Animals French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: French

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 10

Age: 8 years

Topic: Animals

Sub-topic: Common Animals

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Identify and name common animals in French.
2. Use simple sentences to describe animals.
3. Recognize and categorize different animals through visual aids and activities.

Keywords

• Le chien
• Le chat
• L’oiseau
• Le cheval
• Le poisson

Set Induction

The teacher introduces the lesson by showing pictures or toys of various animals and asking pupils about their favorite animals.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned basic French vocabulary and can now expand their knowledge to include animals.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures or flashcards of animals
• Animal toys or real-life examples (if available)
• Worksheets for practice
• Visual aids

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have learned various vocabulary related to their daily lives and can now apply their knowledge to new topics like animals.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Pictures of animals
• Flashcards

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with pictures and French labels
• Animal toys (if available)
• Whiteboard and markers

Content

1. Introduction to Common Animals:
   • Le chien (Dog)
   • Le chat (Cat)
   • L’oiseau (Bird)
   • Le cheval (Horse)
   • Le poisson (Fish)
2. Activities:
   • Identify and name animals using flashcards.
   • Match pictures of animals with their French names.
   • Describe their favorite animals in simple French sentences.

Evaluation

1. Le chien means ______ in English. a) Cat b) Dog c) Bird d) Fish
2. The French word for “cat” is ______. a) Le cheval b) Le chat c) Le poisson d) L’oiseau
3. L’oiseau translates to ______. a) Bird b) Horse c) Dog d) Cat
4. What does Le cheval mean in English? a) Fish b) Cat c) Horse d) Bird
5. Le poisson is ______ in English. a) Fish b) Dog c) Horse d) Bird
6. How do you say “horse” in French? a) Le chien b) Le cheval c) Le poisson d) Le chat
7. The French term for “bird” is ______. a) L’oiseau b) Le chat c) Le cheval d) Le poisson
8. What does Le chat mean? a) Cat b) Horse c) Bird d) Fish
9. How do you say “dog” in French? a) Le poisson b) L’oiseau c) Le chien d) Le cheval
10. Le poisson refers to a ______. a) Cat b) Fish c) Dog d) Bird
11. What is L’oiseau in English? a) Bird b) Fish c) Horse d) Cat
12. How do you say “cat” in French? a) Le cheval b) Le chien c) Le chat d) L’oiseau
13. Le cheval is ______ in English. a) Horse b) Bird c) Dog d) Fish
14. What does Le chien refer to? a) Cat b) Bird c) Horse d) Dog
15. How do you say “fish” in French? a) Le chat b) L’oiseau c) Le poisson d) Le cheval

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How do you say “dog” in French? A: Le chien
2. Q: What is “Le chat” in English? A: Cat
3. Q: How do you say “bird” in French? A: L’oiseau
4. Q: What does “Le cheval” mean? A: Horse
5. Q: How do you say “fish” in French? A: Le poisson
6. Q: What is “L’oiseau” in English? A: Bird
7. Q: How do you say “cat” in French? A: Le chat
8. Q: What does “Le chien” refer to? A: Dog
9. Q: How do you say “horse” in French? A: Le cheval
10. Q: What is “Le poisson” in English? A: Fish
11. Q: How do you say “cat” in French? A: Le chat
12. Q: What does “Le chat” mean? A: Cat
13. Q: How do you say “bird” in French? A: L’oiseau
14. Q: What is “Le chien” in English? A: Dog
15. Q: How do you say “horse” in French? A: Le cheval

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises previous vocabulary related to daily life and introduces new vocabulary for animals.

Step 2: The teacher presents new animal names using flashcards and toys.

Step 3: Pupils practice naming and describing animals, with the teacher providing corrections and feedback.

Teacher’s Activities

• Present animal vocabulary using visual aids.
• Conduct practice activities and provide feedback.
• Assist pupils with pronunciation and understanding.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify and name animals using flashcards and toys.
• Participate in matching and labeling activities.
• Describe their favorite animals in simple French sentences.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ ability to name and identify animals in French.
• Evaluate their participation in activities and accuracy in labeling exercises.

Evaluation Questions

1. How do you say “dog” in French?
2. What is “Le chat” in English?
3. How do you say “bird” in French?
4. What does “Le cheval” mean?
5. How do you say “fish” in French?
6. What is “L’oiseau” in English?
7. How do you say “cat” in French?
8. What does “Le chien” refer to?
9. How do you say “horse” in French?
10. What is “Le poisson” in English?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson, marks pupils’ work, and provides additional support as needed. Pupils should be able to confidently identify and name common animals in French by the end of the lesson.