
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
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Table of Contents
Toggle- Identify and name different types of weather conditions in French.
- Pronounce the names of weather conditions correctly in French.
- 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
Content:
- 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.)
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- ___ means Sun in French. a) Soleil b) Nuage c) Pluie d) Vent
- ___ means Cloud in French. a) Soleil b) Nuage c) Neige d) Orage
- ___ means Rain in French. a) Vent b) Neige c) Pluie d) Tonnerre
- ___ means Wind in French. a) Neige b) Vent c) Éclair d) Brouillard
- ___ means Snow in French. a) Pluie b) Neige c) Soleil d) Orage
- ___ means Storm in French. a) Éclair b) Tonnerre c) Orage d) Brouillard
- ___ means Rainbow in French. a) Arc-en-ciel b) Éclair c) Tonnerre d) Brouillard
- ___ means Lightning in French. a) Vent b) Éclair c) Soleil d) Pluie
- ___ means Thunder in French. a) Nuage b) Brouillard c) Tonnerre d) Arc-en-ciel
- ___ means Fog in French. a) Brouillard b) Orage c) Soleil d) Neige
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Q: How do you say Sun in French? A: Soleil.
- Q: What is the French word for Cloud? A: Nuage.
- Q: How do you say Rain in French? A: Pluie.
- Q: What is the French word for Wind? A: Vent.
- Q: How do you say Snow in French? A: Neige.
- Q: What is the French word for Storm? A: Orage.
- Q: How do you say Rainbow in French? A: Arc-en-ciel.
- Q: What is the French word for Lightning? A: Éclair.
- Q: How do you say Thunder in French? A: Tonnerre.
- Q: What is the French word for Fog? A: Brouillard.
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:
- How do you say Sun in French?
- What is the French word for Cloud?
- How do you say Rain in French?
- What is the French word for Wind?
- How do you say Snow in French?
- What is the French word for Storm?
- How do you say Rainbow in French?
- What is the French word for Lightning?
- How do you say Thunder in French?
- 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.
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