**Lesson Plan: Une chanson sur les animaux de la ferme (A Song About Farm Animals)**
**Grade Level:** Primary 4
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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### 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)
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### 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.
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### 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.