Learning Weather Vocabulary in French French Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 12

Lesson Plan: Weather

Subject: French

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 12

Age: 6 years

Topic: Weather

Sub-topic: Learning Weather Vocabulary 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 different types of weather conditions in French.
2. Pronounce the names of weather conditions correctly in French.
3. Use weather vocabulary in simple sentences.

Key Words:

• Soleil (Sun)
• Nuage (Cloud)
• Pluie (Rain)
• Vent (Wind)
• Neige (Snow)
• Orage (Storm)
• Arc-en-ciel (Rainbow)
• Éclair (Lightning)
• Tonnerre (Thunder)
• Brouillard (Fog)

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures depicting various weather conditions and asks pupils to identify them in their native language.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with basic weather conditions in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with pictures of weather conditions
• Weather-themed videos or songs in French
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have experienced different weather conditions and know their names in their native language.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening skills
• Speaking skills
• Vocabulary building

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures depicting weather conditions
• Classroom objects for demonstration (e.g., cotton for clouds)

Reference Books:

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

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Content:

1. Weather Conditions:
   • Soleil (Sun)
   • Nuage (Cloud)
   • Pluie (Rain)
   • Vent (Wind)
   • Neige (Snow)
   • Orage (Storm)
   • Arc-en-ciel (Rainbow)
   • Éclair (Lightning)
   • Tonnerre (Thunder)
   • Brouillard (Fog)

Examples:

• “Il y a du soleil aujourd’hui.” (It is sunny today.)
• “Il pleut beaucoup.” (It is raining heavily.)
• “Regardez l’arc-en-ciel.” (Look at the rainbow.)

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Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. ___ means Sun in French. a) Soleil b) Nuage c) Pluie d) Vent
2. ___ means Cloud in French. a) Soleil b) Nuage c) Neige d) Orage
3. ___ means Rain in French. a) Vent b) Neige c) Pluie d) Tonnerre
4. ___ means Wind in French. a) Neige b) Vent c) Éclair d) Brouillard
5. ___ means Snow in French. a) Pluie b) Neige c) Soleil d) Orage
6. ___ means Storm in French. a) Éclair b) Tonnerre c) Orage d) Brouillard
7. ___ means Rainbow in French. a) Arc-en-ciel b) Éclair c) Tonnerre d) Brouillard
8. ___ means Lightning in French. a) Vent b) Éclair c) Soleil d) Pluie
9. ___ means Thunder in French. a) Nuage b) Brouillard c) Tonnerre d) Arc-en-ciel
10. ___ means Fog in French. a) Brouillard b) Orage c) Soleil d) Neige

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Q: How do you say Sun in French? A: Soleil.
2. Q: What is the French word for Cloud? A: Nuage.
3. Q: How do you say Rain in French? A: Pluie.
4. Q: What is the French word for Wind? A: Vent.
5. Q: How do you say Snow in French? A: Neige.
6. Q: What is the French word for Storm? A: Orage.
7. Q: How do you say Rainbow in French? A: Arc-en-ciel.
8. Q: What is the French word for Lightning? A: Éclair.
9. Q: How do you say Thunder in French? A: Tonnerre.
10. Q: What is the French word for Fog? A: Brouillard.

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Presentation:

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic (Animals).

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic: Weather 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 weather conditions and pronounce each name.
• Use gestures and actions to mimic each weather condition.
• Engage pupils in weather-related discussions using simple sentences.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the names of weather conditions.
• Perform actions to represent each weather condition.
• Describe the weather using the learned vocabulary.

Assessment:

Evaluation Questions:

1. How do you say Sun in French?
2. What is the French word for Cloud?
3. How do you say Rain in French?
4. What is the French word for Wind?
5. How do you say Snow in French?
6. What is the French word for Storm?
7. How do you say Rainbow in French?
8. What is the French word for Lightning?
9. How do you say Thunder in French?
10. What is the French word for Fog?

Conclusion:

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

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This lesson plan aims to make learning about weather enjoyable and interactive for Primary 1 students, fostering vocabulary acquisition and communication skills in French.