Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: French Language
Curriculum Theme: French Language
Previous Lesson: Parler Des Actions Quotidiennes: Daily Routines and Time Expressions.
Topic: Demander le chemin (Asking for directions)
Subject Matter: listening comprehension on asking for directions, oral exercises for direction questions, present tense verbs chercher se trouver savoir pouvoir vouloir aller connaître arriver tourner, asking phrases où se trouve où est comment peut-on arriver à je vais à, direction words là-bas à droite à gauche tout droit, tu and vous forms.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain:

Identify and understand common French phrases for asking for directions.
List key verbs used when asking or giving directions in French.
Differentiate between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ forms when addressing someone for directions.

Affective Domain:

Demonstrate confidence in asking for directions in French.
Appreciate the importance of knowing how to ask for directions in a foreign language.

Psychomotor Domain:

Correctly pronounce French directional words and phrases.
Participate in role-plays involving asking for and giving directions.

Interact effectively with peers during role-play activities.
Collaborate in practicing directional dialogue.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for French Language (Senior Secondary Education).
State Unified Scheme of Work for French Language (SSS 1).
Le Nouveau Sans Frontières 1 (Textbook).
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Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

CDs and audio cassettes with French dialogues.
Whiteboard and markers.
Flashcards with directional words and phrases.
Maps or simple diagrams of a town.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils learn practical French communication skills. Knowing how to ask for directions is important for daily life, especially when travelling or navigating unfamiliar places, enabling pupils to communicate effectively in real-world situations.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of French greetings, simple vocabulary, and present tense conjugation of regular verbs.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Demander le chemin (Asking for Directions)

1. Useful Verbs for Asking Directions

These verbs are commonly used when asking or giving directions:

Chercher – To look for
Se trouver – To be located
Savoir – To know
Pouvoir – To be able to (can)
Vouloir – To want to
Aller – To go
Connaître – To know (a place/person)
Arriver – To arrive
Tourner – To turn

2. Common Phrases for Asking Directions

Here are some phrases used to inquire about directions:

Où se trouve…? – Where is…? (e.g., Où se trouve la gare?)
Où est…? – Where is…? (e.g., Où est la boulangerie?)
Comment peut-on arriver à…? – How can one get to…?
Je vais à… – I am going to… (followed by a question for directions)

3. Directional Words

These words help to specify location and movement:

Là-bas – Over there
À droite – To the right
À gauche – To the left
Tout droit – Straight ahead
Près de – Near
Loin de – Far from
En face de – Opposite
Derrière – Behind
Devant – In front of

4. Using “Tu” and “Vous” Forms

When asking for directions, the choice between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ depends on the person being addressed:

Tu: Used for informal situations (friends, family, people of the same age or younger).
Vous: Used for formal situations (strangers, elders, people in positions of authority, or when addressing multiple people).

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids, Audio-lingual Method, Role-play, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them where they go during holidays or after classes, such as the market, a friend’s house, or another town. The teacher then asks how they would find these places if they were in a new city where French is spoken.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning places they visit and reflect on the challenge of finding places in an unfamiliar French-speaking environment.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the relevance of asking for directions in French.

Step 2: Presentation of Vocabulary and Phrases

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Drilling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic “Demander le chemin” and presents key verbs, common asking phrases, and directional words using flashcards and the whiteboard. The teacher pronounces each word and phrase clearly and has pupils repeat after them.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the words and phrases, and copy them into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn new vocabulary and phrases related to asking for directions.

Step 3: Listening Comprehension

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Audio-lingual/Verification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays audio recordings (CDs/cassettes) of short dialogues where people ask for and give directions. After each dialogue, the teacher asks comprehension questions in French or English to check understanding of the directions given.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the dialogues and answer the comprehension questions.
Learning Point: Pupils develop listening comprehension skills for directional information.

Step 4: Explanation of “Tu” and “Vous” Forms

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Differentiation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the difference between using “tu” and “vous” when asking for directions, emphasizing the contexts for formal and informal address. Examples are provided.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the appropriate usage of formal and informal address in French.

Step 5: Oral Practice and Question Formulation

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher gives pupils various scenarios (e.g., “You are looking for the post office,” “You want to go to the market”) and asks them to formulate questions using the learned phrases and directional words. The teacher corrects pronunciation and grammar.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils orally practice forming questions for directions in different scenarios.
Learning Point: Pupils practice constructing grammatically correct questions for directions.

Step 6: Role-Play Activity

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into pairs. Each pair chooses a place to visit (e.g., a bank, a library, a school) and performs a short role-play where one pupil asks for directions and the other gives them, using the learned vocabulary and phrases. The teacher monitors and provides feedback.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in pairs to perform role-plays, applying their knowledge of asking for and giving directions.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their learning in a simulated real-life communication context.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Mention three verbs commonly used when asking for directions in French.
State two phrases you can use to ask “Where is…?” in French.
List three French directional words.
Explain the difference between using “tu” and “vous” when asking for directions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, reiterating the importance of knowing how to ask for directions in French. The teacher assigns homework, which could be to write a short dialogue asking for directions to a specific place.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and take down the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding of the lesson and prepare for further practice.

Lesson Keywords

Demander le chemin – To ask for directions
Où se trouve…? – Where is…?
À droite – To the right
À gauche – To the left
Tout droit – Straight ahead
Chercher – To look for
Tourner – To turn

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can challenge them to create more complex dialogues or give directions using a map. For pupils needing more support, the teacher can provide simplified sentence structures, visual aids, or pair them with stronger peers for practice.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation and create a supportive environment for language practice. Emphasize correct pronunciation and provide immediate, constructive feedback. Utilize realia or visual aids as much as possible to make the lesson engaging and practical.