Activity Overview
As students add more French adjectives to their repertoire, they will need to practice proper spelling and placement of each adjective. In particular, it is important that they distinguish standard French adjectives from BANGS adjectives (Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, and Size). In this activity, students will create a chart that illustrates the agreement between a noun and two adjectives.
The template included with this activity has pre-filled the adjectives students will use, but you can edit it as desired. Students will work with one regular adjective and one BANGS adjective for each sentence, and provide an illustration for each scenario and sentence they write.
Here are a few starter sentences you can use in your English column:
- I ate two large oranges today.
- There is a pretty pink flower in my garden.
- The tired old dogs sleep.
- Our good cars are new.
- The friendly little children ate lunch.
- The bad apple is disgusting.
- His cat has a long, yellow tail.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
For this assignment, you will complete a chart to practice proper placement and spelling of French adjectives. Each row of the chart begins with an English sentence, illustrated with a storyboard scene above it. Although each English sentence contains a plural subject, your task is to adapt each English sentence into 2-3 French sentences by describing the objects in the scene individually.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Write a French sentence with only a singular feminine subject.
- Write a French sentence with only a singular masculine subject.
- Write a French sentence with a plural subject .
- Create an illustration for each sentence using appropriate items, characters, and scenes.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 5 Points | Satisfaisant 3 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjectives | All adjectives are used correctly. They are placed properly with correct spelling according to gender and number. | Most adjectives are used correctly. Most are placed properly and contain correct spelling according to gender and number. | Many adjectives are used incorrectly, either misplaced in the sentence or incorrectly spelled according to gender and number. |
| Images | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit the storyboard images. Images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects strong effort. | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit most storyboard images. Almost all images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects some effort. | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit most storyboard images. Almost all images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects some effort. |
| Spelling/Grammar | All sentences contain correct spelling and and grammar. In particular, the nouns and articles agree with the adjectives in gender and number. | Most sentences contain correct spelling and and grammar. One or two nouns or articles may disagree with the adjectives in gender and number. A few errors in spelling or verb conjugations may exist. | The sentences contain many errors. Many sentences contain nouns and articles that do not agree with each other. A number of spelling and conjugation errors exist. |
Activity Overview
As students add more French adjectives to their repertoire, they will need to practice proper spelling and placement of each adjective. In particular, it is important that they distinguish standard French adjectives from BANGS adjectives (Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, and Size). In this activity, students will create a chart that illustrates the agreement between a noun and two adjectives.
The template included with this activity has pre-filled the adjectives students will use, but you can edit it as desired. Students will work with one regular adjective and one BANGS adjective for each sentence, and provide an illustration for each scenario and sentence they write.
Here are a few starter sentences you can use in your English column:
- I ate two large oranges today.
- There is a pretty pink flower in my garden.
- The tired old dogs sleep.
- Our good cars are new.
- The friendly little children ate lunch.
- The bad apple is disgusting.
- His cat has a long, yellow tail.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
For this assignment, you will complete a chart to practice proper placement and spelling of French adjectives. Each row of the chart begins with an English sentence, illustrated with a storyboard scene above it. Although each English sentence contains a plural subject, your task is to adapt each English sentence into 2-3 French sentences by describing the objects in the scene individually.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Write a French sentence with only a singular feminine subject.
- Write a French sentence with only a singular masculine subject.
- Write a French sentence with a plural subject .
- Create an illustration for each sentence using appropriate items, characters, and scenes.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 5 Points | Satisfaisant 3 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjectives | All adjectives are used correctly. They are placed properly with correct spelling according to gender and number. | Most adjectives are used correctly. Most are placed properly and contain correct spelling according to gender and number. | Many adjectives are used incorrectly, either misplaced in the sentence or incorrectly spelled according to gender and number. |
| Images | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit the storyboard images. Images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects strong effort. | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit most storyboard images. Almost all images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects some effort. | The adjectives make logical sense in the sentences and fit most storyboard images. Almost all images agree in number and gender with the text. The storyboard reflects some effort. |
| Spelling/Grammar | All sentences contain correct spelling and and grammar. In particular, the nouns and articles agree with the adjectives in gender and number. | Most sentences contain correct spelling and and grammar. One or two nouns or articles may disagree with the adjectives in gender and number. A few errors in spelling or verb conjugations may exist. | The sentences contain many errors. Many sentences contain nouns and articles that do not agree with each other. A number of spelling and conjugation errors exist. |
How Tos about French Adjectives Agreement
Organize a classroom adjective agreement relay race
Divide students into small teams and have them race to correctly match nouns with appropriate French adjectives, ensuring the right gender and number agreement. Physical movement and teamwork keep the activity engaging while reinforcing key grammar concepts.
Assign roles for each team member
Designate one student as the noun holder, one as the adjective selector, and others as agreement checkers. This encourages collaboration and helps each student focus on a specific step in adjective agreement.
Prepare a set of noun and adjective cards
Create cards with singular/plural nouns and a range of regular and BANGS adjectives. Color-code or use images to support younger students and differentiate by ability as needed.
Set the rules and demonstrate one round
Explain that teams must build accurate French noun + adjective phrases on the board or with cards, racing against others. Model a round to show correct adjective placement and agreement.
Review answers as a class and award points
Pause after each round to review the phrases, highlight agreement errors, and award points for accuracy and speed. Use this feedback to reinforce learning and celebrate improvement!
Frequently Asked Questions about French Adjectives Agreement
What is French adjectives agreement and why is it important?
French adjectives agreement means that adjectives must match the noun they describe in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural). This is important for correct grammar and helps sentences make sense in French.
How do you know where to place French adjectives in a sentence?
Most French adjectives are placed after the noun they describe, but BANGS adjectives (Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, Size) usually go before the noun. For example, "une belle maison" (a beautiful house) uses a BANGS adjective before the noun.
What are BANGS adjectives in French and how do they differ from regular adjectives?
BANGS adjectives describe Beauty, Age, Number, Goodness, or Size and are usually placed before the noun. Regular adjectives typically go after the noun. Knowing the difference helps with proper adjective placement in French sentences.
What is an easy activity to practice French adjective agreement in class?
A simple activity is to have students complete a chart with English sentences and translate them into French, making sure adjectives agree in gender and number. Students can write sentences for singular feminine, singular masculine, and plural subjects, and add illustrations for each.
How can students practice both spelling and placement of French adjectives?
Students can practice by writing French sentences that use both regular and BANGS adjectives, focusing on correct spelling and placement. Using a template or chart and adding visual illustrations can reinforce learning and help identify mistakes.
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