French attitudes and behaviors French JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

French JSS 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Subject: French

Class: JSS 2

Term: First Term

Week: 4

Age: 12-13 years

Topic: Juger les attitudes des gens

Sub-topic: Judging People’s Attitudes

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Pupils will learn to judge and describe people’s attitudes in French.
• Pupils will practice using appropriate phrases to discuss others’ behaviors.
• Pupils will engage in discussions about how to interpret different attitudes.

Keywords:

• Juger (Judge)
• Attitudes (Attitudes)
• Comportement (Behavior)
• Sincère (Sincere)
• Méchant (Mean)
• Généreux (Generous)
• Prétentieux (Pretentious)

Set Induction:
Begin with a discussion on how we interpret other people’s behaviors and attitudes. Share examples of different attitudes and ask pupils how they might describe them.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic vocabulary related to attitudes and feelings from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with different attitudes and behaviors
• Handouts with example sentences
• Audio recordings of conversations (optional)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Link the lesson to previous topics on expressing and describing feelings. Connect how we use these descriptions to judge others’ attitudes.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Vocabulary development
• Descriptive language

Learning Materials:

• Flashcards with adjectives and behaviors
• Handouts with sample sentences and scenarios

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for French

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Example sentences handouts

Content:

1. Introduction to Judging Attitudes: Explain how we observe and interpret others’ attitudes and behaviors.
2. Vocabulary for Judging Attitudes: Teach vocabulary related to judging others’ behaviors (e.g., sincère, méchant, généreux).
3. Using Phrases to Judge Attitudes: Show how to use these phrases in context (e.g., “Il est généreux” / “He is generous”).
4. Examples:
   • Elle est sincère. (She is sincere.)
   • Il est méchant. (He is mean.)
   • Nous pensons qu’il est généreux. (We think he is generous.)
   • Ils sont prétentieux. (They are pretentious.)
   • Je trouve qu’elle est honnête. (I find that she is honest.)

Evaluation:

1. Marie est _______ parce qu’elle aide toujours les autres.
   a) méchante
   b) généreuse
   c) prétentieuse
   d) indifférente
2. Paul est _______ quand il parle de ses réussites.
   a) sincère
   b) honnête
   c) prétentieux
   d) humble
3. Jean est _______ envers ses amis.
   a) méchant
   b) généreux
   c) indifférent
   d) anxieux
4. Nous pensons qu’elle est _______ parce qu’elle ne dit pas la vérité.
   a) honnête
   b) sincère
   c) méchante
   d) trompeuse
5. Ils sont _______ quand ils ne veulent pas partager leurs jouets.
   a) généreux
   b) méchants
   c) compréhensifs
   d) amicaux
6. Mon frère est _______ lorsqu’il ignore les gens.
   a) sincère
   b) méchant
   c) généreux
   d) humble
7. Elle est _______ quand elle se moque des autres.
   a) généreuse
   b) méchante
   c) sincère
   d) calme
8. Vous êtes _______ quand vous respectez les opinions des autres.
   a) indifférent
   b) respectueux
   c) arrogant
   d) impatient
9. Ils sont _______ car ils ne prêtent pas attention aux besoins des autres.
   a) généreux
   b) intéressés
   c) indifférents
   d) compatissants
10. Il est _______ quand il parle de lui tout le temps.
    a) humble
    b) prétentieux
    c) généreux
    d) modeste
11. Elle est _______ parce qu’elle ne veut pas aider ses camarades.
    a) généreuse
    b) indifférente
    c) respectueuse
    d) sympathique
12. Ils sont _______ lorsqu’ils offrent des cadeaux sans raison.
    a) indifférents
    b) généreux
    c) arrogants
    d) impatients
13. Mon ami est _______ parce qu’il accepte les critiques constructives.
    a) sincère
    b) humble
    c) méchant
    d) prétentieux
14. Vous êtes _______ quand vous écoutez attentivement les autres.
    a) indifférent
    b) respectueux
    c) arrogant
    d) impatient
15. Elle est _______ car elle toujours trouve des excuses pour ne pas aider.
    a) honnête
    b) généreuse
    c) égoïste
    d) compréhensive

Class Activity Discussion:

1. How do you say “generous” in French?
   • “Généreux.”
2. What does “prétentieux” mean?
   • It means “pretentious.”
3. How would you describe someone who is indifferent to others’ needs?
   • “Indifférent.”
4. What does “sincère” mean in English?
   • It means “sincere.”
5. How can you describe someone who is always complaining?
   • “Méchant.”
6. What is the French word for “humble”?
   • “Humble.”
7. How do you describe someone who frequently helps others?
   • “Généreux.”
8. What does “respectueux” mean?
   • It means “respectful.”
9. How would you describe someone who always wants to be the center of attention?
   • “Prétentieux.”
10. What is the French word for “selfish”?
    • “Égoïste.”
11. How can you describe someone who listens carefully?
    • “Respectueux.”
12. What does “indifférent” mean?
    • It means “indifferent.”
13. How do you say “arrogant” in French?
    • “Arrogant.”
14. What does “compréhensif” mean?
    • It means “understanding.”
15. How would you describe someone who is very honest?
    • “Sincère.”

Presentation:

• Step 1: Review the previous topic on expressing feelings and attitudes.
• Step 2: Introduce judging people’s attitudes, with vocabulary and phrases.
• Step 3: Practice using phrases to judge attitudes and discuss observations. Correct students as needed.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce and explain new vocabulary and phrases.
• Provide examples and practice sentences.
• Conduct the evaluation and class activity discussions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in discussions and describe others’ attitudes.
• Complete fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Use new vocabulary to discuss behaviors and attitudes.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ ability to use vocabulary related to judging attitudes in sentences.
• Review responses to fill-in-the-blank questions and class activities.

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say “mean” in French?
2. What is the French word for “generous”?
3. How would you describe someone who is respectful?
4. What does “méchant” mean in English?
5. How can you describe someone who is always boasting?
6. What does “prétentieux” mean?
7. How do you describe someone who is very helpful?
8. What is the French word for “selfish”?
9. How would you describe someone who is indifferent?
10. What does “respectueux” mean in English?

Conclusion:

• Go around to mark pupils’ work and provide feedback. Ensure they can accurately judge and describe others’ attitudes in French.

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