Simple Sentences French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Subject: French

Class: Primary 3

Term: First Term

Week: 11

Age: 8 years

Topic: Simple Sentences

Sub-topic: Constructing Simple Sentences

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Construct simple sentences in French using basic vocabulary.
2. Identify the components of a simple sentence (subject, verb, object).
3. Use simple sentences to describe daily activities.

Keywords

• Je mange
• Une pomme
• Il a
• Un livre
• Sujet
• Verbe
• Objet

Set Induction

The teacher begins by writing a few simple sentences on the board and asks pupils to identify the subject, verb, and object.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned basic vocabulary and can now apply this knowledge to form simple sentences.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Sentence strips with examples
• Worksheets with sentence-building exercises
• Flashcards with images and words

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils have learned vocabulary related to daily activities and can now use this vocabulary to create sentences.

Embedded Core Skills

• Writing
• Speaking
• Reading
• Listening

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Flashcards
• Sentence strips

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with pictures and French words
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets for practice

Content

1. Introduction to Sentence Structure:
   • Subject + Verb + Object: Je mange une pomme (I eat an apple)
   • Subject + Verb + Object: Il a un livre (He has a book)
2. Activities:
   • Practice constructing sentences using provided vocabulary.
   • Match sentences to corresponding pictures.
   • Create original sentences based on prompts.

Evaluation

1. Je mange ______ pomme. a) une b) un c) des d) la
2. Il a ______ livre. a) une b) des c) un d) les
3. Nous avons ______ crayons. a) une b) des c) un d) la
4. Elle a ______ stylo. a) un b) une c) des d) le
5. Je bois ______ eau. a) une b) un c) des d) la
6. Il mange ______ gâteau. a) un b) une c) des d) le
7. Nous regardons ______ télévision. a) la b) un c) une d) des
8. Ils ont ______ livre. a) des b) un c) une d) le
9. Je vois ______ arbre. a) un b) une c) des d) la
10. Elle lit ______ livre. a) une b) des c) un d) le
11. Nous avons ______ maison. a) un b) une c) des d) les
12. Je prends ______ bus. a) le b) une c) des d) un
13. Il voit ______ chat. a) un b) des c) une d) le
14. Vous avez ______ crayons. a) un b) la c) des d) une
15. Elle mange ______ orange. a) une b) un c) des d) le

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: How do you say “I eat an apple” in French? A: Je mange une pomme
2. Q: What does “Il a un livre” mean in English? A: He has a book
3. Q: How do you form a simple sentence in French? A: Subject + Verb + Object
4. Q: What is the French word for “book”? A: Livre
5. Q: How do you say “He eats an apple” in French? A: Il mange une pomme
6. Q: What is the structure of a simple French sentence? A: Subject + Verb + Object
7. Q: How do you say “We have pencils” in French? A: Nous avons des crayons
8. Q: What does “Elle lit un livre” mean? A: She reads a book
9. Q: How do you construct a sentence using “un” and “pomme”? A: Je mange une pomme
10. Q: What does “Ils ont un chat” mean? A: They have a cat
11. Q: How do you say “She has a pen” in French? A: Elle a un stylo
12. Q: What is “une orange” in English? A: An orange
13. Q: How do you say “We watch TV” in French? A: Nous regardons la télévision
14. Q: What does “Vous avez des crayons” mean? A: You have pencils
15. Q: How do you form a sentence with “la” and “maison”? A: Nous avons une maison

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on vocabulary and introduces the structure of simple sentences.

Step 2: The teacher demonstrates how to construct simple sentences using example sentences.

Step 3: Pupils practice forming their own sentences with guidance and correction from the teacher.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain sentence structure and provide examples.
• Monitor and assist pupils with sentence construction.
• Correct and guide pupils during practice activities.

Learners’ Activities

• Construct sentences using provided vocabulary.
• Match sentences to pictures and create original sentences.
• Practice writing and speaking simple sentences.

Assessment

• Observe pupils’ ability to construct and use simple sentences.
• Evaluate their participation and accuracy in sentence-building exercises.

Evaluation Questions

1. How do you say “I eat an apple” in French?
2. What is the structure of a simple French sentence?
3. How do you say “He has a book” in French?
4. What does “Nous avons des crayons” mean?
5. How do you say “She reads a book” in French?
6. What is the French word for “pencil”?
7. How do you form a sentence with “un” and “livre”?
8. What does “Vous avez des crayons” mean in English?
9. How do you say “We watch TV” in French?
10. What does “Il mange une pomme” mean?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson, checks pupils’ sentence construction, and provides feedback. Pupils should be able to construct and use simple sentences in French by the end of the lesson.