## Lesson Plan: Une Chanson - "Trois Petits Chats" en Français
### Grade Level: Primary 5
### Subject: French Language
### Duration: 60 minutes
### Topic: Une Chanson - "Trois Petits Chats" en Français
### Objectives:
1. To familiarize students with French vocabulary through a traditional French children's song.
2. To improve listening and pronunciation skills in French.
3. To foster a love for French culture via music.
4. To engage students in creative activities to reinforce learning.
### Materials Needed:
- Audio/Video of the song "Trois Petits Chats"
- Printed lyrics of the song
- Flashcards with vocabulary words from the song
- Whiteboard and markers
- Coloring materials and drawing paper
- Projector and speakers
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greetings and Warm-Up**:
- Greet students in French: "Bonjour! Comment ça va?"
- Briefly recap previous lessons to refresh students' French vocabulary.
- Introduce the new topic: Explain that they will learn a fun French song today called "Trois Petits Chats."
#### Listening Activity (15 minutes)
2. **First Listening**:
- Play the audio/video of the song "Trois Petits Chats" once.
- Ask students to listen carefully and try to identify any familiar words.
#### Teaching the Song (20 minutes)
3. **Vocabulary Introduction**:
- Use flashcards to introduce key vocabulary from the song (e.g., les chats, les souris, le fromage, le fromage blanc, etc.).
- Write the vocabulary words and their meanings on the whiteboard.
4. **Listening and Repetition**:
- Play the song again, pausing after each line for students to repeat.
- Focus on correct pronunciation and intonation.
5. **Sing Along**:
- Play the song while students sing along, using the lyrics sheet.
- Encourage enthusiasm and participation.
#### Creative Activity (10 minutes)
6. **Drawing and Coloring**:
- Give each student a piece of drawing paper and coloring materials.
- Ask them to draw a scene from the song (e.g., the three little cats, mouse, cheese).
- While they draw, play the song in the background to reinforce learning.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
7. **Review and Closing**:
- Summarize the vocabulary words learned.
- Ask a few students to share their drawings and explain what they drew in French.
- End the lesson by singing the song together one last time.
- Provide a homework suggestion: Practice singing the song at home and try to teach it to a family member.
### Assessment:
- Participation in singing and activities.
- Correct pronunciation and recognition of vocabulary from the song.
- Creativity and effort in the drawing activity.
### Homework:
- Practice singing "Trois Petits Chats" at home.
- Write a few sentences in French using the new vocabulary words from the song.
This lesson plan aims to create an engaging and interactive environment where students can enjoy learning French through music and creativity.