JSS1 First Term French Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to French
Lesson Note: Begin with basic French greetings and expressions. Introduce students to the French alphabet and pronunciation. Activities include pronunciation drills, simple greetings role-play, and alphabet games.
Scheme of Work: Emphasize building a foundation in spoken French. Assign light vocabulary homework.
Week 2: Numbers and Colors
Lesson Note: Teach numbers 1-20 and basic colors in French. Engage students in counting exercises, color recognition games, and small group activities using numbers and colors.
Scheme of Work: Reinforce learning through interactive exercises. Assign homework to practice counting and identifying colors in French.
Week 3: Family and Friends
Lesson Note: Introduce French vocabulary related to family members and friends. Conduct role-play scenarios focusing on introducing family members. Encourage students to create simple sentences about their families.
Scheme of Work: Foster communication skills by organizing group discussions about families. Assign a short writing task describing a family member.
Week 4: Daily Routine
Lesson Note: Teach common French phrases related to daily routines. Create a daily routine chart and guide students through forming sentences about their daily activities.
Scheme of Work: Incorporate practical applications by having students share their daily routines in French. Homework includes creating a personal daily routine in French.
Week 5: Classroom Objects
Lesson Note: Introduce French vocabulary related to classroom objects. Engage students in activities where they identify and use these objects in French sentences.
Scheme of Work: Organize a scavenger hunt in the classroom to reinforce vocabulary. Assign a project for students to create a labeled picture of their ideal French classroom.
Week 6: Food and Drinks
Lesson Note: Teach basic French vocabulary for common foods and drinks. Conduct activities such as a pretend café, where students order in French.
Scheme of Work: Reinforce vocabulary through practical tasks like creating a French menu. Homework includes writing short sentences about favorite foods.
Week 7: Weather and Seasons
Lesson Note: Introduce French vocabulary related to weather and seasons. Engage students in discussions about weather conditions in different seasons.
Scheme of Work: Conduct weather-related activities like creating a weather chart. Assign a short essay on their favorite season in French.
Week 8: Describing People
Lesson Note: Teach adjectives in French to describe people. Conduct activities where students describe themselves and their classmates using French adjectives.
Scheme of Work: Foster creativity through a drawing activity where students illustrate a friend based on given adjectives. Homework includes writing sentences describing themselves.
Week 9: Places in the Community
Lesson Note: Introduce French vocabulary related to places in the community. Conduct role-plays where students ask for and give directions.
Scheme of Work: Organize a mini French town project where students create and present their imaginary French communities. Assign a writing task on giving directions.
Week 10: Hobbies and Leisure Activities
Lesson Note: Teach French vocabulary related to hobbies and leisure activities. Engage students in discussions about their favorite pastimes.
Scheme of Work: Organize a French talent show where students showcase their hobbies. Assign a short essay on their favorite leisure activity.
Week 11: Revision Week
Activities: Review key concepts from previous weeks through interactive games, quizzes, and group discussions. Provide additional practice materials for reinforcement.
Week 12: Examination Week
Activities: Conduct a comprehensive examination covering the topics taught throughout the term. Provide clear instructions and support for students during the exam.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Activities: Reflect on the term’s achievements and celebrate students’ progress. Distribute certificates or awards for outstanding performance. Encourage students to continue practicing French over the break. Share resources for further learning during the holidays.
