Parts of the Body French Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Primary 1 French

Subject: French
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Parts of the Body (Les Parties du Corps)
Sub-topic: Identifying and naming body parts in French
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify and name different body parts in French.
2. Correctly pronounce body part names in French.
3. Match body parts in French with their English equivalents.

Keywords

• La tête (Head)
• Les yeux (Eyes)
• Le nez (Nose)
• La bouche (Mouth)
• Les mains (Hands)
• Les pieds (Feet)

Set Induction

The teacher shows a simple drawing of a human body and asks pupils to point to their own body parts in English. The teacher then introduces the French terms for these parts.

Entry Behavior

Pupils already know the names of basic body parts in English.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. A simple picture of a human body (diagram or drawing).
2. Flashcards with body part names in French and English.
3. Body part labels (flashcards).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher connects the topic to students’ everyday lives by asking them to identify body parts in English, then introducing the corresponding names in French.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Observation and matching skills

Learning Materials

1. Flashcards with pictures and names of body parts in French and English.
2. Body diagram or poster.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• French for Beginners

Instructional Materials

1. Body part flashcards.
2. Large picture of a human body for demonstration.

Content

Definition

• Les parties du corps means “the parts of the body” in French.
• Body parts in French are similar to English but are different words.

Body Parts in French

1. La tête – Head
2. Les yeux – Eyes
3. Le nez – Nose
4. La bouche – Mouth
5. Les oreilles – Ears
6. Les mains – Hands
7. Les pieds – Feet
8. Les jambes – Legs
9. Les bras – Arms
10. Le dos – Back

Examples

1. J’ai deux yeux. (I have two eyes.)
2. Mon nez est petit. (My nose is small.)
3. Elle a une grande bouche. (She has a big mouth.)
4. Nous avons des mains propres. (We have clean hands.)
5. Ils ont de petits pieds. (They have small feet.)

Evaluation Questions

1. ___ means “Head” in French.
   a) La bouche
   b) La tête
   c) Les pieds
   d) Le dos
2. The French word for “Eyes” is ___.
   a) Les yeux
   b) Les mains
   c) Le nez
   d) Les oreilles
3. ___ means “Nose” in French.
   a) Les pieds
   b) Le nez
   c) Les jambes
   d) Les bras
4. The French word for “Mouth” is ___.
   a) Les yeux
   b) Le nez
   c) La bouche
   d) Les mains
5. ___ means “Ears” in French.
   a) La tête
   b) Les bras
   c) Les oreilles
   d) Le dos
6. What is the French word for “Hands”?
   a) Les pieds
   b) Les jambes
   c) Les mains
   d) Les bras
7. ___ means “Feet” in French.
   a) Les bras
   b) Les mains
   c) Les pieds
   d) Les yeux
8. The French word for “Arms” is ___.
   a) Les bras
   b) Les pieds
   c) Les oreilles
   d) La tête
9. What does Les jambes mean in English?
   a) Hands
   b) Legs
   c) Feet
   d) Arms
10. ___ means “Back” in French.
    a) Les bras
    b) Le dos
    c) La bouche
    d) Les pieds
11. The French word for “Legs” is ___.
    a) Les jambes
    b) Les bras
    c) Le nez
    d) La tête
12. What does Les pieds mean?
    a) Ears
    b) Mouth
    c) Feet
    d) Back
13. ___ means “Eyes” in French.
    a) Le nez
    b) Les yeux
    c) Les bras
    d) Les jambes
14. The French word for “Ears” is ___.
    a) Les pieds
    b) Les yeux
    c) Les oreilles
    d) La bouche
15. What does La tête mean in English?
    a) Head
    b) Feet
    c) Mouth
    d) Legs

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What does Les parties du corps mean in English?
   It means “The parts of the body.”
2. How do you say “Head” in French?
   La tête.
3. What is the French word for “Eyes”?
   Les yeux.
4. How do you say “Nose” in French?
   Le nez.
5. What is La bouche in English?
   “Mouth.”
6. How do you say “Ears” in French?
   Les oreilles.
7. What does Les mains mean?
   “Hands.”
8. How do you say “Feet” in French?
   Les pieds.
9. What does Les bras mean in English?
   “Arms.”
10. How do you say “Legs” in French?
    Les jambes.
11. What does Le dos mean?
    “Back.”
12. How do you say “I have two eyes” in French?
    J’ai deux yeux.
13. What is the French word for “Mouth”?
    La bouche.
14. How do you say “I have small feet” in French?
    J’ai de petits pieds.
15. What is the French word for “Arms”?
    Les bras.

Presentation Steps

1. Revise the previous topic (Les Couleurs).
2. Introduce the topic Les parties du corps using a body diagram.
3. Show flashcards with body parts in French and their English meanings.
4. Demonstrate correct pronunciation and ask pupils to repeat after you.
5. Engage pupils by asking them to point to body parts on themselves and say them in French.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show a diagram of the human body.
2. Point to body parts and say their names in French.
3. Pronounce each body part and have the pupils repeat.
4. Conduct a fun game where pupils point to the body parts as they are called out in French.

Learners’ Activities

1. Repeat the names of body parts in French after the teacher.
2. Point to the body parts on their own bodies when asked.
3. Participate in the body part naming game.

Evaluation

1. Write the French word for “Mouth.”
2. What does Les yeux mean in English?
3. Write “Feet” in French.
4. What is Le nez in English?
5. Translate Les mains into English.
6. What is “Arms” in French?
7. Write Le dos in English.
8. What does Les oreilles mean?
9. Write the French word for “Head.”
10. How do you say “I have hands” in French?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around the class, providing feedback and ensuring pupils can identify and name body parts in French.

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