.
Alright, time's up! Let's take a look at what you've written. I'm going to randomly check the cards each of you have filled out, and let you know if there are any mistakes. Remember, don't worry if you didn't get everything right; this is a learning experience.
For homework tonight, I want you to find five examples of masculine and feminine words in French using a dictionary. Write them down and submit them to me. This will be a good opportunity for you to practice what we've learned today.
That's it for today's lesson. Remember, always pay attention to the gender of the words you're using in French, and practice whenever you can. Thank you for your hard work, and see you next time!
| -------- | ------ | | What is the objective of this lesson? | Students should be able to differentiate between masculine and feminine words by the end of the lesson. | | What are common characteristics of masculine French words? | Most masculine words tend to end in a consonant, although there are exceptions to this rule. | | What sound do feminine French words tend to end in? | Feminine words tend to end with an "e" sound. | | What are some common endings usually associated with feminine French words? | "Tion" or "té" are common endings associated with feminine words. | | What is the activity that students will do in class? | Students will write down as many examples as possible of masculine and feminine French words. | | What is the homework assignment for the lesson? | Students must find five examples of both masculine and feminine French words using a dictionary and submit them to the teacher. |