French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes

Here’s a typical weekly breakdown of topics covered in French for Primary 1 (First Grade) during the first term. This outline follows a general curriculum, but specific content might vary depending on the school or educational system.

Week 1: Introduction to French

• Topic: Basic Greetings and Introductions
  • Bonjour (Hello), Au revoir (Goodbye), Merci (Thank you), S’il vous plaît (Please)
  • Introducing oneself: Je m’appelle (My name is)
  • Simple responses to introductions
  • Basic Greetings and Introductions French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Week 2: Numbers

• Topic: Numbers 1-10
  • Counting from 1 to 10: Un, Deux, Trois, Quatre, Cinq, Six, Sept, Huit, Neuf, Dix
  • Simple counting exercises
  • Recognizing and writing numbers
  • Numbers 1-10 French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Week 3: The Alphabet

• Topic: French Alphabet
  • Learning the letters: A to Z
  • Pronunciation of each letter
  • Simple words starting with each letter
  • Learning the French Alphabet Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Week 4: Colors

• Topic: Basic Colors
  • Common colors: Rouge (Red), Bleu (Blue), Jaune (Yellow), Vert (Green), Noir (Black), Blanc (White)
  • Associating colors with objects
  • Coloring activities
  • Basic Colors in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Week 5: Days of the Week

• Topic: Days of the Week
  • Lundi (Monday), Mardi (Tuesday), Mercredi (Wednesday), Jeudi (Thursday), Vendredi (Friday), Samedi (Saturday), Dimanche (Sunday)
  • Reciting and recognizing the days
  • Simple activities related to the days
  • Learning the Days of the Week in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Week 6: Common Classroom Objects

• Topic: Classroom Vocabulary
  • La table (Table), La chaise (Chair), Le crayon (Pencil), Le cahier (Notebook), Le livre (Book)
  • Identifying objects in the classroom
  • Matching activities
  • Common Classroom Objects French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Week 7: Family Members

• Topic: Family Vocabulary
  • La mère (Mother), Le père (Father), Le frère (Brother), La sœur (Sister), Les grands-parents (Grandparents)
  • Talking about family
  • Drawing and labeling family trees
  • Learning the Names of Family Members in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Week 8: Body Parts

• Topic: Basic Body Parts
  • La tête (Head), Les mains (Hands), Les pieds (Feet), Les yeux (Eyes), La bouche (Mouth)
  • Singing songs about body parts
  • Simple exercises to identify body parts
  • Body Parts French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Week 9: Simple Commands

• Topic: Basic Commands
  • Stand up: Levez-vous, Sit down: Asseyez-vous, Look: Regardez, Listen: Écoutez, Repeat: Répétez
  • Practicing following commands
  • Classroom activities using commands
  • Simple Commands French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Week 10: Fruits

• Topic: Names of Common Fruits
  • La pomme (Apple), La banane (Banana), L’orange (Orange), La fraise (Strawberry), Le raisin (Grape)
  • Identifying and naming fruits
  • Drawing and coloring fruits
  • Learning the Names of Fruits in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Week 11: Animals

• Topic: Common Animals
  • Le chien (Dog), Le chat (Cat), Le poisson (Fish), L’oiseau (Bird), La vache (Cow)
  • Talking about animals
  • Matching animals to their sounds
  • Learning the Names of Animals in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Week 12: Weather

• Topic: Weather Vocabulary
  • Le soleil (Sun), La pluie (Rain), Le vent (Wind), La neige (Snow), Le nuage (Cloud)
  • Discussing the weather
  • Simple weather-related activities
  • Learning Weather Vocabulary in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Week 13: Review and Assessment

• Topic: Review of All Topics Covered
  • Reviewing numbers, colors, alphabet, days of the week, classroom objects, family members, body parts, commands, fruits, animals, and weather
  • Simple assessment activities to gauge understanding
  • Fun games and quizzes
  • Review and Assessment French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 13
• Examination Questions French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 14

This structure aims to provide a foundational understanding of basic French vocabulary and phrases, building a solid basis for further learning. Activities typically include speaking, listening, drawing, and simple writing to engage young learners effectively.