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What age group	Year or Grade 7
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Lesson Starter: Describing Superheroes in Spanish

Objective

To engage students in learning how to describe people using Spanish vocabulary and adjectives by connecting the topic to something familiar and exciting — superheroes!

Introduction Activity: "Meet Your Superhero"

1. Introduction (5 mins)

Begin the lesson with an exciting question to the class:

"¿Quién es tu superhéroe favorito y cómo lo describirías?"

Encourage students to share their favorite superheroes, prompting them to offer brief descriptions. For example, they might mention the superhero's powers, costume, or personality traits.

2. Visual Engagement (10 mins)

Show a series of images of popular superheroes (with their names removed). This visual aid will incite curiosity and discussion.

• Suggested Superheroes:
  • Spider-Man
  • Wonder Woman
  • Iron Man
  • Black Panther

3. Group Activity (15 mins)

Divide students into small groups and assign each group a superhero. Provide them with sticky notes and markers.

• Instructions:
  • Each group will collaboratively create a description of their assigned superhero using English for brainstorming, but they must write the final description in Spanish using new vocabulary and adjectives learned in previous sessions.
  • They should focus on physical traits (e.g., "tiene cabello negro" or "es alto") and personality traits (e.g., "es valiente" or "es amable").

4. Presentation (10 mins)

Have each group present their superhero's description to the class in Spanish. Encourage the rest of the class to listen carefully and identify any key vocabulary or impressive use of adjectives.

5. Wrap-up (5 mins)

Conclude the warm-up by reinforcing the day's topic:

"Hoy, vamos a aprender más sobre cómo describir a personas y cosas usando adjetivos en español."

Expected Outcomes

• Students will feel energized and involved as they relate to popular culture.
• The collaborative nature of the activity will promote teamwork and communication skills, both in English and Spanish.
• By the end of the lesson, students will enhance their vocabulary for descriptions in Spanish.

Feel free to adjust timing and activities based on the needs of your class!