**Lesson Plan: Primary 4 French Language - Avoir (To Have)**
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Subject:** French Language
**Topic:** Avoir (To Have)
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
- Students will understand the conjugation of the verb "avoir" in the present tense.
- Students will be able to use "avoir" in basic sentences.
- Students will learn vocabulary related to common possessions and family members to use with "avoir."
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with vocabulary words
- Handouts with conjugation charts
- Simple storybook or printed story involving the verb "avoir"
- Audio clips of native French speakers using "avoir" in sentences
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**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up** (5 minutes)
- Greet the students in French: "Bonjour, classe!"
- Begin with a short review of previously learned material (e.g., basic greetings, commonly used verbs, etc.)
2. **Introducing the Topic** (5 minutes)
- Introduce today’s topic: "Aujourd'hui, nous allons apprendre le verbe 'avoir'."
- Write "avoir" on the whiteboard and explain its meaning: "Avoir means 'to have' in English."
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**Instruction (20 minutes):**
1. **Conjugation of Avoir** (10 minutes)
- Present a conjugation chart on the whiteboard:
- J'ai (I have)
- Tu as (You have)
- Il/Elle a (He/She has)
- Nous avons (We have)
- Vous avez (You all have)
- Ils/Elles ont (They have)
- Explain each form and its corresponding subject pronoun.
- Practice pronunciation with the class by repeating each conjugation together.
2. **Using Avoir in Sentences** (10 minutes)
- Write sample sentences on the board that use "avoir" with common nouns (e.g., "J'ai un chien" - "I have a dog").
- Use flashcards to introduce vocabulary related to family and possessions (e.g., un livre, une pomme, une soeur).
- Ask students to create their own sentences using the flashcards and the conjugation chart.
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**Practice (20 minutes):**
1. **Interactive Activity - Conjugation Drill** (10 minutes)
- Have students pair up and take turns conjugating "avoir" and making sentences.
- One student says a subject pronoun (e.g., "je") and the other responds with the correct form of "avoir" and a simple sentence (e.g., "J'ai un stylo.").
2. **Listening Practice** (10 minutes)
- Play audio clips of native French speakers using "avoir" in different sentences.
- After each clip, pause and ask comprehension questions (e.g., "Qui a un chien?" - "Who has a dog?").
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**Closure (10 minutes):**
1. **Recap and Review** (5 minutes)
- Quickly review the conjugations of "avoir" and some example sentences with the class.
- Ask a few students to share sentences they created during the interactive activity.
2. **Homework Assignment** (5 minutes)
- Hand out worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises focused on the verb "avoir" and related vocabulary.
- Assign a short creative task: write 3-5 sentences using "avoir" to describe what they have (e.g., J'ai un frère et une soeur).
3. **Questions and Farewell**
- Open the floor for any questions the students might have about the lesson.
- End with a friendly "Au revoir, classe!" and encourage them to practice at home.
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**Assessment:**
- Informal assessment through participation in classroom activities and verbal exercises.
- Homework assignment to be reviewed in the next class to gauge comprehension and correct usage.
**Extension Activities:**
- For advanced students, introduce negative forms (e.g., "Je n'ai pas de chat" - "I do not have a cat").
- Use a simple French storybook with lots of "avoir" examples for reading practice.
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This structured lesson plan aims to make learning the verb "avoir" interactive and enjoyable while ensuring clear understanding and practice opportunities for Primary 4 students.