Days of the Week

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 10

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School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 10
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 10, Period 2
Topic: Days of the Week
Sub-topic: Ordinal Numbers

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

• Recognize and pronounce ordinal numbers in French (premier, deuxième, troisième, etc.).
• Associate ordinal numbers with days of the week.
• Match days to their order using simple activities.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:

• Names of all seven days of the week.
• Basic recitation and spelling.

Instructional Materials

• Ordinal number flashcards
• Seven-day chart
• Whiteboard and markers

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

• Review all seven days of the week in sequence.
• Ask: “Which day is first? Which day is second?”

Learner’s Role:

• Answer questions using previous knowledge.
• Listen and participate.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Introduction of Ordinal Numbers
   • Begin by explaining to learners that ordinal numbers tell us the position or order of something. For example, “first,” “second,” “third,” etc.
   • Introduce French ordinal numbers clearly and slowly:
     • premier (1st)
     • deuxième (2nd)
     • troisième (3rd)
     • quatrième (4th)
     • cinquième (5th)
     • sixième (6th)
     • septième (7th)
   • Write each ordinal number on the board alongside its English meaning.
2. Modeling Association with Days of the Week
   • Explain how each day corresponds to an ordinal number:
     • Lundi est le premier jour. (Monday is the first day.)
     • Mardi est le deuxième jour. (Tuesday is the second day.)
     • Mercredi est le troisième jour. (Wednesday is the third day.)
   • Continue similarly for all seven days, writing the sentence pattern on the board.
3. Demonstrate Matching Game
   • Prepare cards with the names of the days and separate cards with ordinal numbers written on them.
   • Show learners how to match the day cards with the correct ordinal number cards. For example, match Lundi card with premier card.
   • Model the activity, talking through your thought process aloud: “Lundi is first, so I put Lundi with premier.”
4. Oral Repetition Practice
   • Lead learners in repeating sentences such as:
     • “Le premier jour est lundi.”
     • “Le deuxième jour est mardi.”
     • “Le troisième jour est mercredi.”
   • Use call-and-response to engage learners, repeating several times for fluency.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

1. Repeat Ordinal Numbers Aloud
   • Learners say the ordinal numbers aloud together, then individually, focusing on pronunciation and rhythm.
2. Match Day Cards with Ordinal Numbers
   • In small groups or pairs, learners work with sets of cards to match each day of the week to the correct ordinal number.
   • Discuss matches with partners, explaining why each day fits its position.
3. Recite Days with Ordinal Numbers
   • Individually and in pairs, learners practice reciting sentences linking days with their ordinal positions, e.g., “Le quatrième jour est jeudi.”
   • Encourage confident, clear speaking.
4. Participate in Class Games
   • Play interactive games like “Which day is troisième?” where the teacher says an ordinal number and learners answer with the correct day.
   • Reverse roles by calling out days and asking learners for the ordinal number.

 

Assessment Checks

1. Identification of Days by Ordinal Number
   • Ask individual learners: “Quel est le premier jour?” or “Quel est le cinquième jour?”
   • Listen for correct oral responses.
2. Observe Matching Activity
   • Monitor groups during the matching card game, ensuring learners place days with the correct ordinal numbers.
   • Provide help and corrections as needed.

 

Peer Review

• Learners work in pairs to check each other’s matching of days and ordinal numbers.
• Partners politely correct pronunciation and confirm correct matches.
• Encourage positive reinforcement and teamwork.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

• Reinforce learning of ordinal numbers through frequent oral repetition and engaging games.
• Use visual aids such as cards and the board to support learners who find memorization challenging.
• Keep sentences simple and repetitive to build familiarity and confidence.

 

Assignment (Homework)

• Write the seven days of the week with their corresponding ordinal numbers in French. For example:

1. Lundi – premier
2. Mardi – deuxième
3. Mercredi – troisième
   … and so on.

• Practice saying the sentences aloud at home, e.g., “Le premier jour est lundi.”

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

Evaluation Method:

• Exit slip: Name the day corresponding to a given ordinal number.
• Follow-up Activity: Recite all seven days with ordinal numbers in order.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

• Visual support and repetition for slow learners.
• Challenge advanced learners to recite without prompts.

Teacher’s Reflection:

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