French: Lesson 2

Session 2: Numbers and Days

Objective: You will learn and be able to recall numbers 1-20 and the days of the week in French.

Activities:

1. Number or Day Freeze Dance

   • Description: Dance to French music, and when the music stops, I'll call out a number or a day in French. You must freeze and either say the next number or day in sequence aloud.

   • Song: Various French children's songs will play during the dance, pausing randomly to challenge your recall and response.

2. Circle Time: Days 

   • Description: We'll sit in a circle, and you'll pass around a soft toy. When you hold the toy, say the next day of the week in order. This helps you learn the sequence of the days in a fun and collaborative setting.

   • Song: "Les jours de la semaine" will play softly in the background to reinforce the days as we go along. Video 2 || Video 3

3. Introduction to Numbers with Song

   • Description: We'll go through numbers 1-20 together using flashcards. Repeat each number after me, focusing on pronunciation.

   • Song: "Un, Deux, Trois" - A fun song that counts from 1 to 20 in French, which we'll listen to and sing along with to help memorize the numbers.

4. Calendar Creation

   • Description: Using the days you've learned, create a weekly calendar in French. Label the days and mark special events or personal reminders in French to apply what you've learned in a practical context.

French Songs Integrated:

• Numbers Song: "Un, Deux, Trois" - Helps with memorizing numbers through a catchy melody.

• Days Song: "Les jours de la semaine" - Used to memorize the days of the week, enhancing your ability to recall and use them in daily conversation.

Lesson Plan

Objective: You will learn and be able to recall numbers 1-20 and the days of the week in French, while reinforcing previous knowledge of basic greetings and introductions.

Grade Levels: 2nd to 8th Grade

Materials Needed:

• Music player for songs and dances

• A soft toy for circle time

• Flashcards with numbers 1-20

• Flashcards with the days of the week

• Flashcards with greetings from the previous session

Duration: One Hour

Lesson Breakdown

1. Introduction and Recap (10 minutes)

• Play Chantal Goya French Alphabet Song in the backgound... 

  1. 1. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLWpXMcpP-M

        • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE1CNpSVUUk

• Welcome: I'll greet you with "Bonjour" and use other greetings like "Salut" and "Bienvenue."

• Activity: We'll review the greetings and introduction phrases from our last session with flashcards showing "Bonjour," "Salut," "Bienvenue," "Au revoir," "Merci," "Je m'appelle," and "Comment t'appelles-tu?"

• Practice: Pair up and practice these phrases in a simulated conversation.

• Review the worksheet.

• Song: "Bonjour, Bonjour!" - A catchy tune to reinforce how to say hello and other greetings in French. (+ song: Bonjour, comment ca va?)

2. Teaching Numbers 1-20 (10 minutes)

• Introduction: I will show you flashcards and we will go through numbers 1-20 together.

• Repetition: Repeat each number after me, focusing on pronunciation.

• Song: "Number song" - We'll listen and sing along to a song that counts from 1 to 20 in French. Video 2 || Video 3

3. Number or Day Freeze Dance (15 minutes)

• Game Explanation: Dance to French music, and when the music stops, I'll call out a number or day in French.

• Response: You must freeze and either say the next number or day in sequence aloud.

• Song: We'll play various French children's songs during the dance, making each pause a surprise!

4. Introduction to Days of the Week (10 minutes)

• Teaching: I'll introduce the days of the week using another set of flashcards.

• Chorus Repeat: After me, you'll repeat each day.

• Song: "Les jours de la semaine" - This song will help you memorize the days of the week in a fun and musical way. Video 2 || Video 3

5. Circle Time Days (10 minutes)

• Circle Formation: Let’s sit in a circle.

• Pass the Toy: Pass around the soft toy, and when you hold it, say the next day of the week in order.

• Song Integration: As we progress, we’ll softly play "Les jours de la semaine" in the background to help reinforce the days.

6. Review and Reinforcement (5 minutes)

• Quick Review: Use flashcards for a speedy recall game, where you shout out the French word for the number or day I show in English.

• Integration: We’ll integrate a quick sing-along of the day’s numbers and days songs to close the review session.

Closure (5 minutes)

• Summary: We'll recap what we learned today and connect it with last week's lesson.

• Feedback and Questions: Any questions? How do you feel about today's lesson? Let's discuss!

• Encouragement: Practice at home and maybe teach someone else what you learned today. Great job today, everyone!