Title: Parler de soi (Talking About Oneself)
Grade: Primary 3 (Third Grade)
Subject: French Language
Duration: 60 minutes
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to introduce themselves in French.
2. Students will learn basic French vocabulary related to self-introduction.
3. Students will practice pronunciation and simple sentence construction.
4. Students will gain confidence in speaking French through class activities.
Materials:
- Flashcards with vocabulary (name, age, where you live, favorite color, etc.).
- Audio files or video clips of native French speakers introducing themselves.
- Whiteboard and markers.
- Handouts with basic self-introduction phrases.
- Visual aids (pictures, posters, etc.).
- Reward stickers for participation.
Lesson Outline:
1. Warm-Up (10 minutes)
- Begin with a greeting in French: “Bonjour, les enfants!”
- Sing a French greeting song to engage students. Example: “Bonjour mes amis!”
- Briefly explain the lesson objective: “Aujourd’hui, nous allons apprendre à parler de nous-mêmes en français!”
2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)
- Use flashcards to introduce key vocabulary:
- Name: “Je m’appelle…” (My name is…)
- Age: “J’ai … ans.” (I am … years old.)
- Where you live: “J’habite à…” (I live in…)
- Favorite color: “Ma couleur préférée est…” (My favorite color is…)
3. Listening Activity (10 minutes)
- Play an audio file or video clip of native French speakers introducing themselves.
- Ask students to listen carefully and try to repeat the sentences.
- Pause after each sentence, allowing the class to repeat together.
4. Interactive Practice (15 minutes)
- Divide students into pairs.
- Provide each pair with handouts containing the self-introduction phrases.
- Instructors model a simple dialogue using the vocabulary.
- Students practice introducing themselves to their partners.
- Walk around the classroom, offering assistance and encouraging correct pronunciation.
5. Speaking Activity (10 minutes)
- Invite a few volunteers to come to the front and introduce themselves in French using the phrases learned.
- Applaud each student’s effort and provide gentle corrections if necessary.
- Reward participants with stickers to encourage participation.
6. Review and Summary (5 minutes)
- Recap the vocabulary and phrases learned.
- Ask a few students random questions to reinforce the phrases (e.g., “Comment t’appelles-tu?” “Quel âge as-tu?”).
- Encourage students to practice at home with their family members.
7. Homework Assignment (Optional)
- Assign a simple worksheet where students write short sentences about themselves using the phrases learned.
- Example: "Je m’appelle Sophie. J’ai 8 ans. J’habite à New York. Ma couleur préférée est le bleu."
8. Closing (2 minutes)
- Conclude the lesson with another French song or a brief game.
- Say goodbye in French: “Au revoir, les enfants !”
Assessment:
- Informal observation of students during pair activities and individual practice.
- Participation in class activities and correctness of student responses.
- Evaluation of the optional homework assignment, if given.