## Lesson Plan: Verbes réguliers en –er (Regular -er Verbs)
### Grade Level: Primary 5
### Duration: 60 minutes
#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify, conjugate, and use regular -er verbs in French in simple sentences.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with common -er verbs
- Conjugation charts
- Handouts with exercises
- Audio resources for pronunciation
- Projector (optional for showing slides)
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### Opening Activity (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students in French: "Bonjour, classe!"
- Briefly introduce the topic, "Aujourd’hui nous allons apprendre les verbes réguliers en -er."
2. **Warm-Up:**
- Play a short song that uses common -er verbs.
- Ask students to listen carefully and try to pick out any verbs they hear.
### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Explanation:**
- Write the infinitive form of a regular -er verb on the board (e.g., "parler").
- Explain the concept of infinitive verbs.
- Break down the verb into stem and ending (parl-er).
2. **Conjugation Chart Demonstration:**
- Write the conjugation endings on the board:
- Je – e
- Tu – es
- Il/Elle/On – e
- Nous – ons
- Vous – ez
- Ils/Elles – ent
- Use the verb "parler" to demonstrate how to conjugate.
- Je parle
- Tu parles
- Il/Elle/On parle
- Nous parlons
- Vous parlez
- Ils/Elles parlent
3. **Pronunciation Practice:**
- Pronounce each conjugated form and have students repeat after you.
- Play audio of native French speakers conjugating -er verbs.
### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Flashcard Activity:**
- Give each student a flashcard with a different -er verb.
- As a class, conjugate several verbs together using the whiteboard.
- Have students work in pairs to practice conjugating.
2. **Sentence Formation:**
- Provide example sentences and practice filling in blanks with the correct form of -er verbs.
- E.g., "Je ______ (parler) avec mes amis. = Je parle avec mes amis."
### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Handout Exercise:**
- Distribute worksheets with a mix of conjugation exercises and short sentence completions.
- Circulate around the room to provide support and answer questions.
### Closing Activity (5 minutes)
1. **Review and Reinforcement:**
- Recap the lesson by asking students to share one verb they learned and conjugate it in front of the class.
- Provide positive feedback and correct any mistakes gently.
2. **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign a homework sheet with additional -er verb conjugation practice.
- Instructions: Practice conjugation and create 5 original sentences using any -er verbs.
### Assessment:
- Informal assessment through participation in activities and correct completion of worksheet activities.
- Review of homework for understanding and mastery.
### Reflection:
- Reflect on which parts of the lesson students found challenging and consider reteaching or reinforcing in the subsequent lesson.
- Adjust the pace or add more activities based on the class’s grasp of the concept.
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### Notes for Teacher:
- Make sure to keep the atmosphere fun and engaging to maintain students' interest.
- Use a variety of instructional methods to cater to different learning styles.
- Continuously check for understanding and provide immediate feedback.
Bon courage, and have fun teaching!