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Which subject	French as second language
What topic	Days of the week and numbers to 20
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Check previous homework
Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
Add group activities
Include homework
Show correct answers
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Number of slides	5
Create fill-in cards for students
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments

Lesson plan

Topic

Days of the Week and Numbers to 20

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and pronounce the days of the week in French.
• Students will learn to count from 1 to 20 in French.
• Students will develop listening and speaking skills through interactive activities.
• Students will reinforce their understanding through a written quiz at the end of the lesson.

Materials

• Flashcards with the days of the week and numbers (1-20)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Audio recording of days of the week and counting in French
• Printed worksheets for practice
• A projector (if available) for visuals

Grade/Age Group

• Mixed grade (children aged 8-12 years)

Subject

French as a Second Language

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• The lesson aligns with the UK national curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a new language.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Days of the Week	5	Introduce the topic by asking students about the days of the week in English. Show flashcards and introduce the French words for each day.
2	Practice Days of the Week	10	Engage students in a repetition exercise where they listen to the audio recording and repeat after. Include a group chant to enhance memory and retention.
3	Introduction to Numbers	5	Introduce numbers 1-20 using flashcards. Explain the pronunciation and differences with English.
4	Number Listening Activity	5	Play a matching game where students listen to a number and find the corresponding flashcard. Encourage participation and collaboration among classmates.
5	Writing Practice	5	Distribute worksheets where students fill in the blanks for days of the week and numbers. Circulate the room to assist students as needed.
6	Wrapping Up	5	Review the days of the week and numbers by asking students to share their answers from the worksheet without presenting to the class. Collect homework.

Homework

• Assign students to write a short paragraph in French using at least three days of the week and five numbers. This will be collected the next lesson, and feedback will be provided without requiring presentations.

Lesson script