Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 4
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: French Language
Curriculum Theme: French Language
Previous Lesson: Identifier Des Personnes Par Couleur Et Habit: Gender and Number Agreement.
Topic: Exprimer ses goûts et ses préférences (Expressing Likes and Preferences)
Subject Matter: Oral expressions for likes and preferences (j’aime, ça me plaît, j’adore, je voudrais, je préfère, je déteste), writing a short composition on a favourite meal, listening comprehension using audio, answering listening questions, and speaking practice stating likes and dislikes.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify and understand common French expressions for likes and dislikes.
Answer questions based on a listening comprehension passage.
Write a short composition about their favourite meal in French.

Affective Domain:

Show confidence in expressing their personal preferences in French.
Appreciate the importance of expressing personal tastes in daily communication.

Psychomotor Domain:

Pronounce French expressions for likes and dislikes correctly.
Write simple, grammatically correct sentences to state their preferences.

Participate in oral discussions about likes and dislikes with peers and the teacher.
Interact effectively during speaking practice sessions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for French Language (Junior Secondary).
State Unified Scheme of Work for French Language (SSS 1).
Nouveau Sans Frontières 1 (Manuel de l’élève).
Links for Reference materials: None provided.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Cassettes audio/CDs with French dialogues.
Textes audio (audio scripts).
Textes de production orale (oral production texts/prompts).
Whiteboard/Blackboard and markers/chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to communicate effectively in French by enabling them to express their personal likes and dislikes. It is important for pupils to learn these expressions to engage in basic conversations about their preferences in everyday situations.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of French vocabulary and simple sentence structures, including greetings and common objects.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Exprimer ses goûts et ses préférences

Expressions pour exprimer les goûts et les préférences

To express what one likes or dislikes, specific French phrases are used.

The following are common expressions:

J’aime – I like
Ça me plaît – It pleases me / I like it
J’adore – I love / I adore
Je voudrais – I would like
Je préfère – I prefer
Je déteste – I hate
Je n’aime pas – I don’t like

Structure de phrases pour exprimer les goûts

These expressions are usually followed by a noun or an infinitive verb.

Examples:

J’aime le chocolat. (I like chocolate.)
J’adore lire. (I love to read.)
Je préfère le football. (I prefer football.)
Je déteste les épinards. (I hate spinach.)

La composition sur le repas préféré

A short composition involves writing a few sentences or a paragraph about one’s favourite meal, using the learned expressions and relevant vocabulary for food items.

La compréhension orale

This involves listening to an audio passage in French and understanding the main ideas and specific details. It helps develop listening skills.

La pratique orale

This is the opportunity for pupils to actively use the learned expressions by speaking about their own likes and dislikes, thereby improving pronunciation and fluency.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reviews the previous lesson briefly. The teacher then asks pupils in English about their favourite foods or hobbies to introduce the concept of expressing preferences. The teacher then writes the topic “Exprimer ses goûts et ses préférences” on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions, recall previous knowledge, and listen attentively to the new topic.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the lesson’s theme and connect it to their personal experiences.

Step 2: Présentation des expressions

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the key French expressions for likes and dislikes (j’aime, ça me plaît, j’adore, je voudrais, je préfère, je déteste, je n’aime pas). The teacher writes each expression on the board, pronounces it clearly, and provides simple examples using familiar objects or activities. Pupils are guided to repeat the expressions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the expressions after the teacher, and copy them into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the correct pronunciation and meaning of new French expressions.

Step 3: Pratique orale des expressions

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Drilling/Speaking Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher prompts pupils to use the new expressions by asking them direct questions such as “Qu’est-ce que tu aimes?” or “Qu’est-ce que tu détestes?”. The teacher encourages pupils to speak in turns about what they like and dislike, providing assistance with vocabulary where needed.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and practice forming sentences to express their preferences orally.
Learning Point: Pupils gain confidence in using French expressions to communicate their personal tastes.

Step 4: Compréhension orale

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Listening/Audio Comprehension
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays a short audio passage (from a CD or cassette) where people express their likes and dislikes. The teacher instructs pupils to listen carefully and identify the preferences mentioned.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the audio passage.
Learning Point: Pupils develop their listening comprehension skills in French.

Step 5: Réponses aux questions de compréhension

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: After the audio, the teacher asks a few questions about the passage to check pupils’ understanding of the expressed preferences. The teacher may play the audio again if necessary.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the comprehension questions orally or in writing.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate their understanding of the listening text.

Step 6: Rédaction d’une composition

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Writing/Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher instructs pupils to write a short composition (3-5 sentences) in French about their favourite meal, using some of the expressions learned. The teacher provides a simple model or prompts if needed.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils write their short compositions in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils practice applying the learned vocabulary and expressions in written form.

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 French expressions used to state what you like.
State two French expressions used to state what you dislike.
How would you say “I prefer chocolate” in French?
What is the purpose of listening comprehension exercises?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 0 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarisation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key expressions taught for stating likes and dislikes. The teacher assigns homework, asking pupils to write 5 sentences about things they like and 5 sentences about things they dislike.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for further practice.

Lesson Keywords

J’aime – I like
Ça me plaît – It pleases me / I like it
J’adore – I love
Je voudrais – I would like
Je préfère – I prefer
Je déteste – I hate
Goûts – Tastes/Likes
Préférences – Preferences
Composition – Essay/Composition
Compréhension orale – Listening comprehension

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to use more complex sentences or a wider range of vocabulary. For pupils who need more support, the teacher can provide sentence starters or allow them to work in pairs for oral practice.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure proper pronunciation of French words and expressions. Encourage active participation from all pupils, providing positive reinforcement. Adapt the pace and complexity of the audio materials based on the pupils’ proficiency level. Emphasize the practical application of the learned expressions in real-life conversations.