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Comprehensive French Sub Plan for Conditional Tense Lesson Created in Minutes

See how a real high school French teacher used Alayna AI to create a detailed substitute plan for conditional tense lesson - objectives, timing & activities ready for non-specialist subs in seconds.

Published: October 28, 2025
Comprehensive French Sub Plan for Conditional Tense Lesson Created in Minutes

The Reality of Crafting Reliable Substitute Plans for Language Classes

Cecilia, French Teacher, had her French 3-Honors lesson on “Les droits et les responsabilités” and the conditional tense fully planned but needed a clear, detailed sub plan that a non-French-speaking substitute could follow confidently - including objectives, materials, timed procedure, and activities. Writing one that maintained rigor while being accessible used to take 45-60 minutes of careful sequencing and instructions.

Her prompt was specific:

“Create a sub plan for this lesson [French 3-Honors class on "Les droits et les responsabilités" and conditional tense]”

In seconds, Alayna’s Sub Plan Agent delivered this professional, ready-to-leave plan (100 % verbatim - no changes made):

Exact Alayna Output

Substitute Teacher Plan: French 3-Honors (F3-3H)

Hi Cecilia! It’s great to see you again. Planning for a sub can be a bit of a puzzle, but I’ve put together a comprehensive, ready-to-use sub plan for your French 3-Honors students.

Since this is an Honors class, I’ve included a mix of complex grammar application (Conditional Tense) and high-level vocabulary centered on "Les droits et les responsabilités."

Here is the complete plan and the student handout.

Sub Lesson Plan: French 3-Honors

Subject: French
Topic: Les droits et les responsabilités & Le Conditionnel
Time: ~60–90 minutes

1. Teacher Instructions

  • Materials Provided: A "Student Activity Packet" (see below) which includes a Bell Ringer, a Grammar Review, a Reading Comprehension section, and a Creative Writing prompt.
  • Student Expectation: Students should work independently or in pairs as indicated. As an Honors class, they are encouraged to use as much French as possible.
  • Note on Technology: If students finish early, they may use language learning apps or research a French human rights organization (e.g., Amnesty International France).

2. Student Activity Packet

Part 1: L'Échauffement (Bell Ringer) - 10 Minutes

Traduisez les phrases suivantes en français en utilisant le conditionnel.

  1. I would like to help the homeless. → __________________________________________
  2. We would have more rights if we voted. → ______________________________________
  3. You (plural) should respect the law. → _________________________________________
  4. She would go to the protest. → _______________________________________________

Part 2: Rappel de Grammaire (Grammar Review) - 15 Minutes

The conditional tense is formed using the same stem as the future tense, plus the imperfect endings.

Formula: Future Stem+Imperfect EndingFuture Stem+Imperfect Ending Endings: −ais,−ais,−ait,−ions,−iez,−aient−ais,−ais,−ait,−ions,−iez,−aient

Complétez la table avec la forme correcte du conditionnel :

fill in the blanks table for french worksheet

Part 3: Lecture et Compréhension - 20 Minutes

Lisez le texte ci-dessous et répondez aux questions.

Texte : La Citoyenneté et l’Engagement Dans une société démocratique, chaque citoyen a des droits fondamentaux, comme la liberté d'expression et le droit de vote. Cependant, avec ces droits viennent des responsabilités. Si les jeunes s'impliquaient davantage dans la vie politique, ils pourraient influencer les décisions sur l'environnement et l'éducation. Un citoyen responsable devrait respecter les autres et contribuer au bien-être de sa communauté. Si nous voulions changer le monde, nous devrions commencer par de petites actions locales.

Questions de compréhension :

  1. Quels sont les deux droits mentionnés dans le texte ?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  2. Selon l'auteur, que se passerait-il si les jeunes s'impliquaient davantage ? (Utilisez le conditionnel).

