Set Induction: Begin with a brief discussion or a video clip showcasing different hairstyles. Ask students to describe the hair of people they know or celebrities they admire in French.
Entry Behaviour: Pupils should have basic knowledge of French adjectives and simple sentence structures.
Learning Resources and Materials:
Flashcards with hair types, colors, and lengths
Pictures of people with various hairstyles
Markers and board
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss hair description in English briefly, connecting to the French vocabulary.
Embedded Core Skills:
Descriptive language use
Listening and speaking skills
Vocabulary acquisition
Learning Materials:
Flashcards with hair descriptors
Pictures of different hairstyles
A descriptive worksheet
Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work for French
Instructional Materials:
Flashcards
Pictures of hairstyles
Descriptive worksheet
Content:
Introduction to vocabulary related to hair types, colors, and lengths.
Display flashcards and pictures showing various hair types and colors.
Pronounce each term and have students repeat after you.
Show examples using pictures of people with different hair styles and describe them in French.
Engage in a descriptive activity where pupils describe their own hair or the hair of someone else using French vocabulary.
Practice sentences like “Elle a les cheveux longs et bouclés” (She has long, curly hair) and “Il a les cheveux courts et bruns” (He has short, brown hair).
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English
French
Meaning
1
Hair
Cheveux
The strands growing from the scalp
2
Short
Court
Having a small length
3
Long
Long
Having a large length
4
Curly
Bouclés
Forming curls or loops
5
Straight
Raides
Not curly or wavy; smooth
6
Brown
Bruns
Dark color; often associated with chestnut
7
Blonde
Blonds
Light color, often yellowish
8
Black
Noirs
Very dark color
9
Gray
Gris
Color between black and white
10
Red
Roux
Color resembling fire or rust
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
Elle a les cheveux ______. (a) courts (b) longs (c) raides
Il a les cheveux ______. (a) bouclés (b) bruns (c) gris
Mes cheveux sont ______. (a) blonds (b) raides (c) roux
La fille a les cheveux ______. (a) longs (b) courts (c) blonds
Le garçon a les cheveux ______. (a) noirs (b) bouclés (c) bruns
Elle a les cheveux ______ et ______. (a) raides, noirs (b) courts, blonds (c) bouclés, bruns
Les cheveux de Marie sont ______. (a) gris (b) raides (c) roux
Mon frère a les cheveux ______. (a) courts (b) longs (c) bouclés
La couleur des cheveux de Julie est ______. (a) brune (b) blonds (c) rouge
Il a les cheveux ______ et ______. (a) courts, blonds (b) longs, bouclés (c) raides, noirs
Elle a les cheveux ______. (a) bruns (b) courts (c) bouclés
Son frère a les cheveux ______. (a) blonds (b) raides (c) gris
La couleur des cheveux de Paul est ______. (a) rouge (b) noir (c) brun
Les cheveux de Sophie sont ______. (a) longs (b) bouclés (c) courts
Mon amie a les cheveux ______. (a) blonds (b) bouclés (c) gris
Class Activity Discussion
Q: Comment dit-on “hair” en français? A: Cheveux.
Q: Quelle est la traduction de “curly”? A: Bouclés.
Q: Comment se dit “long” en français? A: Long.
Q: Quel adjectif utilise-t-on pour décrire des cheveux non bouclés? A: Raides.
Q: Quelle est la traduction de “black” pour les cheveux? A: Noirs.
Q: Comment se dit “blonde” en français? A: Blonds.
Q: Quel adjectif décrire les cheveux de couleur roux? A: Roux.
Q: Comment dit-on “brown” pour les cheveux en français? A: Bruns.
Q: Quel est le mot pour “gray” en français? A: Gris.
Q: Comment décrire des cheveux qui sont courts? A: Courts.
Q: Quelle est la traduction de “red” pour les cheveux? A: Roux.
Q: Comment dit-on “straight” en français? A: Raides.
Q: Quel mot est utilisé pour les cheveux de longueur intermédiaire? A: Longs.
Q: Quelle est la traduction de “curly” en français? A: Bouclés.
Q: Comment se dit “short” en français pour les cheveux? A: Courts.
SN
French
Simple Sentence in French
Meaning of the Simple Sentence in English
1
Cheveux
Mes cheveux sont longs.
My hair is long.
2
Court
Il a les cheveux courts.
He has short hair.
3
Long
Elle porte ses cheveux longs.
She wears her hair long.
4
Bouclés
Ses cheveux sont bouclés.
Her hair is curly.
5
Raides
Il a les cheveux raides.
He has straight hair.
6
Bruns
Ses cheveux sont bruns.
His hair is brown.
7
Blonds
Elle a les cheveux blonds.
She has blonde hair.
8
Noirs
Il a les cheveux noirs.
He has black hair.
9
Gris
Mes cheveux deviennent gris avec l’âge.
My hair is turning gray with age.
10
Roux
Il a les cheveux roux.
He has red hair
Presentation:
Step 1: Revise the previous lesson on size or introduce the topic of hair description.
Step 2: Present hair-related vocabulary using flashcards and pictures.
Step 3: Allow pupils to describe various hairstyles and their own hair using new vocabulary.
Teacher’s Activities:
Present and explain hair-related vocabulary.
Facilitate interactive activities and descriptive exercises.
Provide feedback and correct any errors.
Learners’ Activities:
Repeat vocabulary and use it to describe hair.
Participate in descriptive activities using flashcards and pictures.
Describe their own hair or others’ hair in French.
Assessment:
Observe pupils’ ability to use hair-related vocabulary in context.
Use fill-in-the-blank questions to check understanding.
Evaluation Questions:
Comment se dit “hair” en français?
Quelle est la traduction de “curly” pour les cheveux?
Comment décrire des cheveux qui sont longs en français?
Quel adjectif utilise-t-on pour décrire des cheveux raides?
Quelle est la traduction de “black” pour les cheveux?
Comment se dit “blonde” en français pour les cheveux?
Quel adjectif décrire les cheveux rouges?
Comment dit-on “brown” pour les cheveux en français?
Quelle est la traduction de “gray” pour les cheveux?
Comment décrire des cheveux qui sont courts?
Conclusion: Review the key vocabulary for describing hair and assess pupils’ understanding by asking them to describe various hairstyles in French. Mark their participation and provide feedback as needed.
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