Learning the Names of Fruits in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Lesson Plan: Fruits

Subject: French

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 10

Age: 6 years

Topic: Fruits

Sub-topic: Learning the Names of Fruits in French

Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Identify and name common fruits in French.
2. Pronounce the names of fruits correctly in French.
3. Use the names of fruits in simple sentences.

Key Words:

• Pomme (Apple)
• Banane (Banana)
• Orange (Orange)
• Raisin (Grape)
• Fraises (Strawberries)
• Ananas (Pineapple)
• Cerise (Cherry)
• Pêche (Peach)
• Poire (Pear)
• Melon (Melon)

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of various fruits and asks pupils to identify them in their native language.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with common fruits in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of fruits
• Actual fruits for demonstration (optional)
• Fruit-themed songs or rhymes in French

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils already know the names of fruits in their native language.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Vocabulary building

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures of fruits
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books:

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

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Content:

1. Fruits:
   • Pomme (Apple)
   • Banane (Banana)
   • Orange (Orange)
   • Raisin (Grape)
   • Fraises (Strawberries)
   • Ananas (Pineapple)
   • Cerise (Cherry)
   • Pêche (Peach)
   • Poire (Pear)
   • Melon (Melon)

Examples:

• “J’aime les fraises.” (I like strawberries.)
• “La pomme est rouge.” (The apple is red.)
• “Voici une banane.” (Here is a banana.)

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Evaluation

1. ___ means Apple in French. a) Pomme b) Banane c) Orange d) Raisin
2. ___ means Banana in French. a) Orange b) Pomme c) Banane d) Fraises
3. ___ means Orange in French. a) Raisin b) Orange c) Cerise d) Pêche
4. ___ means Grape in French. a) Fraises b) Ananas c) Raisin d) Melon
5. ___ means Strawberries in French. a) Poire b) Fraises c) Cerise d) Melon
6. ___ means Pineapple in French. a) Ananas b) Pêche c) Poire d) Melon
7. ___ means Cherry in French. a) Pomme b) Cerise c) Banane d) Orange
8. ___ means Peach in French. a) Melon b) Pêche c) Fraises d) Raisin
9. ___ means Pear in French. a) Ananas b) Poire c) Cerise d) Pêche
10. ___ means Melon in French. a) Orange b) Pomme c) Melon d) Raisin

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How do you say Apple in French? A: Pomme.
2. Q: What is the French word for Banana? A: Banane.
3. Q: How do you say Orange in French? A: Orange.
4. Q: What is the French word for Grape? A: Raisin.
5. Q: How do you say Strawberries in French? A: Fraises.
6. Q: What is the French word for Pineapple? A: Ananas.
7. Q: How do you say Cherry in French? A: Cerise.
8. Q: What is the French word for Peach? A: Pêche.
9. Q: How do you say Pear in French? A: Poire.
10. Q: What is the French word for Melon? A: Melon.

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Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic (Simple Commands).

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic: Fruits in French.

Step 3:

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

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show flashcards with pictures of fruits and pronounce each name.
• Display actual fruits (if available) and ask pupils to name them in French.
• Use simple sentences to describe the fruits.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the names of fruits.
• Identify and match flashcards with actual fruits (if available).
• Use the names of fruits in simple sentences.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say Apple in French?
2. What is the French word for Banana?
3. How do you say Orange in French?
4. What is the French word for Grape?
5. How do you say Strawberries in French?
6. What is the French word for Pineapple?
7. How do you say Cherry in French?
8. What is the French word for Peach?
9. How do you say Pear in French?
10. What is the French word for Melon?

Conclusion:

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

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This lesson plan is designed to be student-centered, encouraging interaction and participation while introducing fruits in French in a fun