Basic Greetings and Introductions French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan: Introduction to French

Subject: French

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 1

Age: 6 years

Topic: Introduction to French

Sub-topic: Basic Greetings and Introductions

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Greet others using simple French words.
2. Introduce themselves in French.
3. Respond to basic French greetings.

Key Words:

• Bonjour (Hello)
• Au revoir (Goodbye)
• Merci (Thank you)
• S’il vous plaît (Please)
• Je m’appelle (My name is)

Set Induction:

The teacher greets the pupils in French and encourages them to respond.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have basic social skills in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with greetings
• Pictures illustrating greetings
• Audio recordings of native French speakers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils already know how to greet and introduce themselves in their native language.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Social interaction

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Audio recordings
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Basic French textbooks for Primary 1

Content:

1. Greetings:
   • Bonjour (Hello)
   • Au revoir (Goodbye)
2. Polite Expressions:
   • Merci (Thank you)
   • S’il vous plaît (Please)
3. Introductions:
   • Je m’appelle (My name is)

Examples:

• “Bonjour, je m’appelle Marie.”
• “Merci, au revoir!”

Evaluation

1. ___ means Hello in French. a) Merci b) Bonjour c) Au revoir d) S’il vous plaît
2. ___ means Goodbye in French. a) Bonjour b) Merci c) Au revoir d) S’il vous plaît
3. ___ means Thank you in French. a) Bonjour b) Merci c) Au revoir d) S’il vous plaît
4. ___ means Please in French. a) Bonjour b) Merci c) Au revoir d) S’il vous plaît
5. ___ means My name is in French. a) Merci b) S’il vous plaît c) Je m’appelle d) Au revoir

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What does “Bonjour” mean? A: “Bonjour” means Hello.
2. Q: How do you say Goodbye in French? A: Au revoir.
3. Q: What is the French word for Thank you? A: Merci.
4. Q: How do you say Please in French? A: S’il vous plaît.
5. Q: How do you introduce yourself in French? A: Je m’appelle.
6. Q: Can you use “Merci” in a sentence? A: Yes, “Merci beaucoup” means Thank you very much.
7. Q: How do you respond to “Bonjour”? A: You can respond with “Bonjour”.
8. Q: What is a polite way to ask for something in French? A: Use “S’il vous plaît”.
9. Q: How do you say your name in French? A: Je m’appelle [Your Name].
10. Q: Is “Au revoir” used for Hello or Goodbye? A: Goodbye.

Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic (if any).

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic: Basic Greetings and Introductions in French.

Step 3:

The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate greetings and introductions using flashcards.
• Play audio recordings of native French speakers.
• Encourage pupils to practice greetings in pairs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the greetings.
• Practice introducing themselves to each other.
• Engage in role-playing activities.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say Hello in French?
2. What does “Merci” mean?
3. How do you say Goodbye in French?
4. How do you introduce yourself in French?
5. What is the French word for Please?
6. Can you use “Au revoir” in a sentence?
7. What does “S’il vous plaît” mean?
8. How do you respond to “Bonjour”?
9. What is the polite way to ask for something in French?
10. How do you say your name in French?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes round to mark and provide feedback on the pupils’ work.

More Useful Links

• French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes