Numbers and Counting French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
French Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Subject: French
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Numbers and Counting
Sub-topic: Numbers 1-20
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Count from 1 to 20 in French.
- Recognize and write the numbers 1 to 20 in French.
- Use numbers 1 to 20 in simple sentences.
Keywords
- Un (1)
- Deux (2)
- Trois (3)
- Quatre (4)
- Cinq (5)
- Six (6)
- Sept (7)
- Huit (8)
- Neuf (9)
- Dix (10)
- Onze (11)
- Douze (12)
- Treize (13)
- Quatorze (14)
- Quinze (15)
- Seize (16)
- Dix-sept (17)
- Dix-huit (18)
- Dix-neuf (19)
- Vingt (20)
Set Induction
The teacher starts by showing a number chart from 1 to 20 and asks the pupils to count in their native language.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are familiar with counting numbers in their native language.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with numbers 1-20
- Number charts
- Audio recordings of French numbers
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher asks the pupils to count from 1 to 10 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
- Number charts
- Visual aids (pictures)
Content
- Numbers 1-10:
- Un (1)
- Deux (2)
- Trois (3)
- Quatre (4)
- Cinq (5)
- Six (6)
- Sept (7)
- Huit (8)
- Neuf (9)
- Dix (10)
- Numbers 11-20:
- Onze (11)
- Douze (12)
- Treize (13)
- Quatorze (14)
- Quinze (15)
- Seize (16)
- Dix-sept (17)
- Dix-huit (18)
- Dix-neuf (19)
- Vingt (20)
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- ______ means “one” in French.
a) Deux
b) Un
c) Trois
d) Quatre - “Deux” means ______.
a) Three
b) Four
c) Two
d) Five - ______ means “five” in French.
a) Six
b) Sept
c) Cinq
d) Huit - “Quatre” means ______.
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven - Sept means ______.
a) Six
b) Seven
c) Eight
d) Nine - To say “eight” in French, you say ______.
a) Neuf
b) Dix
c) Onze
d) Huit - ______ means “ten” in French.
a) Onze
b) Dix
c) Douze
d) Treize - Onze means ______.
a) Nine
b) Ten
c) Eleven
d) Twelve - Douze means ______.
a) Eleven
b) Twelve
c) Thirteen
d) Fourteen - Treize means ______.
a) Twelve
b) Thirteen
c) Fourteen
d) Fifteen - Quatorze means ______.
a) Fourteen
b) Fifteen
c) Sixteen
d) Seventeen - Quinze means ______.
a) Thirteen
b) Fourteen
c) Fifteen
d) Sixteen - Seize means ______.
a) Sixteen
b) Seventeen
c) Eighteen
d) Nineteen - Dix-sept means ______.
a) Fifteen
b) Sixteen
c) Seventeen
d) Eighteen - Dix-huit means ______.
a) Seventeen
b) Eighteen
c) Nineteen
d) Twenty
15 FAQs with Answers
- Q: What does “Un” mean?
A: One - Q: How do you say “Two” in French?
A: Deux - Q: What does “Trois” mean?
A: Three - Q: How do you say “Four” in French?
A: Quatre - Q: What does “Cinq” mean?
A: Five - Q: How do you say “Six” in French?
A: Six - Q: What does “Sept” mean?
A: Seven - Q: How do you say “Eight” in French?
A: Huit - Q: What does “Neuf” mean?
A: Nine - Q: How do you say “Ten” in French?
A: Dix - Q: What does “Onze” mean?
A: Eleven - Q: How do you say “Twelve” in French?
A: Douze - Q: What does “Treize” mean?
A: Thirteen - Q: How do you say “Fourteen” in French?
A: Quatorze - Q: What does “Vingt” mean?
A: Twenty
Presentation
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Greetings and Introductions”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic “Numbers and Counting” in French.
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.
Teacher’s Activities
- Introduce numbers from 1 to 20 in French using flashcards.
- Pronounce each number and have the pupils repeat.
- Use a number chart to visualize the numbers.
- Play an audio recording of the numbers to reinforce pronunciation.
- Engage pupils in counting activities and games.
Learners’ Activities
- Listen to the teacher and repeat the numbers in French.
- Practice writing the numbers from 1 to 20 in French.
- Participate in counting games and activities.
- Pair up and quiz each other on the numbers.
Assessment
- Oral practice of counting from 1 to 20 in French.
- Written exercise on recognizing and writing numbers in French.
- Participation in counting activities.
Ten Evaluation Questions
- How do you say “One” in French?
- What is the French word for “Two”?
- How do you say “Three” in French?
- What is “Quatre” in English?
- How do you say “Five” in French?
- What does “Six” mean in English?
- How do you say “Seven” in French?
- What is “Huit” in English?
- How do you say “Nine” in French?
- What does “Dix” mean in English?
Conclusion
The teacher goes around to mark and ensure pupils understand how to count from 1 to 20 in French.
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