Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - French Language - Avoir (to Have)

**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 --- **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." --- **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. --- **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?"). --- **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. --- **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. --- 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.