Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: French
Lesson Topic: The human body and health (e.g. parts of the body, health and illness)
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify and name the main parts of the body in French.
  • Describe symptoms and health states using the target vocabulary.
  • Use reflexive verbs to talk about daily routines and health.
  • Carry out a short doctor‑patient dialogue employing useful expressions.
  • Write a brief paragraph (80‑100 words) about a personal health routine, integrating at least five reflexive verbs.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Printed vocabulary handouts
  • Annotated body diagram poster
  • Worksheets for the five activities
  • Audio recording of the model dialogue
  • Flashcards for matching game
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Student notebooks
Introduction:

Begin with a quick “How are you feeling today?” poll to hook interest and activate prior knowledge of body parts. Review briefly what students already know about French body‑part vocabulary. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe symptoms, use reflexive verbs, and hold a simple medical dialogue.

Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students label a blank human figure with French body parts.
  2. Vocabulary review (10'): Project slides; students match French terms to pictures using flashcards.
  3. Grammar focus (10'): Conjugate the reflexive verbs (se lever, se laver, se sentir, se reposer) on the board; quick oral drill.
  4. Model dialogue (5'): Play the audio of the doctor‑patient conversation; students highlight useful expressions.
  5. Role‑play (10'): Pairs act out the dialogue, swapping roles, and incorporate personal symptoms.
  6. Written task (5'): Students write a 80‑100‑word description of their morning routine using at least five reflexive verbs.
  7. Exit quiz (5'): Quick written exit ticket – list three symptoms and give one piece of advice for each.
Conclusion:

Recap the key vocabulary, reflexive verb forms, and expressions used in the medical dialogue. Collect the exit tickets to check understanding, and assign homework: write a diary entry describing a day when they felt ill, using the new vocabulary and at least three reflexive verbs.