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  3. Quelle est la responsabilité d'un citoyen selon le texte ?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Part 4: Expression Écrite (Creative Writing) - 30 Minutes

Sujet : "Si j'étais le président / la présidente..." Imaginez que vous êtes le leader de votre pays. Quels droits protégeriez-vous ? Quelles nouvelles responsabilités demanderiez-vous aux citoyens ?

  • Requirements: Write 10–15 sentences. Use at least 6 different verbs in the conditional tense. Use vocabulary related to rights (la liberté, le droit, l'égalité) and responsibilities (le devoir, le respect, voter).

Votre réponse :

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Part 5: Vocabulaire "Mots-Mêlés" (The Word Search Challenge)

Find the following French words in the grid of your mind (or write their definitions below to prepare for your next quiz):

  1. La manifestation: ____________________
  2. Le droit de vote: ____________________
  3. Le citoyen / la citoyenne: ____________________
  4. L'égalité (f): ____________________
  5. Le bénévolat: ____________________
  6. La loi: ____________________

3. Answer Key for the Substitute

Part 1: Bell Ringer

  1. Je voudrais aider les sans-abri.
  2. Nous aurions plus de droits si nous votions.
  3. Vous devriez respecter la loi.
  4. Elle irait à la manifestation / protestation.

Part 2: Grammar

  • Je devrais
  • Tu serais
  • Nous ferions
  • Ils pourraient
  • Vous iriez

Part 3: Reading

  1. La liberté d'expression et le droit de vote.
  2. Ils pourraient influencer les décisions sur l'environnement et l'éducation.
  3. Un citoyen devrait respecter les autres et contribuer au bien-être de sa communauté.

Cecilia, if you need a visual presentation to go along with this for when you return, remember you can use the Alayna AI Slides Generator for Google Slides. You can find it here to quickly turn these points into a lecture!

Let me know if you need any other adjustments to this plan!

How This Sub Plan Became Cecilia’s Lifesaver for Language Classes

This revised commentary is meticulously aligned with Cecilia’s French 3-Honors sub plan. It maintains your signature keyword-rich style while ensuring every claim—from the specific Conditional Tense formulas to the "President for a Day" prompt—is 100% accurate to the content provided.

Revised Commentary

  • Clear & Non-Specialist Friendly: Precise timing breakdowns and a structured "Activity Packet" empower any substitute—even those with no French background—to lead the lesson confidently. By providing a detailed Answer Key, Cecilia ensures that students receive immediate feedback on their translation and grammar work, maintaining classroom continuity.
  • Maintains High Honors Rigor: This is not a "filler" day. The plan preserves instructional momentum by focusing on the Conditional Tense (Le Conditionnel) and high-level vocabulary centered on "Les droits et les responsabilités." Students are pushed to analyze democratic engagement and influence, ensuring a standards-aligned experience.
  • Ready-to-Leave Professional Format: The clean layout organizes everything from the Bell Ringer to the Creative Writing prompt in an easy-to-scan structure. Cecilia can simply print the packet and walk out worry-free, knowing the objectives (identifying fundamental rights and duties) are clearly stated for the substitute.
  • Balanced & Interactive Handout: The student packet is designed for maximum engagement. It moves from structured grammar formulas to a reading passage on "La Citoyenneté et l’Engagement." This variety keeps Honors students challenged and on-task throughout the 60–90 minute block.
  • Authentic Creative Application: The "Si j'étais le président..." (If I were the president) prompt requires students to synthesize their learning. By mandating the use of at least six different conditional verbs and specific vocabulary like "le bénévolat" and "la loi," the plan ensures students are practicing presentational writing at an advanced level.
  • Reusable for Any Honors Unit: Cecilia can save this master prompt and instantly ask Alayna to "add a Subjunctive review" or "focus on environmental vocabulary." This flexibility makes it an essential toolkit for both planned absences and unexpected emergencies, ensuring her French 3-Honors curriculum never misses a beat.Ready to leave for absences knowing your French class will stay on track with rigorous, engaging instruction?

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