Creating a comic is a great way for students to practice using the important words and phrases necessary for getting to know another person. In this activity, students will create a 4-5 frame dialogue where two characters get to know each other. Vocabulary and grammar demonstrated in this storyboard can include some or all of the following:
The conversation in the storyboard should be plausible, and the length and requirements of the storyboard may vary, depending on the skills your class is focusing on. Conclude the activity by having students present their scenes to the class, reading the French dialogue aloud.
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Student Instructions
Will write a plausible 4-5 frame dialogue between two people meeting for the first time and discussing themselves or their friends. Your dialogue must include words of introduction, at least two character traits, two questions, and at least one use of correct negation.
Begin your lesson by reviewing key French greetings as a class. Model each phrase and encourage students to repeat after you. This sets a foundation for confident conversation practice.
Assign pairs and have them greet each other in French using phrases like “Bonjour, je m’appelle...”. This encourages active participation and helps students learn from one another.
Use props, flashcards, or images to give context to conversations. Visual cues make the activity more engaging and help students recall vocabulary more easily.
Have students switch partners every few minutes. This allows everyone to practice with multiple classmates, building confidence and fluency in different conversational scenarios.
Encourage students to share funny or tricky moments with greetings. Normalize making mistakes as part of learning, which fosters a supportive and positive classroom environment.
A basic French conversation activity for grades 6–12 involves students creating a short dialogue, such as a 4–5 frame comic, where two characters introduce themselves and ask questions. This helps practice greetings, question words, character traits, nationalities, and simple grammar.
Guide students to create a scenario where two people meet for the first time. Encourage them to use introduction phrases (like je m’appelle), ask and answer questions, include character traits, and use negations. Visual aids like comics make the activity engaging and accessible.
Students should use phrases like je m’appelle (my name is), je suis (I am), je ne suis pas (I am not), and questions such as Comment tu t’appelles? or Où habites-tu? to start basic conversations.
Encourage students to create relatable characters, use humor, set scenes in interesting locations, and incorporate real-life scenarios. Adding visuals like storyboards or comics helps make the language learning process fun and memorable.
Making a comic helps students visualize conversations, practice vocabulary in context, and develop speaking and listening skills. It also boosts creativity and confidence when presenting dialogues to the class.