French 1 - Lesson Plan

What

French 1 - Lesson Plan

When

2/27/2024

Learning Target: I know that I have learned it when I can:

I can describe someone's nationality.

Success Criteria:
I 'still' know how to conjugate a regular verb.
I understand the difference and know how to conjugate our first 'irregular' verb: etre.
I know the how to say 10+ nationalities in French.
I know what/how to change the nationality if I'm talking about a female.

INTRODUCTION: We'll use the Nationalities Powerpoint below to play with celebrities + flags = nationalities

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Etre Quick Quiz (practice)

We'll review our new verb (etre) and new vocab (nationalities). We'll practice reading, translating and spelling both - see "etre and nationalities" worksheet below.

We'll begin our unit on Geography- we'll look at America's Demographics and try our hand at answering questions about France's demographics - see Geo Powerpoint slides 1- 17

We'll use a map to begin labeling all of France's external borders. We'll discuss how each influences(ed) France. - If you are at home, please use the Geography powerpoint below to try to keep up. See slide #19 for labels.