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.