An Action-Oriented Lesson for Second-Year College French Students

Abstract

In this lesson plan designed for second-year college French students,  the instructor uses action-oriented techniques of future projection, guided fantasy, and situation test. During a SO-minute period, students have an opportunity to apply different verb tenses in a meaningful context while they gain a different perspective on their lives. The article includes a step-by-step description of the lesson, some student feedback, and comments on the benefits of the lesson. Precautionary measures are listed for those who would like to experiment with action-oriented methods in foreign language instruction.