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French and family

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A lesson plan for Grades K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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Appropriate grades
K–2
Subjects
second languages (general, cultural awareness), social studies (geography)
Provider
National Endowment for the Humanities

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Young children are fascinated, though sometimes a bit frightened, by cultures different from their own. They are also at a stage of development when it's exciting and relatively easy to acquire new vocabulary. This unit on French language and culture takes full advantage of these points; and its focus on the family — a subject to which all students can relate — keeps the lessons simple and age-appropriate. Students will learn about French families and gain a preliminary knowledge of the French language, learning the French names for various family members.

After completing the lessons in this unit, students will be able to:

  • Identify at least one country where the French language is spoken.
  • Describe similarities and differences between French and American families.
  • Speak the French words for some family members.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Information Skills (2000)

Grade 1

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Grade 2

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 3: The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.
    • Objective 3.01: Describe personal cultural heritage and environment.
    • Objective 3.02: Collect information about diverse cultures, environments, and peoples.
    • Objective 3.04: Relate cultural similarities and differences to personal life experiences.

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 1

  • Goal 1: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and groups are similar and different.
    • Objective 1.03: Compare and contrast similarities and differences among individuals and families.
  • Goal 4: The learner will explain different celebrated holidays and special days in communities.
    • Objective 4.03: Recognize and describe the historical events associated with national holidays.

Grade 2

  • Goal 3: The learner will analyze how individuals, families, and communities are alike and different.
    • Objective 3.02: Describe similarities and differences among families in different communities.
    • Objective 3.03: Compare similarities and differences among cultures in various communities.
    • Objective 3.05: Identify historical figures and events associated with various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated around the world.

Kindergarten

  • Goal 1: The learner will investigate how individuals, families, and groups are similar and different.
    • Objective 1.03: Examine diverse family structures around the world.
    • Objective 1.04: Recognize that families and groups have similarities and differences.
    • Objective 1.05: Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.