# Lesson Plan for Primary 3 French Language Class
**Topic: Prononcer des mots en français (Consonnes)**
**Duration:** 45 minutes
## Objectives:
1. Students will learn to recognize and pronounce French consonants.
2. Students will practice speaking and listening skills with a focus on French consonants.
3. Students will build confidence in pronouncing basic French words that use these consonants.
## Materials:
- Flashcards with French consonants and corresponding words (both images and words)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Audio recordings of French words
- Speakers
- A worksheet with various French words focusing on consonant sounds
- Small mirrors for students to observe their mouth movements
## Procedure:
### Introduction: (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:**
- Greet the students in French: "Bonjour, mes amis! Comment ça va?"
- Quick review of any French words they already know or any prior lessons.
### Direct Instruction: (10 minutes)
2. **Introduction to French Consonants:**
- Display a chart with all the French consonants: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Z.
- Explain briefly the difference between English and French consonants.
- Use flashcards to introduce each consonant with a simple word: e.g., B - "Bateau," C - "Chat," D - "Dauphin."
### Guided Practice: (15 minutes)
3. **Pronunciation Practice:**
- Play audio recordings of the French words, and have the students listen and repeat.
- Practice as a class, then in smaller pairs, their pronunciation of each consonant by saying the words.
### Activities: (10 minutes)
4. **Interactive Activity:**
- Distribute small mirrors to the students and instruct them to watch their mouth while pronouncing the consonants.
- Play a game of “Consonant Bingo.” Each student gets a card with different consonants; when they hear a word that starts with one of the consonants on their card, they mark it.
### Conclusion: (5 minutes)
5. **Review and Closing:**
- Review the consonants again using the flashcards, encouraging students to pronounce each one out loud.
- Hand out worksheets for students to practice matching the consonants with the correct words.
- End with a fun song or rhyme that includes many of the consonants learned during the lesson.
## Assessment:
- Informal observation during the pronunciation and listening exercises.
- Review of the worksheets to check for understanding.
- Participation in the Consonant Bingo game as an indicator of comprehension and engagement.
## Homework:
- Assign students to practice the consonants at home using the words learned in class. They can use their mirrors to check their pronunciation.
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**Teacher's Note:**
- Be patient and encouraging; pronunciation can be challenging for beginners.
- Emphasize fun and engagement to make the learning process enjoyable.
- Consider incorporating more multimedia resources in future lessons to diversify learning methods.