Months of the Year

Grade 1 · French

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 17

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Subject: French

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 17

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 17
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 17, Period 3
Topic: Months of the Year
Sub-topic: Spelling and Review

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

  • Spell all twelve months in French correctly.
  • Participate in copying, dictation, and spelling games.
  • Review vocabulary, pronunciation, ordinal numbers, and sequencing.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know:

  • All twelve months, pronunciation, sequence, and ordinal numbers.

Instructional Materials

  • Flashcards with months
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Writing notebooks

 

Lesson Development – ABC Model

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

  • Recap all twelve months orally.
  • Ask students to spell a few months aloud.

Learner’s Role:

  • Participate in oral recitation and spelling.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes

Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Conduct Copying and Dictation Exercises for All Twelve Months
    • Write the twelve months clearly on the board: Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
    • Read each month aloud slowly and clearly.
    • Dictate each month one by one for learners to write in their notebooks. Pause after each word to allow for writing.
    • Repeat the pronunciation of each month after dictation to reinforce correct pronunciation.
  2. Organize Spelling Games
    • Prepare scrambled letter cards for selected months or fill-in-the-blank worksheets where learners complete missing letters in the month names.
    • Divide the class into pairs or small groups to play the spelling games.
    • Encourage learners to say the month aloud while spelling it to link pronunciation with writing.
  3. Correct Pronunciation and Spelling Errors
    • Circulate around the class as learners write and play games.
    • Provide gentle correction of pronunciation during recitations.
    • Help learners correct spelling mistakes by showing the correct form on the board or flashcards.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)

  1. Copy Months into Notebooks
    • Listen carefully to the teacher’s dictation.
    • Write each month neatly and correctly in their notebooks.
    • Review their work quietly after writing to self-check.
  2. Participate in Spelling Games in Pairs or Groups
    • Engage actively in unscrambling letters or filling missing letters in month names.
    • Say the month aloud as they spell it during the game.
    • Help peers with spelling or pronunciation where needed.
  3. Recite Months with Ordinal Numbers During Activities
    • Practice saying the month and its corresponding ordinal number during game breaks or as a group.
    • Repeat sequences such as: “Janvier est le premier mois,” “Février est le deuxième mois,” etc.

 

Assessment Checks

  • Observe learners’ notebooks to check spelling accuracy of the twelve months.
  • Listen for correct pronunciation during recitation and games.
  • Monitor learners’ engagement and participation in spelling games.

 

Peer Review

  • Have learners work in pairs to check and correct each other’s spelling.
  • Encourage respectful and supportive feedback focusing on improvement.
  • Promote teamwork in pronunciation practice.

 

Notes (Expanded & Detailed)

  • Emphasize the importance of neat handwriting and correct spelling.
  • Reinforce pronunciation during writing to strengthen language connection.
  • Use repetition and interactive games to keep learners motivated and focused.
  • Recognize and support learners who find spelling challenging by giving extra help.

 

Assignment (Homework)

  • Write all twelve months in order in the notebook, focusing on neatness and correct spelling.
  • Practice spelling each month aloud at home with family or friends.
  • Optionally, create a simple calendar poster labeling each month in French.

 

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

Evaluation Method:

  • Exit slip: Spell any month of the year.
  • Follow-up Activity: Recite all twelve months with ordinal numbers in order.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:

  • Visual and verbal support for slower learners.
  • Challenge advanced learners to spell months from memory without prompts.

Teacher’s Reflection:

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