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Which subject	Spanish
What topic	Celebrations
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Celebrations

Objectives

• Understand and identify various Spanish celebrations.
• Learn relevant vocabulary associated with celebrations.
• Develop speaking and listening skills through group activities.
• Create a simple presentation about a chosen celebration.

Materials

• Flashcards with images and vocabulary related to celebrations (e.g., La Navidad, El Día de los Muertos, La Tomatina).
• Worksheets with vocabulary exercises.
• Markers and large paper for group presentations.
• Access to multimedia resources (videos or slides) about celebrations in Spanish-speaking countries.

Grade/Age Group

Year 4 (Ages 8-9)

Subject

Spanish

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson plan aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages by promoting knowledge of culture, vocabulary building, and communication skills in a foreign language.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Celebrations	5	Briefly introduce the topic of celebrations in Spanish-speaking cultures. Use flashcards to illustrate various celebrations. Ask students if they know any celebrations in Spanish.
2	Vocabulary Activity	10	Provide students with flashcards and have them match words to images. Facilitate a discussion about each celebration. Include vocabulary such as "fiesta," "celebrar," and names of specific festivals.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide students into groups of 4. Assign each group a celebration to research briefly using class materials. They will prepare a simple presentation to share with peers.
4	Group Presentations	3	Each group presents their assigned celebration to the class. Facilitate and guide the discussion to reinforce learning.
5	Homework Assignment	2	Distribute worksheets with vocabulary and questions about celebrations. Explain homework will be reviewed but not presented in class.

Homework

• Complete the vocabulary worksheet related to celebrations.
• Write a short paragraph about a personal celebration (in English or Spanish) they enjoy.

Assessment

• Monitor participation and engagement during group activities.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding of vocabulary and concepts.
• Provide informal feedback during group presentations.

Lesson script