Jss1 First Term French Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1: Introduction to French Basics

Lesson Note: Introduce greetings and basic expressions.

Scheme of Work: Focus on pronunciation and simple conversations.

Activities: Role-play greetings, practice introducing oneself.

Week 2: Numbers and Classroom Objects

Lesson Note: Teach numbers 1-20 and basic classroom vocabulary.

Scheme of Work: Develop counting skills and expand vocabulary.

Activities: Counting exercises, label classroom items in French.

Week 3: Colors and Family Members

Lesson Note: Introduce basic colors and family member names.

Scheme of Work: Expand vocabulary for describing colors and family relationships.

Activities: Color identification games, family tree creation.

Week 4: Days of the Week and Hobbies

Lesson Note: Teach days of the week and common hobbies.

Scheme of Work: Incorporate daily routines and leisure activities.

Activities: Create a weekly schedule in French, discuss hobbies.

Week 5: Animals and Describing Objects

Lesson Note: Introduce common animals and basic object descriptions.

Scheme of Work: Enhance vocabulary for describing animals and objects.

Activities: Animal identification exercises, describing personal belongings.

Week 6: Food and Drinks

Lesson Note: Teach basic food and drink vocabulary.

Scheme of Work: Explore French cuisine and dining phrases.

Activities: Role-play restaurant scenarios, label food items.

Week 7: Greetings in Different Settings

Lesson Note: Learn formal and informal greetings in various settings.

Scheme of Work: Understand appropriate language usage in different contexts.

Activities: Practice greetings in school, at home, and in public places.

Week 8: Weather Expressions and Clothing

Lesson Note: Introduce weather-related terms and clothing items.

Scheme of Work: Connect weather expressions to appropriate clothing.

Activities: Weather discussions, dress-up games.

Week 9: Basic Verbs and Actions

Lesson Note: Teach common verbs and associated actions.

Scheme of Work: Build sentence structures using basic verbs.

Activities: Act out daily activities, create short sentences.

Week 10: Places in the Community

Lesson Note: Learn names of places in the community.

Scheme of Work: Understand directions and location-related vocabulary.

Activities: Create a map of a fictional community, give directions.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Review all topics covered in the term.

Scheme of Work: Focus on reinforcing weak areas and answering questions.

Activities: Group revision sessions, quiz games.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Conduct assessments covering all topics learned.

Scheme of Work: Allocate specific time for each section of the exam.

Activities: Formal exams including listening, writing, and speaking components.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Recap key lessons and say goodbye.

Scheme of Work: Reflect on progress made throughout the term.

Activities: Farewell activities, distribute certificates or recognition.