Lesson Plan: Introducing Yourself in French

Grade: Year 8 (13-14 years old)

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves in French, including their name, age, nationality, and hobbies.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with sample dialogues - Flashcards with vocabulary words - Audio recordings or videos for pronunciation practice

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Greet the students in French and ask them how they are doing.
   • Review any previous vocabulary related to greetings and basic phrases.
   • Engage the students in a short conversation in French, asking them simple questions like “Comment ça va?” (How are you?) and “Quel est ton nom?” (What is your name?).
2. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Explain to the students that today’s lesson will focus on introducing themselves in French.
   • Discuss the importance of being able to introduce oneself in a foreign language and how it can help in various situations.
3. Vocabulary (10 minutes):
   • Introduce key vocabulary words related to self-introduction, such as:
     • Je m’appelle (My name is)
     • J’ai (I have)
     • J’ai __ ans (I am __ years old)
     • Je suis de (I am from)
     • Mes hobbies sont (My hobbies are)
   • Use flashcards or visual aids to help students understand and remember the vocabulary.
4. Model Dialogue (10 minutes):
   • Provide students with a handout containing a sample dialogue for introducing oneself.
   • Read the dialogue aloud, emphasizing correct pronunciation and intonation.
   • Have students practice reading the dialogue in pairs, taking turns being the speaker and the listener.
5. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Distribute a worksheet with incomplete sentences for students to fill in with their own information.
   • Encourage students to use the vocabulary and sentence structures learned earlier.
   • Monitor and assist students as they work on their worksheets.
6. Pronunciation Practice (10 minutes):
   • Play an audio recording or show a video demonstrating the correct pronunciation of the vocabulary words and phrases.
   • Have students repeat after the recording or video, focusing on proper pronunciation and intonation.
7. Role-Play Activity (15 minutes):
   • In pairs or small groups, have students create their own dialogues introducing themselves.
   • Encourage creativity and the use of additional vocabulary or phrases they have learned.
   • Allow students time to practice their dialogues before performing them in front of the class.
8. Wrap-up (5 minutes):
   • Ask a few students to share their dialogues with the class.
   • Provide feedback and praise for their efforts.
   • Summarize the key points of the lesson and remind students to practice introducing themselves in French outside of the classroom.

Extension Activity: - Assign students to write a short paragraph introducing themselves in French, incorporating the vocabulary and sentence structures learned in class. - Encourage students to include additional information about their family, pets, or favorite activities.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during class activities. - Evaluate students’ completion of the guided practice worksheet and their ability to create and perform their own dialogues. - Assess students’ written paragraphs for accuracy and creativity.