Liberia - Grade 1 - French - Basic French Greetings

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 1

Week: 1

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 1
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 1, Period 1
Topic: Basic French Greetings
Sub-topic: Vocabulary and Expressions

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Greet each other in French using simple expressions.
Recognize and use: Bonjour, Bonsoir, Bonne nuit, Salut, À bientôt, À demain.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic greetings in English.

Instructional Materials

Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 1
Flashcards with greetings
Pictures showing morning, evening, and night

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity:

Teacher greets class in English (“Good morning!”) and then in French (“Bonjour!”).
Asks: “Who can say ‘Good morning’ in French?”

Learner’s Role:

Respond to teacher’s greetings.
Repeat after teacher.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

Introduction of French Greetings (with Pronunciation & Gestures)
- The teacher introduces each greeting one by one using clear pronunciation and corresponding body gestures (e.g., waving hand, smiling, nodding).
- Greetings introduced:
  - Bonjour – (Good morning/Hello – used during the day)
  - Bonsoir – (Good evening – used in the evening)
  - Bonne nuit – (Good night – used before going to bed)
  - Salut – (Hi – informal greeting)
  - À bientôt – (See you soon)
  - À demain – (See you tomorrow)

Explanation of Usage Contexts
- The teacher explains when and how each greeting is used:
  - Bonjour – Used in the morning or daytime when meeting someone.
  - Bonsoir – Used in the evening as a polite greeting.
  - Bonne nuit – Used at bedtime when someone is going to sleep.
  - Salut – Used with friends or close people, informally.
  - À bientôt – Said when parting and expecting to see the person soon.
  - À demain – Used when parting and expecting to see them tomorrow.

Model Simple Dialogues
- Teacher enacts short greetings:
  - Example 1:
    - Teacher: Bonjour !
    - Student: Bonjour !
  - Example 2:
    - Teacher: Bonsoir !
    - Student: Bonsoir !
  - Example 3:
    - Teacher: Bonne nuit !
    - Student: Bonne nuit !

Use Visual Aids
- Flashcards or pictures:
  - 🌞 (Sunrise) → Bonjour
  - 🌇 (Evening/Sunset) → Bonsoir
  - 🌙 (Moon/Bed) → Bonne nuit
  - 👋 (Waving hand) → Salut
  - 📅 (Calendar with tomorrow’s date) → À demain

👧🏽👦🏼 Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

Choral Repetition
- Students repeat each greeting aloud several times with the teacher.
- Teacher says: “Bonjour” → Students repeat in unison.
- Repeat for all greetings multiple times with proper pronunciation.
Gesture Matching
- Learners match each greeting with a picture:
  - Picture of the moon → Bonne nuit
  - Picture of two children waving → Salut
  - Picture of sun → Bonjour

Role-Playing in Pairs
- Students practice greeting one another in pairs:
  - Student A: Bonjour, Marie !
  - Student B: Bonjour, John !
  - Student A: À bientôt !
  - Student B: À bientôt !
- They switch roles and practice with different partners.
Group Dialogue Activity
- In small groups, learners create their own mini-dialogues using at least two different greetings.
- Teacher monitors and helps with pronunciation and corrections.
Games: Greeting Match-Up
- Teacher says a time of day; students respond with the correct greeting:
  - Teacher says: “It is nighttime.” → Students say: Bonne nuit!
  - Teacher says: “You meet your friend in the morning.” → Salut! or Bonjour!

📘 Assessment Checks

Oral Questioning
- Teacher asks:
  - “Which greeting do we use in the morning?” (Expected answer: Bonjour)
  - “Which greeting do we say before sleeping?” (Expected: Bonne nuit)
  - “Is 'Salut' formal or informal?” (Expected: Informal)

Observation
- Teacher watches students during role-plays:
  - Are they using the correct greeting?
  - Is their pronunciation clear?
  - Are they participating confidently?

Flashcard Matching
- Individual learners come to the board to match greeting words with pictures.

🤝 Peer Review (Expanded)

Students work in pairs.
Each pair practices 2–3 greetings.
One student greets, the other responds.
After exchanging greetings, each student gives feedback:

“You said it well!”
“Let’s try it again slowly.”

Teacher facilitates and supports where necessary.

📝 Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

Use repetition generously to reinforce correct pronunciation and build confidence.
For every greeting, associate with a time of day or common routine (e.g., bedtime).
Use gestures and facial expressions to support understanding.
Provide support to shy or struggling learners through encouragement, prompts, and pairing with stronger peers.
Emphasize intonation and clarity when pronouncing each word.
Encourage active participation and positive reinforcement during peer activities.

📚 Assignment (Homework)

🔸 Task:
Practice greeting at least three family members at home using the following French greetings:

Bonjour in the morning
Bonsoir in the evening
Bonne nuit before bed
Salut to siblings or friends
À demain to someone they will see the next day

🔹 Parent Involvement:
Ask parents to observe and tick a small checklist provided:

My child greeted me in French in the morning.
My child said goodnight in French.
My child used more than one French greeting.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes

Evaluation Method:

Exit slip: Students say one greeting before leaving.
Follow-up Activity: Draw sun or moon and write corresponding greeting.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

Use gestures and visuals for slow learners.
Challenge advanced learners to make mini-conversations.

Teacher’s Reflection:

What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low