Title: Aprendiendo el alfabeto en español (Learning the Alphabet in Spanish)

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize and pronounce all the letters of the Spanish alphabet.

Duration: Approximately 30 minutes

Materials: - A whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Flashcards or printed alphabet charts (optional) - Worksheets or handouts (optional)

Lesson Plan:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
   • Greet the students and introduce yourself.
   • Explain the importance of learning the alphabet in any language.
   • Share that the Spanish alphabet consists of 27 letters, including the same 26 letters as the English alphabet plus one additional letter.
2. Presenting the Spanish Alphabet (10 minutes)
   • Write the Spanish alphabet on the board, one letter at a time, in uppercase and lowercase.
   • Pronounce each letter clearly and have the students repeat after you.
   • Emphasize any differences in pronunciation compared to the English alphabet.
   • Use visual aids such as flashcards or printed alphabet charts to reinforce learning if available.
3. Practice Activities (10 minutes)
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a set of alphabet flashcards or printed alphabet charts (if available).
   • Instruct the students to take turns showing a flashcard or pointing to a letter on the chart while their partner(s) pronounce the corresponding letter in Spanish.
   • Circulate around the classroom, offering assistance and correcting pronunciation as needed.
4. Reinforcement and Application (5 minutes)
   • Distribute worksheets or handouts with various activities related to the Spanish alphabet, such as matching uppercase and lowercase letters, filling in missing letters, or spelling simple words using the alphabet.
   • Encourage students to work individually or in pairs to complete the tasks.
   • Collect the worksheets at the end of the activity for review and feedback.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes)
   • Recap the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of practicing and reviewing the Spanish alphabet regularly.
   • Answer any questions the students may have.
   • Provide additional resources, such as online games or apps, for students to continue practicing the alphabet outside of class.
   • Thank the students for their participation and effort.

Note: Depending on the students’ proficiency level and the available time, you can modify the activities and add more challenging tasks to suit their needs.