Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: French Language
Curriculum Theme: French Language
Previous Lesson: Exprimer Son Accord: Opinions and Agreement Phrases.
Topic: Exprimer son désaccord et dire pourquoi.
Subject Matter: Listening comprehension text expressing disagreement, reading and writing a short article response, opinion expressions (je pense, je ne pense pas, je ne suis pas d’accord), connectors because and cause (parce que, à cause de), speaking practice giving opinions on books, films, events, and decisions.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify and use expressions for disagreement in French.
Differentiate between ‘parce que’ and ‘à cause de’ and use them correctly.
Comprehend spoken and written texts expressing opinions and disagreements.
Formulate reasons to support an opinion or disagreement.

Affective Domain:

Show willingness to express personal opinions and disagreements respectfully in French.
Appreciate the importance of listening to and understanding different viewpoints.

Psychomotor Domain:

Pronounce French expressions of opinion and disagreement accurately.
Write a short article or response expressing an opinion and justifying it.
Participate actively in a debate or discussion in French.

Interact effectively with peers to discuss and debate various topics.
Collaborate in group activities to practice expressing opinions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Senior Secondary Schools.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools.
Nouveau Sans Frontières 1.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Cassettes audio
CDs
Textes audio (audio texts)
Photos
Textes de production orale (oral production texts)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to express their opinions and disagreements politely and clearly in French. It enables them to participate in discussions and understand how to justify their views, which is important for communication in real-life situations.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of French vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and can form simple affirmative and negative sentences.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Exprimer son désaccord et dire pourquoi.

1. Expressions pour donner son opinion:

Pour donner son opinion en français, on peut utiliser les expressions suivantes:

Je pense que… (I think that…)
Je crois que… (I believe that…)
À mon avis,… (In my opinion,…)
Selon moi,… (According to me,…)

2. Expressions pour exprimer son désaccord:

Pour exprimer un désaccord en français, on peut utiliser les expressions suivantes:

Je ne suis pas d’accord. (I don’t agree.)
Je ne pense pas que… (I don’t think that…)
Je ne crois pas que… (I don’t believe that…)
Ce n’est pas vrai. (That’s not true.)

3. Connecteurs de cause:

Pour expliquer la raison d’une opinion ou d’un désaccord, on utilise des connecteurs de cause.

a) Parce que:

Utilisé pour introduire la cause d’une action ou d’une situation. Il est suivi d’une phrase complète (sujet + verbe).

Exemple: Je ne suis pas d’accord parce que le film est ennuyeux.

b) À cause de:

Utilisé pour introduire la cause, souvent négative, d’une situation. Il est suivi d’un nom ou d’un pronom.

Exemple: Il est en retard à cause de la pluie.

4. Compréhension orale et écrite:

Il est important de comprendre les opinions et désaccords exprimés dans des textes audio ou écrits pour pouvoir y répondre de manière appropriée.

5. Production orale et écrite:

Il s’agit de s’exprimer oralement et par écrit pour donner son opinion, exprimer son désaccord et justifier ses propos en utilisant les expressions et connecteurs étudiés.

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 asks them if they always agree with everything their friends or family say. The teacher then introduces the topic by explaining that today’s lesson will focus on how to express disagreement and give reasons in French.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively to the introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the lesson topic and its relevance.

Step 2: Présentation des expressions de désaccord et d’opinion

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents various expressions for giving an opinion (e.g., “Je pense que…”, “À mon avis…”) and for expressing disagreement (e.g., “Je ne suis pas d’accord”, “Je ne pense pas que…”) using the board. The teacher pronounces each expression clearly and asks pupils to repeat.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the expressions, and copy them into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn new vocabulary for expressing opinions and disagreement.

Step 3: Explication des connecteurs de cause

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Drill
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the use of “parce que” and “à cause de” to give reasons, highlighting the grammatical difference (parce que + sentence; à cause de + noun/pronoun). The teacher provides clear examples for each.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, ask questions for clarity, and write down the examples.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how to use “parce que” and “à cause de” to justify their opinions.

Step 4: Activité d’écoute et de compréhension

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Listening/Comprehension
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher plays a short audio text (from CDs or cassettes) where people express different opinions and disagreements about a book, film, or event. The teacher asks pupils to identify the expressions of opinion and disagreement used.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the audio text and try to identify the target expressions. They share what they understood.
Learning Point: Pupils practice listening comprehension and identifying expressions in context.

Step 5: Activité de lecture et d’écriture

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reading/Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes a short written article or text where an opinion is expressed. The teacher asks pupils to read it and then write a brief response (2-3 sentences) expressing their agreement or disagreement and giving a reason using “parce que” or “à cause de”.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the text and write their short responses individually.
Learning Point: Pupils practice reading comprehension and written expression of opinion and justification.

Step 6: Pratique de l’expression orale

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Oral Fluency/Interaction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to give their opinions on a current event, a popular book, a film, or a government decision, and to explain why they agree or disagree, using the expressions and connectors learned. The teacher encourages interaction and respectful debate.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns expressing their opinions and justifying them orally in front of the class.
Learning Point: Pupils develop confidence and fluency in expressing opinions and disagreements orally.

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 trois expressions pour donner son opinion en français.
Comment exprime-t-on son désaccord en français? Donnez deux exemples.
Expliquez la différence entre “parce que” et “à cause de”.
Utilisez “parce que” et “à cause de” dans deux phrases différentes pour justifier une opinion.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of polite and clear communication when expressing disagreement. The teacher assigns homework: write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) expressing an opinion about a recent school event and justifying it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding and are given an opportunity for further practice.

Lesson Keywords

Désaccord – Disagreement
Opinion – Opinion
Parce que – Because (followed by a sentence)
À cause de – Because of (followed by a noun or pronoun)
Je ne suis pas d’accord – I don’t agree
Je pense que – I think that

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler texts and more guided practice with sentence starters. For advanced pupils, the teacher will encourage more complex sentence structures and a wider range of vocabulary, and challenge them with more nuanced debate topics.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to use the target expressions in everyday classroom interactions. Provide ample opportunities for both individual and pair work to build confidence. Pay attention to pronunciation during oral activities.