Fruits and Vegetables French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Subject: French
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 8 years
Topic: Fruits and Vegetables
Sub-topic: Common Fruits and Vegetables
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and name common fruits and vegetables in French.
- Use simple sentences to describe their favorite fruits and vegetables.
- Demonstrate understanding through oral and written activities.
Keywords
- La pomme
- La banane
- La carotte
- La tomate
- Le brocoli
Set Induction
The teacher introduces the lesson by showing pictures of various fruits and vegetables and asking pupils about their favorite ones.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with basic French vocabulary and can follow simple instructions in French.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures or flashcards of fruits and vegetables
- Real fruits and vegetables for demonstration
- Worksheets for practice
- Visual aids
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils have learned basic vocabulary and can now expand their knowledge to include food items, which are relevant to their daily lives.
Embedded Core Skills
- Listening
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
Learning Materials
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Pictures of fruits and vegetables
- Flashcards
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with pictures and French labels
- Real fruits and vegetables
- Whiteboard and markers
Content
- Introduction to Fruits:
- La pomme (Apple)
- La banane (Banana)
- L’orange (Orange)
- La fraise (Strawberry)
- La poire (Pear)
- Introduction to Vegetables:
- La carotte (Carrot)
- La tomate (Tomato)
- Le brocoli (Broccoli)
- Les petits pois (Peas)
- La courgette (Zucchini)
- Activities:
- Identify and name fruits and vegetables using flashcards.
- Match pictures of fruits and vegetables with their French names.
- Practice describing favorite fruits and vegetables in French.
Evaluation
- La pomme means ______ in English. a) Carrot b) Banana c) Apple d) Tomato
- The French word for “banana” is ______. a) La fraise b) La banane c) La poire d) L’orange
- La carotte translates to ______. a) Peas b) Carrot c) Broccoli d) Apple
- What does La tomate mean in English? a) Tomato b) Carrot c) Banana d) Pear
- Le brocoli is ______ in English. a) Broccoli b) Strawberry c) Pear d) Orange
- How do you say “strawberry” in French? a) La poire b) La carotte c) La fraise d) L’orange
- La courgette refers to a ______. a) Vegetable b) Fruit c) Dessert d) Meat
- The French term for “peas” is ______. a) La carotte b) Les petits pois c) La pomme d) La banane
- What does L’orange mean? a) Apple b) Banana c) Orange d) Strawberry
- How do you say “pear” in French? a) La fraise b) La poire c) La tomate d) La courgette
- La poire is ______ in English. a) Pear b) Carrot c) Banana d) Broccoli
- What is La banane in English? a) Banana b) Apple c) Tomato d) Peas
- How do you say “broccoli” in French? a) La tomate b) La courgette c) Le brocoli d) La fraise
- Les petits pois are ______. a) Carrots b) Peas c) Apples d) Bananas
- What is La carotte in English? a) Carrot b) Orange c) Strawberry d) Pear
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: How do you say “apple” in French? A: La pomme
- Q: What is “La banane” in English? A: Banana
- Q: How do you say “carrot” in French? A: La carotte
- Q: What does “La tomate” mean? A: Tomato
- Q: How do you say “broccoli” in French? A: Le brocoli
- Q: What is “La fraise” in English? A: Strawberry
- Q: How do you say “peas” in French? A: Les petits pois
- Q: What does “La courgette” mean? A: Zucchini
- Q: How do you say “pear” in French? A: La poire
- Q: What is “L’orange” in English? A: Orange
- Q: How do you say “banana” in French? A: La banane
- Q: What is “La poire” in English? A: Pear
- Q: How do you say “strawberry” in French? A: La fraise
- Q: What does “Le brocoli” refer to? A: Broccoli
- Q: How do you say “zucchini” in French? A: La courgette
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topics on basic vocabulary and introduces new food items.
Step 2: The teacher presents new vocabulary for fruits and vegetables using pictures and real examples.
Step 3: Pupils practice naming and describing fruits and vegetables, with the teacher providing corrections and feedback.
Teacher’s Activities
- Present fruit and vegetable vocabulary using visual aids.
- Conduct practice activities and provide feedback.
- Help pupils with pronunciation and understanding.
Learners’ Activities
- Identify and name fruits and vegetables using flashcards and real examples.
- Participate in matching and labeling activities.
- Describe their favorite fruits and vegetables in simple French sentences.
Assessment
- Observe pupils’ ability to name and identify fruits and vegetables in French.
- Evaluate their participation in activities and accuracy in labeling exercises.
Evaluation Questions
- How do you say “apple” in French?
- What is “La banane” in English?
- How do you say “carrot” in French?
- What does “La tomate” mean?
- How do you say “broccoli” in French?
- What is “La fraise” in English?
- How do you say “peas” in French?
- What does “La courgette” mean?
- How do you say “pear” in French?
- What is “L’orange” 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 fruits and vegetables in French by the end of the lesson.