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Which subject	Italian as foreign
What topic	Soccer compared to afl football
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Soccer Compared to AFL Football

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and explain key differences between soccer and AFL football.
• Students will improve their vocabulary related to sports in Italian.
• Students will engage in discussions and express their opinions about the two sports in Italian.
• Students will practice listening and speaking skills in a sports context.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed comparison chart of soccer and AFL football (in Italian)
• Audio clips of soccer and AFL commentary (in Italian)
• Vocabulary list related to soccer and AFL football
• Handouts with questions for discussion
• Homework assignment packet

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Subject

Italian as a Foreign Language

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Topic	5 minutes	Briefly introduce soccer and AFL football. Ask students if they know anything about these sports.
2	Vocabulary Introduction	5 minutes	Present and explain key vocabulary related to soccer and AFL in Italian using a handout.
3	Listening Activity	10 minutes	Play audio clips of commentary from a soccer match and an AFL game. Discuss vocabulary and context after each clip.
4	Comparative Discussion	5 minutes	Divide the class into pairs. Each pair discusses the differences and similarities in Italian using guiding questions.
5	Whole Class Sharing	3 minutes	Regroup and ask pairs to share one point from their discussion, fostering a whole class conversation.
6	Homework Explanation	2 minutes	Distribute homework assignment that includes a written reflection on the day's lesson and a vocabulary exercise.
7	Closure and Review	2 minutes	Summarize key points learned, reinforce vocabulary, and remind students to submit homework without presenting.

Assessment

• Monitor group discussions during the lesson to assess understanding.
• Review completed homework assignments for comprehension and use of vocabulary.

Homework

• Write a short paragraph in Italian comparing soccer and AFL football, using at least five vocabulary words from the lesson.
• Complete a vocabulary exercise that matches terms from soccer and AFL with their definitions.

Additional Notes

• Ensure all students have access to digital or printed materials for home study.
• Consider student interests and backgrounds to engage discussions meaningfully.

Lesson script