French 2 · Week 34 · Saveurs et horizons francophones
Non, merci
Students practice refusing peer pressure with negative commands and pronouns and choose a respectful way to say non, "merci".
- Students will
- Students use the negative imperative with object pronouns ("ne le fais pas, ne la prends pas") to refuse peer pressure in imagined scenarios and choose a respectful way to say non, "merci".
- SEL skill
- Say no respectfully and name a trusted adult
- What it looks like
- Students practice saying no clearly and kindly, and know when to ask a trusted adult for help.
- Content focus
- Negative imperative with object pronouns ("ne le fais pas, ne la prends pas")
- Format
- Role play
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making means making caring, constructive choices by thinking about ethics, safety, and what could happen next. More responsible decision-making activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- WL.CM2.N: Communication Standard 2, Interpersonal Communication (Novice range)
- WL.CM5.N: Communication Standard 5, Receptive Structures in Service of Communication (Novice range)
- WL.CM6.N: Communication Standard 6, Productive Structures in Service of Communication (Novice range)
- National (ACTFL World Readiness): Interpersonal Communication, Interpretive Communication, Making Connections
- Proficiency range: Novice
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