Lesson Plan: Prise de Contact (A1 Level)

Introduction: - Greet the students and introduce the topic of “Prise de Contact” (Making Contact). - Explain that in this lesson, they will learn how to introduce themselves, greet others, and use basic military terminologies. - Emphasize the importance of effective communication in military settings.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Play a short video clip showing military personnel introducing themselves and greeting each other. - Ask the students to share their observations about the video and discuss the importance of clear communication in the military.

1. Keywords (10 minutes):
   • Introduce and explain the following keywords related to “Prise de Contact”:
     • Introduce: se présenter
     • Greet: saluer
     • Name: nom
     • Rank: grade
     • Unit: unité
     • Duty: devoir
   • Write the keywords on the board and provide their translations.
   • Practice pronunciation and ask students to repeat the words after you.
2. Military Terminologies (15 minutes):
   • Introduce some basic military terminologies that are commonly used during “Prise de Contact”:
     • Attention: attention
     • Stand at ease: repos
     • Fall in: alignement
     • Fall out: rompez
     • Sir/Ma’am: monsieur/madame
   • Explain the meanings and usage of each term.
   • Provide examples and ask students to practice saying the terms aloud.
3. Assessment (10 minutes):
   • Distribute a worksheet with fill-in-the-blank questions related to the lesson’s keywords and military terminologies.
   • Ask students to complete the worksheet individually.
   • Review the answers together as a class to ensure understanding.
4. Differentiation (10 minutes):
   • Divide the students into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a scenario where they need to use the keywords and military terminologies to introduce themselves and greet each other.
   • Encourage students to use the vocabulary and phrases they have learned.
   • Monitor and provide assistance as needed.
5. Role Play (15 minutes):
   • In pairs, students will take turns role-playing different military scenarios.
   • Each student will have a chance to introduce themselves, greet their partner, and use the military terminologies appropriately.
   • Encourage students to use body language and tone of voice to enhance their communication skills.
6. Plenary (5 minutes):
   • Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
   • Ask students to share their experiences and challenges during the role play activity.
   • Provide feedback and address any questions or concerns.

Video Resources: - “Military Introduction and Greetings” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12345) - Demonstrates military personnel introducing themselves and greeting each other.

Worksheet Resources: - “Prise de Contact Worksheet” (link to downloadable worksheet)

Note: The video and worksheet resources mentioned above are fictional and should be replaced with actual resources suitable for the lesson.