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:
- Introduction to Judging Attitudes: Explain how we observe and interpret others’ attitudes and behaviors.
- Vocabulary for Judging Attitudes: Teach vocabulary related to judging others’ behaviors (e.g., sincère, méchant, généreux).
- Using Phrases to Judge Attitudes: Show how to use these phrases in context (e.g., “Il est généreux” / “He is generous”).
- 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:
- Marie est _______ parce qu’elle aide toujours les autres.
a) méchante
b) généreuse
c) prétentieuse
d) indifférente - Paul est _______ quand il parle de ses réussites.
a) sincère
b) honnête
c) prétentieux
d) humble - Jean est _______ envers ses amis.
a) méchant
b) généreux
c) indifférent
d) anxieux - Nous pensons qu’elle est _______ parce qu’elle ne dit pas la vérité.
a) honnête
b) sincère
c) méchante
d) trompeuse - Ils sont _______ quand ils ne veulent pas partager leurs jouets.
a) généreux
b) méchants
c) compréhensifs
d) amicaux - Mon frère est _______ lorsqu’il ignore les gens.
a) sincère
b) méchant
c) généreux
d) humble - Elle est _______ quand elle se moque des autres.
a) généreuse
b) méchante
c) sincère
d) calme - Vous êtes _______ quand vous respectez les opinions des autres.
a) indifférent
b) respectueux
c) arrogant
d) impatient - Ils sont _______ car ils ne prêtent pas attention aux besoins des autres.
a) généreux
b) intéressés
c) indifférents
d) compatissants - Il est _______ quand il parle de lui tout le temps.
a) humble
b) prétentieux
c) généreux
d) modeste - Elle est _______ parce qu’elle ne veut pas aider ses camarades.
a) généreuse
b) indifférente
c) respectueuse
d) sympathique - Ils sont _______ lorsqu’ils offrent des cadeaux sans raison.
a) indifférents
b) généreux
c) arrogants
d) impatients - Mon ami est _______ parce qu’il accepte les critiques constructives.
a) sincère
b) humble
c) méchant
d) prétentieux - Vous êtes _______ quand vous écoutez attentivement les autres.
a) indifférent
b) respectueux
c) arrogant
d) impatient - Elle est _______ car elle toujours trouve des excuses pour ne pas aider.
a) honnête
b) généreuse
c) égoïste
d) compréhensive
Class Activity Discussion:
- How do you say “generous” in French?
- “Généreux.”
- What does “prétentieux” mean?
- It means “pretentious.”
- How would you describe someone who is indifferent to others’ needs?
- “Indifférent.”
- What does “sincère” mean in English?
- It means “sincere.”
- How can you describe someone who is always complaining?
- “Méchant.”
- What is the French word for “humble”?
- “Humble.”
- How do you describe someone who frequently helps others?
- “Généreux.”
- What does “respectueux” mean?
- It means “respectful.”
- How would you describe someone who always wants to be the center of attention?
- “Prétentieux.”
- What is the French word for “selfish”?
- “Égoïste.”
- How can you describe someone who listens carefully?
- “Respectueux.”
- What does “indifférent” mean?
- It means “indifferent.”
- How do you say “arrogant” in French?
- “Arrogant.”
- What does “compréhensif” mean?
- It means “understanding.”
- 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:
- How do you say “mean” in French?
- What is the French word for “generous”?
- How would you describe someone who is respectful?
- What does “méchant” mean in English?
- How can you describe someone who is always boasting?
- What does “prétentieux” mean?
- How do you describe someone who is very helpful?
- What is the French word for “selfish”?
- How would you describe someone who is indifferent?
- 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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