Lesson Plan: Introduction to Spanish

Duration: 40 minutes

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to greet others, introduce themselves in Spanish, pronounce the Spanish alphabet, and engage in basic conversations.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Handouts with the Spanish alphabet - Role-play cards - Quiz sheets - Reading passage in Spanish - Listening activity in Spanish - Writing prompts in Spanish

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students in Spanish and ask them how they are doing. 2. Review the basic greetings in Spanish (hola, buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches). 3. Engage the students in a short conversation using the greetings.

Review (10 minutes): 1. Review the pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet. 2. Write the alphabet on the board and pronounce each letter, emphasizing any differences from the English alphabet. 3. Practice the pronunciation of the alphabet as a class, repeating after the teacher.

Main Activity - Role Play (15 minutes): 1. Divide the students into pairs. 2. Provide each pair with a role-play card that includes a scenario for a conversation. 3. Instruct the students to introduce themselves to their partner using the greetings and the Spanish alphabet. 4. Encourage the students to use the vocabulary and phrases they have learned so far. 5. Monitor the pairs and provide assistance as needed.

Quiz (5 minutes): 1. Distribute the quiz sheets to the students. 2. The quiz should include questions about greetings, introducing oneself, and the Spanish alphabet. 3. Allow the students a few minutes to complete the quiz individually. 4. Collect the quiz sheets and provide feedback.

Spanish Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking (10 minutes): 1. Provide the students with a short reading passage in Spanish. 2. Instruct them to read the passage silently and underline any unfamiliar words. 3. Read the passage aloud as a class, emphasizing pronunciation and comprehension. 4. Play an audio recording of the passage for the students to listen and follow along. 5. Ask the students comprehension questions about the passage. 6. Provide writing prompts in Spanish related to the passage and ask the students to write short responses. 7. Encourage the students to share their responses and engage in a brief discussion.

Closure (5 minutes): 1. Review the main points covered in the lesson, including greetings, introducing oneself, and the Spanish alphabet. 2. Ask the students to reflect on what they have learned and share any questions or concerns. 3. Provide positive feedback and encourage the students to continue practicing their Spanish skills outside of the classroom.

Differentiation Strategies: 1. Provide additional support to struggling students by pairing them with more advanced students during the role-play activity. 2. Offer visual aids, such as flashcards or posters, to help students remember the Spanish alphabet. 3. Provide extra time and support for students who need it during the reading, listening, writing, and speaking activities. 4. Encourage students to use online resources or language learning apps for additional practice outside of class.