Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 5
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: French Language
Curriculum Theme: French Language
Previous Lesson: Exprimer Ses Goûts Et Ses Préférences: Likes and Dislikes.
Topic: Exprimer son accord.
Subject Matter: Oral expressions for agreement and opinions (je crois, oui, d’accord, je pense que oui, je suis d’accord), vocabulary for thinking and believing (penser, croire, d’accord), writing a short composition comparing teacher and doctor, giving reasons for opinions in speaking.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify and state common French expressions for showing agreement.
Recall vocabulary related to thinking and believing in French.
Compare two professions (teacher and doctor) in French.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of expressing opinions respectfully in French.
Participate actively in oral discussions and role-play activities.

Psychomotor Domain:

Pronounce French agreement expressions and vocabulary correctly.
Use appropriate expressions to agree with others in spoken French.
Write a short composition comparing two professions, giving reasons.

Engage in simple conversations expressing opinions and agreement with peers.
Interact effectively in a group setting using French.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for French Language.
State Unified Scheme of Work for French Language.
Nouveaux Horizons 1: Manuel de Français pour les écoles secondaires.
https://www.education.gov.ng/curriculum/
https://www.learnfrenchwithvincent.com/

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Cassettes audio/CDs with French dialogues.
Textes de production orale (oral production texts).
Photos and images depicting different professions.
Whiteboard and markers/chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils learn how to express agreement and their opinions in French. This skill is important for daily conversations and allows them to communicate effectively with others in the language, especially when discussing ideas or making decisions.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic French vocabulary and understand simple sentence structures. They can introduce themselves and respond to simple questions in French.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Exprimer son accord (Expressing Agreement)

Expressions pour l’accord et les opinions

In French, there are several ways to express agreement or give an opinion. These expressions help in discussions and conversations.

The following are common expressions for agreement and opinions:

Oui – Yes
D’accord – Agreed / Okay
Je suis d’accord – I agree
Je crois que oui – I believe so / I think so
Je pense que oui – I think so / I believe so

Vocabulaire pour penser et croire

These verbs are used when talking about thoughts and beliefs.

The following are verbs related to thinking and believing:

Penser – to think
Croire – to believe
Être d’accord – to agree

Donner des raisons pour ses opinions

It is important to provide reasons when expressing an opinion. This makes the opinion clearer and more convincing.

The following are ways to give reasons for opinions:

Parce que… – Because…
Car… – For / Because…
À mon avis… – In my opinion…

Écrire une courte composition (Comparing professions)

A short composition can be written to compare two professions, such as a teacher and a doctor. This involves stating similarities, differences, and giving reasons for one’s preference or opinion about them.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids, Role-play

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils in French (“Bonjour la classe!”) and reviews the previous lesson briefly. The teacher then introduces the new topic, “Exprimer son accord,” by asking pupils how they say “yes” or “agreed” in their local language.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greeting and participate in the brief review. They share local expressions for agreement.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the lesson and connect new learning to prior knowledge.

Step 2: Présentation des expressions d’accord

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes key agreement expressions (oui, d’accord, je suis d’accord, je crois que oui, je pense que oui) on the board. The teacher pronounces each expression clearly and explains its meaning with simple examples. The teacher uses audio materials (cassettes/CDs) if available, for pupils to hear native pronunciation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, repeat the expressions after the teacher, and write them in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn new French expressions for agreement and practice their pronunciation.

Step 3: Introduction du vocabulaire

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Vocabulary building
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the verbs “penser” (to think) and “croire” (to believe), and “être d’accord” (to agree). The teacher writes the verbs on the board and explains their meanings with simple sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the new vocabulary, and note them down.
Learning Point: Pupils acquire new vocabulary to express thoughts and beliefs.

Step 4: Pratique orale et jeu de rôle

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Facilitation/Role-play
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shares various opinions on simple topics (e.g., “J’aime le football,” “Le français est facile”). The teacher encourages pupils to use the learned expressions to agree or disagree. The teacher then sets up short role-play scenarios where pupils express opinions and practice agreement.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s opinions and respond using “oui,” “d’accord,” “je suis d’accord,” etc. They engage in role-play, practicing expressing agreement with their peers.
Learning Point: Pupils apply agreement expressions in practical, communicative contexts.

Step 5: Donner des raisons

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to give reasons for their opinions using phrases like “parce que” or “car.” For example, “Je suis d’accord parce que…” or “Je pense que oui car…”. The teacher provides examples and asks pupils to form sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice forming sentences that include reasons for their agreement or opinion.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to support their opinions with reasons in French.

Step 6: Activité d’écriture

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Instruction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the task of writing a short composition (2-3 sentences) comparing a teacher and a doctor. The teacher shows images of a teacher and a doctor and prompts pupils to think about their roles and importance. This will be assigned as homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the instructions and ask clarifying questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the requirements for a writing task involving comparison and reasons.

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 show agreement.
List two verbs related to thinking or believing in French.
How would you say “I agree” in French?
Give a simple reason for an opinion using “parce que.”

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 main points of the lesson, reiterating the importance of expressing agreement and opinions politely in French. The teacher assigns the composition writing task as homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and note down the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and receive further practice tasks.

Lesson Keywords

D’accord – Agreed/Okay
Je suis d’accord – I agree
Penser – To think
Croire – To believe
Parce que – Because
Opinion – Opinion

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler sentence structures and more direct prompts during oral practice. They will be encouraged to focus on mastering “oui” and “d’accord” first. For advanced pupils, the teacher will encourage them to use more complex sentences and a wider range of vocabulary, asking them to elaborate on their reasons and perhaps introduce counter-arguments in their role-play.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage a supportive and interactive classroom environment where pupils feel comfortable to express themselves in French, even with errors. Use visual aids like flashcards for vocabulary and real-life scenarios to make the lesson relatable. Repetition and consistent practice of pronunciation are key for language learning.