Lessonplan for a French language class for Primary 6 students focused on the topic "Une histoire en français (une aventure monstrueuse)" which translates to "A Story in French (A Monstrous Adventure)":
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**Lesson Plan: Une histoire en français (une aventure monstrueuse)**
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Objective:**
1. Students will develop their French vocabulary related to storytelling and monsters.
2. Students will practice constructing simple sentences in French.
3. Students will enhance listening and comprehension skills through storytelling.
4. Students will engage in creative writing to create their own short monster adventure story.
**Materials:**
- Flashcards with vocabulary words (monstre, aventure, forêt, grotte, château, effrayant, courageux, etc.)
- A short story in French about a monster adventure (script provided below)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Drawing paper and coloring supplies
- Story map template (beginning, middle, end)
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**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Greet the students in French and engage them in a brief conversation to set the tone (Bonjour, comment ça va?).
- Introduce the topic: Aujourd'hui, nous allons créer une histoire sur une aventure monstrueuse! (Today, we are going to create a story about a monstrous adventure!)
2. **Vocabulary Building (15 minutes)**
- Introduce and discuss key vocabulary words using flashcards. For example:
- Le monstre (monster)
- L'aventure (adventure)
- La forêt (forest)
- La grotte (cave)
- Le château (castle)
- Effrayant / Effrayante (scary)
- Courageux / Courageuse (brave)
- Ask students to repeat the words after you and use them in simple sentences. E.g., "Le monstre est effrayant!" (The monster is scary!)
3. **Listening and Comprehension (10 minutes)**
- Read the short story about a monster adventure aloud to the class. Encourage students to listen attentively.
- After reading, ask comprehension questions in French:
- Où se passe l'histoire? (Where does the story take place?)
- Qui est le personnage principal? (Who is the main character?)
- Que fait le monstre à la fin? (What does the monster do at the end?)
**Short Story Example:**
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Il était une fois, un monstre effrayant qui vivait dans une grotte sombre. Un jour, une fille courageuse, nommée Marie, décida d'explorer la forêt près de son village. En chemin, elle découvrit la grotte. Le monstre sortit et rugit, mais Marie resta calme. Elle parla gentiment au monstre et découvrit qu'il était seul et triste. Marie et le monstre devinrent amis, et ils eurent beaucoup d'aventures ensemble. Ils visitèrent des châteaux, grimpèrent des montagnes, et vécurent heureux pour toujours.
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4. **Creative Writing (20 minutes)**
- Explain to students that they will create their own short story about a monster adventure using the vocabulary words they've learned.
- Distribute the story map template to help them organize their ideas (beginning, middle, end).
- Encourage students to be creative and incorporate at least 5 new vocabulary words in their story.
- Walk around the classroom, providing support and feedback as students write.
5. **Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)**
- Invite a few volunteers to share their stories with the class. Promote positive feedback and encourage other students to ask questions or offer comments in French.
6. **Conclusion and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Recap the key points of the lesson: vocabulary, sentence structure, and storytelling.
- Assign a simple homework task: Draw a picture of the monster from your story and write a few sentences in French describing it.
- Thank the students for their participation: Merci beaucoup et à bientôt!
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**Assessment:**
- Observation of student participation during vocabulary exercises and story writing.
- Listening comprehension through questions about the read-aloud story.
- Evaluation of written stories for use of vocabulary and sentence structure.
**Extension:**
- For advanced students, encourage them to write an additional chapter to their story or incorporate dialogue.
- Introduce a digital storytelling tool or app for students to create and share their stories electronically.
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This lesson plan aims to make learning French fun and engaging through a creative and interactive storytelling activity centered around a monster adventure.