Greetings French Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Primary 1 French

Subject:

French

Class:

Primary 1

Term:

Second Term

Week:

1

Age:

5–6 years

Topic:

Greetings in French

Sub-topic:

Basic greetings used at different times of the day

Duration:

40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Define greetings in French.
  2. Mention at least three basic greetings in French.
  3. Use greetings correctly according to the time of day.

Keywords:

  • Greetings
  • Bonjour
  • Bonsoir
  • Salut

Set Induction:

The teacher greets the pupils in French (e.g., “Bonjour!”) and asks if anyone knows the meaning of the word.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with greeting others in English.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  1. Flashcards with greetings in French and their meanings.
  2. Audio clips of native French speakers greeting.
  3. A chart showing different times of the day.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher explains that just like in English, people in French use different greetings based on the time of day.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Communication skills
  • Listening skills
  • Social skills

Learning Materials:

  1. Flashcards
  2. Charts
  3. Lagos State Scheme of Work

Reference Books:

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • French for Beginners

Instructional Materials:

  1. Flashcards with greetings and their pronunciations.
  2. A clock to demonstrate time.
  3. Interactive whiteboard (if available).

Content

Definition:

  1. Greetings are words used to show politeness when meeting or leaving someone.
  2. In French, greetings vary depending on the time of day.

Explanation:

  1. Bonjour: Used to say “Good morning” or “Good day.”
  2. Bonsoir: Used to say “Good evening.”
  3. Salut: A casual way of saying “Hi” or “Hello.”

Examples:

  1. Greeting a teacher in the morning: “Bonjour, Madame!”
  2. Greeting a friend casually: “Salut!”
  3. Greeting someone in the evening: “Bonsoir, Monsieur!”
  4. Saying goodbye casually: “Salut!”
  5. Introducing yourself: “Bonjour, je m’appelle John.”

Evaluation Questions

  1. ___ means “Good morning” in French.
    a) Salut
    b) Bonjour
    c) Bonsoir
    d) Merci
  2. ___ is a casual greeting in French.
    a) Bonsoir
    b) Bonjour
    c) Salut
    d) Merci
  3. ___ is used in the evening.
    a) Bonjour
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Salut
    d) Bonne nuit
  4. “Hi” in French is ___.
    a) Salut
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Bonjour
    d) Merci
  5. “Bonjour” is used in the ___.
    a) Morning
    b) Evening
    c) Night
    d) Afternoon
  6. “Bonsoir” means ___.
    a) Good evening
    b) Good morning
    c) Hello
    d) Goodbye
  7. Which greeting is formal?
    a) Salut
    b) Bonjour
    c) Bonsoir
    d) Both b and c
  8. A casual greeting in French is ___.
    a) Bonjour
    b) Salut
    c) Bonsoir
    d) Au revoir
  9. ___ means “Goodbye” in French.
    a) Bonjour
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Salut
    d) Au revoir
  10. “Salut” can mean ___.
    a) Goodbye
    b) Hello
    c) Both a and b
    d) Only hello
  11. “Bonjour” is used in the ___.
    a) Morning
    b) Afternoon
    c) Evening
    d) Both a and b
  12. “Bonsoir” is used after ___.
    a) Morning
    b) Night
    c) Afternoon
    d) Midnight
  13. A teacher greets the class at 9 a.m. with ___.
    a) Salut
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Bonjour
    d) Au revoir
  14. When leaving a party at night, say ___.
    a) Bonjour
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Bonne nuit
    d) Salut
  15. ___ is the most informal greeting.
    a) Bonjour
    b) Bonsoir
    c) Salut
    d) Merci

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

  1. What does “Bonjour” mean?
    “Bonjour” means “Good morning” or “Good day.”
  2. When do we say “Bonsoir”?
    In the evening or at night.
  3. What does “Salut” mean?
    It means “Hi” or “Hello.”
  4. Is “Salut” formal?
    No, it is informal.
  5. What is a formal greeting in the morning?
    “Bonjour.”
  6. Can “Salut” mean goodbye?
    Yes, in an informal way.
  7. How do we say “Good evening” in French?
    “Bonsoir.”
  8. What greeting is used for friends?
    “Salut.”
  9. Is “Bonsoir” used in the morning?
    No, it is used in the evening.
  10. What is “Good night” in French?
    “Bonne nuit.”
  11. What time do we say “Bonjour”?
    In the morning and afternoon.
  12. How do you greet a stranger in the evening?
    “Bonsoir.”
  13. Can children use “Bonjour”?
    Yes, it is for everyone.
  14. What is a casual greeting?
    “Salut.”
  15. How do we say “Hello, I am Peter” in French?
    “Bonjour, je m’appelle Peter.”

Presentation Steps

  1. Revise greetings in English.
  2. Introduce the topic and keywords in French.
  3. Use flashcards and charts to demonstrate greetings.
  4. Encourage pupils to repeat each greeting.
  5. Explain when to use each greeting.
  6. Role-play scenarios where pupils use greetings.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Demonstrate greetings with proper pronunciation.
  2. Use visual aids to explain concepts.
  3. Correct pupils’ pronunciation and usage.
  4. Supervise role-play activities.
  5. Summarize the lesson and give homework.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Repeat greetings after the teacher.
  2. Practice using greetings with classmates.
  3. Participate in role-play activities.
  4. Answer evaluation questions.

Evaluation

  1. Write the French word for “Good morning.”
  2. What is the meaning of “Bonsoir”?
  3. When do we use “Salut”?
  4. Write “Hi” in French.
  5. How do you greet your teacher in the morning?
  6. What does “Bonne nuit” mean?
  7. Is “Salut” formal or informal?
  8. Write the French word for “Good evening.”
  9. Can “Salut” mean goodbye?
  10. Write “Good day” in French.

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to check pupils’ work, correct errors, and provide feedback.


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