Lesson Plan: French Alphabet for Primary 1 Children

Subject: French Topic: French Alphabet Grade Level: Primary 1 (ages 5-6)

Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Objectives: 1. To introduce the French alphabet to primary 1 children. 2. To familiarize students with the pronunciation and spelling of each letter. 3. To enable students to recognize and write the French alphabet.

Success Criteria: By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify and pronounce each letter of the French alphabet. 2. Write the French alphabet in correct order. 3. Recognize and match the French letters with their corresponding sounds.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers or chalk - French alphabet flashcards or posters - French alphabet worksheets (link provided below) - Video resources (links provided below)

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: the French alphabet. 2. Show the French alphabet flashcards or posters and explain that the French alphabet is similar to the English alphabet but has a few different letters and sounds. 3. Play a short video (link provided below) that introduces the French alphabet and its pronunciation.

Activities: 1. Alphabet Song (5 minutes): - Teach the students the French alphabet song (link provided below). - Sing the song together as a class, emphasizing the pronunciation of each letter.

1. Guided Practice (10 minutes):
   • Write the French alphabet on the whiteboard or chart paper, ensuring that each letter is clearly visible.
   • Pronounce each letter and ask the students to repeat after you.
   • Use the flashcards or posters to reinforce the pronunciation and spelling of each letter.
   • Encourage students to ask questions if they need clarification.
2. Individual Practice (15 minutes):
   • Distribute the French alphabet worksheets (link provided below) to each student.
   • Instruct the students to trace and write each letter of the French alphabet on the worksheet.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and support as needed.
3. Questioning and Assessment (5 minutes):
   • Engage the students in a brief discussion about the French alphabet.
   • Ask questions such as:
     • “What is the first letter of the French alphabet?”
     • “Can you tell me the sound of the letter ‘B’ in French?”
   • Assess students’ understanding by observing their responses and participation.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide extra practice worksheets or allow them to work in pairs. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, encourage them to write simple words using the French alphabet.

Plenary (5 minutes): - Review the French alphabet by singing the alphabet song together as a class. - Recap the main points of the lesson and ask students if they have any questions or concerns.

Video Resources: 1. French Alphabet Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tZKqgE9sDk 2. French Alphabet Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f3DzjklXmI

Worksheet Resource: 1. French Alphabet Worksheets: https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/French_as_a_Second_Language_(FSL)/French_alphabet/Alphabet_ouj2qf