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Subject: French
Semester: 1
Period: 3
Week: 13
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 13
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 13, Period 3
Topic: Calendar Vocabulary
Sub-topic: Days of the Week and Number Recognition
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Identify and pronounce the days of the week in French
Use simple expressions to say the current day
Recognize numbers 1–10 for date purposes
Previous Knowledge
Students already know basic greetings and number recognition 1–10
Instructional Materials
Textbook: French for Beginners, Grade 2
Flashcards for days, numbers, and simple calendar
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Activity: The teacher will ask the class:
Can you name the days of the week in French? What day is it today?
Learner’s Role:
Answer orally, recall days in French, and participate in counting numbers 1–10
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Role (Expanded & Detailed)
Begin by introducing the seven days of the week in French: lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche. Provide clear and slow pronunciation of each day, emphasizing correct French sounds. Use repetition drills, asking learners to repeat each day several times to build familiarity and confidence. Explain that these words are the names for the days from Monday to Sunday, similar to English but pronounced differently.
Next, introduce the phrase “Aujourd’hui, c’est …” which means “Today is …” Demonstrate how to say, for example, “Aujourd’hui, c’est lundi,” by pointing to the day on a calendar or a visual aid. Encourage learners to repeat the phrase with different days. Explain that this phrase helps tell what day it currently is.
To support understanding of dates, review numbers 1 through 10 briefly, as they are essential for stating dates later. Use number flashcards or a number chart and have learners repeat the numbers aloud. Link these numbers to calendar dates by showing how the number corresponds to a day on the calendar.
Use visual aids such as a classroom calendar, flashcards with days and numbers, and pictures that represent activities or themes associated with each day to make the lesson concrete and engaging.
Facilitate a short discussion about days in their routine, for example: “Le lundi, je vais à l’école” (“On Monday, I go to school”) to provide context and meaning for the vocabulary.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded & Detailed)
Have learners repeat the days of the week aloud, following the teacher’s pronunciation. Use call-and-response drills to ensure participation and correct articulation.
Encourage learners to practice saying “Aujourd’hui, c’est…” with the correct day. This can be done individually or in small groups to build oral confidence.
Organize a matching activity where learners match numbers (1-10) to corresponding dates on a mini classroom calendar. This helps integrate number recognition with understanding dates and days.
Assessment Checks
Observe learners’ pronunciation during repetition and oral activities to ensure correct articulation of the French days and numbers.
Listen for correct sentence formation when learners say “Aujourd’hui, c’est …” and provide immediate corrective feedback as necessary.
Peer Review
Pair learners and have them ask each other “Quel jour sommes-nous aujourd’hui ?” (“What day is it today?”) and respond using “Aujourd’hui, c’est …” They then verify and correct each other’s answers, promoting collaborative learning and confidence.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
Incorporate songs or chants that list the days of the week in French to reinforce memory through music and rhythm. For example, use simple, catchy tunes that children can easily sing along to.
Use colorful visual aids such as illustrated calendars, posters, and flashcards to support visual learners and link numbers to dates effectively.
Encourage learners to associate days with their personal routines or school activities to deepen understanding.
Assignment (Homework)
Ask learners to write the days of the week in order on a piece of paper, practicing spelling and sequence.
Encourage them to draw a small symbol or picture next to each day that represents an activity or something special they do on that day (for example, a book for school days, a ball for play day). This links vocabulary to personal experience and makes learning meaningful.
Optional: Learners can practice saying “Aujourd’hui, c’est …” to family members at home to build oral confidence outside the classroom
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Evaluation Method:
Exit slip/quiz: Ask learners to write today’s day in French and match it with the number 1–10
Follow-up Activity: Quick oral review game with classmates
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies:
Provide visual and tactile supports for learners needing assistance
Challenge advanced learners to use numbers and days in full sentences
Teacher’s Reflection:
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☐ Low