Months of the Year

Grade 1 · French

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 15

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 15

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 15
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 15, Period 3
Topic: Months of the Year
Sub-topic: Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre

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

  • Recognize and pronounce the last four months.
  • Recap all twelve months of the year.
  • Understand the total number of months: “Il y a douze mois dans une année.”
  • Sequence months correctly.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:

  • Janvier → Août, basic pronunciation and spelling.

Instructional Materials

  • Calendar and flashcards for Septembre → Décembre
  • Whiteboard

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Recap Janvier → Août.
  • Ask: “What comes after Août?”

Learner’s Role:

  • Respond orally.
  • Participate in recap.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Introduce Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre
    • Write the months on the board: Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
    • Pronounce each month slowly and clearly:
      “Septembre” (sep-tahm-bruh), “Octobre” (ok-toh-bruh), “Novembre” (noh-vahm-bruh), “Décembre” (day-sahm-bruh).
    • Focus on the nasal “-bre” ending sound and encourage learners to watch the mouth movements.
    • Repeat each month several times, encouraging learners to imitate sounds carefully.
  2. Practice Pronunciation with Repetition
    • Use call-and-response to reinforce pronunciation.
    • Repeat the months as a group and individually.
    • Use gestures, such as finger counting or pointing to a calendar, to help learners associate words with concepts.
  3. Show All Twelve Months on a Chart and Explain Sequence
    • Display a chart with all twelve months in French:
      Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
    • Explain that these months make up one year: “Il y a douze mois dans une année.”
    • Point to each month as you say it aloud with the class.
  4. Model Ordering Months with Students
    • Write months randomly on the board or on cards.
    • Invite learners to come and arrange the months in the correct order from January (Janvier) to December (Décembre).
    • Recite the full sequence together once arranged.

 

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Repeat Months Aloud
    • Repeat each of the four new months after the teacher.
    • Repeat the full set of twelve months as a class.
  2. Practice Reciting All Twelve Months in Order
    • Take turns reciting the months aloud, individually or in small groups.
    • Use gestures or point to the calendar/chart while reciting.
  3. Participate in Sequencing Activity Using Flashcards
    • Use flashards with month names shuffled.
    • Learners work in pairs or groups to arrange the cards in the correct order.
    • Encourage learners to say the months aloud as they place them in order.

 

Assessment Checks

  • Observe learners’ pronunciation of the new months.
  • Check learners’ ability to correctly order all twelve months.
  • Ask individual learners to recite any four months aloud to check recall.

 

Peer Review

  • Pair learners to practice pronouncing and ordering months.
  • Encourage pairs to gently correct each other’s pronunciation and sequence.
  • Promote cooperative learning by having pairs quiz one another on month names.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Use repetition, visual charts, and chants to reinforce memory of all twelve months.
  • Link months to seasons and holidays to create meaningful connections (e.g., Décembre – Noël/Christmas).
  • Recognize that some learners may find the nasal endings challenging and provide extra modeling as needed.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  • Write all twelve months in order in notebooks.
  • Practice saying all the months aloud at home several times.
  • Optionally, learners can draw or color a yearly calendar highlighting special holidays or seasons related to the months.

 

 

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

Evaluation Method:

  • Exit slip: Recite any three months.
  • Follow-up Activity: Chant all twelve months as a class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

  • Use visual aids for struggling learners.
  • Challenge advanced learners to recite all twelve months without prompts.

Teacher’s Reflection:

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