Fruits and Vegetables French Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Primary 1 French

Subject: French
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 10
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Fruits and Vegetables (Les Fruits et Légumes)
Sub-topic: Learning the names of common fruits and vegetables in French
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Identify and name common fruits and vegetables in French.
2. Correctly pronounce the names of fruits and vegetables in French.
3. Match fruits and vegetables in French with their English equivalents.

Keywords

• La pomme (Apple)
• La banane (Banana)
• La carotte (Carrot)
• La tomate (Tomato)
• Le raisin (Grapes)
• La pomme de terre (Potato)
• L’orange (Orange)
• Le concombre (Cucumber)
• Le chou (Cabbage)
• Les épinards (Spinach)

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of fruits and vegetables to the students and asks them to name them in English. The teacher then introduces the French names for the fruits and vegetables.

Entry Behavior

Pupils already know the names of some common fruits and vegetables in English.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Pictures or flashcards of common fruits and vegetables.
2. A large poster with French and English names for fruits and vegetables.
3. Fruit and vegetable toys or props for hands-on learning.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher connects the topic to students’ prior knowledge by discussing fruits and vegetables they see or eat at home and in school, then introducing their French names.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Pronunciation skills
• Visual identification skills

Learning Materials

1. Flashcards with pictures and names of fruits and vegetables in French and English.
2. A large chart of fruits and vegetables with names in both languages.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• French for Beginners

Instructional Materials

1. Flashcards with French names and pictures of fruits and vegetables.
2. A large poster for group work or individual learning.

Content

Definition

• Les fruits et légumes means “fruits and vegetables” in French.
• Learning the French names for fruits and vegetables helps with communication about food and healthy eating.

Common Fruits and Vegetables in French

1. La pomme – Apple
2. La banane – Banana
3. L’orange – Orange
4. Le raisin – Grapes
5. La fraise – Strawberry
6. La poire – Pear
7. La carotte – Carrot
8. La tomate – Tomato
9. Le concombre – Cucumber
10. La pomme de terre – Potato

Examples

1. J’aime manger des pommes. (I like eating apples.)
2. Il y a des bananes dans le panier. (There are bananas in the basket.)
3. Elle mange des fraises. (She eats strawberries.)
4. Nous avons des tomates dans le jardin. (We have tomatoes in the garden.)
5. Les raisins sont délicieux. (Grapes are delicious.)

Evaluation Questions

1. ___ means “Apple” in French.
   a) La banane
   b) La pomme
   c) Le raisin
   d) L’orange
2. The French word for “Banana” is ___.
   a) La poire
   b) La banane
   c) La pomme
   d) La fraise
3. ___ means “Orange” in French.
   a) L’orange
   b) Le raisin
   c) Le concombre
   d) La pomme de terre
4. What is the French word for “Grapes”?
   a) Le raisin
   b) La pomme
   c) La banane
   d) La tomate
5. ___ means “Strawberry” in French.
   a) La fraise
   b) La carotte
   c) Le concombre
   d) La tomate
6. What is La poire in English?
   a) Pear
   b) Potato
   c) Banana
   d) Apple
7. ___ means “Carrot” in French.
   a) La fraise
   b) La carotte
   c) La poire
   d) La tomate
8. What is La tomate in English?
   a) Potato
   b) Tomato
   c) Cucumber
   d) Orange
9. ___ means “Potato” in French.
   a) Le raisin
   b) La pomme de terre
   c) La banane
   d) L’orange
10. What does Le concombre mean?
    a) Carrot
    b) Cucumber
    c) Pear
    d) Grape
11. What is L’orange in English?
    a) Tomato
    b) Potato
    c) Orange
    d) Strawberry
12. ___ means “Grapes” in French.
    a) La pomme
    b) Le raisin
    c) La fraise
    d) La poire
13. What does La fraise mean?
    a) Carrot
    b) Strawberry
    c) Pear
    d) Tomato
14. ___ means “Tomato” in French.
    a) La fraise
    b) La pomme
    c) La tomate
    d) Le raisin
15. What is the French word for “Cucumber”?
    a) La pomme
    b) Le concombre
    c) La carotte
    d) L’orange

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What does Les fruits et légumes mean in English?
   It means “Fruits and vegetables.”
2. How do you say “Apple” in French?
   La pomme.
3. What is the French word for “Banana”?
   La banane.
4. How do you say “Grapes” in French?
   Le raisin.
5. What does La fraise mean?
   “Strawberry.”
6. What is La pomme de terre in English?
   “Potato.”
7. How do you say “Carrot” in French?
   La carotte.
8. What is the French word for “Tomato”?
   La tomate.
9. What does Le concombre mean in English?
   “Cucumber.”
10. How do you say “I like bananas” in French?
    J’aime les bananes.
11. What does L’orange mean?
    “Orange.”
12. How do you say “Strawberries are sweet” in French?
    Les fraises sont sucrées.
13. What is the French word for “Pear”?
    La poire.
14. How do you say “We eat potatoes” in French?
    Nous mangeons des pommes de terre.
15. What does Le raisin mean?
    “Grapes.”

Presentation Steps

1. Review the previous lesson (Les parties du corps).
2. Introduce the new topic Les fruits et légumes using flashcards.
3. Pronounce each fruit and vegetable name in French and ask pupils to repeat after you.
4. Display pictures of fruits and vegetables and encourage students to identify and name them in French.
5. Conduct a matching activity where pupils match French names with the corresponding fruits and vegetables.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show flashcards and pictures of fruits and vegetables.
2. Pronounce each fruit and vegetable and have the pupils repeat.
3. Ask questions to check understanding and pronunciation.
4. Conduct an interactive game where pupils point to the pictures and name the items in French.

Learners’ Activities

1. Repeat the names of fruits and vegetables after the teacher.
2. Point to the pictures of fruits and vegetables when asked.
3. Participate in the matching game of French and English names.

Evaluation

1. Write the French word for “Apple.”
2. What does Le raisin mean?
3. Write “Tomato” in French.
4. What is La banane in English?
5. Translate La pomme into English.
6. What is “Carrot” in French?
7. Write L’orange in English.
8. What does Le concombre mean in English?
9. Write the French word for “Strawberry.”
10. How do you say “I like tomatoes” in French?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around, marking the pupils’ work and providing feedback. Pupils are encouraged to continue practicing the names of fruits and vegetables in French at home.

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