Parts of the Body French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Subject: French
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 8 years
Topic: Parts of the Body
Sub-topic: Basic Body Parts
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and name basic body parts in French.
- Use simple sentences to describe different parts of the body.
- Demonstrate understanding through oral and written activities.
Keywords
- La tête
- Les bras
- Les jambes
- Les yeux
- La bouche
Set Induction
The teacher introduces the lesson by showing a simple diagram of the human body and asking pupils to name the body parts they already know.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with basic French vocabulary and are able to follow simple instructions in French.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Body parts flashcards
- Diagrams of the human body
- Worksheets for practice
- Visual aids
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils have previously learned basic vocabulary and can now expand their knowledge to include body parts.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Diagrams of the human body
- Flashcards
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with pictures and French labels
- Diagrams of the human body
- Whiteboard and markers
Content
- Introduction to Body Parts:
- La tête (Head)
- Les bras (Arms)
- Les jambes (Legs)
- Les yeux (Eyes)
- La bouche (Mouth)
- Le nez (Nose)
- Les oreilles (Ears)
- Les mains (Hands)
- Les pieds (Feet)
- Activities:
- Identify body parts on a diagram.
- Label body parts on a worksheet.
- Practice saying body parts in French.
Evaluation
- La tête means ______ in English. a) Hands b) Legs c) Head d) Arms
- The French word for “eyes” is ______. a) La bouche b) Les yeux c) Le nez d) Les bras
- Les jambes translates to ______. a) Feet b) Hands c) Legs d) Arms
- What does La bouche mean in English? a) Mouth b) Nose c) Ears d) Eyes
- Les oreilles are your ______. a) Hands b) Feet c) Ears d) Legs
- The French term for “hands” is ______. a) Les mains b) Les bras c) Les jambes d) La tête
- Le nez means ______ in English. a) Mouth b) Eyes c) Nose d) Ears
- How do you say “feet” in French? a) Les bras b) Les pieds c) Les mains d) La bouche
- Les yeux translates to ______. a) Hands b) Legs c) Eyes d) Mouth
- What does Les bras mean? a) Arms b) Feet c) Hands d) Legs
- Les mains are your ______. a) Ears b) Hands c) Legs d) Eyes
- How do you say “legs” in French? a) Les pieds b) Les jambes c) La tête d) Le nez
- La bouche is used for ______. a) Seeing b) Hearing c) Eating d) Walking
- What is Le nez in English? a) Head b) Mouth c) Nose d) Feet
- Les pieds refers to your ______. a) Hands b) Legs c) Feet d) Arms
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: How do you say “head” in French? A: La tête
- Q: What is “Les yeux” in English? A: Eyes
- Q: How do you say “arms” in French? A: Les bras
- Q: What does “La bouche” mean? A: Mouth
- Q: How do you say “feet” in French? A: Les pieds
- Q: What is “Les jambes” in English? A: Legs
- Q: How do you say “ears” in French? A: Les oreilles
- Q: What does “Le nez” mean? A: Nose
- Q: How do you say “hands” in French? A: Les mains
- Q: What is “Les pieds” in English? A: Feet
- Q: How do you say “mouth” in French? A: La bouche
- Q: What does “Les yeux” refer to? A: Eyes
- Q: How do you say “legs” in French? A: Les jambes
- Q: What is “Les bras” in English? A: Arms
- Q: How do you say “nose” in French? A: Le nez
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises previous topics related to vocabulary and pronunciation, focusing on body parts.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by showing a diagram of the human body and teaching the names of different body parts in French.
Step 3: Pupils practice identifying and naming body parts using diagrams and flashcards. The teacher provides corrections and additional explanations as needed.
Teacher’s Activities
- Present the body parts vocabulary using visual aids.
- Conduct practice activities and provide feedback.
- Help pupils with pronunciation and understanding.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify and name body parts using diagrams.
- Participate in labeling and matching activities.
- Practice pronunciation and use of body parts vocabulary in sentences.
Assessment
- Observe pupils’ ability to name and identify body parts in French.
- Evaluate their participation in activities and accuracy in labeling exercises.
Evaluation Questions
- How do you say “head” in French?
- What is “Les yeux” in English?
- How do you say “arms” in French?
- What does “La bouche” mean?
- How do you say “feet” in French?
- What is “Les jambes” in English?
- How do you say “ears” in French?
- What does “Le nez” mean?
- How do you say “hands” in French?
- What is “Les pieds” in English?
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the day’s lesson, marks pupils’ work, and addresses any issues or difficulties. Pupils should be able to confidently identify and name body parts in French by the end of the lesson.
