Seasons in Liberia - Number and Timing

Grade 6 · French

Semester 2 | Period 4 | Week 20

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Subject: French

Semester: 2

Period: 4

Week: 20

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: French
Grade Level: Grade 6
Date: Week 20
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 20, Period 4
Topic: Seasons in Liberia – Number and Timing
Sub-topic: Dry and rainy seasons in Liberia and their timing

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to state how many seasons Liberia has, describe the timing, and connect French month names with seasons.

Previous Knowledge
Students already know the names of French months.

Instructional Materials
Calendar, weather chart, chalkboard, flashcards with months.

Lesson Development – ABC Model

A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher begins by asking: “How many seasons do we have in Liberia?” and “When does the rainy season begin?” Students respond in English. Teacher then introduces the topic in French: “saison sèche” and “saison des pluies.”

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
The teacher begins by explaining that in Liberia, there are primarily two seasons: la saison sèche (dry season) and la saison des pluies (rainy season). To help learners visualize and understand the timing of these seasons, the teacher uses a calendar or a large wall chart showing the months of the year. The teacher points out and explains when each season starts and ends: la saison sèche typically runs from novembre à avril (November to April), and la saison des pluies from mai à octobre (May to October).

Next, the teacher introduces the vocabulary of months in French related to these seasons, focusing on key months: mois de novembre (month of November), mois de mai (month of May), and others relevant to the season cycles. The teacher writes the months on the board and models their pronunciation, encouraging learners to repeat the words aloud, both chorally and individually, to build confidence and improve pronunciation.

The teacher then models simple, full sentences using the vocabulary to describe the timing of the seasons:

  • “La saison sèche commence en novembre.” (The dry season starts in November.)
  • “La saison des pluies commence en mai.” (The rainy season starts in May.)
  • “La saison sèche se termine en avril.” (The dry season ends in April.)
  • “La saison des pluies se termine en octobre.” (The rainy season ends in October.)

The teacher emphasizes correct pronunciation and sentence structure, highlighting the preposition en for months and the verbs commencer (to start) and se terminer (to end). The teacher explains the sentence pattern: Subject + verb + preposition + month.

Learners then practice repeating these sentences aloud, first as a class, then in pairs. The teacher encourages students to create their own sentences about the seasons using different months, reinforcing language use in context.

Learners’ Activities (Expanded):

  • Reciting the months of the year aloud, focusing on months related to the seasons.
  • Practicing sentence formation in pairs, taking turns to say when the dry season and rainy season begin and end using the target sentences.
  • Participating in oral drills where the teacher names a season, and learners respond with the month it starts or ends. For example, teacher says “Quand commence la saison sèche?” and learners answer “En novembre.”
  • Using a calendar or flashcards, learners match the seasons with the correct months verbally.

Assessment Checks:

  • The teacher asks individual learners to say in French when the rainy season begins and ends.
  • Learners are asked to point to a month on the calendar and say its name in French.
  • Quick oral questions are used to check understanding, such as “Quelle saison commence en mai?” with learners answering “La saison des pluies.”
  • Teacher monitors pair work and provides corrective feedback on pronunciation and sentence structure.

Notes (Expanded & Detailed):

  • Vocabulary focus:
    • la saison sèche – dry season
    • la saison des pluies – rainy season
    • mois de mai – month of May
    • mois de novembre – month of November
  • Emphasize the importance of prepositions used with months (especially en), and verbs commencer and se terminer for talking about time periods.
  • Sentence structure practice aids learners in developing their ability to describe time-related events in French.
  • Relating the vocabulary and sentences to familiar local climate patterns enhances learner engagement and contextual understanding.
  • Encourage frequent oral practice to build fluency and correct pronunciation suitable for Grade 6 learners.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: The teacher summarizes that Liberia has only two seasons and their timing, reinforcing the French vocabulary.

Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Students write in French: “Rainy season starts in May.”

Assignment (Expanded): Write 3 sentences about Liberia’s seasons using French vocabulary.

Follow-up Activity: Learners check with parents about which months they remember most for dry or rainy season and share in class.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Learners who struggle can respond orally instead of writing. Visual learners benefit from calendars. Advanced learners can describe both seasons fully in French.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low