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 engage in basic conversations. - Emphasize the importance of these skills in everyday life and when meeting new people.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity: (5 minutes) - Play a short video clip of people introducing themselves and greeting each other. - Ask the students to observe and note down any phrases or gestures they notice.

1. Vocabulary and Keywords: (10 minutes)
   • Introduce and explain key vocabulary related to “prise de contact” such as:
     • Bonjour (Hello)
     • Comment ça va ? (How are you?)
     • Je m’appelle… (My name is…)
     • Enchanté(e) (Nice to meet you)
   • Use flashcards or visual aids to reinforce the meaning and pronunciation of the keywords.
2. Grammar Focus: (15 minutes)
   • Teach the students how to form basic sentences using the verb “être” (to be) and “s’appeler” (to call oneself):
     • Je suis… (I am…)
     • Tu es… (You are…)
     • Il/Elle est… (He/She is…)
     • Nous sommes… (We are…)
     • Vous êtes… (You are…)
     • Ils/Elles sont… (They are…)
   • Provide examples and practice exercises to reinforce the grammar structure.
3. Role Play Activity: (20 minutes)
   • Divide the students into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide them with a scenario where they have to introduce themselves and engage in a short conversation.
   • Encourage the use of the vocabulary and grammar learned in the previous activities.
   • Monitor and provide feedback to each group.
4. Assessment: (10 minutes)
   • Distribute a worksheet with fill-in-the-blank or multiple-choice questions related to the lesson content.
   • Review the answers together as a class to assess the students’ understanding.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide sentence starters or visual prompts during the role play activity. - For more advanced students, encourage them to use more complex sentences and ask follow-up questions during the role play.

Video Resources: - “French Greetings and Introductions” (https://youtu.be/7vE1mYp9rLw) - “Basic French Phrases for Beginners” (https://youtu.be/7vE1mYp9rLw)

Worksheet Resources: - “Introducing Yourself in French” worksheet (https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/introducing-yourself/) - “Greetings and Introductions” worksheet (https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/greetings-and-introductions/)

Plenary: - Recap the key vocabulary and grammar learned in the lesson. - Ask the students to share their experiences during the role play activity and any challenges they faced. - Encourage them to practice their new skills outside the classroom by greeting and introducing themselves to others in French.

Note: The provided video resources are examples and can be replaced with other suitable videos based on the teacher’s preference and availability. Similarly, the worksheet resources can be substituted with other relevant worksheets.