aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Spanish
What age group	Year or Grade 9
What topic	te llevas bien con tus profes
Quantity	1
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Lesson Starter: Te llevas bien con tus profes?

Objective:

To engage students in a discussion about their relationships with teachers, enhancing their conversational skills in Spanish while exploring the cultural significance of these relationships.

Introduction (5 minutes)

Activity: "Pass the Ball" Icebreaker

1. Materials Needed: A soft ball or any small, easy-to-pass object.

2. How It Works:

   • Students sit in a circle.
   • Explain that they will pass the ball around the circle while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the ball must answer a question in Spanish related to the topic.
   • Prepare a few questions beforehand to initiate discussion, such as:
     • ¿Cuál es tu profesor(a) favorito(a)? (Who is your favourite teacher?)
     • ¿Por qué es importante llevarse bien con los profesores? (Why is it important to get along with teachers?)
     • Describe a vez que tuviste un malentendido con un profesor(a). (Describe a time you had a misunderstanding with a teacher.)

3. Execution:

   • Begin the music and allow students to pass the ball.
   • When the music stops, the student with the ball answers one of the previously prepared questions. Encourage them to elaborate on their answers, fostering a natural flow of conversation.
   • After they respond, they can pass the ball to another student, keeping the activity dynamic.

Transition:

• After everyone has had a turn, transition into a larger discussion by asking:
  • "¿Cómo se sentirían si no se llevaran bien con sus profesores?" (How would you feel if you didn’t get along with your teachers?)
• This question will pave the way into the main content of the lesson, which will focus on the importance of good relationships with teachers, building on the students' experiences and fostering empathy and understanding.

Conclusion of the Activity:

As you bring the icebreaker to a close, emphasise that getting along with teachers can create a more positive and productive learning environment, setting the tone for the rest of the lesson where students will explore ways to improve these relationships in Spanish.

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Notes for the Teacher:

• Ensure you model answers to the questions to give students a clear understanding of the expected responses.
• Use this activity to gauge the level of comfort and openness of students regarding their relationships with teachers, adjusting future lessons to address any concerns.