Lesson 8: The Verb “Être” and Masculine/Feminine Nouns
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Conjugate the verb “être” in the present tense.
- Use “être” correctly in affirmative and interrogative sentences.
- Identify and differentiate masculine and feminine noun forms.
- Apply gender rules to professions and adjectives.
- Improve oral and written expression through interactive exercises.
Duration: 1 hour
- Conjugating the Verb “Être” (15 minutes)
- Grammar Focus: Study the conjugation of “être” (page 48).
- Practice Exercises:
- Complete conjugation exercises (page 48, exercises 1 and 2).
- Answer questions using the verb “être” (page 48, exercise 3).
- Masculine and Feminine Nouns (20 minutes)
- Grammar Focus: Read about the formation of masculine and feminine nouns (page 49).
- Practice Exercises:
- Transform nouns from masculine to feminine (page 49, exercises 6 and 8).
- Fill in the table with the feminine forms of professions (page 50, exercise 8).
- Oral and Written Practice (15 minutes)
- Grammar Application: Complete sentences with “il” or “elle” based on the subject (page 50, exercise 10).
- Writing Practice: Formulate sentences using adjectives in both masculine and feminine forms (page 50, exercise 14).
- Review (10 minutes)
- Listening and Reading: Read and listen to a comic strip that summarizes key concepts (page 54).
- Cultural Quiz: Answer the intercultural quiz (page 53) to deepen cultural understanding.
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