Lesson Plan for Primary 4 - French Language - Une Chanson Sur Les Animaux De La Ferme

**Lesson Plan: Une chanson sur les animaux de la ferme (A Song About Farm Animals)** **Grade Level:** Primary 4 **Duration:** 45 minutes --- ### Objectives: - **Speaking & Listening**: Students will be able to listen to and understand a French song about farm animals. - **Vocabulary**: Students will learn the names of common farm animals in French. - **Singing**: Students will practice singing along to the song. - **Comprehension**: Students will be able to identify farm animals and their corresponding French names. ### Materials: - Flashcards with pictures and names of farm animals in French (e.g., coq, vache, cheval, mouton, canard, cochon) - An audio or video recording of the song ("Une chanson sur les animaux de la ferme") - Lyrics of the song printed for each student - A whiteboard and markers - Small rewards (e.g., stickers) ### Vocabulary: - **Le coq** (the rooster) - **La vache** (the cow) - **Le cheval** (the horse) - **Le mouton** (the sheep) - **Le canard** (the duck) - **Le cochon** (the pig) - **Le fermier** (the farmer) --- ### Lesson Activities: 1. **Introduction and Warm-Up (5 minutes)** - Greet the students in French: "Bonjour, les enfants!" - Introduce the topic: "Aujourd'hui, nous allons apprendre une chanson sur les animaux de la ferme." - Briefly discuss farm animals in English to activate prior knowledge. 2. **Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)** - Use flashcards to introduce the farm animals and their French names. - Hold up each flashcard, say the name in French, and ask the class to repeat. - Mix it up by showing the cards again and asking individual students to say the names. 3. **Listening to the Song (5 minutes)** - Hand out printed lyrics of the song to each student. - Play the song once while the students follow along with the lyrics. - Ask the students to listen for the names of animals they learned. 4. **Discuss Lyrics (10 minutes)** - Break down the song by line/verse, discussing the meaning of each part in both French and English. - Ask questions like: "Que fait le coq dans la chanson?" (What does the rooster do in the song?) 5. **Sing-Along Practice (10 minutes)** - Play the song again and encourage students to sing along, using their lyric sheets. - Begin by singing slowly and then increase the speed as the students become comfortable. - Add actions or gestures related to the animals for engagement. 6. **Interactive Game (5 minutes)** - Play a quick matching game where students match flashcards with the correct animal names on the board. - Divide the class into two teams and keep the score. Reward the winning team with small incentives like stickers. 7. **Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)** - Recap the names of the animals learned. - Ask students to share which animal is their favorite in French. - Provide some final positive reinforcement ("Très bien, les enfants! Vous avez bien appris aujourd'hui!") 8. **Homework (Optional)** - Assign a simple drawing of one of the farm animals with its French name. - Or ask students to practice singing the song at home and teach the names to their family. ### Assessment: - Informal observation of participation and engagement during singing and activities. - Checking the accuracy of matched flashcards. - Listening to individual or group singing to gauge pronunciation and enthusiasm. --- ### Notes: - Adjust the song choice based on what is appropriate for the age group. - Make sure to address different learning styles by mixing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic activities. - Ensure to encourage and praise all students to create a positive learning environment.


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