Les Couleurs - Exploring Colors in French

Learning Objective

Total Time: 5 minutes

Students will be able to identify and name basic colors (les couleurs) in French.

Assessments

Total Time: 5 minutes

Students will participate in a color scavenger hunt and demonstrate their understanding by identifying objects of specific colors in French.

Key Points

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Les couleurs: Red (rouge), Blue (bleu), Green (vert), Yellow (jaune), Purple (violet), Orange (orange), and Pink (rose).

  • Importance of colors in daily life and art.

Opening

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Ask students to raise their hands when they hear their favorite color in French.

  • Sing a simple song about colors (e.g., "Boys and Girls, what colors do you see?" in French to engage their interest).

Introduction to New Material

Total Time: 10 minutes

  • Show a colorful picture book that emphasizes colors while naming each color in French.

  • Use flashcards for each color with visuals and pronunciation tips.

  • Discuss each color's place in nature or favorite things (e.g., fruits, animals).

Guided Practice

Total Time: 10 minutes

  • Pair students to play a color matching game where they match colored objects or cards with their French names.

  • Allow students to practice saying the names together, taking turns.

Independent Practice

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Have students choose a color and draw an object or scene using that color. They will label their drawing with the French name of the color.

Closing

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Conduct a class circle where each student shares their drawing and says, ''C'est (object) de couleur (color).''

Extension Activity

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • For students who finish early, provide them with extra sheets to create a mini-book where they can draw and label multiple objects using different colors.

Homework

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Students will have a color scavenger hunt at home, finding objects of specified colors and practicing saying the color names in French.

Standards Aligned

Total Time: 5 minutes

  • Aligns with the 5E Instructional Model: Engaging students, Exploring through hands-on activities, Explaining with guided instruction, Elaborating through independent practice, and Evaluating through closing reflection.