French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes

French Grammar for Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes

Week 1: Introduction to French
Topic: Greetings and Introductions
Content:

• Greetings: Introduce basic greetings in French such as Bonjour (Good morning), Bonsoir (Good evening), Au revoir (Goodbye).

• Introductions: Teach students how to introduce themselves and ask others their names: Je m’appelle [name] (My name is…), Comment tu t’appelles ? (What is your name?).

• Personal Example: “I remember when I first learned how to greet people in French. I used to get so excited every time I could say ‘Bonjour!’ to someone. It’s the little wins that make learning a new language so rewarding.”

Week 2: Numbers and Counting
Topic: Numbers 1-20
Content:

• Counting from 1 to 20: Teach students the numbers in French from un (1) to vingt (20). Use songs, games, or flashcards to reinforce this concept.

• Examples:

  • 1 – un

  • 2 – deux

  • 3 – trois

  • 10 – dix

  • 20 – vingt

• Activity: Counting objects in the classroom and assigning numbers to them in French.

Week 3: Days of the Week
Topic: Days of the Week
Content:

• Days: Teach the names of the days of the week in French: lundi (Monday), mardi (Tuesday), mercredi (Wednesday), etc.

• Activity: Create a fun song or rhyme that includes all seven days to make it easier for students to remember.

• Personal Story: “One of my students once said, ‘Lundi is my favorite day because we get to start fresh!’ It made me realize how important it is to make learning fun and relatable.”

Week 4: Basic Classroom Vocabulary
Topic: Classroom Objects
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach common classroom items such as le stylo (pen), le cahier (notebook), la table (table), la chaise (chair).

• Activity: Ask students to identify these objects in the classroom and say their names in French.

• Engagement Tip: “Try a treasure hunt in the classroom! Have students look for items and shout out their names in French when they find them.”

Week 5: Colours
Topic: Colours
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach colors like rouge (red), bleu (blue), vert (green), jaune (yellow).

• Activity: Use colored objects or drawings to help students associate colors with the French terms.

• Interactive Element: “I love seeing the students’ faces light up when they see their favorite colors in French. It turns an everyday lesson into something they truly enjoy.”

Week 6: Family Members
Topic: Family Members
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach names for family members such as la mère (mother), le père (father), le frère (brother), la sœur (sister).

• Activity: Have students draw their family tree and label each family member in French.

• Personal Connection: “When I taught this lesson, I asked the students to talk about their families, and it was beautiful to see how they shared personal stories in French!”

Week 7: Mid-Term Assessment
Topic: Mid-Term Assessment
Content:

• Review: Recap topics covered from Weeks 1-6: greetings, numbers, days of the week, classroom objects, colors, and family members.

• Assessment: A short quiz to test students’ knowledge of these topics. This helps identify areas that need reinforcement before moving on.

• Reflection: “I always use assessments not just to grade but to gauge what concepts need further attention.”

Week 8: Parts of the Body
Topic: Parts of the Body
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach basic body parts such as la tête (head), les bras (arms), les jambes (legs), les yeux (eyes).

• Activity: Have students label a drawing of the human body in French.

• Interactive Tip: “Try a fun game like Simon says, where students have to touch body parts when you say them in French!”

Week 9: Fruits and Vegetables
Topic: Fruits and Vegetables
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach names of common fruits and vegetables like la pomme (apple), la banane (banana), la carotte (carrot), la tomate (tomato).

• Activity: Organize a class discussion where students name their favorite fruits and vegetables in French.

• Engagement Tip: “I love when students bring their favorite fruits and veggies to class and practice French vocabulary with them.”

Week 10: Animals
Topic: Animals
Content:

• Vocabulary: Teach the names of common animals such as le chien (dog), le chat (cat), l’oiseau (bird), le cheval (horse).

• Activity: Use animal toys or pictures to engage students in identifying and naming animals in French.

• Fun Idea: “Have students act like animals while saying their names in French. It brings a lot of energy to the classroom!”

Week 11: Simple Sentences
Topic: Constructing Simple Sentences
Content:

• Grammar: Teach how to form simple sentences in French: Je mange une pomme (I eat an apple), Il a un livre (He has a book).

• Activity: Ask students to create simple sentences using vocabulary learned in previous weeks.

• Interactive Example: “By Week 11, you’ll be amazed at how confident the students are at stringing together full sentences in French!”

Week 12: Examination
Topic: Examination
Content:

• Comprehensive Exam: The final exam will cover all the topics from Weeks 1-11. Students will be tested on greetings, numbers, days, colors, family members, and more.

• Instructions: Remind students to read all questions carefully, manage their time, and review their answers before submitting.

• Preparation Tip: “I always encourage my students to stay calm and confident. The key to doing well in any exam is to prepare and believe in yourself!”

French Grammar for Primary 3 First Term, incorporating a mid-term assessment and a final examination:

Week 1: Introduction to French

• Topic: Greetings and Introductions
• Content: Basic greetings (Bonjour, Bonsoir, Au revoir), Introductions (Je m’appelle…, Comment tu t’appelles?)

Week 2: Numbers and Counting

• Topic: Numbers 1-20
• Content: Learning to count from 1 to 20 in French (un, deux, trois…)

Week 3: Days of the Week

• Topic: Days of the Week
• Content: Names of the days (lundi, mardi, mercredi…)

Week 4: Basic Classroom Vocabulary

• Topic: Classroom Objects
• Content: Common classroom items (le stylo, le cahier, la table…)

Week 5: Colours

• Topic: Colours
• Content: Names of colors (rouge, bleu, vert…)

Week 6: Family Members

• Topic: Family Members
• Content: Names of family members (la mère, le père, le frère…)

Week 7: Mid Term Assessment

• Topic: Mid Term Assessment
• Content: Review and assessment of topics covered in Weeks 1-6

Week 8: Parts of the Body

• Topic: Parts of the Body
• Content: Basic body parts (la tête, les bras, les jambes…)

Week 9: Fruits and Vegetables

• Topic: Fruits and Vegetables
• Content: Names of common fruits and vegetables (la pomme, la banane, la carotte…)

Week 10: Animals

• Topic: Animals
• Content: Names of common animals (le chien, le chat, l’oiseau…)

Week 11: Simple Sentences

• Topic: Constructing Simple Sentences
• Content: Basic sentence structure (Je mange une pomme, Il a un livre)

Week 12: Examination

• Topic: Examination
• Content: Comprehensive examination covering all topics from Weeks 1-11

This structure ensures a thorough introduction to fundamental French grammar and vocabulary, with built-in assessments to gauge student understanding and progress. The mid-term and final examinations provide opportunities for review and reinforcement of the material covered throughout the term.