Parler du Visage French JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
French JSS 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: French
Class: JSS 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 11 years
Topic: Parler du Visage
Sub-topic: Talking About the Face
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Pupils will be able to identify and describe different parts of the face in French.
- Pupils will be able to use appropriate vocabulary to talk about facial features.
Keywords: visage (face), yeux (eyes), nez (nose), bouche (mouth), oreilles (ears), cheveux (hair), front (forehead), menton (chin), sourcils (eyebrows), joues (cheeks).
Set Induction: Start with a drawing activity where pupils draw a face and label its parts in French. Discuss the different features and ask students to share their drawings with the class.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils should be familiar with basic body parts in French.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of faces with labeled features
- Flashcards with facial feature vocabulary
- Whiteboard and markers
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Review body parts vocabulary from previous lessons and connect it to facial features.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Descriptive language use
- Vocabulary acquisition
- Speaking and listening skills
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards with facial feature vocabulary
- Pictures of faces
- Drawing paper
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for French
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Pictures showing various facial features
- Drawing paper and markers
Content:
- Introduction to vocabulary related to facial features.
- Present flashcards and pictures depicting different parts of the face.
- Pronounce each term and have students repeat after you.
- Discuss the functions of different facial features and how they are described in French.
- Engage in an activity where pupils draw a face and label its parts using French vocabulary.
- Practice sentences such as “Il a de grands yeux” (He has big eyes) and “Elle a un joli sourire” (She has a nice smile).
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- Il a de ______ yeux. (a) grands (b) petits (c) moyens
- Elle a un ______ joli. (a) nez (b) front (c) sourire
- Les ______ sont au-dessus des yeux. (a) sourcils (b) joues (c) menton
- Mon ______ est sur le visage entre les yeux et la bouche. (a) nez (b) menton (c) oreille
- Il a des ______ très visibles. (a) oreilles (b) cheveux (c) yeux
- La ______ est la partie du visage où l’on se frotte le front. (a) bouche (b) menton (c) front
- Les ______ sont de chaque côté du visage. (a) oreilles (b) yeux (c) sourcils
- La ______ est juste en dessous du front. (a) bouche (b) menton (c) nez
- Elle a des ______ très longues. (a) cheveux (b) oreilles (c) yeux
- Le ______ est la partie inférieure du visage. (a) menton (b) nez (c) front
- Il a les ______ bien dessinés. (a) sourcils (b) joues (c) oreilles
- La ______ est la partie que l’on utilise pour sourire. (a) bouche (b) nez (c) yeux
- Les ______ se trouvent en haut du visage. (a) cheveux (b) oreilles (c) sourcils
- Mon ______ est très expressif. (a) sourire (b) menton (c) nez
- Les ______ sont de chaque côté de la tête. (a) oreilles (b) yeux (c) joues
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: Comment dit-on “face” en français?
A: Visage. - Q: Quelle est la traduction de “eyes”?
A: Yeux. - Q: Comment se dit “nose” en français?
A: Nez. - Q: Quel est le mot pour “mouth” en français?
A: Bouche. - Q: Comment dit-on “ears” en français?
A: Oreilles. - Q: Quelle est la traduction de “hair” pour décrire les cheveux?
A: Cheveux. - Q: Comment se dit “forehead” en français?
A: Front. - Q: Quel mot utilise-t-on pour “chin”?
A: Menton. - Q: Comment décrire les “eyebrows” en français?
A: Sourcils. - Q: Quelle est la traduction de “cheeks”?
A: Joues. - Q: Comment dit-on “big eyes” en français?
A: Grands yeux. - Q: Quelle est la traduction de “nice smile” en français?
A: Joli sourire. - Q: Quel mot utilise-t-on pour décrire la partie inférieure du visage?
A: Menton. - Q: Comment se dit “long hair” en français?
A: Cheveux longs. - Q: Quelle est la traduction de “expressive smile”?
A: Sourire expressif.
Here is the information presented in a table format:
| Sn | French Questions | French Answers | English Questions | English Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comment se dit “face” en français ? | “visage” | How do you say “face” in French? | “visage” |
| 2 | Quelle est la traduction de “eyes” en français ? | “yeux” | What is the translation of “eyes” in French? | “yeux” |
| 3 | Comment décrire le “nose” en français ? | “nez” | How do you describe “nose” in French? | “nez” |
| 4 | Quel est le mot pour “mouth” en français ? | “bouche” | What is the word for “mouth” in French? | “bouche” |
| 5 | Comment dit-on “ears” en français ? | “oreilles” | How do you say “ears” in French? | “oreilles” |
| 6 | Quelle est la traduction de “hair” pour décrire les cheveux ? | “cheveux” | What is the translation of “hair” for describing hair? | “cheveux” |
| 7 | Comment se dit “forehead” en français ? | “front” | How do you say “forehead” in French? | “front” |
| 8 | Quel mot utilise-t-on pour “chin” ? | “menton” | What word is used for “chin” in French? |
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revise previous vocabulary on body parts or introduce the topic of facial features.
- Step 2: Present facial feature vocabulary using flashcards and pictures.
- Step 3: Engage pupils in an activity where they draw and label facial features in French.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Present and explain facial feature vocabulary.
- Facilitate drawing and labeling activities.
- Provide feedback and correct any mistakes.
Learners’ Activities:
- Repeat and use vocabulary to describe facial features.
- Participate in drawing and labeling facial features.
- Use new vocabulary in sentences.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils’ ability to use facial feature vocabulary accurately.
- Use fill-in-the-blank questions to assess understanding.
GIFs for the “Picture Description” column:
| Sn | French | English | Picture Description | Flashcard Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visage | Face | The front part of the head where the eyes, nose, mouth, and other features are found. | |
| 2 | Yeux | Eyes | The organs that allow us to see, located on the front of the head. | |
| 3 | Nez | Nose | The part of the face used for smelling and breathing. | |
| 4 | Bouche | Mouth | The part of the face used for speaking, eating, and expressing emotions. | |
| 5 | Oreilles | Ears | The organs on the sides of the head used for hearing. | |
| 6 | Cheveux | Hair | The strands that grow from the scalp, used for styling and protection. | |
| 7 | Front | Forehead | The area of the face above the eyes and below the hairline. | |
| 8 | Menton | Chin | The lower part of the face below the mouth. | |
| 9 | Sourcils | Eyebrows | The lines of hair above the eyes that help protect the eyes from sweat and express emotions. | |
| 10 | Joues | Cheeks | The sides of the face below the eyes and above the jawline. |
Evaluation Questions:
- Comment se dit “face” en français?
- Quelle est la traduction de “eyes” en français?
- Comment décrire le “nose” en français?
- Quel est le mot pour “mouth” en français?
- Comment dit-on “ears” en français?
- Quelle est la traduction de “hair” pour décrire les cheveux?
- Comment se dit “forehead” en français?
- Quel mot utilise-t-on pour “chin”?
- Comment décrire les “eyebrows” en français?
- Quelle est la traduction de “cheeks”?
Conclusion: Review the key vocabulary for describing facial features and assess pupils’ understanding by asking them to draw and label facial features in French. Mark their participation and provide feedback as needed.