Unit Introduction:       Daily routines and hygiene

 

In this unit students will learn to communicate about what they do to get ready for school in the morning and ready for bed in the evening. They will be able to describe the chores that they take part in at home as well.

 

Objectives: Students will be able to…

 

  • Describe what they do to get ready in the morning
  • Tell the products that they use for personal hygiene
  • Describe what chores they have to do around the house
  • Talk about doing things for/to themselves or others

 

Readings in the text:

 

Bon Voyage 1 textbook, chapter 12

 

Grammatical Structure:

 

  • Reflexive verbs in the present tense
  • Irregular verb devoir

Pacing Guide:

 

2007/2008 Suggested Pacing Guide for French 1

Vocabulary:

 

Hygiene:

Se réveiller

Se lever

S’habiller

Se brosser

Se laver

Se raser

Se maquiller

Se peigner

Se coucher

Une brosse à dents

Un peigne

Le shampooing

Le savon

Un gant de toilette

Le dentifrice

Prendre une douche

Prendre un bain

Prendre le petit-déjeuner

Se dépêcher

 

 

Chores :

Mettre la table

Débarrasser la table

Faire la vaisselle

Faire la lessive

Tondre la pelouse

Passer l’aspirateur

Sortir la poubelle

Faire le lit

Ranger

Nettoyer

Aider

Donner à manger au chien

Devoir

 

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