Greetings in the morning, afternoon and evening in French Language French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: French Language
Topic: Greetings in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening
Sub-topic: Learning to Greet at Different Times
Duration: 30 minutes
Term: First term
Week: Week 8
Set Induction:
- Begin the lesson by asking students to share how they greet each other in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Previous Knowledge:
- Students are familiar with basic greetings like “hello” and “good morning.”
Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Greet in French using appropriate phrases for the morning, afternoon, and evening.
- Understand when to use different greetings based on the time of day.
- Develop an appreciation for cultural differences in greetings.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening, speaking, cultural awareness.
Learning Materials:
- Flashcards with French greetings.
- Pictures depicting morning, afternoon, and evening.
- A whiteboard and markers.
Content
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Topic: Greetings in the Morning, Afternoon, and Evening in French
Bonjour! 🇫🇷 Let’s learn how to say “hello” in French at different times of the day!
1. In the Morning: 🌅
- In the morning, we say “Bonjour!” which means “Good morning!”
- Try it! Say “Bonjour!”
2. In the Afternoon: ☀️
- In the afternoon, we say “Bon après-midi!” which means “Good afternoon!”
- Say “Bon après-midi!”
3. In the Evening: 🌙
- In the evening, we say “Bonsoir!” which means “Good evening!”
- Can you say “Bonsoir”?
It’s Fun! 🎉
- Remember, “Bonjour” for the morning, “Bon après-midi” for the afternoon, and “Bonsoir” for the evening.
Practice: 💬
- Greet your friends and family in French at different times of the day. It’s a fun way to learn!
Au revoir! 👋 That means “Goodbye!”
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Evaluation
- In the morning, we say “________” in French. a) Bonsoir b) Bon après-midi c) Bonjour d) Au revoir
- “Bon après-midi” means “________” in French. a) Good night b) Good afternoon c) Goodbye d) Good morning
- “Bonsoir” is used to say “________” in the evening. a) Goodbye b) Good night c) Good morning d) Good afternoon
- What do we say in French for “Good morning”? a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Au revoir d) Bon après-midi
- If it’s the afternoon, we greet with “________” in French. a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- “________” is used to say “Goodbye” in French. a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Au revoir d) Bon après-midi
- Which French greeting is for the morning? a) Bonsoir b) Bon après-midi c) Bonjour d) Au revoir
- “________” means “Good afternoon” in French. a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- In the evening, we use “________” to greet in French. a) Bonjour b) Bonsoir c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- What is the French greeting for the afternoon? a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- “________” is used to say “Good night” in French. a) Bonjour b) Bonsoir c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- If you meet someone in the morning, you say “________” in French. a) Bonjour b) Bonsoir c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- “________” is a French word that means “Goodbye.” a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- What do you say in the evening to greet in French? a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
- The French greeting for “Good afternoon” is “________.” a) Bonsoir b) Bonjour c) Bon après-midi d) Au revoir
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Presentation:
Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by discussing with students how they greet each other.
- Explain that in the French language, people use different greetings at different times of the day.
Step 2 – Greetings (15 minutes):
- Show flashcards with French greetings: “Bonjour” (good morning), “Bon après-midi” (good afternoon), “Bonsoir” (good evening).
- Practice pronunciation and encourage students to repeat after you.
- Show pictures of morning, afternoon, and evening to illustrate when to use these greetings.
Step 3 – Cultural Appreciation (7 minutes):
- Discuss how different cultures have their own unique greetings.
- Encourage students to appreciate and respect these differences.
- Ask students to share how they feel when someone greets them in their language.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Use simple language and visuals.
- Encourage students to participate by asking questions.
- Use repetition and gestures to aid understanding.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and repeat the French greetings.
- Look at pictures and identify the time of day.
- Share their thoughts and feelings about greetings.
Evaluation:
- What is the French greeting for “good morning”?
- How do you say “good evening” in French?
- When do you use the greeting “bon après-midi” in French?
- What is a cultural difference in greetings you’ve learned about today?
- Can you show the difference between morning, afternoon, and evening using pictures?
- Why is it important to learn about greetings in different languages?
- How do you feel when someone greets you in your language?
- What is the importance of saying “bonjour” in the morning?
- What does “bonsoir” mean in French?
- Can you greet your friend in French right now?
Conclusion (3 minutes):
- Summarize the French greetings learned today.
- Encourage students to use these greetings with their friends and family.
- Emphasize the importance of respecting and appreciating different cultures. 🌍🇫🇷👏
