Lesson Plan for Primary 3 - French Language - Comment Faire Un Château Français

### Lesson Plan: "Comment faire un château français" (How to Make a French Castle) #### Grade Level: Primary 3 #### Subject: French Language #### Duration: 60 minutes ##### Objectives: 1. Students will learn basic French vocabulary related to building and castles. 2. Students will practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French. 3. Students will demonstrate comprehension by following instructions to build a simple paper castle. 4. Students will gain cultural knowledge about French castles. ##### Materials: - Flashcards with castle vocabulary (both pictures and words) - Craft paper, scissors, glue, markers, and colored pencils - Handouts with simple instructions in French for building a paper castle (accompanied by pictures) - A model paper castle as an example - Audio recordings of French pronunciation of key vocabulary #### Lesson Outline: ##### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Attendance:** Greet the students in French: “Bonjour, comment ça va?” 2. **Objective Overview:** Explain the learning goals for the lesson in simple terms. 3. **Introduction to Topic:** Show pictures of famous French castles like Château de Chambord, explaining briefly what they are and how they are important in French culture. ##### Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Flashcards Activity:** Introduce key vocabulary using flashcards: - Le château (castle) - La tour (tower) - Le mur (wall) - La porte (door) - La fenêtre (window) - Le pont-levis (drawbridge) 2. **Pronunciation Practice:** Play audio recordings of each word, have students repeat after the recording, and then repeat after you. ##### Guided Practice (15 minutes) 1. **Reading Instructions:** Hand out the instruction sheets and read them together as a class. Instructions will be simple: - Coupez (Cut) - Collez (Glue) - Dessinez (Draw) - Coloriez (Color) 2. **Demonstration:** Show the model paper castle and discuss each part, using the target vocabulary. ##### Hands-On Activity (15 minutes) 1. **Building the Castle:** Students will use their materials to build their own paper castles, following the instructions on the handout. 2. **Teacher Assistance:** Walk around the room, providing help and encouragement as needed. Use French as much as possible to describe what the students are doing (e.g., “Très bien! Tu as découpé la tour!” – “Very good! You cut out the tower!”). ##### Wrap-Up and Review (10 minutes) 1. **Show and Tell:** Have students show their finished castles to the class and describe one part using the vocabulary learned (e.g., “Voici ma tour” – "Here is my tower"). 2. **Reinforce Vocabulary:** Quick game like "Simon says" in French using the new vocabulary (e.g., “Simon dit, touchez la porte du château” – “Simon says, touch the door of the castle”). ##### Homework: - Draw and label a castle scene at home using the vocabulary they learned (le château, la tour, la porte, etc.). - Write two sentences in French describing their castle (e.g., "Mon château a une grande porte." – "My castle has a big door.") ##### Assessment: - Participation in activities and use of vocabulary during the lesson. - Completion and correctness of the paper castle project. - Show and tell presentation accuracy and confidence. ##### Reflection: After the lesson, reflect on student engagement and understanding. Adjust future lessons to address any difficulties or challenges observed. This structured yet engaging lesson plan will help students not only learn new French vocabulary but also connect it to a fun and culturally enriching hands-on activity.


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