Days of the Week

Grade 1 · French

Semester 1 | Period 2 | Week 8

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 8

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 8
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 8, Period 2
Topic: Days of the Week
Sub-topic: Introduction to Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi

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

  • Recognize and pronounce Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi.
  • Sequence the first six days of the week correctly.
  • Use repetition to reinforce pronunciation.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:

  • Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi.
  • Basic pronunciation and recitation skills.

Instructional Materials

  • Flashcards for all six days
  • Day-of-week chart
  • Whiteboard and markers

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Review Lundi → Mardi → Mercredi using flashcards.
  • Ask learners: “Can anyone name the next day after Mercredi?”

Learner’s Role:

  • Participate in review.
  • Attempt to guess next day.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Introduction of Jeudi, Vendredi, and Samedi
    • Tell learners: “Today, we will learn three more days of the week in French.”
    • Write the words on the board clearly: Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi
    • Pronounce each day slowly and clearly:
      • Jeudi → zheu-dee (Thursday)
      • Vendredi → vahn-druh-dee (Friday)
      • Samedi → sahm-dee (Saturday)
    • Demonstrate mouth movements for the nasal sounds in Vendredi and the soft “J” sound in Jeudi.
    • Encourage learners to watch carefully as you pronounce each word.
  2. Repetition and Pronunciation Practice
    • Have learners repeat each word aloud multiple times after you to build pronunciation confidence.
    • Use hand signals or finger counting to show the order of these new days:
      • Hold up four fingers for Jeudi, five for Vendredi, six for Samedi.
  1. Modeling the Full Sequence
    • Write the full sequence on the board:
      Lundi → Mardi → Mercredi → Jeudi → Vendredi → Samedi
    • Slowly say the whole sequence aloud while pointing to each day.
    • Ask learners to listen carefully to the order and sounds.
  2. Call-and-Response Chant to Reinforce Order
    • Lead a chant where you say one day and learners repeat.
    • Gradually increase the number of days in the chant until all six are included.
    • Example:
      Teacher: “Lundi!”
      Learners: “Lundi!”
      Teacher: “Lundi, Mardi!”
      Learners: “Lundi, Mardi!”
      …continue until “Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi!”
  3. Use Gestures and Visual Aids
    • Encourage learners to use gestures as you say each day:
      • Point to a calendar or imaginary calendar in the air for each day.
      • Use finger counting or clapping to keep rhythm.
    • Explain that gestures help remember the order and make learning fun.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repetition of New Day Names
    • Repeat each new day’s name aloud multiple times after the teacher, focusing on correct pronunciation and rhythm.
  2. Recitation of All Six Days
    • Individually and in pairs, recite the six days of the week in order:
      Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi
    • Practice saying them slowly at first, then at a faster pace as confidence grows.
  3. Matching Flashcards
    • Given flashcards with day names and pictures, learners match cards in the correct order.
    • Some learners can come to the board to place flashcards in sequence.
  4. Participate in Chant or Song
    • Join in a fun chant or song to remember the six days.
    • Use clapping or hand gestures to keep time and help memorize the sequence.

 

Assessment Checks

  1. Observation During Recitation
    • Listen carefully during pair and individual recitations to ensure correct pronunciation and order.
    • Note any learners needing additional support.
  2. Individual Recital Check
    • Ask a few learners randomly to recite all six days in the correct order.
    • Provide praise and gentle correction as needed.

Peer Review

  • In pairs, learners listen to their partner’s pronunciation of the six days.
  • Partners provide polite, constructive feedback:
    • “Try saying Vendredi like this…”
    • “Great job saying Jeudi!”
  • Teacher monitors pairs to ensure feedback is positive and helpful.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Repetition and gestures help embed the full sequence from Lundi to Samedi in learners’ memory.
  • Visual aids, such as flashcards and pointing to the board, support learners who need extra help.
  • Incorporating songs and chants makes learning active and enjoyable.
  • Encourage slow and clear pronunciation before speeding up recitation to build confidence.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  • Write the first six days of the week in French in order:
    Lundi, Mardi, Mercredi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi
  • Practice saying the days aloud with family or friends at home.
  • Optionally, draw six boxes like a calendar and write each day’s French name inside, decorating with colors.

 

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

Evaluation Method:

  • Exit slip: Each student recites two new days aloud.
  • Follow-up Activity: Chant all six days in sequence as a class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

  • Visual aids for struggling learners.
  • Challenge advanced learners to recite all six days without help.

Teacher’s Reflection:

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