# Lesson Plan: Prononcer des mots en français (voyelles)
## Grade Level: Primary 3
## Subject: French Language
## Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recognize and pronounce French vowel sounds correctly.
2. Identify French words that contain specific vowel sounds.
3. Practice and improve their French vocabulary related to vowel sounds.
### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards with French vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U)
- Pictures of objects/animals/people whose names contain these vowels
- Audio clips of native French speakers pronouncing vowel sounds
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with vocabulary lists and space for practice
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting**:
- Begin the class with a friendly greeting in French "Bonjour, mes élèves!" to set a positive tone.
2. **Objective Overview**:
- Briefly explain the day's objective: "Aujourd'hui, nous allons apprendre à prononcer les voyelles en français!"
#### Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Vowel Sounds Introduction**:
- Introduce the five French vowels: A, E, I, O, U. Write them on the whiteboard.
- Play audio clips of a native French speaker pronouncing each vowel and have students listen carefully.
2. **Repeat After Me**:
- Pronounce each vowel out loud and ask students to repeat after you.
- Reinforce with flashcards for visual support.
#### Main Activities (30 minutes)
1. **Matching Game (10 minutes)**:
- Show students pictures of objects/animals/people along with their French names.
- Ask students to match the pictures to the correct vowel sound. For example, you can show a picture of an "arbre" (tree) and ask them to identify the vowel sound "A".
2. **Pronunciation Practice (10 minutes)**:
- Hand out lists with French words containing the vowels. Words should be simple and clear, such as:
- A: arbre, avion, ami
- E: éléphant, école, été
- I: igloo, île, idée
- O: oiseau, orange, océan
- U: usine, université, utile
- Go through each word, pronouncing them slowly and clearly. Have students repeat after you.
3. **Group Activity (10 minutes)**:
- Divide the students into small groups and give each group a set of flashcards with words/images.
- Encourage them to practice pronouncing each word together and take turns leading the pronunciation.
#### Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
1. **Review**:
- Review the vowel sounds and key vocabulary learned in class.
2. **Interactive Speaking**:
- Have a few students volunteer to come up and say a word they've learned with the corresponding vowel sound.
3. **Homework Assignment**:
- Give students a handout with different pictures and ask them to write the correct word and highlight the vowel sound in each word.
### Assessment:
- **Informal Assessment**: During the class, observe and note students’ participation and correct pronunciation during activities.
- **Homework Review**: Check the handouts to ensure students can identify and correctly write words with the appropriate vowel sounds.
### Differentiation:
- For students who need extra help, pair them with a buddy who is more confident in their pronunciation.
- Provide additional practice with more audio resources and flashcards for those who need reinforcement.
### Closure:
End the lesson by praising the students for their efforts: "Bien joué, tout le monde! Vous avez fait un excellent travail aujourd'hui!"
"À la prochaine fois!" (Until next time!)
This structured and engaging lesson plan should help Primary 3 students effectively learn to pronounce French vowel sounds while expanding their vocabulary.