French Poetry and Song
Combines poetic expression with French language learning.
Description : Students explore simple French poems and songs, practicing pronunciation and expression while engaging with cultural themes.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Bonjour, Poésie!
Section 1: Discovering French Sounds
- Lesson 1: Listening to "Bonjour"
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listening to "Bonjour"
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Basic French Vowels
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Basic French Vowels
Section 2: Exploring Simple Words
- Lesson 1: Saying Everyday Words in French
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Saying Everyday Words in French
- Lesson 2: Identifying Friendly Words
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Friendly Words
Section 3: Introduction to Rhythms
- Lesson 1: Clapping to French Beats
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Clapping to French Beats
- Lesson 2: Tapping Along with Syllables
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Tapping Along with Syllables
Section 4: Simple Verses and Repetition
- Lesson 1: Repeating Short French Lines
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Repeating Short French Lines
- Lesson 2: Enjoying a Refrain Together
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Enjoying a Refrain Together
Section 5: Group Recitation
- Lesson 1: Reciting a Short French Poem
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reciting a Short French Poem
- Lesson 2: Reciting Together as a Class
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reciting Together as a Class
Module 2: Les Sons et L'Écoute
Section 1: Listening to French Melody
- Lesson 1: Hearing the Musicality in Words
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Hearing the Musicality in Words
- Lesson 2: Distinguishing High and Low Tones
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Distinguishing High and Low Tones
Section 2: Pronunciation Practice
- Lesson 1: Practicing Clear French Pronunciation
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practicing Clear French Pronunciation
- Lesson 2: Fun Tongue Twisters in French
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fun Tongue Twisters in French
Section 3: Sound Games
- Lesson 1: Matching Sounds to Words
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Matching Sounds to Words
- Lesson 2: Sound Imitation Game
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sound Imitation Game
Section 4: Listening Comprehension
- Lesson 1: Hearing a Short French Tune
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Hearing a Short French Tune
- Lesson 2: Answering Questions About the Tune
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Answering Questions About the Tune
Section 5: Mini Singing Practice
- Lesson 1: Singing a Simple French Chorus
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Singing a Simple French Chorus
- Lesson 2: Singing with a Friend
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Singing with a Friend
Module 3: Rythme et Rime
Section 1: Discovering French Rhymes
- Lesson 1: Listening for Rhyming Words
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Listening for Rhyming Words
- Lesson 2: Identifying Rhymes in a Poem
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Rhymes in a Poem
Section 2: Playing with Word Endings
- Lesson 1: Simple Exercises in Rhyming
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Exercises in Rhyming
- Lesson 2: Matching Word Endings
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Matching Word Endings
Section 3: Clapping and Reciting
- Lesson 1: Clapping to the Beat of a Rhyme
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Clapping to the Beat of a Rhyme
- Lesson 2: Reciting Rhymes with a Beat
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Reciting Rhymes with a Beat
Section 4: Creating Simple Rhymes
- Lesson 1: Crafting a Two-Line Rhyme
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Crafting a Two-Line Rhyme
- Lesson 2: Sharing Personal Rhymes
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing Personal Rhymes
Section 5: Group Rhyming Activity
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Rhyme-making
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative Rhyme-making
- Lesson 2: Performing Rhymes as a Group
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Performing Rhymes as a Group
Module 4: Expression et Emotion
Section 1: Expressing Feelings in Voice
- Lesson 1: Using Tone to Express Emotions
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Using Tone to Express Emotions
- Lesson 2: Practicing Happy and Sad Tones
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Practicing Happy and Sad Tones
Section 2: Storytelling Through Poetry
- Lesson 1: Listening to a Simple French Story Poem
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Listening to a Simple French Story Poem
- Lesson 2: Retelling the Story in Your Own Words
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Retelling the Story in Your Own Words
Section 3: Emotional Expression in Song
- Lesson 1: Singing a Cheerful French Song
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Singing a Cheerful French Song
- Lesson 2: Singing a Gentle French Lullaby
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Singing a Gentle French Lullaby
Section 4: Visualizing Poems
- Lesson 1: Drawing Pictures for a Poem
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Drawing Pictures for a Poem
- Lesson 2: Sharing Drawings and Talking About Feelings
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sharing Drawings and Talking About Feelings
Section 5: Performance Practice
- Lesson 1: Practicing a Poem with Expression
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Practicing a Poem with Expression
- Lesson 2: Performing in Front of Peers
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Performing in Front of Peers
Module 5: Culture et Tradition
Section 1: Exploring French Cultural Themes
- Lesson 1: Learning About Traditional French Celebrations
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning About Traditional French Celebrations
- Lesson 2: Discussing French Stories and Legends
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discussing French Stories and Legends
Section 2: French Songs for All Ages
- Lesson 1: Listening to a Classic French Children’s Song
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Listening to a Classic French Children’s Song
- Lesson 2: Singing a Familiar French Tune
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Singing a Familiar French Tune
Section 3: Celebrating French Poetry
- Lesson 1: Reading Age-Appropriate French Poems
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Reading Age-Appropriate French Poems
- Lesson 2: Sharing Favorite Lines
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sharing Favorite Lines
Section 4: Interactive Cultural Activities
- Lesson 1: Creating a French-Themed Craft
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating a French-Themed Craft
- Lesson 2: Role-playing a French Market Scene
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Role-playing a French Market Scene
Section 5: Celebratory Performance
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Group Song Performance
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Group Song Performance
- Lesson 2: Showcasing Our French Poetry and Song
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Showcasing Our French Poetry and Song