Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: French Language
Curriculum Theme: French Language
Previous Lesson: .
Topic: Se présenter en détail
Subject Matter: Oral comprehension on self-introduction with name, nationality, age, profession, and domicile; oral expression role-play for introductions; present tense verbs s’appeler, être, avoir, habiter; masculine and feminine forms of descriptive adjectives (e.g., nigérian/nigériane); writing and using identity card details.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

State their name, age, nationality, profession, and domicile in French.
Conjugate the verbs “s’appeler”, “être”, “avoir”, and “habiter” in the present tense.
Apply basic masculine and feminine agreement to adjectives, especially for nationalities.
Identify and write key personal details found on an identity card in French.

Affective Domain:

Show willingness to introduce themselves and others in French.
Appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation and grammar in self-introduction.
Participate actively and confidently in oral expression activities.

Psychomotor Domain:

Participate in short role-plays introducing themselves and others.
Fill out a simple identity form with their personal details in French.
Pronounce French words and phrases related to self-introduction clearly.

Introduce a classmate to the rest of the class using learned phrases.
Engage in polite conversations when meeting new people in French.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Junior Secondary Schools (French Language)
State Unified Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools (French Language)
Le Nouveau Taxi ! 1 (Textbook)
Dictionnaire Larousse français

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Whiteboard and markers
Pictures of various people
Sample identity cards (real or mock-ups)
Simple dialogues for self-introduction
Audio recordings of introductions

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to communicate basic personal information in French, which is a fundamental skill for everyday interactions. Understanding how to introduce oneself and others enables pupils to engage in simple conversations and build confidence in using the French language.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of French greetings (e.g., Bonjour, Salut, Ça va?).

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Se présenter en détail (To introduce oneself in detail)

1. Se présenter (Introducing oneself)

To introduce oneself means to give personal information such as name, age, nationality, profession, and where one lives.

Common phrases used for self-introduction include:

Je m’appelle… (My name is…)
J’ai … ans. (I am … years old.)
Je suis Nigérian(e). (I am Nigerian.)
Je suis élève. (I am a student.)
J’habite à … (I live in…)

2. Les verbes clés (Key Verbs)

The following verbs are important for self-introduction and their present tense conjugations are:

S’appeler (to be called): Je m’appelle, Tu t’appelles, Il/Elle s’appelle, Nous nous appelons, Vous vous appelez, Ils/Elles s’appellent.
Être (to be): Je suis, Tu es, Il/Elle est, Nous sommes, Vous êtes, Ils/Elles sont.
Avoir (to have): J’ai, Tu as, Il/Elle a, Nous avons, Vous avez, Ils/Elles ont.
Habiter (to live): J’habite, Tu habites, Il/Elle habite, Nous habitons, Vous habitez, Ils/Elles habitent.

3. Les adjectifs descriptifs (Descriptive Adjectives)

Adjectives describe nouns and must agree in gender and number. For nationalities, the feminine form often adds an ‘e’ to the masculine form.

Examples of adjective agreement for nationality:

Masculin singulier: nigérian (Nigerian male)
Féminin singulier: nigériane (Nigerian female)

4. La carte d’identité (The Identity Card)

An identity card contains official personal details. Key information found on an identity card includes:

Nom (Surname)
Prénom (First name)
Date de naissance (Date of birth)
Lieu de naissance (Place of birth)
Nationalité (Nationality)
Adresse (Address)
Profession (Profession)

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 (e.g., “Bonjour tout le monde! Comment allez-vous?”), reviews previous greetings, and introduces the topic by asking pupils if they know how to introduce themselves in French.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and attempt to answer the teacher’s questions.
Learning Point: Pupils are reminded of previous French greetings and introduced to the new topic.

Step 2: Presentation of Personal Information

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Modeling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces him/herself using the target phrases (e.g., “Je m’appelle Monsieur/Madame…, j’ai… ans, je suis Nigérian(e), je suis enseignant(e), j’habite à…”). The teacher writes these phrases on the board and explains their meaning.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, repeat the phrases after the teacher, and copy the notes from the board.
Learning Point: Pupils learn key phrases for self-introduction and understand their meaning.

Step 3: Key Verbs and Adjective Agreement

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Drilling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher focuses on the verbs “s’appeler”, “être”, “avoir”, and “habiter”, conjugating them on the board. The teacher also explains masculine and feminine adjective agreement using “nigérian” and “nigériane”. Pupils are drilled on these conjugations and agreements.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in oral drills, practice conjugating the verbs, and note the rules for adjective agreement.
Learning Point: Pupils understand and practice the conjugation of essential verbs and adjective agreement.

Step 4: Role-Play Practice

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates a simple introduction dialogue with a volunteer pupil. Then, the teacher pairs pupils and asks them to practice introducing themselves to each other using the learned phrases.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice self-introduction dialogues in pairs, helping each other with pronunciation and phrasing.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their knowledge in a practical, interactive setting.

Step 5: Identity Card Details

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Aid/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a sample identity card and points out key information fields (Nom, Prénom, Nationalité, Date de naissance, Adresse, Profession). The teacher guides pupils on how to fill in these details for themselves.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the identity card, identify the fields, and mentally (or on a provided template) fill in their own details.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and write personal details in French, as found on an identity card.

Step 6: Classmate Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Peer Teaching/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher invites pupils to introduce their seatmate to the class, using phrases like “Il/Elle s’appelle…, il/elle a… ans, il/elle est Nigérian(e), il/elle est élève, il/elle habite à…”. The teacher provides support and correction as needed.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns introducing their seatmates, actively listening to their classmates’ introductions.
Learning Point: Pupils practice introducing others and reinforce their understanding of personal information.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Comment vous appelez-vous? (What is your name?)
Quel âge avez-vous? (How old are you?)
Quelle est votre nationalité? (What is your nationality?)
List three verbs useful for self-introduction in French.
Mention two pieces of information found on a French identity card.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of being able to introduce oneself and others. The teacher assigns homework: “Écrivez une courte présentation de vous-même et de votre meilleur(e) ami(e) en français.” (Write a short presentation of yourself and your best friend in French.)
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and note down the homework assignment.
Learning Point: The lesson is consolidated, and pupils are given an opportunity to practice independently.

Lesson Keywords

S’appeler – To be called
Être – To be
Avoir – To have
Habiter – To live
Nigérian(e) – Nigerian
Nom – Surname
Prénom – First name
Âge – Age
Nationalité – Nationality
Profession – Profession
Domicile – Domicile/Residence

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simplified sentence structures and more direct prompts, allowing them to repeat after the teacher. More advanced pupils will be encouraged to add more descriptive details to their introductions or ask follow-up questions during role-play, fostering more complex oral expression.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure a lively and interactive classroom environment, encouraging all pupils to participate regardless of their proficiency level. Frequent repetition and positive reinforcement are key to building confidence in oral French. Visual aids like pictures and realia should be used effectively to support comprehension.