Fourth graders learn the French words for parts of the body — la tête, la main, le pied — so they can name and point to parts of le corps in a new language.
Students will be able to…
From your tête (head) to your pieds (feet), your body has many parts — and now you can name them in French! What are they?
Project each item and have students answer about body parts. The tool teaches la tête, la main, le pied, and more.
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Your body has many parts — how do we name them in French?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students speak.
Students close.
Aligned to the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (Novice).
Interpretive: understand body-part words and commands.
Interpersonal: point and name body parts.
Connect to the body learned in science/health.
Compare body words across languages.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students play “Jacques a dit” at home — “Jacques a dit: touchez la tête” (touch your head). A printable corps sheet is in the World Languages library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.