Parler de l’utilité des objets dans la classe (Talking about the use of classroom objects) French Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

FRENCH LESSON PLAN

Subject: French

Class: Primary 6

Term: First Term

Week: 3

Age: 10-11 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Topic: Parler de l’utilité des objets dans la classe

(Talking about the use of classroom objects)

Sub-topic: Fournitures scolaires et autres objets

(School supplies and other objects)


Behavioral Objectives:

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

  1. Parler de l’utilité des objets dans la classe (Talk about the use of classroom objects).
  2. Différencier les fournitures scolaires des autres objets dans la classe (Differentiate school supplies from other objects in the classroom).
  3. Classer les objets de la classe en fonction de leur usage (Classify classroom objects based on their usage).

Keywords:

  • Utilité (use)
  • Objets (objects)
  • Classe (classroom)
  • Fournitures scolaires (school supplies)
  • Différencier (differentiate)
  • Classer (classify)

Set Induction:

Ask the pupils to identify an object in the classroom and explain what it is used for in English or French. Write their answers on the board.


Entry Behavior:

The pupils should be familiar with basic classroom vocabulary in French from the previous lesson and know the common functions of classroom objects.


Learning Resources:

  • Classroom objects (pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, sharpener, etc.)
  • Flashcards showing classroom objects and their functions
  • Drawing materials

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Remind pupils of the previous lesson where they learned the names of classroom objects. Ask them to recall the names and functions of common objects like stylo (pen) and gomme (eraser).


Embedded Core Skills:

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Classification

Instructional Materials:

  • Real classroom objects
  • Flashcards with pictures of classroom supplies
  • Worksheets for classifying objects

Content:

  1. Parler de l’utilité des objets dans la classe
    (Talking about the use of classroom objects)

    • Présenter différents objets dans la classe et parler de leur utilité. Utiliser des phrases comme :
      (Present different classroom objects and talk about their use. Use sentences like):

      • La gomme sert à effacer (The eraser is used to erase).
      • Le stylo sert à écrire (The pen is used to write).
      • C’est pour écrire/colorier (It’s for writing/coloring).
    • Encourager les élèves à utiliser le verbe “servir” pour parler des objets.
      (Encourage pupils to use the verb “servir” to talk about objects).
  2. Différencier les fournitures scolaires des autres objets
    (Differentiate school supplies from other classroom objects)

    • Expliquer la différence entre les fournitures scolaires (comme un crayon, une règle, une gomme) et les autres objets dans la classe (comme une table, une chaise).
      (Explain the difference between school supplies (like a pencil, a ruler, an eraser) and other objects in the classroom (like a table, a chair).)
  3. Classer les objets de la classe selon leur usage
    (Classify classroom objects according to their use)

    • Demander aux élèves de classer les objets en fonction de leur utilisation. Par exemple, les objets utilisés pour écrire, pour tracer, pour effacer, etc.
      (Ask pupils to classify the objects based on their usage. For example, objects used for writing, tracing, erasing, etc.).

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options:

  1. La gomme sert à __.
    (The eraser is used to __.)
    (a) écrire, (b) effacer, (c) couper
    (a) write, (b) erase, (c) cut)
  2. Le crayon sert à __.
    (The pencil is used to __.)
    (a) dessiner, (b) tailler, (c) écrire
    (a) draw, (b) sharpen, (c) write)
  3. Le taille-crayon sert à __ les crayons.
    (The sharpener is used to __ pencils.)
    (a) tailler, (b) dessiner, (c) peindre
    (a) sharpen, (b) draw, (c) paint)
  4. Le stylo est utilisé pour __.
    (The pen is used to __.)
    (a) tracer, (b) écrire, (c) couper
    (a) draw, (b) write, (c) cut)
  5. La règle sert à __ des lignes.
    (The ruler is used to __ lines.)
    (a) tracer, (b) gommer, (c) coller
    (a) draw, (b) erase, (c) glue)
  6. Les ciseaux sont utilisés pour __.
    (Scissors are used to __.)
    (a) découper, (b) tailler, (c) effacer
    (a) cut, (b) sharpen, (c) erase)
  7. Le pinceau est utilisé pour __.
    (The brush is used to __.)
    (a) peindre, (b) dessiner, (c) effacer
    (a) paint, (b) draw, (c) erase)
  8. Un surligneur sert à __.
    (A highlighter is used to __.)
    (a) tracer, (b) surligner, (c) découper
    (a) draw, (b) highlight, (c) cut)
  9. Le compas sert à __ des cercles.
    (The compass is used to __ circles.)
    (a) effacer, (b) découper, (c) tracer
    (a) erase, (b) cut, (c) draw)
  10. La colle est utilisée pour __ des objets.
    (Glue is used to __ objects.)
    (a) effacer, (b) coller, (c) tailler
    (a) erase, (b) glue, (c) sharpen)
  11. Le livre est pour __ des informations.
    (The book is for __ information.)
    (a) lire, (b) découper, (c) coller
    (a) reading, (b) cutting, (c) gluing)
  12. Le tableau sert à __ des leçons.
    (The board is used to __ lessons.)
    (a) effacer, (b) écrire, (c) découper
    (a) erase, (b) write, (c) cut)
  13. Le crayon de couleur est utilisé pour __.
    (The colored pencil is used to __.)
    (a) effacer, (b) tailler, (c) colorier
    (a) erase, (b) sharpen, (c) color)
  14. La calculatrice sert à __ des calculs.
    (The calculator is used to __ calculations.)
    (a) écrire, (b) calculer, (c) découper
    (a) write, (b) calculate, (c) cut)
  15. Le sac d’école est utilisé pour __ les fournitures.
    (The school bag is used to __ supplies.)
    (a) ranger, (b) tailler, (c) colorier
    (a) store, (b) sharpen, (c) color)

