Ma Famille et Mes Animaux (My Family and Pets)
A comprehensive introductory lesson for Year 7 students focusing on describing their family members and pets. The lesson covers vocabulary for relatives, common domestic animals, the verb 'avoir', and basic possessive adjectives (mon/ma).
Learning objectives
- Identify and name at least 6 family members and 4 pets in French.
- Correctly use the verb 'avoir' (to have) in the first and third person singular.
- Apply the correct gender (un/une) to family and pet nouns.
- Construct simple sentences to describe family size and pet names.
Lesson plan (60 minutes)
Introduction · 5 min
Starter: Match 5 French pet words to pictures on the board.
Direct Instruction · 10 min
Teacher Explanation: Introducing 'avoir', family members, and possessive adjectives.
Guided Practice · 5 min
Choral Repetition: Practising pronunciation of family vocabulary and numbers 1-20.
Independent Practice · 20 min
Differentiated Worksheet Activity: Students work through Support, Core, or Stretch tasks.
Consolidation · 10 min
Pair Work: 'Battleships' style speaking game using 'As-tu un frère?' etc.
Plenary · 10 min
Multiple Choice Quiz: Assessment of learning.
Key vocabulary
- J'ai
- I have
- Le frère
- Brother
- La sœur
- Sister
- Un chien
- A dog
- Un chat
- A cat
Core worksheet (first questions)
- Translate: I have a sister who is called Sophie.
- Translate: I have a brother and two cats.
- Translate into English: J'ai un chien qui s'appelle Rex.
- Translate into English: Ma sœur a douze ans.
Quiz (sample)
1. How do you say 'a cat' in French?
- A. Un chien
- B. Un chat
- C. Un lapin
- D. Un oiseau
2. Which phrase means 'I have'?
- A. Je suis
- B. J'ai
- C. Je m'appelle
- D. Il a
3. What is the French word for 'sister'?
- A. Frère
- B. Père
- C. Sœur
- D. Mère
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