### Lesson Plan: Mon École
#### Subject: French Language
#### Grade: Primary 1
#### Duration: 45 minutes
#### Topic: Mon École (My School)
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#### Learning Objectives:
- To introduce basic French vocabulary related to school.
- To help students identify common objects and places found in a school.
- To encourage students to use simple French sentences.
#### Materials:
- Flashcards with pictures and French names of school objects (e.g., crayons, livre, tableau).
- A large poster of a school with labeled parts (e.g., la salle de classe, le bureau, la cour de récréation).
- Audio clips of pronunciations.
- Worksheets with matching exercises (pictures of school items/places to their names).
- Coloring sheets.
- Crayons, pencils, markers.
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#### Lesson Procedure:
**1. Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greet the students with "Bonjour!" and encourage them to repeat.
- Briefly introduce the topic: Mon École (My School).
- Explain that they will learn the names of different things they see at school in French.
**2. Vocabulary Introduction (15 minutes)**
- Use flashcards to introduce school-related vocabulary.
- Crayon (crayon)
- Livre (book)
- Bureau (desk)
- Tableau (blackboard/whiteboard)
- Chaise (chair)
- Sac à dos (backpack)
- Classe (classroom)
- Cour de récréation (playground)
- Show each flashcard, pronounce the word, and have students repeat after you.
- Play audio clips for correct pronunciation.
- Ask simple questions to the class, like "Où est le livre?" and guide them to point to the correct flashcard.
**3. Interactive Activity (10 minutes)**
- Display the large poster of the school.
- Describe each part of the school using simple French phrases.
- Encourage students to point to the parts of the school as you mention them.
- Have students pair up and use the vocabulary in a simple dialogue, such as:
- "Où est la salle de classe?"
- "Voilà la salle de classe."
**4. Worksheet Activity (10 minutes)**
- Hand out worksheets that have pictures of school items and places with a space to match them to their French names.
- Guide students as they complete the worksheet.
- Discuss the answers together as a class.
**5. Coloring Activity (5 minutes)**
- Pass out coloring sheets with pictures of a school and its objects, labeled in French.
- Allow students to color while practicing saying the names of the objects they are coloring.
**6. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- Recap the vocabulary they’ve learned.
- Play a quick review game where you show a flashcard and students shout out the French word.
- Praise and encourage students for their effort.
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#### Assessment:
- Observe students during interactive activities to ensure they can identify and use the vocabulary.
- Check the worksheets to assess understanding.
- Listen to students' pronunciation during the recap session.
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#### Follow-Up Activities:
- Send home a list of the vocabulary words for students to practice with their families.
- Next class, introduce a similar themed topic, such as "Les Personnes à l'École" (People at School).
#### Additional Notes:
- Encourage positive reinforcement to build confidence in using a new language.
- Adjust the pace based on student engagement and understanding.
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By the end of this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of key French vocabulary related to school and feel more comfortable recognizing and using these words in simple contexts.