15 FAQs with Answers:

  1. Q: À quoi sert une gomme?
    (What is an eraser used for?)
    A: Une gomme sert à effacer.
    (An eraser is used to erase.)
  2. Q: Quel est l’usage principal d’un crayon?
    (What is the main use of a pencil?)
    A: Un crayon sert à écrire.
    (A pencil is used to write.)
  3. Q: Que fait un taille-crayon?
    (What does a sharpener do?)
    A: Un taille-crayon sert à tailler les crayons.
    (A sharpener is used to sharpen pencils.)
  4. Q: À quoi sert un stylo?
    (What is a pen used for?)
    A: Un stylo est utilisé pour écrire.
    (A pen is used to write.)
  5. Q: Quelle est l’utilité d’une règle?
    (What is the use of a ruler?)
    A: Une règle sert à tracer des lignes.
    (A ruler is used to draw lines.)
  6. Q: Pourquoi utilise-t-on des ciseaux?
    (Why do we use scissors?)
    A: Les ciseaux sont utilisés pour découper.
    (Scissors are used to cut.)
  7. Q: Quel objet utilise-t-on pour peindre?
    (What object do we use for painting?)
    A: On utilise un pinceau pour peindre.
    (We use a brush for painting.)
  8. Q: Comment utilise-t-on un surligneur?
    (How do we use a highlighter?)
    A: On utilise un surligneur pour surligner les textes importants.
    (We use a highlighter to highlight important texts.)
  9. Q: Quel est l’usage d’un compas?
    (What is the use of a compass?)
    A: Un compas sert à tracer des cercles.
    (A compass is used to draw circles.)
  10. Q: Que fait la colle?
    (What does glue do?)
    A: La colle est utilisée pour coller des objets.
    (Glue is used to stick objects.)
  11. Q: Pourquoi lit-on un livre?
    (Why do we read a book?)
    A: On lit un livre pour obtenir des informations.
    (We read a book to get information.)
  12. Q: Quelle est l’utilité d’un tableau dans la classe?
    (What is the use of a board in the classroom?)
    A: Un tableau est utilisé pour écrire les leçons.
    (A board is used to write lessons.)
  13. Q: Comment utilise-t-on les crayons de couleur?
    (How do we use colored pencils?)
    A: On les utilise pour colorier.
    (We use them for coloring.)
  14. Q: Quel est l’usage d’une calculatrice?
    (What is the use of a calculator?)
    A: Une calculatrice sert à effectuer des calculs.
    (A calculator is used to perform calculations.)
  15. Q: Pourquoi utilise-t-on un sac d’école?
    (Why do we use a school bag?)
    A: On l’utilise pour ranger les fournitures scolaires.
    (We use it to store school supplies.)

Presentation Steps:

Step 1: Revising the Previous Topic

  • Review classroom objects with flashcards or real objects.
  • Ask questions like: À quoi sert une gomme? (What is an eraser used for?)

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

  • Introduce the use of objects by stating: Le stylo sert à écrire.
    (The pen is used to write.)
  • Demonstrate examples with each classroom object.

Step 3: Allowing Pupils to Contribute

  • Allow pupils to mention classroom objects and talk about their use, correcting them where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Show pictures of classroom objects and explain their uses in French and English.
  • Guide pupils in classifying objects based on their use.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Identify classroom objects and discuss their uses.
  • Classify the objects in groups (for writing, cutting, drawing, etc.).

Assessment:

  • Ask pupils to say the uses of 5 classroom objects in French.
  • Let them classify objects based on their use and write sentences using servir à.

10 Evaluation Questions:

  1. Que fait une gomme?
    (What does an eraser do?)
  2. À quoi sert un stylo?
    (What is a pen used for?)
  3. Que fait un taille-crayon?
    (What does a sharpener do?)
  4. Quelle est l’utilité d’une règle?
    (What is the use of a ruler?)
  5. Quel objet est utilisé pour peindre?
    (What object is used for painting?)
  6. Que fait un compas?
    (What does a compass do?)
  7. À quoi sert un surligneur?
    (What is a highlighter used for?)
  8. Pourquoi utilise-t-on une calculatrice?
    (Why do we use a calculator?)
  9. Quel est l’usage des ciseaux?
    (What is the use of scissors?)
  10. Que fait un livre?
    (What does a book do?)

Conclusion:

Mark pupils’ responses and provide feedback. If necessary, revisit some objects and their functions.

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