A cultural lesson to teach about Carnaval in Spanish.
Lesson plan:
Spanish words to describe ‘carnaval’
Understanding the origins of carnival (in English)-comprehension activity
El carnaval -quick speaking ‘qué hay en el video’.
El carnaval de Tenerife -reading comprehension in Spanish.
Creative project
A lesson (or two, depending on student ability and time constrains) to teach characters from Pan’s labyrinth. Includes a booklet for sturents.
A mixed of activities to analyse each character covering all skills. (20 slides)
Bundle to teach unit of work (unit 4, la música).
L1 introduction to pop music in Spain and mini analysis of an artist (Alejandro Sanz)
L2 historia de la música. Music through history.
L3 the importante of flamenco music.
L4 exam skills practice, importance of flamenco music part 2.
L5 positive impact of music (economic impact, festivals and social movement)
L6 negative impact of music, el reggeton
L7 negative impact of music, el reggeton part 2
L8 la importancia del baile
2 lessons based on Viva (higher and foundation) module 8, unit 3 -vivir a tope. All skills.
Lesson 1
listening
reading
speaking
dictation game
lesson 2
tense practise
reading comprehension
gcse writing task (differenciated)
One (or two) lesson focussed on the theme of fantasy versus reality in ‘El laberinto del fauno’. (22 slides)
Structure of the lesson:
Key words to use in essay.
Brief summary of the theme.
Comparison between fairytale structure and the film.
Fantasy and reality in the main characters (Ofelia, Carmen, Mercedes and Capitán Vidal).
Important quotes about fantasy and reality.
Essay question.
2 lessons based on module 4, temas del momento.
Lesson 1
perfect tense -first contact
reading
grammar point -perfect tense, handout with use and formation
never have I ever game + create your own
Lesson 2
perfect tense consolidation/formation
perfect tense practise
game 1 -find the intruder
game 2 -verb race
one lesson on things you can do in your city.
Lesson contains:
basic vocabulary (places in town)
game
grammar point
challenging reading (trip advisor reviews on 3 cities)
writing task -write your own review
The lesson includes a publisher document with a brochure acting as worksheet for your lesson.
Ideal for observations
A lesson on the life, biography and works of Lorca in preparation to study La casa de Bernarda Alba.
All the activities are based on a text and students will work on reading, listening, grammar, comprehension skills and a summary question while they learn about the Spanish writer.
It can be set as homework or as a project by using the booklet.
Resources (booklet and power point) to use with Year 7 students of Spanish.
Pack of 3-5 lessons to study the movie Coco.
The resources cover:
Before-watching discussions
Trailer
Mexican culture
Characters
Songs
A review of the movie
Project ideas
Whole unit of work ‘El mundo laboral’
L1- introduction to the topic /context/ glossary of important terms/ reading comprehension/ translation
L2 and 3 -la precariedad laboral y los mileuristas /context /reading/ listening /translation
L4 -grammar focus, preterite tense and all its irregulars
L5- La generación nini /speaking
L6 - tipos de contrato /recap lesson/ listening and translation
L7 - Contratos basura /speaking focus
L8- grammar focus passive voice
L9- El día de la mujer trabajadora
L10- Mujeres que hacen malabarismos /reading /listening/ translation
L11 -Mini IRP assessment preparation lesson