Learn French Dates and Days of the Week | JSS 1
Lesson Plan: Learning Dates and Days of the Week in French
Subject: French
Class: JSS 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 10 – 12 years
Topic: Les Dates et Les Jours de la Semaine (Dates and Days of the Week)
Sub-topic: Saying the Date and Naming the Days of the Week
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- State the date in French correctly.
- Name the days of the week in French.
- Use dates in sentences correctly.
- Identify the weekend days in French.
- Construct simple sentences about their daily activities in French.
Keywords
- Date – La date
- Today – Aujourd’hui
- Yesterday – Hier
- Tomorrow – Demain
- Week – La semaine
- Weekend – Le week-end
- Days of the week – Les jours de la semaine
Set Induction
The teacher asks students:
- What is today’s date?
- How do we say “Monday” in French?
- What are the days of the weekend?
The teacher explains that just like in English, French also has days of the week and a way to say dates.
Entry Behaviour
Students already know how to count numbers in French and say basic greetings.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with French days of the week
- Charts showing examples of dates
- French-English dictionary
- Audio recordings of French pronunciation
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Students already know some numbers in French.
- The teacher reminds them that dates involve numbers.
- The teacher connects the lesson to daily life (e.g., “What day is today?”).
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening: Students listen to the correct pronunciation.
- Speaking: Students repeat the days of the week and dates.
- Reading: Students read sentences using dates.
- Writing: Students write sentences with dates.
Learning Materials
- French textbooks
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheets
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- French for Beginners Textbook
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Whiteboard and marker
Content
Definition and Explanation of Dates and Days of the Week
- The date tells us what day it is today.
- The days of the week help us plan our activities.
How to Say the Date in French
- Quelle est la date d’aujourd’hui? (What is today’s date?)
- Aujourd’hui, c’est lundi 1er janvier 2016. (Today is Monday, January 1, 2016.)
- Quand es-tu né(e)? (When were you born?)
- Je suis né(e) le 28 août 2005. (I was born on August 28, 2005.)
Days of the Week in French
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Dimanche | Sunday |
| Lundi | Monday |
| Mardi | Tuesday |
| Mercredi | Wednesday |
| Jeudi | Thursday |
| Vendredi | Friday |
| Samedi | Saturday |
- Le week-end (Weekend) = Samedi et Dimanche (Saturday and Sunday)
- Christians go to church on Dimanche (Sunday).
- Muslims go to the mosque on Vendredi (Friday).
Examples of Sentences with Dates and Days of the Week
- Aujourd’hui, c’est mardi. (Today is Tuesday.)
- Hier, c’était mon anniversaire. (Yesterday was my birthday.)
- Demain sera mercredi. (Tomorrow will be Wednesday.)
- Samedi et dimanche sont les jours du week-end. (Saturday and Sunday are weekend days.)
- Je suis né(e) le 10 avril 2010. (I was born on April 10, 2010.)
Evaluation
Fill in the Blanks (Choose the Correct Answer)
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Aujourd’hui, c’est ___.
a) Lundi
b) Hier
c) Demain
d) Semaine -
Hier, c’était ___.
a) Aujourd’hui
b) Demain
c) Samedi
d) Hier -
Quel est le premier jour de la semaine?
a) Lundi
b) Dimanche
c) Vendredi
d) Jeudi -
Le week-end comprend ___.
a) Mardi et jeudi
b) Lundi et vendredi
c) Samedi et dimanche
d) Mercredi et samedi -
Vendredi est le jour où les musulmans vont à ___.
a) L’école
b) La mosquée
c) L’hôpital
d) La banque -
Je suis né(e) en ___.
a) Dimanche
b) Mars
c) Avril
d) Janvier -
Demain sera ___.
a) Hier
b) Lundi
c) Vendredi
d) Aujourd’hui -
Aujourd’hui, c’est mercredi. Hier, c’était ___.
a) Lundi
b) Dimanche
c) Mardi
d) Jeudi -
Quel est le cinquième jour de la semaine?
a) Mardi
b) Mercredi
c) Jeudi
d) Vendredi -
Samedi est ___.
a) Le premier jour de la semaine
b) Un jour de week-end
c) Un jour férié
d) Un jour d’école
Class Activity Discussion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Answers
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What does “Quelle est la date d’aujourd’hui?” mean?
- It means “What is today’s date?”
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How do you say “Monday” in French?
- “Lundi.”
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Which days are in the weekend?
- “Samedi et dimanche.”
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How do you say “I was born on August 15, 2007” in French?
- “Je suis né(e) le 15 août 2007.”
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What is the third day of the week?
- “Mardi.”
-
How do you say “Yesterday was my birthday” in French?
- “Hier, c’était mon anniversaire.”
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Which day is the first of the week?
- “Dimanche.”
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What is “Wednesday” in French?
- “Mercredi.”
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How do you say “Tomorrow will be Friday” in French?
- “Demain sera vendredi.”
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What is “le week-end” in English?
- “The weekend.”
Presentation
Teacher’s Activities
- The teacher revises the previous lesson on numbers.
- The teacher writes the days of the week on the board.
- The teacher asks students to say today’s date.
- The teacher explains how to say the date in French.
Learners’ Activities
- Students listen and repeat the words.
- Students practice saying their birth dates.
- Students write the days of the week in French.
Assessment (Evaluation Questions)
- How do you say “Today is Monday” in French?
- Translate “Je suis né(e) le 5 mai 2009.”
- What is the French word for “Saturday”?
- How do you ask someone their birthdate in French?
- What is the sixth day of the week in French?
Conclusion
The teacher marks the students’ work and provides feedback.