| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Spanish |
| What age group | Year or Grade 10 |
| What topic | Family and friends |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
To engage students in the topic of family and friends in Spanish, helping them to develop vocabulary, conversational skills, and cultural understanding.
Begin the lesson with a large, colourful family tree graphic displayed on the smartboard. The tree should have common family member titles in Spanish, such as madre (mother), padre (father), hermano (brother), hermana (sister), and amigo (friend), but leave the names blank.
Provide each student with a blank family tree template. Ask them to draw and label their own family tree in Spanish, writing the names of their family members alongside the Spanish terms. Encourage creativity - they can illustrate with small pictures or icons that represent each person.
After they've completed their family trees, arrange the students into small groups. In their groups, they will take turns presenting their family tree to each other using the vocabulary they've just learned. For example, “Esta es mi madre, se llama Ana” (This is my mother, her name is Ana).
Conclude this introduction by explaining how family plays a crucial role in Spanish-speaking cultures. Ask students to consider:
This sets an engaging and personal tone for the lesson, encouraging students to think critically about the topic as they prepare to explore vocabulary, phrases, and cultural nuances related to family and friends in Spanish.
By starting the lesson in this manner, students will be active participants from the get-go, making the content relatable and easier to absorb as they transition into formal learning about family and friends in the Spanish language.