Learning the Names of Family Members in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan: Family Members

Subject: French

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 7

Age: 6 years

Topic: Family Members

Sub-topic: Learning the Names of Family Members 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 family members in French.
2. Pronounce the names of family members correctly in French.
3. Use the names of family members in simple sentences.

Key Words:

• Père (Father)
• Mère (Mother)
• Frère (Brother)
• Sœur (Sister)
• Grand-père (Grandfather)
• Grand-mère (Grandmother)
• Oncle (Uncle)
• Tante (Aunt)
• Cousin (Male Cousin)
• Cousine (Female Cousin)

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of different family members and asks the pupils to name them in their native language.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with family members in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Family member flashcards
• Pictures of different family members
• Family tree chart

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils already know the names of family members in their native language.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Vocabulary building

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Family pictures
• Whiteboard and markers

Reference Books:

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

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Content:

1. Family Members:
   • Père (Father)
   • Mère (Mother)
   • Frère (Brother)
   • Sœur (Sister)
   • Grand-père (Grandfather)
   • Grand-mère (Grandmother)
   • Oncle (Uncle)
   • Tante (Aunt)
   • Cousin (Male Cousin)
   • Cousine (Female Cousin)

Examples:

• “C’est mon père.” (This is my father.)
• “Voici ma mère.” (Here is my mother.)
• “J’ai un frère.” (I have a brother.)

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Evaluation

1. ___ means Father in French. a) Mère b) Père c) Frère d) Oncle
2. ___ means Mother in French. a) Sœur b) Mère c) Tante d) Cousine
3. ___ means Brother in French. a) Frère b) Père c) Oncle d) Grand-père
4. ___ means Sister in French. a) Mère b) Grand-mère c) Sœur d) Tante
5. ___ means Grandfather in French. a) Grand-mère b) Oncle c) Frère d) Grand-père
6. ___ means Grandmother in French. a) Cousin b) Grand-mère c) Père d) Tante
7. ___ means Uncle in French. a) Oncle b) Père c) Cousin d) Frère
8. ___ means Aunt in French. a) Cousine b) Tante c) Mère d) Grand-mère
9. ___ means Male Cousin in French. a) Cousine b) Cousin c) Frère d) Oncle
10. ___ means Female Cousin in French. a) Tante b) Cousine c) Sœur d) Grand-mère

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How do you say Father in French? A: Père.
2. Q: What is the French word for Mother? A: Mère.
3. Q: How do you say Brother in French? A: Frère.
4. Q: What is the French word for Sister? A: Sœur.
5. Q: How do you say Grandfather in French? A: Grand-père.
6. Q: What is the French word for Grandmother? A: Grand-mère.
7. Q: How do you say Uncle in French? A: Oncle.
8. Q: What is the French word for Aunt? A: Tante.
9. Q: How do you say Male Cousin in French? A: Cousin.
10. Q: What is the French word for Female Cousin? A: Cousine.

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Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic (Common Classroom Objects).

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic: Family Members 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 family members and pronounce each name.
• Display pictures of family members and ask pupils to name them in French.
• Use simple sentences to describe the family members.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the names of family members.
• Match flashcards with real family pictures.
• Use the names of family members in simple sentences.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say Father in French?
2. What is the French word for Mother?
3. How do you say Brother in French?
4. What is the French word for Sister?
5. How do you say Grandfather in French?
6. What is the French word for Grandmother?
7. How do you say Uncle in French?
8. What is the French word for Aunt?
9. How do you say Male Cousin in French?
10. What is the French word for Female Cousin?

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 family members in French in a fun and engaging way