Days of the Week French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3
Subject: French
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 8 years
Topic: Days of the Week
Sub-topic: Names of the Days
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- List the days of the week in French.
- Pronounce the names of the days correctly.
- Use the days of the week in simple sentences.
Keywords
- Lundi (Monday)
- Mardi (Tuesday)
- Mercredi (Wednesday)
- Jeudi (Thursday)
- Vendredi (Friday)
- Samedi (Saturday)
- Dimanche (Sunday)
Set Induction
The teacher sings a song about the days of the week in French and encourages the pupils to sing along.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with the days of the week in their native language.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with the days of the week
- Days of the week chart
- Audio recordings of the days of the week
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher asks the pupils to name the days of the week in their native language and explains that they will learn to do this in French.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- French language posters
- Audio-visual aids
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards
- Days of the week chart
- Visual aids (pictures)
Content
- Days of the Week:
- Lundi (Monday)
- Mardi (Tuesday)
- Mercredi (Wednesday)
- Jeudi (Thursday)
- Vendredi (Friday)
- Samedi (Saturday)
- Dimanche (Sunday)
Evaluation
- ______ means “Monday” in French. a) Mardi b) Mercredi c) Lundi d) Jeudi
- “Mardi” means ______. a) Monday b) Tuesday c) Wednesday d) Thursday
- ______ means “Wednesday” in French. a) Jeudi b) Vendredi c) Samedi d) Mercredi
- “Jeudi” means ______. a) Tuesday b) Wednesday c) Thursday d) Friday
- Vendredi means ______. a) Thursday b) Friday c) Saturday d) Sunday
- To say “Saturday” in French, you say ______. a) Samedi b) Dimanche c) Lundi d) Mardi
- ______ means “Sunday” in French. a) Vendredi b) Dimanche c) Samedi d) Mercredi
- How do you say “Monday” in French? a) Lundi b) Mardi c) Jeudi d) Vendredi
- What is the French word for “Tuesday”? a) Mercredi b) Jeudi c) Vendredi d) Mardi
- “Mercredi” means ______. a) Tuesday b) Wednesday c) Thursday d) Friday
- How do you say “Thursday” in French? a) Jeudi b) Vendredi c) Samedi d) Dimanche
- What is the French word for “Friday”? a) Samedi b) Dimanche c) Vendredi d) Lundi
- “Samedi” means ______. a) Friday b) Saturday c) Sunday d) Monday
- How do you say “Sunday” in French? a) Lundi b) Mardi c) Jeudi d) Dimanche
- What is the French word for “Wednesday”? a) Mercredi b) Jeudi c) Vendredi d) Samedi
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What does “Lundi” mean? A: Monday
- Q: How do you say “Tuesday” in French? A: Mardi
- Q: What does “Mercredi” mean? A: Wednesday
- Q: How do you say “Thursday” in French? A: Jeudi
- Q: What does “Vendredi” mean? A: Friday
- Q: How do you say “Saturday” in French? A: Samedi
- Q: What does “Dimanche” mean? A: Sunday
- Q: How do you say “Monday” in French? A: Lundi
- Q: What is the French word for “Tuesday”? A: Mardi
- Q: What does “Jeudi” mean? A: Thursday
- Q: How do you say “Friday” in French? A: Vendredi
- Q: What is the French word for “Saturday”? A: Samedi
- Q: What does “Dimanche” mean? A: Sunday
- Q: How do you say “Wednesday” in French? A: Mercredi
- Q: What is the French word for “Thursday”? A: Jeudi
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Numbers and Counting”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Days of the Week” in French.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Introduce the days of the week in French using flashcards.
- Pronounce each day and have the pupils repeat.
- Use a chart to visualize the days.
- Play an audio recording of the days of the week to reinforce pronunciation.
- Engage pupils in activities such as matching the days to their English equivalents.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher and repeat the days of the week in French.
- Practice writing the days of the week in French.
- Participate in activities and games related to the days of the week.
- Pair up and quiz each other on the days.
Assessment
- Oral practice of the days of the week in French.
- Written exercise on recognizing and writing the days in French.
- Participation in related activities.
Evaluation Questions
- How do you say “Monday” in French?
- What is the French word for “Tuesday”?
- How do you say “Wednesday” in French?
- What is “Jeudi” in English?
- How do you say “Friday” in French?
- What does “Samedi” mean in English?
- How do you say “Sunday” in French?
- What is “Lundi” in English?
- How do you say “Tuesday” in French?
- What is the French word for “Wednesday”?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and ensure pupils understand the days of the week in French.
